Research-Based Instructional/Curriculum Programs. Educational Leadership 603 Dr. Eugene Owens

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1 Research-Based Instructional/Curriculum Programs Educational Leadership 603 Dr. Eugene Owens

2 Mary Bethune Alternative Center 610 Dumas Avenue Hattiesburg, MS

3 Research Based Programs Identified At Mary Bethune Alternative Center Plato Compass Learning Study Island Scott Foresman Envision Math USATestprep Shurley English Easy.CBM Edusoft

4 PLATO 1. Started back in University of Illinois developed technology and content for a computer-assisted instructional system 3. Grant from the National Science Foundation W 83 rd Street/Suite Bloomington, MN They specialize in educational solutions, curriculum, and assessments. Is a comprehensive internet program that provides progress assessments, lesson plans and printable materials. It also acts as an index of resources, standards correlations, reading behavior checklists, and more. All subjects (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) 9-12 grades Great tool to build student core knowledge Students can access progress and move to different stages.

5 COMPASS ODYSSEY Colorado Street 2. Austin TX Is a researched based valid and reliable assessment solutions Tool helps students at MBAC that are behind due to behavioral issues Personalized Learning Empowers Teachers Academic Rigor Professional Development Support Services 3-12 grades All subject areas (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) Builds skills in content areas Individualized for student Although many of the high school students would benefit from compass as an enrichment activity, they resist due to their feel it is to kiddy for them.

6 STUDY ISLAND 1. State based 2. Mississippi Curriculum Framework 3. Pre-test 4. Post-test 5. Interactive games Completely Web-based There is no software to download or install MCT2 testing SATP testing 3-12 grades All subject areas (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) Skill specific Self-paced Multiple study modes

7 ENVISION MATH 1. Scott Foreman & Addison Wesley 2. Pearson Daily Problem-Based Interactive Visual Learning Strategies Provided diagnosis and intervention Data-Driven Differentiation Instruction 3-6 grades Math Engaging for students Expensive

8 USATestprep West Church Street 3. Cartersville, GA User-friendly design Provides data analysis Provides printable resources Downloadable reports Based on curriculum frameworks MCT2 & SATP 7-12 Grades All subjects (English, Math, Science, Social Studies)

9 SHURLEY ENGLISH 1. Shurley Instructional Materials, Inc SIM Drive 3. Cabot, AR Direct Instruction Memory model Multiple Intelligences Brain-Compatible Instruction Cooperative Learning Multi-Sensory Learning Aligns with Bloom s Taxonomy & Webb s Depth of Knowledge 3-6 grades English

10 easycbm 1. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2. University of Oregon 3. College of Education, Behavioral Research and Testing Group Curriculum-Based Offers Complete Solutions At Every Tier of Response To Intervention (RTI) Process Provides Assessments Data-Driven 3-6 grades Math & Reading Only being used by Elementary Teacher

11 EDUSOFT 1. Riverside Publishing 2. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt SouthPark Center Loop 4. Orlando, FL Standards Based Assessment Solution Collection of Data Analyze Data Improves classroom instruction Improves student performance Purpose is to deliver data to stakeholders of the learning organization faster and efficently 3-12 grades Complex

12 School Challenges Create alternatives for students who are having academic and behavioral concerns and thinking about dropping out of school (GED program, trades, etc.) Influx on ESL students into HPSD Keeping our English teacher who is also an former ESL teacher from Florida (possibly being moved by central office to Hattiesburg High)

13 OUTSTANDING PROGRAM Englishforeveryone.com Grade school (K-12), General Educational Development (GED), English as a Second Language (ESL), and all interested in advancing their knowledge of the English language should be able to benefit from this website Strengths and Challenges Helps our school in a critical need area which is ESL It has identified and saved students from falling through the cracks. Working on GED New to our school and the faculty and staff are working on becoming proficient with program

14 OUTSTANDING PROGRAM EnlishMaven.org Grade school (K-12), General Educational Development (GED), English as a Second Language (ESL), and all interested in advancing their knowledge of the English language should be able to benefit from this website Strengths and Challenges Helps our school in a critical need area which is ESL It has identified and saved students from falling through the cracks. Working on GED New to our school and the faculty and staff are working on becoming proficient with program

15 How Do These Programs Effect Engagement? The Self-Directed Improvement System (SDIS ) Proficiency Target Mary Bethune Alternative Center will actively engage students by using Schelecty Design Qualities and WOW Framework. Execute Who? Does What? When? Baseline Assessments Exit Slips, Needs Assessment Surveys, observations, etc. Strategy Teachers will attend district workshops and professional development to enhance knowledge of Design Qualities. Mary Bethune will open its official PBIS Store on May 18. Merchandise that will be housed in the store was chosen by student needs assessments. Mary Bethune Alternative Center has started PBIS Fun Friday for students who have exhibited good character and academics for the week. Data 339 student exit slips (April) 89% of students were able to articulate design quality used in lesson. (301) 95% of students reported that the lesson was engaging. (322) 65% of students reported receiving PBIS reward. (220) Feedback Analyze the data: Teachers were strongest in the area of student engagement. Teachers went through training on Design Qualities. Teachers were required to place design qualities in lesson plans. Teachers showed deficiencies in the area of PBIS rewards. Teachers must begin to reward students for positive behaviors on a consistent basis.

16 ISSLC Standards These research-based instructional strategies used at Mary Bethune Alternative Center will fall under ISSLC Standard 2.