Web Seminar for K12 Leaders
Closing Math Achievement Gaps for
English Language Learners
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Web Seminar for K12 Leaders
Kurt Eisele-DyrliWeb Seminar Editor
District Administration
Julieane CookPrincipal
St. Martini Lutheran School
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Rachel Cote2nd Grade Teacher
St. Martini Lutheran School
Tim Ustruck2nd Grade Teacher
St. Martini Lutheran School
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Closing Math Achievement Gaps for English Language Learners
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Web Seminar for K12 Leaders
Closing Math Achievement Gaps for
English Language Learners
Web Seminar for K12 Leaders
Kurt Eisele-DyrliWeb Seminar Editor
District Administration
Julieane CookPrincipal
St. Martini Lutheran School
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Rachel Cote2nd Grade Teacher
St. Martini Lutheran School
Tim Ustruck2nd Grade Teacher
St. Martini Lutheran School
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Attendee panel.
For technical support:Use the Chat panel at the right of your screen. Direct your query
to the event Host.
To submit a question to our panel:Use the Q&A panel at the right of your screen. Send your question
to All Panelists, the default option.
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slide decks after our presentation.
Closing Math Achievement Gaps for English Language
Learners
Web Seminar for K12 Leaders
Closing Math Achievement Gaps for
English Language Learners
Web Seminar for K12 Leaders
Kurt Eisele-DyrliWeb Seminar Editor
District Administration
Julieane CookPrincipal
St. Martini Lutheran School
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Rachel Cote2nd Grade Teacher
St. Martini Lutheran School
Tim Ustruck2nd Grade Teacher
St. Martini Lutheran School
St. Martini Lutheran School
At St. Martini, We Love
• 260 K4-8th grade scholars
• Milwaukee, WI
• Participate in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program
• 100% Choice Students
• 100% Free Lunch
At St. Martini, We Change
• 87% English Language Learners
• 90% of K4s enter school only speaking Spanish
• 19 Spanish-speaking only students across grades K5-5th
At St. Martini, We Empower
School Goals:
1.4 years growth in reading and math
85% parent involvement in 5 school-wide events
100% students re-enrolled for 2015-2016 school year
Technological Era
• St. Martini is in one of the roughest neighborhoods in Milwaukee
• It isn't so much what technology can do for classroom instruction; what is central is what it can do for the learner as a citizen of the digital age
• Technology purchases and grants drive our budget making decisions
"The stakes seem particularly high for English language learners who, without the requisite experiences and opportunities to engage with technologies, may turn out to be the least empowered when it comes to gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing digitized information.“
Paul Oh, National Writing Project
Mr. Ustruck’s class – 2nd grade story
• "Mistakes Welcome Here -- You can't learn without them!“
• 23 students
• Unique Classroom
Mr. Ustruck’s class – 2nd grade story
Barriers
Lack of resources
Balance
Character Building
Problem Solving
Mr. Ustruck’s class – 2nd grade story
Classroom Culture
Rotational Model
Challenged
Online and Computer ProgramsDreamBox, Lexia, Scoot Pad, Ten Marks, Typing Web
Mp3 Books, tumblebooks and Google Classroom
Engaged and Motivated
Mr. Ustruck’s class – 2nd grade story
• Data Driven
Data Collection
MAPS, Benchmarks, and adaptive programs
• Data Instruction
Filling the gaps
Accelerated ELA /Math Skills
Student Improvement
Mr. Ustruck’s class – 2nd grade story
Breaking the glass
• College Readiness
• Goal Orientated
• Strategic Writing
• Class Dojo
• Quality Education
Mrs. Cote’s class – a multiage story
Split level class
• 11 secondgraders
• 8 first graders
Mrs. Cote’s class – a multiage storyLanguage barriers
• Bilingualism is an asset
• Celebrate their culture
oCalendar time, songs, chants, cheers, props
o Spanish class
oConversation about the value of bilingualism
• Phonics or reading concerns
• Parental involvement
Mrs. Cote’s class – a multiage storyTechnology
• Inaccessible at home
• Lab times
• Online programs
oDreamBox and Lexia
o Typingweb, tenmarks, tumblebooks
• Individualization
• Teacher notifications
• Progress celebration
• Language acquisition
Mrs. Cote’s class – a multiage story
Strategies for closing the achievement gap
• SMALL GROUPS
oHelping individualize learning
o Language immersion
• Turn and talks
• Class discussion
• Student teaching
• Keep it varied
Mrs. Cote’s class – a multiage story
Math Results: Data
• Feel more prepared
• MAP challenges
• Going outside the curriculum
oDo Nows
o Tenmarks.com and thatquiz.org
• We change!
ResultsSubject On Grade Level Growth Percentage Students Who Have
Met Spring 1.4 goal
Reading 44.5% 170% 64
Math 34.8% 101% 36
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%
Reading Math 2nd GradeOn Grade
Level
1/2 SplitOn Grade
Level
Fall
Winter
DreamBox Learning® K-8 MathAvailable in English & Spanish
Intelligent Adaptive Learning Engine
• Millions of personalized learning paths
• Tailored to a student’s unique needs
Motivating Learning Environments
• Student Directed, Empowering
• Leverages Gaming Protocols
Rigorous Mathematics Curriculum
• Reporting Aligned to CCSS, Texas TEKS, Virginia SOL, Canada WNCP, & Canada Ontario Curriculum Reports
• Standards for Mathematical Practice
DreamBox Lessons & Virtual Manipulatives
Intelligently adapt & individualize to:
• Students’ own intuitive strategies
• Kinds of mistakes
• Efficiency of strategy
• Scaffolding needed
• Response time
Actionable Reporting
FREE Interactive Whiteboard Lessons
DreamBox supports small group and whole class instruction.
www.dreambox.com/teachertools (Available in English & Spanish)
Seeing is believing!
www.dreambox.com/request-a-demo
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Web Seminar for K12 Leaders
Closing Math Achievement Gaps for English
Language Learners
Q&A
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resources and Web seminar archive access information.)
Web Seminar for K12 Leaders
Kurt Eisele-DyrliWeb Seminar Editor
District Administration
Julieane CookPrincipal
St. Martini Lutheran School
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Rachel Cote2nd Grade Teacher
St. Martini Lutheran School
Tim Ustruck2nd Grade Teacher
St. Martini Lutheran School
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