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Pike Township Pike Township Indianapolis, Indiana
Pike Township Pike Township Indianapolis, Indiana
A K-12 Coaching Model:Improving Student Learning by Empowering Teachers
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Pike Township Pike Township Indianapolis, Indiana
Pike Township Pike Township
• Urban District• 10,567 Students• 14 Schools• 58% African American• 17% Caucasian• 15% Hispanic• 8% Multiracial• 3% Asian• 14% ENL• 16% Special Education• 40% Free/Reduced
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Pike Township Pike Township Indianapolis, Indiana
Effective support for teachers is the key to enhancing
professional practice and improving student
achievement.
Project C.L.E.A.R. CCommunity LLegacy of EEducational AAchievement and RResponsibility
Standards-Based curriculum and assessment
Data-driven decisions to guide classroom instruction
Professional development for all district initiatives
Algebra Readiness: It All Adds Up! andMaking Science Matter Grants
Content Based Professional Development
Research Based Instructional Practices
Professional development led by Content & Instructional Coaches
Instructional CoachesKey Characteristics
Highly Qualified Teachers
Variety of levels of experience and expertise
Strong in curriculum,
instruction, and assessment.
Content Knowledge, Data, Differentiation, and District Initiatives
Skilled in working with adult learners, collaboration and
training.
Creative and energetic teachers
Confident initiators and team players
Coaching Expertise
Facilitation Skills
Group Trainings
• District Workshops• Staff Meeting
Presentations• Book Studies• Team and Grade Level
Meetings• Data Analysis Work
Sessions
One-On-One Coaching
• Team Teaching• Model Lessons with Debriefing• Gather Resources• Assist with Small Groups in the
classroom to Support Differentiated Instruction
• Assist with Assessment• Plan for Data Driven Instruction and
Differentiation• Provide Support for New Teachers
How do we know what’s working and what’s not?
Collecting Evidence
• Documentation of Training
• Instructional Audit
• Workshop evaluations
• Workshop Calendar
Total Percent of Teachers Trained to Date
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
25.0%
30.0%
35.0%
40.0%
45.0%
50.0%
55.0%
60.0%
65.0%
70.0%
75.0%
80.0%
85.0%
90.0%
95.0%
100.0%
Data Analysis SBE Dif. Ins. EDM 4 Block 6+1 PLC
Jun-05 Dec-05 May-06
Nov-06 Jun-07
96.8% 100% 100% 100% 100%
72.7%
87.7%
Instructional Audit
• Administered first in 2002-beginning and end of year
• Used as a baseline and to make professional development decisions
• Given annually every spring
Percent of teachers that use NWEA and ISTEP+ data to guide classroom instruction
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
70.0
80.0
90.0
100.0
May-05May-06May-07
May-05 12.9 22.4 26.2 38.5 17.7
May-06 16.1 23.1 16.7 44.1 26.6
May-07 14.8 21.8 24.5 38.9 26.2
Daily Weekly Monthly Sometimes Never
Workshop Evaluations
• Reviewed at the end of every workshop
• Analyzed responses to Question #4, “To what extent was the training session helpful and valuable to you?”
Professional Development Workshop Responses
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
Jan. - May 06 Jun. - Nov. 06
Dec. 6 - May 07 Jun. - Nov. 07
Jan. - May 06 1.4% 8.1% 30.4% 60.1%
Jun. - Nov. 06 4.4% 11.0% 31.6% 53.0%
Dec. 6 - May 07 1.1% 8.2% 35.2% 55.5%
Jun. - Nov. 07 1.9% 8.0% 32.6% 57.4%
Poor Fair Good Very Good
Workshop Calendar
• Coaches post their contacts electronically (date, school, teacher’s name, topic)
• Total contacts and trainings are compiled each semester
Collecting the Evidence
Level02-03
9
coaches
03-04
6
coaches
04-05
6
coaches
05-06
6
coaches
06-07
5 1/2
coaches
Elem. 803 683 1066 889 733
MS/
HS 276 555 513 407 543
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Pike Township Pike Township Indianapolis, Indiana
2006-2007 Student Achievement
• Increased percent of 5th,7th,& 10th grade students passing ISTEP+ in E/LA and Math
• Increased the percent of 8th grade students passing ISTEP+ in Math
• Increased percent of 3rd, 4th, & 5th grades student showing growth on both reading and math on NWEA
Key Lessons Learned
• Vision
• Consistent practices
• Clear communication
• Defined expectations
• Support for implementation
• Accountability
• Focus on teacher and student learning
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Pike Township Pike Township Indianapolis, Indiana
Pike Township Pike Township Indianapolis, Indiana
Contact Information
Kathy SharpeDirector of Programs and Staff
Julie SigmundInstructional Coach
Disclaimer
• The instructional practices and assessments discussed or shown in this presentation are not intended as an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Education.