Student Engagement Strategies at M. Christian Elementary School Jennifer T. Lenz Principal April 21, 2015

Serving 576 students Head Start through 5 th Grade Title One Elementary School – 56% Free & Reduced 19% Special Education population ranging from OHI/LD collaborative to 6 self-contained classrooms (2 ECSE, 1 MiMD, 2 Autism, 1 ED)

Description of School Data Collection Observed a mixture of grade level teachers with varying years of experience Included Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention teachers in observations More emphasis on observing Math and Reading Used SURN Student Engagement Observation Protocol All observations were co-observed with VDOE contractor and CCPS leader

Observation Data Summary Red = Math Blue = Reading Red = LY Blue = HY

Hiug High Frequency High Yield Strategies: Creates / Uses Learning Tools (20) Applies Metacognition Strategies (15) Peer Tutoring / Cooperative Learning / Cooperative Groups (15) Low Frequency High Yield Strategies: Setting Learning Goals (2) Self-Assessment of Learning (2) Creating Products (3) High Frequency Low Yield Strategies: Responding Orally (22) Low Frequency Low Yield Strategies: Completing Worksheet / Homework (8)

Considerations for Professional Development Implemented PD during grade level planning and PLC meetings Effective High Yield Strategies Unpacking the Learning Target with students –setting learning goals Effective uses of High Yield Strategies in small group instruction Teaching students to use the “4,3,2, 1” Learning Rubric

Spring Observation Data Summary Red = Math Blue = Reading Red = LY Blue = HY

Self-Assessment of Learning went up significantly during spring observations. Continued PD for May/June and will occur with a focus on aligning this practice to standards-based grading (new report card). Creating Products continues to be the HY strategy used the least We are planning a “Make and Take” Pre-Service PD session for K-5 teachers to come in for a day of PD. Focus on Products and Station Work that provides students with meaningful practice and application of skills as related to written/taught curriculum. Setting Learning Goals continues to be a less frequently used HY strategy. Although our focus all school year has been on writing “I can” learning targets, our students need to be given more involvement and ownership in setting their own learning goals. A focus in will be on student goal setting and student-led conferencing. Professional Development Plans for May/June and