CHAMBERS PUBLIC SCHOOL
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT INFORMATION
Growth in Learning Narrative
A good institution positively impacts learners throughout their journey of learning. A positive impact on the learner is reflected in readiness to engage in and preparedness for the next transition in their learning. Growth in learning is also reflected in learners' ability to meet expectations in knowledge and skill acquisition.
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Evidence
Chambers Public School believes in the importance of using data to analyze the impact of teaching and learning on student achievement and academic outcomes. All grade levels utilize performance data on NSCAS and MAP assessments to gauge if the curriculum warrants modifications or changes. For example, 52% of students achieved about the national average achievement level in 2021-2022. A new math curriculum was adopted. The implementation of this new curriculum led to an increase in student performance as 81% of students achieved above the national average achievement level in 2022-2023. This increase in growth is encouraging; however, more information and data analysis is needed to ensure students continue to be successful and meet expectations for learning.
Data analysis is performed by the classroom teachers and the curriculum coordinator. Each teacher may access NSCAS and NWEA MAP data and use the information to tailor learning opportunities to individual students. In addition, data from other assessments such as STAR Reading and Acadience are used to monitor student performance and success.
The NWEA MAP Growth assessment is given to all students in grades K-2 and 9-12 in the fall and winter. In the spring, the NWEA MAP Growth assessment is given to all students in grades K-2. The NSCAS assessment is given to all students in grades 3-8 in the fall, winter, and spring. In the spring, 9th and 10th grade students take the Pre-ACT and 11th grade students take the State ACT. Teachers provide targeted instruction based on each student’s need for remediation, reinforcement, or enrichment as evidenced by the assessment data. Data from each assessment opportunity is analyzed to determine if students are making the expected level of growth. In cases where students are not, teachers discuss possible supports to enable students to succeed. Chambers Public School uses MTSS to help students receive necessary supports.
In addition to examining data for current school year, we also analyze and compare annual data. Students’ performance is examined one year to the next. For example, we compare the performance of third-grade students on the 2020-2021 NSCAS Mathematics assessment to the performance of third-grade students on the 2021-2022 NSCAS Mathematics assessment. This allows us to identify trends which inform decisions related to staffing, resource allocation, curriculum changes, and professional development needs. For example,
The district has made ACT testing a priority and has funded a program where every junior is provided the opportunity to take the district ACT test free of charge in March. In addition, all juniors complete the On to College ACT prep program to help students be successful on both the district ACT test and the state ACT test.
Special attention is given to monitoring students with disabilities compared to general education students. There is a 4.74% gap in reading proficiency between students with disabilities and general education students at Chambers Public School. Chambers Public School has seen a 1.05-point increase in vocabulary scores from the 2020-2021 to the 2021-2022 school year on the MAP assessment for general education students. Students with disabilities have shown a 2.87-point increase during that same span.
After reviewing data prior to 2019-2020, it was determined that there was a lack of consistency in the reading curricula employed by both general education students and special education students in grades K-12. Therefore, the district implemented myView Literacy Curriculum in grades K-5 and the myPerspectives Literacy Curriculum in grades 6-12. Due to the change in curriculum, we have changed our goal. The goal of Chambers Public School is to increase the number of students increasing their MAP reading scores by at least 2 points in 5% increments annually. The goal was achieved in 2020-2021 and in 2021-2022.
Fidelity was monitored using the 5D+ Rubric for Instructional Growth and Teacher Evaluation. In addition, each teacher submitted monthly reports in which they documented the use of vocabulary strategies in class instruction. These reports ensure that implementation milestones are met on schedule.
Chambers Public School Board has been very supportive of adopting new curriculum to best meet the needs of both special education and general education students. In addition, the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund has help to finance professional development opportunities for teachers.
Growth in learning is embedded in the culture of Chambers Public School and reflected by our policies, practices, and processes.