RISA
STEAM
Rhode Island Department
of Education Hearing
Regarding Charter School Proposal for
Rhode Island STEAM Academy8 & 10 July 2014
RISA
STEAM
Rhode Island
STEAM Academy
TopicsMission and Goals
Why STEAM?Academic Matters
OrganizationEnrollment
RISA FeaturesConcerns
Excitement
Mission
Prepare all K-6 students
for success in
secondary and post-secondary education
by building an
academic, social, and technological foundation
emphasizing
mastery, critical thinking, and innovation
using an integrated, project-based
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/design and
Mathematics (STEAM) curriculum.
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STEAM
Envisionment
RISA students will
- enjoy a robust understanding of knowledge that spans the liberal arts and STEAM disciplines.
- enter 7th grade confident in their ability to learn all disciplines.
- enter 7th grade with a proficiency and achievement in STEAM disciplines.
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STEAM
Goals
1. Meet or exceed statewide established levels of performance in reading, writing, mathematics, and science for summation and accountability.
2. 80% of students will meet or exceed expectations for progression through grade level benchmarks.
3. 10% of students will reach grade-plus-one level benchmarks in at least one discipline.
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STEAM
Why STEAM?RISA
STEAM
S – Science
T – Technology
E – Engineering
A – Arts / Design
M - Mathematics
2013 NAEP - National View
WE NEED TO:
(1) CLOSE THE
ACHIEVEMENT
GAP
(2) RAISE THE
BAR FOR TOP
PERFORMERS
RISA
STEAM
17% 142-15% 184-16% 143-11% 38-12%10%
128-13% 74- 6% 58- 4% 9- 3%
48% 412-42% 580-50% 669-49% 173-54%
25% 290-30%329-28% 499-37% 99-31%
-60
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100
State73,515
Newport972
Middletown1,167
Portsmouth1,360
Jamestown319
Perc
entNECAP Tests – Fall 2013
ReadingRISA
STEAM
Proficient with DistinctionProficientPartially ProficientSubstantially Below Proficient
Average of All Tests at theBeginning of Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, & 11
(Jamestown Data Excludes Grade 11)
17% 26-18% 20-12% 24-13% 2- 4%
10%37-25%
8- 5% 15- 8% 3- 6%
48% 64-44%95-58% 82-46% 30-58%
25%19-13%
41-25%57-32%
17-33%
-60
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100
State10,474
Newport146
Middletown164
Portsmouth178
Jamestown52
Perc
ent
NECAP Tests – Fall 2013Reading
RISA
STEAM
Beginning of Grade 3Proficient with DistinctionProficientPartially ProficientSubstantially Below Proficient
-25-11 35-20% 37-10%
-21
-6
49-28%
14- 4%
46 54 77-44% 194-53%
9
29
14- 8%
120-33%
-60
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100
State SES5,20950%
State Oth5,26550%
Jam Mid New PorSES 175
32%
Jam Mid New PorOth 365
68%
Perc
ent
NECAP Tests – Fall 2013Reading
RISA
STEAM
Beginning of Grade 3SES vs All Others
Proficient with DistinctionProficientPartially ProficientSubtantially Below Proficient
Proficient with DistinctionProficientPartially ProficientSubstantially Below Proficient
25% 11% 20-22% 6-11% 8-18% 12-10% 6-18% 18-13% 1-20%1- 2%
21%
- 6%
32-35%
5- 9% 3- 7% 5- 4%12-35%
