Cullen Middle School Cullen Middle School Case StudyCase Study

Principal, Mr. Clayton CrookUTCULP Houston ISD Cohort 2011

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IntroductionIntroduction

PurposeMethodologyLimitations

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What School-wide systems What School-wide systems should be developed to:should be developed to:

Improve student achievementDevelop highly effective

teachersEngage internal and external

stakeholdersImprove the community

perception of the school

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Student AchievementStudent Achievement

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Student AchievementStudent AchievementFindingsFindingsCompared to the 2010 TAKS Data:

◦ All grade levels and subjects gained in passing percentages on the 2011TAKS test. Some areas increased over18%.

◦ 2011 TAKS Commended performance data indicates an increase in nearly all subjects.

2011 AEIS data identified 8th grade social studies and 7th grade writing as achieving Exemplary status.

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Student AchievementStudent AchievementFindingsFindings

Data collected during interviews seems to indicate a disconnect between administration and faculty members

Cullen has made significant academic progress.

Small number of students made honor roll.

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Student AchievementStudent AchievementRecommendations for YourRecommendations for YourConsiderationConsideration

Implement school-wide and classroom specific academic vocabulary systems.

Incorporate cooperative learning opportunities

Emphasize high teacher expectations through use of “No Opt Out” and “Right is Right” techniques.

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Highly Effective Highly Effective TeachersTeachers

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Highly Effective TeachersHighly Effective TeachersFindingsFindings

C.A.R.E. Model is in place for walkthroughs and observations.

Implementation of content-specific PLCs (professional learning

communities).Additional support needed with

campus-based coaching and reviewing of data.

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Highly Effective TeachersHighly Effective TeachersRecommendations for Your Recommendations for Your ConsiderationConsideration

Strengthen the C.A.R.E. model by scheduling regular opportunities for feedback and adding a peer-to-peer coaching component.

Implement PLCs that focus on student achievement.

Develop a teacher led committee to plan activities that monitor student success and foster relationships between teachers and students.

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Internal StakeholdersInternal Stakeholders

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Internal StakeholdersInternal StakeholdersFindingsFindings

Teachers expressed the need for a more consistent student behavior system.

Faculty members expressed concern about the need for after-school activities for students.

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Internal StakeholdersInternal StakeholdersRecommendations for Your Recommendations for Your ConsiderationConsideration

Implement after school programs that provide academic assistance, enrichment, and recreational activities. 

Provide social work support and connections to community resources.

Implement a School-Wide Positive Behavior System.

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External External StakeholdersStakeholders

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External StakeholdersExternal StakeholdersFindingsFindings

All stakeholders (parents, students, faculty, and community members) reflected the desire to establish stronger community relationships.

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External StakeholdersExternal StakeholdersRecommendations for Your Recommendations for Your ConsiderationConsideration

Effectively utilize Cullen Home-School Liaison Specialist (CHSLS) to strategize, organize, and spearhead community engagement efforts.

Through the collaboration of the CHSLS, principal, and faculty, reorganize and redevelop the PTSA.

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Community PerceptionCommunity Perception

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Community PerceptionCommunity PerceptionFindingsFindings

Student MobilityAdministrative Marketing Roles

Community Perceptions of Education

Principal as a Public Figure

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Community PerceptionCommunity PerceptionRecommendations for Your Recommendations for Your ConsiderationConsiderationComprehensive Annual Public

Relations and Marketing Plan

Continue to foster a Welcoming and Safe Environment at Cullen

Establish a Coalition of City, District, and Area Representatives to Promote Cullen

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Questions or Suggestions

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The UTCULP Cohort would like to extend our gratitude for your

cooperation in this case study and for providing us the opportunity to learn from the Cullen

community.

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