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A snapshot of St Albans Secondary College

Engagement Student achievement Pathways What were the catalysts for change?

VCE outcomes Pathway destinations Literacy Student engagement and motivation ‘Schools that achieve extraordinary success’ (Zbar et al. 2009) Some key achievements:

10 Lessons for Improvement Zbar et al Strong, shared leadership High levels of expectation & teacher efficacy An orderly learning environment where students are well - known Focus on what matters most Building teaching & leadership expertise Structure teaching to ensure all students succeed Using data to drive improvement A culture of sharing & responsibility Tailoring initiatives to school needs Engendering pride in the school

Building the vision for effective teaching & learning Personalising Learning (Hargreaves) Habits of Mind (Costa) Bloom’s Taxonomy (Bloom) Multiple Intelligences (Gardiner) Balanced Leadership (McREL) Factors affecting learning (Marzano) Visible Learning (Hattie) Classroom Instruction that Works (Marzano et al) One Teacher at a Time (Pollock)

Building the vision for effective teaching and learning Teaching and Learning Framework St Albans SC Learning Cycle Documented guaranteed and viable curriculum Policies and programs Structured team approach In-house professional learning program Coaching

Curriculum Instruction Feedback Assessment Refining the vision & building teacher capacity

The SASC Learning Cycle Whole-school approach to literacy Coaching Structured professional learning Policies, guidelines and protocols Supported by…

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Using data to create improvement

Data- challenging the myths EARLY PRIORITIES “I know what the results are.” “What do you expect from kids like ours?” “My subject is the fifth.” “I am too busy for this-just let me get on with teaching.”

Cultural change Leadership role created Strategic focus on VCE: individual subjects learning areas staffing course alignment and documentation data use celebration of achievement Changes in practices and policies

Impact beyond VCE Curriculum scope and sequence Moderation Policy change Using data to improve teaching The Data Schedule and Protocols Wider use of all types of data Building teacher capacity

Knowing each student well The right data, at the right time, with the right people. Schoolwide Case Management process Pathways Planning Class learning profiles Curriculum review and planning USING DATA

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Engaging students “We take good pride in the results of the class of 2009 who set such a high standard. But there is no doubt in my mind, in our minds, that the class of 2010 will not only meet that standard, but better it and once again raise the bar of success here at St Albans Secondary College.” Ben Sortino, Yr 12 student & College Captain

Raising student expectations Shared language Common approaches Student voice Student leadership Programs Partnerships Recognition

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“One year’s growth for one year’s teaching” Differentiated teaching & assessment Staff engagement & empathy Learning technologies Challenges

A focus on what matters most SCHOOL1.GUARANTEED AND VIABLE CURRICULUM 2.CHALLENGING GOALS AND EFFFECTIVE FEEDBACK 3.PARENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 4.SAFE AND ORDERLY ENVIRONMENT 5.COLLEGIALITY AND PROFESSIONALISM CLASSSROOM6. INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES 7. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT 8. CLASSROOM CURRICULUM DESIGN STUDENT9.HOME ENVIRONMENT 10.LEARNED INTELLIGENCE/BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE 11.MOTIVATION

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