3- 2%2-40%
1- 2%
46% 54%34-37%
30-56% 27-61% 68-57%14-41% 68-47% 2-40%
28-60%
9%29%
6- 7%
13-24% 6-14% 35-29%
2- 6%
55-38%
0- 0%
17-36%
-80-60-40-20
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100
StateSES
5,209
StateOth
5,265
NewSES92
63%
NewOth54
MidSES44
28%
MidOth120
PorSES34
19%
PorOth144
JamSES5
10%
JamOth47
Perc
ent
NECAP Tests – Fall 2013Reading
RISA
STEAM
Beginning of Grade 3SES vs All Others
Proficient with DistinctionProficientPartially ProficientSubstantially Below Proficient
17% 29-20% 26-15% 32-17% 9-17%12% 28-19%
13- 7% 9- 5% 2- 4%
47% 56-39% 85-49% 105-57% 26-50%
23%32-22%
50-29% 38-21% 15-29%
-60
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100
State10,816
Newport145
Middletown174
Portsmouth184
Jamestown52
Perc
ent
NECAP Tests – Fall 2013Reading
RISA
STEAM
Beginning of Grade 4Proficient with DistinctionProficientPartially ProficientSubstantially Below Proficient
11% 12-10% 11- 7% 11- 5%7% 14-12% 5- 3% 4- 25%
38% 46-38%43-26% 69-31%
43% 48-40% 107-64% 142-63%
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100
State10,302
Newport120
Middletown166
Portsmouth226
JamestownN/A
Perc
ent
NECAP Tests – Fall 2013Reading
RISA
STEAM
Beginning of Grade 11Proficient with DistinctionProficientPartially ProficientSubstantially Below Proficient
20% 202-21% 230-19% 197-14% 38-12%
24% 302-31%166-14%
119- 9% 19- 6%
40% 351-36% 537-45% 647-48% 141-44%
16% 130-13%250-21%
398-29% 121-38%
-60
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100
State74,157
Newport985
Middletown1,183
Portsmouth1,361
Jamestown319
Perc
ent
NECAP Tests – Fall 2013Mathematics
RISA
STEAM
Average of All Tests at theBeginning of Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, & 11
(Jamestown Data Excludes Grade 11)
Proficient with DistinctionProficientPartially ProficientSubstantially Below Proficient
28% 37-30% 40-24% 50-22%
36% 57-46%28-17% 35-15%
32% 28-23%92-55% 121-53%3%
2- 2%
7- 4% 21- 9%
-100-80-60-40-20
020406080
100
State10,469
Newport124
Middletown167
Portsmouth227
JamestownN/A
Perc
ent
NECAP Tests – Fall 2013Mathematics
RISA
STEAM
Beginning of Grade 11Proficient with DistinctionProficientPartially ProficientSubstantially Below Proficient
19% 20-15% 38-21% 18-10% 6-16%
22% 48-36% 27-15%16- 9%
4-11%
39% 47-35% 79-43% 72-39%9-24%
20% 20-15%41-22% 77-42%
18-49%
-60
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100
State10,719
Newport135
Middletown185
Portsmouth183
Jamestown37
Perc
ent
NECAP Tests – Fall 2013Mathematics
RISA
STEAM
Beginning of Grade 7Proficient with DistinctionProficientPartially ProficientSubstantially Below Proficient
21% 34-23% 31-19% 27-15% 3- 6%
22% 42-29%18-11% 15- 8% 1- 2%
39% 53-36% 74-44% 68-38%27-52%
17% 18-12%44-26% 68-38%
21-40%
-60
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100
State10,549
Newport147
Middletown167
Portsmouth178
Jamestown52
Perc
ent
NECAP Tests – Fall 2013Mathematics
RISA
STEAM
Beginning of Grade 3Proficient with DistinctionProficientPartially ProficientSubstantially Below Proficient
26% 17% 46-26% 49-13%
33%
11%54-31%
22- 6%
34% 45% 60-34% 162-44%8%
27%17-10%
134-37%
-80
-60
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100
