International Center for Leadership in Education

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International Center for Leadership in Education
Successful SchoolsFrom Research to Action Plans

• Dr. Willard R. Daggett

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International Center Finding

• Nations top performing
• Nations most rapidly improving

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Skills Gap
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School Improvement

• End in Mind

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School Improvement

• End in Mind
• Rigor/Relevance ALL

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Application Model

• 1. Knowledge in one discipline
• 2. Application within discipline
• 3. Application across disciplines
• 4. Application to real-world predictable
  situations
• 5. Application to real-world unpredictable
  situations

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Rigor/Relevance For All Students
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Knowledge Taxonomy

• 1. Awareness
• 2. Comprehension
• 3. Application
• 4. Analysis
• 5. Synthesis
• 6. Evaluation

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Application Model

• 1. Knowledge in one discipline
• 2. Application within discipline
• 3. Application across disciplines
• 4. Application to real-world predictable
  situations
• 5. Application to real-world unpredictable
  situations

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Levels
Blooms
C D A B
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1 2 3 4 5
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Application
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Rigor/Relevance Framework
Knowledge
Application
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Rigor/Relevance Framework
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• Obtain historical data about local weather to
  predict the chance of snow, rain, or sun during
  year.
• Test consumer products and illustrate the data
  graphically.
• Plan a large school event and calculate resources
  (food, decorations, etc.) you need to organize
  and hold this event.
• Make a scale drawing of the classroom on grid
  paper, each group using a different scale.

• Analyze the graphs of the perimeters and areas of
  squares having different-length sides.
• Determine the largest rectangular area for a
  fixed perimeter.
• Identify coordinates for ordered pairs that
  satisfy an algebraic relation or function.
• Determine and justify the similarity or
  congruence for two geometric shapes.

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C
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• Calculate percentages of advertising in a
  newspaper.
• Tour the school building and identify examples of
  parallel and perpendicular lines, planes, and
  angles.
• Determine the median and mode of real data
  displayed in a histogram
• Organize and display collected data, using
  appropriate tables, charts, or graphs.

• Express probabilities as fractions, percents, or
  decimals.
• Classify triangles according to angle size and/or
  length of sides.
• Calculate volume of simple three- dimensional
  shapes.
• Given the coordinates of a quadrilateral, plot
  the quadrilateral on a grid.

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B
A
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Rigor/Relevance Framework
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• Obtain historical data about local weather to
  predict the chance of snow, rain, or sun during
  year.
• Test consumer products and illustrate the data
  graphically.
• Plan a large school event and calculate resources
  (food, decorations, etc.) you need to organize
  and hold this event.
• Make a scale drawing of the classroom on grid
  paper, each group using a different scale.

• Analyze the graphs of the perimeters and areas of
  squares having different-length sides.
• Determine the largest rectangular area for a
  fixed perimeter.
• Identify coordinates for ordered pairs that
  satisfy an algebraic relation or function.
• Determine and justify the similarity or
  congruence for two geometric shapes.

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C

• Express probabilities as fractions, percents, or
  decimals.
• Classify triangles according to angle size and/or
  length of sides.
• Calculate volume of simple three- dimensional
  shapes.
• Given the coordinates of a quadrilateral, plot
  the quadrilateral on a grid.

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4
3

• Calculate percentages of advertising in a
  newspaper.
• Tour the school building and identify examples of
  parallel and perpendicular lines, planes, and
  angles.
• Determine the median and mode of real data
  displayed in a histogram
• Organize and display collected data, using
  appropriate tables, charts, or graphs.

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B
A
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1
2
3
4
5
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Rigor/Relevance Framework
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• Obtain historical data about local weather to
  predict the chance of snow, rain, or sun during
  year.
• Test consumer products and illustrate the data
  graphically.
• Plan a large school event and calculate resources
  (food, decorations, etc.) you need to organize
  and hold this event.
• Make a scale drawing of the classroom on grid
  paper, each group using a different scale.

• Analyze the graphs of the perimeters and areas of
  squares having different-length sides.
• Determine the largest rectangular area for a
  fixed perimeter.
• Identify coordinates for ordered pairs that
  satisfy an algebraic relation or function.
• Determine and justify the similarity or
  congruence for two geometric shapes.

• Calculate percentages of advertising in a
  newspaper.
• Tour the school building and identify examples of
  parallel and perpendicular lines, planes, and
  angles.
• Determine the median and mode of real data
  displayed in a histogram
• Organize and display collected data, using
  appropriate tables, charts, or graphs.

