1. Advanced Academics Update Dr. Sharon Chaney AP/AVID/Cambridge AICE/IB/Encore July 29, 2013

2. Mission/Vision Statement: MNPS Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools will provide every student with the foundation of knowledge, skills and character necessary to excel in higher education, work and life.

3. Mission Statements: Encore Gifted Services, AVID MNPS Gifted Services (Encore) will provide students identified as intellectually gifted or academically talented opportunities for advancing intellectual capacity while enhancing foundational knowledge and skills and developing the character necessary to excel in higher education, work, and life. AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) will close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.

4. Mission Statements: AP, IB, AICE Advanced Placement Headquarters: New York (Created by the College Board, mid-50s) To connect students to college success and opportunity Advanced International Certificate of Education Headquarters: UK (Offered by Cambridge University, UK) To pursue education at the highest international levels of excellence International Baccalaureate Headquarters: The Hague (Diploma Programme, introduced late-60s) To develop knowledgeable, caring, inquiring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural under- standing and respect

5. AP Courses: 16 Zoned High Schools

6. 6 AP Student Scores AP Grades: 1-5 Scale 5: Extremely well-qualified 4: Well-qualified 3: Qualified MNPS Reimbursement: 3-5 2: Possibly qualified 1: No recommendation

7. AP/Cambridge Capstone Pilot Background CB realized that students need research skills. Students want a diploma or credential. In fall 2012, a Capstone Pilot was begun in 15 schools: USA, Hong Kong, Canada Goals Disciplined and scholarly research Critical, questioning approach Self-reflection and independent thought

8. The Four IB Programmes IB Continuum of Education Primary Years Programme (PYP): Ages 3-12 Middle Years Programme (MYP): Grades 6-10 Diploma Programme (DP): 11 th /12 th Grades

9. How does an IB School become authorized? Investigate IB philosophy and potential fit for school. Visit other IB schools and train administrators/teachers. Prepare 2 written applications. Upload applications. Host on-site IB committee appointed by Bethesda, MD. Wait for authorization letter from Director General, Jeff Beard, housed in The Hague. Receive official approval to implement the IB.

10. Authorized IB Schools in MNPS 2 Diploma Programme (DP) Schools 1 IB Career-related Certificate + 1 Candidate DP: Antioch High (to be visited fall 2014) Hunters Lane (authorized 2001) Hillsboro (authorized 2004) Hillsboro IB Career-related Certificate (IBCC), authorized May 2013 7 Middle Years Programme (MYP) Schools 1 school in Hillwood Cluster: Bellevue (authorized 2007) 3 schools in Hunters Lane Partnership: Hunters Lane 9 th /10 th + Goodlettsville + Neely’s Bend (authorized 2007) 3 schools in Hillsboro Cluster: J. T. Moore (authorized 2007), West End (authorized 2009), Hillsboro 9 th /10 th (authorized 2011) 2 Primary Years Programme (PYP) Schools Julia Green (authorized 2011) Eakin (2012)

11. AVID Sites/Coordinators in MNPS: 2013-14 7 High Schools Antioch, E. Plummer Glencliff, S. Link Hillsboro, J. Seator Hillwood, M. York Hunters Lane, A. Scott McGavock, L. Vignon, G. Hood Overton, B. Bowen 5 Middle Schools Madison, L. Thiessen Neely’s Bend, L. Winfrey DuPont Hadley, J. Presson Gra-Mar, T. Pinkerton Kennedy, D. Hinds

12. Approved Cambridge Schools: 2013-14 Cane Ridge High McGavock High John Overton High Whites Creek High

13. Encore Services, Grades PK - 8 Elementary Schools 2 Pre-K classes at Robertson Academy 21 Encore teachers in 73 elementary schools Middle Schools 8 Encore teachers in 34 middle schools 2 High School Counselors PACE Promote acquired skills. Advocate for students who need help. Counsel each student. Encourage rigorous courses.

14. New Coordinator for Gifted Services: Matthew Nelson Educator from Memphis Diverse administrative + teaching background Understands curriculum and teacher impact Completing doctoral coursework Officially began 7/1/13 Emerging Leader in Ed

15. 8 Sections of the District 3-Year Plan 1.Professional Development 2.Curriculum 3. Instruction 4.Student Assessment 5.Use of Data 6. MNPS Ownership and Role Understanding 7. Student Choice 8. Business Engagement and Supports

16. #1: PD for AP Teachers College Board Week-Long Summer Institutes, Varied Locations One-Day Regional College Board Workshops AP Essay Readers for the College Board and Educ’l Testing Service, in June Instructional Planning Reports, Online Annually: 3% increase in number of AP students who choose to take AP exam MNPS 31 AP Teachers Trained, 2013 Summer Institutes 41 Teachers at One-Day, East Nashville, 10/5/12 “Mock” Essay-Scoring Sessions, 21 Subjects, facilitated by 23 MNPS teacher-readers, 2/18/13 Annually: 1% increase in 3+ scores across ethnicities