State SES5,26650%
State Oth5,28350%
Jam Mid New PorSES 177
33%
Jam Mid New PorOth 367
67%
Perc
ent
NECAP Tests – Fall 2013Mathematics
RISA
STEAM
Beginning of Grade 3SES vs All Others
Proficient with DistinctionProficientPartially ProficientSubstantially Below Proficient
26% 17% 24-26% 10-18% 13-28% 18-15% 7-21% 20-14%2-40%
1- 2%
33%
11%
35-38%
7-13%9-20%
9- 7%10-29%
5- 3%
0- 0%
1- 2%
34% 45%27-29%
26-47% 17-37% 57-47% 13-38% 55-38%3-60% 24-51%
8%
27%
6- 7%
12-22%7-15%
37-31%4-12%
64-44% 0- 0%21-45%
-80-60-40-20
020406080
100
StateSES
5,266
StateOth
5,283
NewSES92
63%
NewOth55
MidSES46
28%
MidOth121
PorSES34
19%
PorOth144
JamSES5
10%
JamOth47
Perc
ent
NECAP Tests – Fall 2013Mathematics
RISA
STEAM
Beginning of Grade 3SES vs All Others
Proficient with DistinctionProficientPartially ProficientSubstantially Below Proficient
26% 17% 36-26% 44-13%
33%
11%42-30%
20- 6%
34% 45% 48-35% 146-44%8%
27%13- 9%
120-37%
-80
-60
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100
State SES5,26650%
State Oth5,28350%
Jam Mid New PorSES 139
33%
Jam Mid New PorOth 330
67%
Perc
ent
NECAP Tests – Fall 2013Mathematics
RISA
STEAM
Beginning of Grade 3SES vs All Others – RISA 75
Proficient with DistinctionProficientPartially ProficientSubstantially Below Proficient
26% 17% 19-26% 9-18% 10-28% 16-15% 5-19% 18-14%2-40%
1- 2%
33%
11%
27-38%
6-13%7-19%
8- 7%8-31%
4- 3%
0- 0%
1- 2%
34% 45%21-29%
23-47% 14-39% 51-47% 10-38% 50-38%3-60% 22-51%
8%
27%
5- 7%
11-22%5-14%
33-31%3-12%
58-44% 0- 0%19-45%
-80-60-40-20
020406080
100
StateSES
5,266
StateOth
5,283
NewSES72
60%
NewOth49
MidSES36
25%
MidOth108
PorSES26
17%
PorOth130
JamSES5
11%
JamOth43
Perc
ent
NECAP Tests – Fall 2013Mathematics
RISA
STEAM
Beginning of Grade 3SES vs All Others – RISA 75
Proficient with DistinctionProficientPartially ProficientSubstantially Below Proficient
27% 28% 18% 23% 12-34% 10-37%10-15% 2-13% 0- 0%
4-22% 17-14%6-32% -32
38% 35%
13%23%
11-31%13-48%
13-20% 4-25%1-33%
4-22%9- 8%
2-11% -11
29% 31% 45% 38% 10-29%3-11%
30-45% 8-50%2-67%
7-39% 56-47% 7-37% 376% 5%
23%16%
2- 6%
1- 4
13-20% 2-13%0- 0%
3-17%36-31%
4-21% 21
-100-80-60-40-20
020406080
100
StateH / L2,602
StateB / AA
865
StateW
6, 277
State ≥ 2 R 413
NewH / L35
NewB / AA
27
NewW66
New ≥ 2 R
16
NewNA-2A-13
MidH / L18
MidW
118
Mid ≥ 2 R
19
MidA-3B-912
Perc
ent
NECAP Tests – Fall 2013Mathematics
RISA
STEAM
Beginning of Grade 3Race / Ethnicity
Proficient with DistinctionProficientPartially ProficientSubstantially Below Proficient
27% 28% 18% 23% 24-15% 3-18% 3- 6% 0- 0%
38% 35%
13%23%
14- 9% 1- 6% 1- 2% 0- 0%
29% 31% 45% 38% 60-37% 8-47% 27-54%
0- 0%
6% 5%
23%16%
63-39% 5-29%19-38%
2-100%
-80-60-40-20
020406080
100
StateH / L2,602
StateB / AA
865
StateW
6, 277
State ≥ 2 R 413
PorW
161
Por H / L-5
A-3, B-2 ≥ 2 R-7
17
JamW50
Jam A-1
≥ 2 R-1 2
Perc
ent
NECAP Tests – Fall 2013Mathematics
RISA
STEAM
Beginning of Grade 3Race / Ethnicity
Proficient with DistinctionProficientPartially ProficientSubstantially Below Proficient
Major Local Achievement Gaps
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STEAM
Low-income student performance rankings at the elementary school level.
