Early Literacy Change Action Network - L4L

Early LiteracyChange Action NetworkSeptember 5, 2019

Who’s In the Room? Name Title OrganizationAt your Tables –One word to describe the start of your school year?2

Learn4Life is a collective impact effort focusedon “raising the education bar” in Metro AtlantaOur mission:To ensure that every child in our regionbecomes a thriving citizen who achievessuccess in school, career, and life3

Who We Are4

Our Theory of Action will focus our work forthe next three yearsWhat we do: We Amplifybright spotsCreate sharedunderstanding [of data]Engagepartners in an environment ofsustained trust, learning, andmomentum5

What L4L will look and feel like in 2022 L4L will scale bright spots to serve the students who aremost in need in Metro ATL - L4L will focus on equity byidentifying proven strategies to address the core indicators. Programmatic work will be prioritized over policy andadvocacy – L4L will lead by scaling what works and will not take aleadership role on policy and advocacy. Amplified investment on 3rd grade literacy will serve as afoundation to the other indicators - L4L will maintain ongoingefforts on math and postsecondary success. L4L will set 10 year targets for each indicator - L4L will trackprogress over time and ensure mutual accountability.6

PHASE 2PHASE 2PHASE 3PHASE 1PHASE 1L4L Change Action Networks (CAN)7

PostSecondaryEnrollment74%of the 2014graduating classwas enrolled in apost-secondaryinstitution after 16months.PostSecondaryCompletion27%of the 2012graduating classhad earned apost-secondarydegree orcredential by 2017.8

Post-Secondary Factor Analysis:Success Factors9

Selected Post-Sec Bright SpotsFinancialSupport (FAFSA)College-GoingCultureAcademicPreparation10

Post-Secondary Network Update:Tracking Interim Progress Current regional measures aresummative Interim measures can:o Provide timely insight intoprogresso Set regional baselineo Drive action to impact postsecondary completionNetwork is working with Leadership Council to developcommon measures11

Measures Connected to CollegeSuccess Took AP/IB/Dual Enrollment Courses Required High School Curriculum for USG Admission College "Quality" Took SAT/ACT Retook SAT/ACT SAT/ACT Score SAT/ACT Scores Above USG Minimum GPA Above USG Minimum Freshman Index Above USG Minimum FAFSA Completion12

The Work of the 3rd Grade CAN13

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3rd Grade Network Key Driver DiagramInterventions/StrategiesPhysical HealthBirth OutcomesAdult LiteracyGlobal Target:Improve 3rd gradereading proficiencyrate in metro AtlantaEarly Childhood EducationTeacher PreparationSocial-Emotional CompetenceSchool and Classroom ClimateChildren’s Mental HealthAttendanceLanguage DevelopmentSummer Learning Loss15

The Cox Campus offers free, interactive courses andresources based on proven language and literacypractices. The courses present Read Right from the Start practices,show real teachers using them, and support teachers asthey begin to use what they have learned.Challenge of Scaling: Increase adoption of Cox Campustools among teachers.16

Literacy Reform Adoption and ImplementationCox Campus– L4LPartnershipOverarching Goal: Scale adoption ofRead Right from the StartPHASE I: DISCOVERYPHASE II: AMPLIFY VISIBILITYPHASE III: DRIVE ADOPTION17

Literacy Reform Adoption and ImplementationThe work of Learn4Life Convene a Design Lab series with districtacademic leads to develop two-wayambassadorship between Cox and participatingdistricts Use Design Lab feedback to inform ongoingdevelopment priorities Launch multi-pronged messaging campaign usingelectronic, social media, and in-personconnections to reach school leaders and teachersUnawareAwareUnderstandBelieveAct18

Delivering on the Strategic Plan L4L will scale bright spots to serve the students who aremost in need in Metro ATL - L4L will focus on equity byidentifying proven strategies to address the core indicators. Programmatic work will be prioritized over policy andadvocacy – L4L will lead by scaling what works and will not take aleadership role on policy and advocacy. Amplified investment on 3rd grade literacy will serve as afoundation to the other indicators - L4L will maintain ongoingefforts on math and postsecondary success. L4L will set 10 year targets for each indicator - L4L will trackprogress over time and ensure mutual accountability.19

Amplifying Early Grade Literacy Efforts1. We will continue to support our current brightspots,and,2. Will identify another set of bright spots toscale to improve literacy across the region.20

Focusing Our odEducation21

Focusing Our odEducation22

3rd Grade Reading Excellent School VisitsProficiency of ED students(L4L Regional Avg. 24.8%)Proficiency of ALL students(L4L Regional Avg. 39.4%)% of ED Students Enrolled(L4L Regional Avg. 59.2%)Source: GOSA, 2017-2018 Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade Assessments by Grade23

3rd Grade Reading Excellent School VisitsSchoolDistrictPowder Springs ElementaryCobbDunleith ElementaryMariettaUsher-Collier ElementaryAPSAnnistown ElementaryGwinnettRobert Shaw Traditional Theme SchoolDeKalbCommon strategies across schools Focus on instructional coaching and frequent feedback to teachers Deep analysis of assessments and other student data to informinstruction Learning all students as individuals Collaborative planning time Restorative discipline practices24

Powder Springs25

Powder Springs Strategies Arts-integration strategies and instructionalfocus WIGS parent conferences Balanced literacy instruction Ensure teachers reach the close of eachlesson Teacher looping i-station (bought with title I funds) Vertical planning with other grade levels26

Dunleith27

Dunleith Strategies Decreased class sizes from 20-25 to 16-20 by giving everyEIP teacher a homeroom Shifted to units of study in k-5 Coaches began modeling and side-by-side teaching Removed all academic programs on computers to focus onteaching Every teacher on full TKES – 6 observations Sent teachers to outside PD opportunities (metro RESA, RonClark, GBF, etc.) Hired retired teachers as tutors during school day Community outreach (met parents at HOA’s etc.)28

Usher-Collier29

Usher-Collier Strategies Ecosystem of community partnerships (Rollins,CHRIS 180, HandsOn Atlanta, etc.) Summer enrichment program Focus on moving “bubble” students Parent university 4x yearly Don’t believe in silence for children Assigned strongest teachers to k-2 instead of 3-5 Hire retired teachers as tutors Trauma-informed practices – first for adults, thenchildren30

Annistown31

Annistown Strategies Shifted to units of study (Lucy Calkins) Grouped students based on need by week 3 ofschool Mentor teachers for new (0-2 years) teachers Balanced literacy Instructional focus teams align standards toinstruction District-provided interventions for tiers 2, 332

Focusing Our WorkPhysicalHealthPlanning andPreparationTeacherEffectivenessThe tionProfessionalResponsibilities33

Framework for Teaching34

Activity: Discuss School Challengesand MetricsIn order to identify effective strategies, we have to be clearabout what challenges we are trying to address.In pairs at your table:1. What challenges do schools face in each [Danielson]domain? Edit and validate the list on your blue paper.At your table:2. How do we measure these challenges?35

Network Next StepsSurvey – please complete nowhttp://bit.ly/L4L ReadingUpcoming meetings: Thursday, November 7 Thursday, January 9Follow us on Twitter: @L4LMetroAtlanta36

Dunleith Elementary Marietta Usher-Collier Elementary APS Annistown Elementary Gwinnett Robert Shaw Traditional Theme School DeKalb 3rd Grade Reading Excellent School Visits 24 Common strategies across schools Focus on instructional coaching and frequent feedback to teachers Deep analysis of assessments and other student data to inform .