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This case study, presented by educators Helena Shepard and Amy Metz from St. Ignace Elementary, examines the implementation of data-driven decision-making and best teaching practices to improve student outcomes. With over 30 years of combined teaching experience, the authors detail their School Improvement efforts, curriculum alignment, and the application of Robert J. Marzano's instructional strategies. The study highlights the importance of collaboration, professional development, and research-based practices to foster a supportive learning environment for all students.
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St. IgnaceCase Study Presented by: Helena Shepard and Amy Metz
Amy Metz, St. Ignace Elementary2nd Grade Teacherametz@eup.k12.mi.us • Educator for 16 years. • Taught in grades 2nd through 6th. • School Improvement Team and chairperson, 6 years. • Curriculum Review Team (CRT) at the EUPISD. • Mother of four-ages 9 months, 8, 10, and 14 years old.
Helena Shepard, St. Ignace Elementary2nd Grade Teacherhshepard@eup.k12.mi.us • Educator for 14 years • Taught in grades 2nd through 6th • School Improvement Committee • Math Curriculum Review Team • Mother of 4 children, ages 8, 7, 4, and 1.
Prior to Data Analysis • Curriculum Alignment/GLCE/CRT • EUPISD Math Curriculum • Materials • Programs/Professional Development • Curriculum Maps: Monthly/ Quarterly • Standards Based Report Cards • School Improvement • Teacher Action Plan
Assessments • DIBELS • GLAD • MEAP • Achieve
Analysis and Interpretation • Item Analysis • Data for Student Success • Dialogue about Meaning • School Improvement Committee • Staff Meetings • Grade Level Meetings
Data-Driven Decision Making • Professional Development • Establish School-Wide Instructional Strategies that every teacher could use, in every classroom, to reach every student. • Research Based/Best Teaching Practices • Robert J. Marzano • 9 Instructional Strategies from Classroom Instruction that Works • Can be “applied to all types of content, at all grade levels, with all types of students.”
Data Driven Professional Development Teachers were: • Provided the MEAP data as evidence of our areas of need. • Provided time to do some in depth analysis of their grade level GLCEs in our focus area. • Trained in Marzano’s strategies, specifically focusing in on compare and contrast the first year. • Given time to collaborate with grade level teams to develop lessons on the focus GLCEs, using the teaching strategy compare and contrast. • Accountable for the delivery of those lessons and collaboration with staff at future staff meetings.
Comparing and Contrasting • Introduced • Reflection on Current Beliefs and Practices • Recommendations for Classroom Practice • Checking my Understanding • Planning My Classroom Activities • Module Reflection