79 75 73
52 52 50 5041
0
20
40
60
80
100
Perc
ent
2013 RI-CAN Summary: reading + math
Why STEAM?
1. Close the achievement gap.
2. Raise the bar for top performers.
3. Fulfill, in part, our local responsibility to help make 21st century skills and careers attainable for ALL our state’s learners, starting with the very youngest.
4. Support the RISD initiative to equitably include learning in the arts / design in the elementary school curriculum.
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STEAM
Why STEM to STEAM?
1. Performance gap in mathematics and science, as well as in literacy, can potentially be facilitated by integrating the arts into STEM instruction.
2. Arts learning fosters creativity, risk-taking and seeing multiple solutions, all of which are useful in a variety of contexts.
3. Arts-rich curricula contribute to a student’s self-identification as a learner, thus facilitating the process of learning.
4. An interdisciplinary program integrating the areas of STEAM can increase student engagement and unlock creativity and innovation, thus potentially closing the achievement gap.
--- Einstein played the violin. ---
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STEAM
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STEAM
Exploring Viewpoints
Reasoning Questioning & Investigating
Finding Complexity Comparing & Connecting
Observing & Describing
(using “thinking routines” to help develop thinking dispostiions)
Traverse City, Michigan Area Public Schools & Project Zero at the Harvard Graduate School of Education
(Gathering data through all your senses)
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STEAM
www.redlandsyear6.net, Traverse City, Michigan Area Public Schools, & (Harvard) Project Zero
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STEAM
Why STEM to STEAM?
“…artists and designers in partnership with those developing scientific and technical solutions can ask deep questions, bring humanity to the problem, make us care and create answers that resonate with our values. And that is what will propel us forward.”
-- John Maeda
(artist, computer scientist & former RISD president)
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STEAM
Why STEM to STEAM?RISA
STEAM
Humanities STEM
Humanities / STEM Arts / Design
Humanities / STEAM
School Culture
Learning Model Inquiry, project-based learning in groups / teams
Philosophy Learning = Breathing
Attire Uniforms
Motto STEAM-POWERED
Passionate
Optimistic
Wonderful
Explorers
Respectful
Empathetic
Determined
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STEAM
School Day / Activities
Period / Times Event1 7:45– 8:152 8:15– 8:30 Assembly / Attendance3 8:30–10:004 10:00–12:00
5 12:00–12:30 Lunch6 12:30– 1:007 1:00– 4:008 4:00- 5:30
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STEAM
School Day / Activities
Period / Times Event1 7:45– 8:15 Individualized Instruction (needs based)2 8:15– 8:30 Assembly / Attendance3 8:30–10:004 10:00–12:00
5 12:00–12:30 Lunch6 12:30– 1:00 Individualized Instruction (needs based)7 1:00– 4:008 4:00- 5:30 Individualized Instruction (needs based)
or Enrichment Programs, e.g. Foreign Language
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STEAM
School Day / Activities
Period / Times Event1 7:45– 8:15 Individualized Instruction (needs based)2 8:15– 8:30 Assembly / Attendance3 8:30–10:00 Mathematics Block 1*4 10:00–12:00 English Language Arts & Social Studies
plus Foreign Language Block 2*5 12:00–12:30 Lunch6 12:30– 1:00 Individualized Instruction (needs based)7 1:00– 4:00 STEAM Block 3*8 4:00- 5:30 Individualized Instruction (needs based)
or Enrichment Programs, e.g. Foreign Language
* Breaks, play, music, or nap times will be included at teachers’ discretion
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STEAM
Maximum Enrollment, Classes, & Teachers by Year & Grade
Acad Year
Pre-K
K 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total Classes*Teachers + Suppl T’s*
Sites
2016 0 75 75 0 0 0 0 0 150 6 12 1
* 25 students / class 3 classes /grade, 1 teacher + 1 supplemental teacher / class
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STEAM
Maximum Enrollment, Classes, & Teachers by Year & Grade
Acad Year
Pre-K
K 1 2 3 4 5 6 TotalClasses