17. PD for IB and Cambridge Teachers www.ibo.org www.cie.org.uk www.ibo.orgwww.cie.org.uk IB Training 34 Teachers, Summer 2012, Face- to-Face Events 53 Teachers, 2012-13 School Year, IB-Sponsored Workshops in Nashville and Elsewhere 16 Teachers, 2012-13 School Year, Online Trainings 44 Teachers, 2012-13 School Year, District Trainings Ongoing: Build and sustain trained cohorts of teachers and leadership. Annually: Retrain teachers in IB curriculum and assessment. Cambridge Training 4 Coordinators, February 2013, Miami, FL 14 Coordinators + IGCSE Teachers, Face-to-face Training, May 6-8, 2013, Nashville, TN 14 Coordinators + IGCSE Teachers, Online Training, Spring 2013 Years 1,2: English, Math, Biology Years 2,3: Checkpoint tests + Student Choice of AICE/AP/IB

18. PD for AVID and Encore Teachers AVID Training 35 Teachers Trained: Summer Symposium, June 26-27, 2013, Hillsboro High School 36 Educators Trained: Summer Institutes, 2013, Philadelphia/Indianapolis Annually: 100% of AVID students take Honors/AP/IB/AICE/DE courses. Encore Training 31 Teachers Trained, PBL, Spring 2013 31 Teachers Trained, Differentiation Strategies, July 31, 2013 TAG Conference, October 10-11, 2013, Nashville www.tag-tenn.org Year 1: Audit findings are analyzed. Annually: Differentiated PD is offered on a rotating cycle.

19. #2: Curriculum for Encore Students Development of interdisciplinary, Project- Based Learning (PBL) projects Alignment with the general education curriculum and Common Core Standards Collaboration with general education teachers to deliver, implement, and evaluate projects Year 1: Train all Encore teachers in PBL strategies. Ongoing: Provide teacher PD on curriculum, collaboration, and analysis.

20. Curriculum for AP and IB Advanced Placement 34 AP college-level courses offered by the College Board 32 AP courses offered by MNPS high schools Course Audit required by the College Board Annually: 100% of course syllabi are approved by the CB Audit. Ongoing: 100% of teachers are trained in week-long or one-day College Board workshops. International Baccalaureate College-level learning tasks required by IB programme expectations IB continuum authorized in Hillsboro Cluster Programme evaluation conducted by the IB Year 1: Gain IBCC authorization at HHS. Year 2: Gain DP authorization at Antioch. Year 2: Seek MYP in Antioch Cluster. Year 3: Seek PYP in Hunters Lane Cluster.

21. Curriculum for Cambridge and AVID Cambridge IGCSE (9 th /10 th ) courses in Math, Biology, English Cambridge syllabi provided and assessed Extensive teacher support materials online Year 1: Fill all available IGCSE seats at 4 approved high schools. Years 2-3: Fill all available IGCSE/AICE seats at 7 approved high schools: Cane Ridge, McGavock, Overton, Whites Creek, Glencliff, Maplewood, Pearl-Cohn. AVID Critical-reading strategies pushed throughout contracted sites Writing-to-learn strategies used to improve communication Ongoing: 100% of the teachers at each AVID site use AVID strategies. Ongoing: 100% of the students at each AVID site use AVID reading and writing strategies in all their classes.

22. #3: Instruction for IB Students Emphasis on inquiry and making connections to heighten student engagement and interest Alignment of IB implementation with state, district, and school initiatives Effective integration of technology into classroom instruction Annually: All IB students complete the following: PYP Exhibition, MYP Personal Project, DP Extended Essay, IBCC Reflective Project. Ongoing: Annual review of use of technology by IB teachers and students is conducted.

23. Instruction for AP and Encore Advanced Placement Blended learning Master Course Templates prepared by all AP/IB teachers Assessment practices aligned with College Board (CB) program expectations Year 1: 100% of blended courses are approved for implementation. Annually: Additional AP teachers apply to become summer readers for the CB. Encore Differentiated instruction used to measure growth and personalize learning Research-based, culturally responsive curricula sought--that also provide Common Core alignment Year 1: Coordinator and teachers develop a scope and sequence. Annually: Curriculum experts conduct evaluation of program components and their effects on student outcomes.

24. Instruction for Cambridge and AVID Cambridge Thorough acquaintance of teachers with syllabi requirements Implementation of the schemes of work required by syllabi Year 1: Building coordinators create a multi-year implementation plan. Ongoing: Cambridge teachers use the extensive online resources from Cambridge International Exams (CIE). AVID Collaborative student groups formed for work on projects College-age tutors trained to help students discover answers Ongoing: Train student leaders in AVID and cross-curricular classes. Annually: Seek college/university students who can commit to school service and the tutorology concepts.

