Glenbard District 87 Where Excellence is Tradition

The best schools we visited were tightly aligned communities marked by a palpable sense of 'we'. Lickona & Davidson 2005 Pressure to change what “we” do…Curriculum changes “One Glenbard”Common curriculum at all four schools Glenbard Curriculum Council (2007) Common entry point and curriculum Civics requirement for graduation (‘08-’09) A change in the Social Studies sequence Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)A more rigorous curriculum for all students / support courses Minority Student Achievement Committee (’08-’09) Advanced Placement courses / Success for all students

Areas of Success Graduation Rate 93.7% PSAE % M & E Dist. Reading – 64% Dist. Math – 62% Dist. Science – 61% Dist. Writing – 66% ACT Dist. Composite – 22.4 Advanced Placement # Candidates – 1,333 # Examinations – 2,636 % grade 3 or higher 76% National Merit Finalists - 13 Areas of Success Graduation Rate 93.7% PSAE % M & E Dist. Reading – 64% Dist. Math – 62% Dist. Science – 61% Dist. Writing – 66% ACT Dist. Composite – 22.4 Advanced Placement # Candidates – 1,333 # Examinations – 2,636 % grade 3 or higher 76% National Merit Finalists - 13 Growth Opportunities Achievement Gap Reading & Math Special Education, African- American, Hispanic, & Low Income students PSAE - Meet & Exceed % Low percentages for Special Education, Low Income, Hispanic and African-Americans students Avg. Explore-ACT Growth Less than expected growth for Hispanic and African-Americans Advanced Placement Enrollment trends for minority students Growth Opportunities Achievement Gap Reading & Math Special Education, African- American, Hispanic, & Low Income students PSAE - Meet & Exceed % Low percentages for Special Education, Low Income, Hispanic and African-Americans students Avg. Explore-ACT Growth Less than expected growth for Hispanic and African-Americans Advanced Placement Enrollment trends for minority students

Glenbard has a lot of company on this journey… National Governors Association– Common Curriculum and Rigor Researched and evidenced-based Internationally benchmarked Aligned with college and work expectations Rigorous content and skills NASSP – National Association of Secondary School Principals - Achievement Gap and Rigor Feb – preparing all students for postsecondary success Close the Achievement Gap Access to rigorous coursework for all is a key feature of Breakthrough schools *Breaking ranks – promotes open access to rigorous courses for all students NCTE – National Council of Teachers of English - Rigor Advocate for all students' access to a rigorous, engaging curriculum... NCTM - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum Alignment Alignment and coherence of these three elements: curriculum, standards, and assessment—are critically important foundations of mathematics education. NSTA - National Science Teachers Association - Assessment Instruction and assessment be aligned so that formative and summative assessments are meaningful and can be used to improve the science curriculum as well as determine what students have learned. NCSS – National Council for the Social Studies – UbD … curriculum networks of knowledge, skills, beliefs, and attitudes that are structured around enduring understanding, essential questions, important ideas and goals.

Constant = Time/ support Variable = Learning Learning Standards Constant = Learning Variable = Time/ support Course Time / Academic Support Time / Academic Support

Constant = Time/ support Variable = Learning If we make learning targets the variable then …. 1. … a student’s past academic achievement is believed to be constant. 2. … multiple levels should be considered. 3. … a course level becomes the intervention.

Academic standards Constant = Learning Variable = Time/ support Course If we make time and support the variable, then …. 1. … all students are expected to meet a highly rigorous academic level. 2. … a student’s past academic achievement is used to determine the support systems that are needed to help them be successful. 3. … teachers and administrators work together to continuously consider and develop new ways to support students.

Math Recommendations Honors Regular Electives Geometry Honors ICA Honors Pre-Calc Honors ICA (Fall 2013) Geometry (Fall 2012) Algebra Academic Support (Fall 2012) Academic Support (Fall 2012) Academic Support Academic Support Academic Support (Fall 2013) Academic Support (Fall 2013) Algebra Electives

Support Courses (Possibilities) Geometry (Double period) Geometry (Double period) Option #1 Option #2 Option #3 Geometry Geometry support (Elective course) Geometry support (Elective course) Elective Course (Alternating) Elective Course (Alternating) Geometry Support (Alternating) Geometry Support (Alternating) RtI

Science Recommendations Original Honors Regular Current Honors Regular Electives * Students who have not reached the establish level of math will be placed in Physical Science Electives Biology Honors Chemistry Honors Physics Honors Biology Fall 2011 Chemistry* Fall 2012 Physics* Fall 2013 Biology Honors Chemistry Honors Physics Honors Biology Chemistry Physics Physical Science Physical Science Physical Science Physical Science

English Recommendations English Honors Regular Electives English 1 Honors English 2 English 3 English 2 Honors AP English Lang. AP US History Academic Support Academic Support Academic Support Fall 2012 Academic Support Fall 2012 Academic Support Fall 2013 Academic Support Fall 2013 English 1 English 2 English 3 Electives

Social Studies Recommendations Original Honors Regular Current Honors Regular Electives Civics is a graduation requirement. Electives World History Fall 2011 World History Honors US History AP US History Contemporary World History and Civics AP European History or AP Human Geography* World History Honors Fall 2011 World History US History AP US History Civics is a graduation requirement. AP Government and AP Economics Civics and Social Studies Elective

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