*Teachers + Suppl T’s*
Sites
2016 0 75 75 0 0 0 0 0 150 6 12 1
2017 0 75 75 75 0 0 0 0 225 9 18 1
2018 TBD 75 75 75 75 0 0 0 300 12 24 1
2019 TBD 75 75 75 75 75 0 0 370 15 30 2
2020 TBD 75 75 75 75 75 75 0 450 18 36 2
2021 TBD 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 525 21 42 2
2022 TBD 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 525 24 48 2
* 25 students / class 3 classes /grade, 1 teacher + 1 supplemental teacher / class
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STEAM
Yearly Calendar
Regular 180-Day School Year
Three Summer Sessions (R3ER3)
--------------------
Session I: Ramp Up, Review, Reinforcement – R3
Session II: Enhancement – E
Session III: Ramp Up, Review, Reinforcement – R3
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STEAM
Session II: Enhancement
Philosophically, RISA embraces three notions:1. Learning is a self evident activity, like breathing. 2. Learning is a privilege, intrinsically and inherently
valued, omnnipresent, and fun. 3. The excitement of learning a robust set of topics
instinctively enhances the soul.
--------------------All RISA students attend at least one week of on or off
site enhanced learning during the summer.--------------------
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STEAM
Session II: Enhancement (cont)
Enhancement Topics May Include:
Astronomy RI Art / Heritage
Etymology Cultures / Customs of Countries
Foreign Language STEAM Camps
Math Puzzles Numeracy Topics
History of U.S. Presidents Geography
Psychology Environment / Energy Conservation
Life Sciences Art Appreciation
Computer Programming Environmental Science
Information Technology Computer Game Theory
Robotics Competitive LEGO Construction / Cities
Theory of Chess Foreign Country Internships
STEAM Olympics Photography
RISA
STEAM
Organization
Rhode Island STEAM Academy
RISA Board
Director of Special Ed
Curr & Prof Dev Team
Operations Director
Head of School
Gr K-1+ Teachers
Office Support
School Support Services
Accounting (p/t)
IT (p/t)
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STEAM
Enrollment
1. ≥ 50% Free or Reduced Lunch (FRL)
2. Lottery driven if demand exceeds supply (75 children / grade)
3. Military children will have an opportunity to attend.
4. Children must reside in Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, or Jamestown.
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STEAM
Rhode IslandSTEAM Academy
School Features (RISA Additions)Curriculum – Liberal Arts + STEAM (STEM + Arts/Design)
Curriculum Development – 2 Curr & Prof Dev’rs
Regular School Day + 1 Hr + Extra Time + Some Weekends
Class of 25 Students – 1 Teacher (T) + 1 Suppl. Teacher (ST)
Regular School Calendar + Summer R3ER3
10 Month Teachers + 2 Months in Summer (Ts + STs)
Student Attire – Uniform
Additional $ Support – Grants
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STEAM
Learning Results
1. Greater Time on Task.2. Curricular Breadth – Humanities + STEAM3. Drop Off / Pick Up Arrangements – Learning Opportunities4. Minimal Distractions
a. No transportation time between day care and school.b. Predominantly no substitute teachers (T + ST)
5. Learning mechanisms: Daily Inquiry and Project-Based Learning.
6. Proven Curricular Success + Arts / Design attraction.7. Increased Achievement – Raising the Performance Bar
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STEAM
ConcernsRISA
STEAM
1. Transference of Culture / Climate Conditions at NAPS to RISA
2. Training of Teachers in Inquiry & Project-Based Learning
3. Training of Teachers in horizontal STEAM fundamentals
4. Teacher Burnout
5. Funding & Sustainability under Projected Funding Formula Revisions
6. Transportation to & from RISA during off hours
7. Union Perspectives
8. Location, Footprint, Connections with Existing Schools
9. Parental Engagement
10. Mission & Goal Accomplishment (Proficiency & Accreditation)
Excitement – New Model(Bold, Innovative, Creative, and Competent – BICaC)
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STEAM
1. STEAM Curriculum
2. Outstanding & Challenge (FRR) Learners
3. Teaching & Learning Environment
4. Accreditation Standards
5. Grant Participation
6. Community Development
Life of Successon a Global Scale from STEAM Thinking
OUTSIDE THE BOX!!!