25. #4: Student Assessment for Cambridge Use of Cambridge-released exemplars to guide student learning Frequent directed-writing practice to support and strengthen student logic and coherence Application of detailed mark schemes to student work Years 1,2: Train building coordinators and IGCSE (9 th /10 th ) teachers for 4 approved schools + 3 additional new sites. Years 2,3: Train coordinators and teachers at new Cambridge middle schools. Year 3: Train AICE (11 th /12 th ) teachers at approved high schools.

26. Student Assessment for AP and Encore Advanced Placement AP contracts signed by students and parents Students prepared for AP exams by trained teachers Annually: 3% increase of total number of AP students take the AP exams in May. Ongoing: 100% of students who score 3+ on AP exams are reimbursed for their test fees. Encore Equal access to Encore screening process Differentiated pre- and post-performance-based assessments Annually: Provide whole-grade screening at least once per grade- level cluster (K-2, 3-5, 6-8). Ongoing: Teachers administer assessments consistently, maintaining a bank of student exemplars.

27. Student Assessment for IB and AVID International Baccalaureate Internal assessments (IAs) required by the IB, marked by the teacher, and moderated by IB assessors External assessments (international exams) administered in May and scored on a scale of 1-7 Annually: Teachers apply IB mark schemes to student work. Annually: Schools use the Inquiry Upon Results to analyze implementation. AVID Increased growth and achievement by AVID students in core classes Expanded leadership and scholarship opportunities because of refined skills and increased confidence levels Annually: Schools evaluate the impact of AVID on student college and career readiness. Ongoing: AVID schools foster an environment in which all individuals collaborate as learners.

28. #5: Use of Data for AVID Collection of AVID student data for AVID Center’s Certification Self-Study (CSS) Distribution of data to school leadership team and AVID site-team members Development of rigorous academic plans for individual students, based on data Year 1: Train all staff in the data analysis and decision-making process. Annually: Document AVID student involvement in advanced coursework.

29. Use of Data for AP and Encore Advanced Placement Analysis of AP results spreadsheets for trends over multiple years Comparison of MNPS results with those from similar student groups elsewhere Ongoing: Prepare students for PSAT. Annually: Recruit middle-school students from under-represented groups. Encore Administration of pre- assessments to gain baseline data Use of data to drive service delivery: e.g., BET Monitoring of student progress to adjust instruction/assessment Annually: Encore teachers, general education teachers, data coaches, and instructional coaches analyze student data. Ongoing: Curriculum is compacted and accelerated as needed.

30. Use of Data for Cambridge and IB Cambridge Taking of IGCSE assessments at end of 10 th grade Use of IGCSE test results to counsel students about AICE courses Year 1: Teachers and coordinators monitor closely IGCSE student work. Years 2,3: IGCSE students choose their AICE courses. International Baccalaureate Close guidance of students through choice and completion of the Internal Assessments (IA) Scrutiny of Inquiry Upon Results to determine gaps Annually: The IB reports consistently high correlation between IB classroom teacher marks and the IB moderation marks. Ongoing: Discussion of student progress takes place at every academy team meeting.

31. #6: MNPS Ownership and Role Understanding for 5 Programs AP: Vertical teaming and training of teachers “in the pipeline” IB: Trained counselors and IB District Coach helping parents and students explore options AVID: Coordinators serving on leadership and business partner teams Cambridge: Expanding implementation to middle (year 2) and to elementary schools (year 3) Encore: Hiring a new Coordinator of Gifted Services to improve communication, service delivery, student identification, curriculum and instruction, student growth and assessment

32. #7: Student Choice for 5 Programs AP/IB/Cambridge/AVID: Offering courses and credentials (that satisfy student college and career needs and interests) at accessible locations Communicating widely the available choices Encore Providing Encore families with full information about acceleration options in MNPS high schools

33. #8: Business Engagement and Supports for 5 Programs AP: Dissemination of AP information to all stakeholders IB: Meetings with, and biannual newsletter to, community support and parent groups to share information and needs AVID: Engaging higher- education personnel to promote student learning Cambridge: Preparation and distribution of marketing materials that comply with Cambridge requirements Encore: Regular updates and communication of handbooks, policies, and procedures regarding student identification and service delivery

34. MNPS CONTINUUM: ADVANCED ACADEMICS 2013-14 Encore = MNPS Gifted and Talented Program BET = Building Excellent Thinkers IB PYP = International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme IB MYP = International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme VSSM = Vanderbilt School for Science and MathAP = Advanced Placement IB DP = International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme New in 2013-14: Cambridge IGCSE (9 th /10 th ) and Cambridge AICE (11 th, 12 th )