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Race to the Top-DistrictGrant Proposal
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
Why are we meeting AGAIN?
Race to the Top-District grant proposal Paints the “big picture” DRAFT form Lots of details still to be determined
Schools will have input into final implementation model
What does it mean FOR ME?
Personalized instruction model LOTS of support
School-based Instructional Technologist
School-based technology support Professional development
A device for EVERY STUDENT Classroom-based technology tools
RttT-D Overview Focus: Personalized learning
environment with a student-focused approach to teaching and learning
Amount: $20-25 million over 4 years Application Deadline: 16 September for
DPI and mayoral review (3 October for DOE)
Former NC Recipients: Guilford County and Iredell-Statesville Schools
RttT-D Overview
What exactly IS personalized learning?Video
It is what happens when students
think well about life.
RttT-D Overview4 Core Assurance Areas Adopt standards and assessments that
prepare students for life after high school Build data systems that measure student
growth and success Develop effective teachers and principals Turn around lowest-achieving schoolsCompetitive Priority Social and emotional supports for both
students and teachers
RttT-D Overview
WSFCS Focus Middle school Literacy across the content areas
RttT-D Overview
Why middle school? Personalized learning works with
middle school students’ developmental stage Concrete to abstract thought Desire for control over environment
Middle schools are open to innovative approaches to instruction
RttT-D Overview
Why literacy across the content areas?
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READING (GRADES 3-8) MATH (GRADES 3-8) SCIENCE (GRADES 5 & 8)
RttT-D Specifics: Instructional Model
Standards driven (Based on student achievement data)
Teacher chooses standards Teacher facilitates learningStudent-centric (Based on student learning styles data)
Student explores content Student applies content Student demonstrates mastery of content
RttT-D Specifics: Instructional Model
Blended learning (Based on task and digital tools)
Technology is integrated into all aspects of learning
Students choose tool and application Feedback is ongoing and specific Students use adaptive instructional
software to reduce achievement gaps
RttT-D Specifics: Instructional Model
Skill-based interventions (Based on reading diagnostic)
Student receives one-on-one support (for specific comprehension skill)
Student uses adaptive instructional software (for general comprehension deficiencies)
Student receives extra instructional time (for decoding and fluency deficiencies)
RttT-D Specifics: Instructional Model
Enrichment model (Based on reading and learning style diagnostics)
Students participate in enrichment activities specific to learning styles
Students and teachers may use project-based assignment wizard
RttT-D Specifics: Teaching & Leading Personalized professional
development Technology integration Differentiation Instructional model Interpersonal competence (social &
emotional needs) Alignment with NC Teacher
Evaluation System (Standard IV)
RttT-D Specifics: Technology
Personnel Digital Teaching & Learning Coaches Technology Support Personnel
Hardware Devices for students and teachers “Classroom Solutions”
Infrastructure
Teacher Expectations
Teachers will Participate in all required professional
development Implement the instructional model with
support Embrace the personalized learning
approach Facilitate a blended learning environment
integrating technology with support
Implementation Approach
Year 1: ELA, Social Studies, EC, ESL & “Early Adopters” in Science & Mathematics
Year 2: Science, Mathematics & “Early Adopters” in Encore Subjects
Year 3: Encore Subjects Year 4: Deepen Implementation
What does it mean FOR ME?
Personalized instruction model LOTS of support
School-based Instructional Technologist
School-based technology support Professional development
A device for EVERY STUDENT Classroom-based technology tools
Questions?
Timeline for School Input
5-9 September: Principals present proposal and faculties vote
10 September: School vote due to central office
9-13 September: Teacher, parent, and student surveys available online
Time to Vote!
Please navigate to the following site to record your vote:
http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/rtttvote
You may use a smart phone, tablet, or computer to vote.
Time to Provide Input!
Starting Monday, September 9, an online survey will be available:
http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/rtttteacher We want your input! We care about what you think! Please respond honestly!
Thank you for your support!