Thoughts
1. Schools are doing well, annually improving.
2. STEAM spells: High-paying, rewarding, more secure JOBS!
3. Thanks for coming. We appreciate your standing up for your position. Please share your position plus answers to two questions.
a. Did you read our proposal / application?
b. How can we accommodate your concerns?
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STEAM
Background / ExtrasRISA
STEAM
RISA
STEAM
Goals (cont.)
1. Regarding special needs students, 80% of students who qualify
for IEP will reach grade-level proficiency on statewide established targets.
2. Regarding the reading of equivalent grade-level books as
evidence established gainful learning habits and behaviors,
1. 80% of students will read 20 equivalent grade-level books.
2. 40% of students will read 50 equivalent grade-level books.
3. 20% of students will read 25 equivalent grade-plus-one-level books.
3. Regarding the evidence of an inclusive environment and
community, 80% of students participate in at least one
community service project.
4. Work with STEAM practitioners to establish STEAM
accreditation standards with the concurrence of RISD.
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STEAM
26% 17% 24-26% 10-18% 13-28% 18-15% 7-21% 20-14% 1- 2%
33%
11%
35-38%
7-13%9-20%
9- 7%10-29%
5- 3% 1- 2%
34% 45%27-29%
26-47% 17-37% 57-47% 13-38% 55-38% 24-51%8%
27%
6- 7%
12-22%7-15%
37-31%4-12%
64-44%21-45%
-80-60-40-20
020406080
100
StateSES
5,266
StateOth
5,283
NewSES92
63%
NewOth55
MidSES46
28%
MidOth121
PorSES34
19%
PorOth144
JamSES5
10%
JamOth47
Perc
ent
NECAP Tests – Fall 2013Mathematics
RISA
STEAM
Beginning of Grade 3SES vs All Others
Proficient with DistinctionProficientPartially ProficientSubstantially Below Proficient
17 15 16 11 12
10 13 64 3
48 42 50 49 54
25 3028 37 31
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100
State73,515
Newport972
Middletown1,167
Portsmouth1,360
Jamestown319
Perc
ent
NECAP Tests – Fall 2013Reading
RISA
STEAM
Proficient with DistinctionProficientPartially ProficientSubstantially Below Proficient
Average of All Tests at theBeginning of Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, & 11
(Jamestown Data Excludes Grade 11)
20 21 19 14 12
24 3114
9 6
40 36 45 48 44
16 1321
29 38
-60
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100
State74,157
Newport985
Middletown1,183
Portsmouth1,361
Jamestown319
Perc
ent
NECAP Tests – Fall 2013Mathematics
RISA
STEAM
Proficient with DistinctionProficientPartially ProficientSubstantially Below Proficient
Average of All Tests at theBeginning of Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, & 11
(Jamestown Data Excludes Grade 11)
28 30 24 22
36 46
17 15
32 2355 533
2
4 9
-100
-80
-60
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
State10,469
Newport124
Middletown167
Portsmouth227
JamestownN/A
Perc
ent
NECAP Tests – Fall 2013Mathematics
RISA
STEAM
Proficient with DistinctionProficientPartially ProficientSubstantially Below Proficient
Beginning of Grade 11
19 15 21 10 16
22 36 159
11
39 35 43 3924
20 1522 42
49
-60
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100
State10,719
Newport135
Middletown185
Portsmouth183
Jamestown37
Perc
ent
NECAP Tests – Fall 2013Mathematics
RISA
STEAM
Proficient with DistinctionProficientPartially ProficientSubstantially Below Proficient
Beginning of Grade 7
21 23 19 15 6
22 2911 8 2
39 36 44 3852
17 1226 38