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C
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4
3

• Express probabilities as fractions, percents, or
  decimals.
• Classify triangles according to angle size and/or
  length of sides.
• Calculate volume of simple three- dimensional
  shapes.
• Given the coordinates of a quadrilateral, plot
  the quadrilateral on a grid.

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B
A
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2
3
4
5
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Levels
Blooms
C D A B
6
5
4
3
2
1 2 3 4 5
1
Application
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Rigor/Relevance Framework
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C
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B
A

• Calculate with numbers, including decimals,
  ratios, percents, and fractions.
• Understand two-dimensional motion and
  trajectories by separating the motion of an
  object into x and y components.

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Actions that help you achieve what you believe in.
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School Improvement

• End in Mind
• Rigor/Relevance ALL
• Learning Criteria

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Criteria

• Core Academic Learning (Achievement in the core
  subjects of English language arts, math and
  science and others identified by the school)

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Not on the Test
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Criteria

• Core Academic Learning (Achievement in the core
  subjects of English language arts, math and
  science and others identified by the school)
• Student Engagement (The extent to which students
  are motivated and committed to learning have a
  sense of belonging and accomplishment and have
  relationships with adults, peers, and parents
  that support learning)

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Student Survey Percentages
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Student Survey Percentages
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Criteria

• Core Academic Learning (Achievement in the core
  subjects of English language arts, math and
  science and others identified by the school)
• Stretch Learning (Demonstration of rigorous and
  relevant learning beyond the minimum
  requirements)
• Student Engagement (The extent to which students
  are motivated and committed to learning have a
  sense of belonging and accomplishment and have
  relationships with adults, peers, and parents
  that support learning)

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American Education
Ri g o r
2007 and Beyond
1850 - 1950
S t u d e n t s
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Stretch LearningData Indicators

• Credits Earned
• Interdisciplinary Work (e.g. Senior Exhibition)
• International Baccalaureate
• Advanced Placement Courses
• 3 Year Foreign Language
• Specialized Certificates

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Student Survey Percentages
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Criteria

• Core Academic Learning (Achievement in the core
  subjects of English language arts, math and
  science and others identified by the school)
• Stretch Learning (Demonstration of rigorous and
  relevant learning beyond the minimum
  requirements)
• Student Engagement (The extent to which students
  are motivated and committed to learning have a
  sense of belonging and accomplishment and have
  relationships with adults, peers, and parents
  that support learning)
• Personal Skill Development (Measures of personal,
  social, service, and leadership skills and
  demonstrations of positive behaviors and
  attitudes)

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Guiding Principles

• Responsibility
• Contemplation
• Initiative
• Perseverance
• Optimism
• Courage

• Respect
• Compassion
• Adaptability
• Honesty
• Trustworthiness
• Loyalty

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Personal SkillsData Indicators

• Service Learning
• Participation in Clubs / Sports
• Teamwork
• Time Management and Organizational Skills
• Reduce Incidences of Conflict

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Student Survey Percentages
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Student Survey Percentages
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Student Survey Percentages
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Criteria

• Core Academic Learning (Achievement in the core
  subjects of English language arts, math and
  science and others identified by the school)
• Stretch Learning (Demonstration of rigorous and
  relevant learning beyond the minimum
  requirements)
• Student Engagement (The extent to which students
  are motivated and committed to learning have a
  sense of belonging and accomplishment and have
  relationships with adults, peers, and parents
  that support learning)
• Personal Skill Development (Measures of personal,
  social, service, and leadership skills and
  demonstrations of positive behaviors and
  attitudes)

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Core
Stretch
Student Engagement
Personal Skill Development
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Core
Dimensions of the Learning Criteria
Stretch
Student Engagement
Personal Skill Development
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School Improvement

• End in Mind
• Rigor/Relevance ALL
• Learning Criteria
• Future vs. Past

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Challenges

• Globalization

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Computer Sales
Computer Manufacturers
Dell Sony Compaq HP IBM Think Pad Apple NEC Gatewa
y Toshiba
Quanta Wispron Asustek Compal Inventec
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Mainland China Companies
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Cities with 1 Million People
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Challenges

• Technology
• Globalization

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1983 - A Nation at Risk

• E-mail
• Web pages
• Google
• iPODs
• Laptops
• Digital cameras
• Doppler radar
• Cell Phones
• Debit cards

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2000

• Blogs
• Wikis
• Tagging
• Text messaging
• MySpace
• Podcasts
• PDAs
• Genetic code

