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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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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

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20.0

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40.0

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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

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06-07

5 1/2

coaches

Elem. 803 683 1066 889 733

MS/

HS 276 555 513 407 543

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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

Developmentkasharpe@pike.k12.in.us

Julie SigmundInstructional Coach

jsigmund@pike.k12.in.us

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.