Michigan Public Schools Beating the Odds

2010-2011 School Year

Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD Highlighted Schools

Ran the two separate studies of schools Beating the Odds using considerably different methodologies1. Schools performing above their predicted levels based on

risk factors Percent economically disadvantaged Percent students with disabilities Percent English language learners Percent minority

2. Schools performing above a comparison group of the most demographically similar schools in the state

Identified schools as beating the odds for this presentation only if they were identified in both studies as beating the odds

Provides a strong basis for concluding that these schools are indeed beating the odds

Identifying Schools Beating the Odds

•Study #1• 66 schools identified

•Study #2• 92 schools identified

•Combined• 24 schools identified by both studies

• These 24 schools represent schools that both… • Outperformed their predicted outcomes• Outperformed each of the 30 most demographically similar schools in the state

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Innovative ways to structure time (schedules, PD time) and create collaborative time.

Not only working harder, but working smarter AND harder. Collaboration, strategic focus, targeted work, use of data.

Cohesive and focused system instead of a set of disconnected initiatives.

Creating safe environments; learning cannot happen when behavior is poor.

Differentiated, targeted instruction; tiered supports; Response to Intervention

Building a Toolbox: What do BTO Schools Report As “Keys to

Success”

Technology: tools for instruction (smart boards, homework sites, calculation tools, laptops/Netbooks)

Supportive and engaged school boards ISD provides good supports AND school/district take

advantage of those supports. Truly integrated and regular use of data to diagnose

and monitor progress. High expectations for students, staff, parents,

leadership

Building a Toolbox: What do BTO Schools Report As

“Keys to Success”

AMA-ESD Beating the Odds Schools

District School

Alcona Community Schools Alcona Community High School

Hillman Community Schools Hillman Elementary School

Hillman Elementary School in Hillman was identified as outperformed its predicted outcome (thus identified in the first of the two study methodologies).

BTO Lookup Tool

2011 TTB Lookup Tool

AMA-ESD Beating the Odds Example School:

Identify your school and cluster using the 2011 BTO Lookup tool.

Identify the highest-performing schools in those clusters; investigate what they do.

Utilize the 2011 TTB Lookup tool to understand your own school’s data and results.

Watch for statewide events where BTO Best Practices are highlighted.

How to leverage BTO schools