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Challenges

• Technology
• Globalization
• Demographics

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Challenges

• Technology
• Globalization
• Demographics
• Values / Beliefs

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Debt

• Federal Budget 2006 Deficit

1.3 trillion
11, 434 per household

• Total per household

516,348
31,000 per year for 75 years
Source USA Today
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Employment 1970s

• High Skill
• Low Skill

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Employment 1990s

• High Skill
• Low Skill

Semi Skill
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Employment 2010

• High Skill
• Low Skill

Semi Skill
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1970s 1990s 2010
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School Improvement

• End in Mind
• Rigor/Relevance ALL
• Learning Criteria
• Future vs. Past
• Component

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Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence
1. Create a Culture to Support R R For ALL
Students
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Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence
1. Create a Culture to Support R R For ALL
Students
2. Build and Use Data to Guide Whole-School
/ District Reform
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Criteria

• Core Academic Learning (Achievement in the core
  subjects of English language arts, math and
  science and others identified by the school)
• Stretch Learning (Demonstration of rigorous and
  relevant learning beyond the minimum
  requirements)
• Student Engagement (The extent to which students
  are motivated and committed to learning have a
  sense of belonging and accomplishment and have
  relationships with adults, peers, and parents
  that support learning)
• Personal Skill Development (Measures of personal,
  social, service, and leadership skills and
  demonstrations of positive behaviors and
  attitudes)

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Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence
1. Create a Culture to Support R R For ALL
Students
2. Build and Use Data to Guide Whole-School
/ District Reform
3. Create and Support Leadership Teams
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Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence
1. Create a Culture to Support R R For ALL
Students
2. Build and Use Data to Guide Whole-School
/ District Reform
3. Create and Support Leadership Teams
4. Define Student Learning Expectations
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CA STAR / CAHSEE English LABenchmarks Tested
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California Career and Technical Education
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California Arts Education
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Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence
1. Create a Culture to Support R R For ALL
Students
2. Build and Use Data to Guide Whole-School
/ District Reform
3. Create and Support Leadership Teams
4. Define Student Learning Expectations
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2005 ProficiencyGrade 4 Reading
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2005 ProficiencyGrade 4 Reading
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2005 ProficiencyGrade 8 Reading
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2005 ProficiencyGrade 8 Reading
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2005 ProficiencyGrade 4 Mathematics
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2005 ProficiencyGrade 4 Mathematics
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2005-06 Lexile Framework for Reading Study
Summary of Text Lexile Measures
Interquartile Ranges Shown (25 - 75)
1600
1400
1200
Text Lexile Measure (L)
1000
800
600
High School Literature
College Literature
High School Textbooks
College Textbooks
Military
Personal Use
Entry-Level Occupations
SAT 1, ACT, AP
Source of National Test Data MetaMetrics
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Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence
1. Create a Culture to Support R R For ALL
Students
2. Build and Use Data to Guide Whole-School
/ District Reform
3. Create and Support Leadership Teams
4. Define Student Learning Expectations
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Actions that help you achieve what you believe in.
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Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence
5. Concentrate on Effective Instructional
Practices
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Levels
Blooms
C D A B
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1 2 3 4 5
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Application
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Input to Brain
Front
Back
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Input to Brain
Sight
Hearing
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Input to Brain
Sight
Hearing
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Input to Brain
Sight
Hearing
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Input to Brain
A
Sight
Hearing
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Connections / Pathways
C
Association Area
Sight
Hearing
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Connections / Pathways
C
Association Area
Prefrontal Cortex
Sight
Hearing
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Connections / Pathways
Association Area
Prefrontal Cortex
Sight
Hearing
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Connections / Pathways
Association Area
Prefrontal Cortex
Sight
Hearing
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Levels
Blooms
C D A B
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1 2 3 4 5
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Application
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Technology
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I CAN Learn Algebra

• What Works Clearinghouse Recognized Evidence of
  Success
• US Dept.of Education Promising Mathematics
  Program

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Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence
5. Concentrate on Effective Instructional
Practices
6. Address Organizational Structures
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Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence
5. Concentrate on Effective Instructional
Practices
6. Address Organizational Structures
7. Monitor Student Progress
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Levels
Blooms
C D A B
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5
4
3
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1 2 3 4 5
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Application
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Eight Implementation Steps to Excellence
5. Concentrate on Effective Instructional
Practices
6. Address Organizational Structures
7. Monitor Student Progress
8. Review and Refine Process
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What Works

• Rigor and Relevance
• Academics Into
• Arts
• CTE
• Interdisciplinary
• Academies
• Electives in 9th Grade
• Foreign Language
• Looping
• Technology
• Read 180
• I CAN Learn

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