40
-60
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100
State10,549
Newport147
Middletown167
Portsmouth178
Jamestown52
Perc
ent
NECAP Tests – Fall 2013Mathematics
RISA
STEAM
Proficient with DistinctionProficientPartially ProficientSubstantially Below Proficient
Beginning of Grade 3
26 17 26 18 28 15 21 14 2
3311
3813
207
293 2
34 45 2947 37 47 38 38 51
827
7
2215
3112
4445
-80-60-40-20
020406080
100
StateSES
5,266
StateOth
5,283
NewSES92
63%
NewOth55
MidSES46
28%
MidOth121
PorSES34
19%
PorOth144
JamSES5
10%
JamOth47
Perc
ent
NECAP Tests – Fall 2013Mathematics
RISA
STEAM
Beginning of Grade 3SES vs All Others
Proficient with DistinctionProficientPartially ProficientSubstantially Below Proficient
27 28 18 23 34 3715 13 22 14
32
38 3513
2331
48
20 25 22 811
29 31 45 38 2911
45 50 39 47 376 5
2316
64
20 1317
3121
-100-80-60-40-20
020406080
100
StateH / L2,602
StateB / AA
865
StateW
6, 277
State ≥ 2 R 413
NewH / L35
NewB / AA
27
NewW66
New ≥ 2 R
16
MidH / L18
MidW
118
Mid ≥ 2 R
19
Perc
ent
NECAP Tests – Fall 2013Mathematics
RISA
STEAM
Beginning of Grade 3Race / Ethnicity
Proficient with DistinctionProficientPartially ProficientSubstantially Below Proficient
Why STEAM?
1. Close the achievement gap.
2. Raise the bar for top performers.
3. Fulfill, in part, our local responsibility to help level the global playing field in STEAM disciplines by capturing the imagination of our youngest learners.
4. Support the RISD initiative to equitably include learning in the arts / design in the elementary school curriculum.
RISA
STEAM
Major Local Achievement Gaps
2013 RI-CAN Summary: reading + math
School Culture
Learning Model Inquiry, project-based learning in groups / teams
Philosophy Learning = Breathing
Attire Uniforms
Motto STEAM-POWERED
Passionate
Optimistic
Wonderful
Explorers
Respectful
Empathetic
Determined
RISA
STEAM
Session II: Enhancement
Philosophically, RISA embraces three notions:1. Learning is a self evident activity, like breathing. 2. Learning is a privilege, intrinsically and inherently valued, omnnipresent, and fun. 3. The excitement of learning a robust set of topics instinctively enhances the soul.
--------------------All RISA students attend at least one week of on or off site
enhanced learning during the summer.
--------------------Enhancement Topics May Include:Etymology Environmental Science Cultures / Customs of CountriesAstronomy Foreign Language STEAM CampsMath Puzzles Numeracy Topics History of U.S. PresidentsGeography Psychology Environment / Energy ConservationLife Sciences Art Appreciation Computer ProgrammingRI Art / Heritage Information Technology Computer Game TheoryRobotics Theory of Chess Competitive Lego Construction / CitiesPhotography Foreign Country Internships STEAM Olympics
RISA
STEAM
Rhode IslandSTEAM Academy
Matters of Interest
UnionSummer Transportation
Insertion of Arts (Design) within STEM (Connect with PLTW)Interface of CPD Team with Head of School, Teachers, and
Supplemental TeachersMeeting All of the Individual Student Needs
Recruitment and Retention of Qualified TeachersProfessional Development of Teachers in RIDE Requirements
Accreditation Interfacing with RISD and West Coast STEAM Schools
RISA
STEAM
PicturesRISA
STEAM
PicturesRISA
STEAM
Rhode Island
STEAM Academy
The Honorable Lincoln D. Chafee
Governor, Rhode Island3 June 2014
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