International Center for Leadership in Education

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International Center for Leadership in Education
Preparing Students for aChanging WorldNovember
24, 2008

• Dr. Willard R. Daggett

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International Center Finding

• Nations top performing
• Nations most rapidly improving

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Core Beliefs

• 1. Children come first
• 2. Parents are partners
• 3. Victory is in the ClassroomFacilitated by a
  strong Instructional Leader
• 4. Leadership and Accountability are the Key to
  Success
• 5. It takes the engagement of the entire
  community to ensure the success of the public
  schools

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Preparing Philadelphia Students for the 21st
Century through a Rigorous and Relevant Education

• Provide tools and strategies to help achieve the
  district Core Beliefs

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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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5
4
3
2
1 2 3 4 5
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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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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.

• 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
1
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.

D
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
1
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.

D
C
5
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
1
1
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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International Center Finding

• Nations top performing
• Nations most rapidly improving

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Components of School Excellence
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Components of School Excellence
1. Create a Culture to Support RR R For ALL
Students
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Components of School Excellence
1. Create a Culture to Support RR R For ALL
Students
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Components of School Excellence
1. Create a Culture to Support RR 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)

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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)

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Chinese Science
Elementary Schools 6 Years Integrated Science
Biology / Chemistry Grade 7
Biology / Physics Grade 8
Physics / Chemistry Grade 9
Integrated Science Grades 10 - 12
Source Ed Week 6/6/07
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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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Levels
Blooms
C D A B
6
5
4
3
2
1 2 3 4 5
1
Application
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Student Survey Percentages
Survey Statement Total Male Female
I enjoy being at school 50.2 47.4 53.2
Teachers make school an exciting place to learn 33.0 32.9 32.6
School is boring 45.5 49.9 41.5
Teachers have fun at school 38.5 39.8 37.6
Learning can be fun 63.5 59.0 69.3
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Student Survey Percentages
Survey Statement Total Male Female
At school I am encouraged to be creative 58.8 56.4 61.3
My classes help me understand what is happening in my everyday life 39.8 39.3 40.9
I learn new things that are interesting to me at school 66.3 63.8 69.9
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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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Student Survey Percentages
Survey Statement Total Male Female
School is a welcoming and friendly place 62.8 62.9 63.0
Teachers care about my problems and feelings 45.6 43.5 48.3
I am proud of my school 48.8 47.8 50.8
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Student Survey Percentages
Survey Statement Total Male Female
Students respect teachers 39.1 41.5 36.9
Teachers respect students 54.2 53.8 55.7
Students respect each other 29.4 31.8 27.3
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Student Survey Percentages
Survey Statement Total Male Female
Teachers care about me as an individual 51.0 50.1 52.7
Teachers care if I am absent from school 49.5 47.7 52.1
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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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Survey Tools for Rigor, Relevance and
Relationships

• We Learn Student Survey
• We Teach Instructional Staff Survey
• We Lead Leadership Survey

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Components of School Excellence
1. Create a Culture to Support RR 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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Leadership Development

• Instruction
• Engaged learners
• Systems thinking
• Distributed leadership
• Data analysis
• Political skills
• Communication skills
• Management of change

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Components of School Excellence
1. Create a Culture to Support RR 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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PSSA English LAAnchors/Eligible Content Tested
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Not on the Test
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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
5. Concentrate on Effective Instructional
Practices
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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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Pennsylvania Arts Education
Pennsylvania English Language Arts Assessment Anchors / Eligible Content Grade 5 PSSA Visual Arts Dance Music Theatre
R5.A.1.1.1 Identify and/or interpret meaning of multiple-meaning words used in text. L H H H H
R5.A.1.1.2 Identify and/or interpret a synonym or antonym of a word used in text. H H H H H
R5.A.1.2.1 Identify how the meaning of a word is changed when an affix is added identify the meaning of a word from the text with an affix. M H H H H
R5.A.1.2.2 Define and/or apply how the meaning of words or phrases changes when using context clues given in explanatory sentences. H H H H H
R5.A.2.2.2 Define and/or apply how the meaning of words or phrases changes when using context clues given in explanatory sentences. H H H H H
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Pennsylvania Career and Technical Education
Pennsylvania Reading Assessment Anchors/ Grade 11 PSSA Agriculture Natural Resources Agriculture Natural Resources Agriculture Natural Resources Agriculture Natural Resources Architecture Construction Architecture Construction Architecture Construction Arts, AV Tech Communications Arts, AV Tech Communications Arts, AV Tech Communications
Pennsylvania Reading Assessment Anchors/ Grade 11 PSSA Ag Production Ag Services (Ag Business) Ag Mechanics Natural Resources Architecture Surveying Drafting Construction Visual Arts Design Performing Arts Communications
R11.A.1.3.1 Make inferences and/or draw conclusions based on information from text. H ? ?
R11.A.1.3.2 Cite evidence from text to support generalizations. H ? ?
R11.A.2.1.1 Identify and/or apply meaning of multiple-meaning words used in text. H ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
R11.A.2.1.2 Identify and/or apply meaning of content-specific words used in text. H ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
R11.A.2.2.1 Identify and apply how the meaning of a word is changed when an affix is added identify the meaning of a word from the text with an affix. H ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
R11.A.2.2.2 Define and/or apply how the meaning of words or phrases changes when using context clues given in explanatory sentences. H ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
R11.A.2.3.1 Make inferences and/or draw conclusions based on information from text. H ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
R11.A.2.3.2 Cite evidence from text to support generalizations. H ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
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• Technology

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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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Lexile Framework - Student Profile Matt - Age
15, Grade 10, Lexile 1090, GPA 3.0
1600
1400
1200
Text Lexile Measure (L)
1000
910
800
600
Matt
Source of National Test Data MetaMetrics
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Lexile Framework - Student Profile
1600
1400
1200
Text Lexile Measure (L)
1000
800
600
Matt
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
5. Concentrate on Effective Instructional
Practices
6. Address Organizational Structures
7. Monitor Student Progress
8. Review and Refine Process
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Successful Practices Network

• Mission
• Rigor, Relevance, and Relationship for ALL
  Learners
• Good to Great
• Best Practices
• Sustainability

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Improving Student Performance From Best
Practices to Action Plans
2009 Symposium January 23-25 Hilton Washington
Hotel Washington, D.C.
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Mark Your Calendar!
17th Annual Model Schools Conference June 28-
July 1, 2009 Atlanta
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