iv. of school impact Configuration of Design Teams. Learning Community Name Design Team Members Name Freshman Center Pam Greller Lisa Weber Michaels Debbie Braham Freshman Counselor Special Education Teacher Freshman Center Coordinator Instructional Coordinator Pillars Ellen Cohen Georgene Gregorian Valerie Olenick Elizabeth Holloway English Teacher/Department Chair Math Teacher/Instructional Coach Digital Imaging/Technology Teacher Pillars Coordinator Redwoods Tom Armstrong Yadrea Contreras Nick Maccarone Larry Noel Michael Cappella E.S.L. Teacher Foreign Language Social Studies Teacher English Teacher Redwoods Coordinator
Smaller Learning Communities School SLC Impact Report iv. areas of school impact A. Time School and Local District Level Professional Development (PD) and Collaboration for SLC Implementation Type of Training or Collaboration Intended Stakeholder Duration & Frequency Expected Outcomes SLC Attribute 1. To advance understanding of teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders of effective research-based instructional strategies for improving student achievement (particularly those below grade level) SDAIE All faculty Ongoing Improved academic achievement for ELLs; increased redesignation rates 3,5,7 Data analysis/ data-driven decision making All faculty Ongoing Refine instructional practices 3,5,7, 8 Jane Schaffer (Schoolwide Writing Program) All faculty Ongoing Emphasize State Writing Standards; improve students’ writing and analytical skills 3, 5, 7 Best Practices All faculty Ongoing Refine instructional practices 3,5.7,8 Differentiated Instruction All faculty Ongoing Student Achievement across disciplines, student abilities, etc. 3,5.7 ERWC (12th Grade Expos. Comp.) 12th grade core subject teachers (emphasis: English) 09/06 Prepare students for college-level writing; refine instructional practices 3,5.7
Safe and Civil Schools Sprick) All faculty 08/07 Improve classroom management practices and techniques 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 District Instructional Guides/ Periodic Assessments English, Math, Science teachers 09/05 Adherence to State Standards Refine instructional practices through data analysis, etc. 3, 5, 7 2. To provide teachers, administrators and other stakeholders with knowledge and skills they need to participate effectively in the development, expansion, or implementation of an SLC. District Professional Development All faculty Designated Tuesdays – Successful establishment of SLCs 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 Collaborative Instruction All faculty Ongoing Develop quality thematic instruction; foster faculty relationships within SLCs 1 - 8 Conferences and Workshops All faculty and administration Ongoing – Improved understanding of SLC culture and structure; refinement of instructional practices 3,5.7 School Study Tours All faculty and administrators Ongoing – Improved understanding of SLC culture and structure; established PLCs 1 - 8
Smaller Learning Communities School SLC Impact Report iv. areas of school impact Staffing Name Title/Position Small Learning Communities (Percentage of Time) Freshman Center Center Pillars Redwoods Ames R.O.T.C. 33.3 % 33.3 % 33.3 % Armstrong E.S.L./AcaDeca 16.6% 16.6% 66.7 % Blake Soc. Studies 33.3 % 66.7 % Boivin English/Drama 16.6% 66.7 % 16.6% Bowley R.O.T.C. 33.3 % 33.3 % 33.3 % Braham English 75 % 12.5 % 12.5 % Cabrera Health/Life Skills 100 % Cappella English 25% 75 % Carlos Math 33.3 % 66.7 % Casiano, M. Special Ed. 75% Cohen English 75% 25% Contreras For. Lang. 33.3 % 66.7 % Everett English 33.3% 66.7 % DePackh Soc. Studies/Lit. Coach 66.7 % 33.3 % Dettenmaier Math 33.3 % 66.7 % Dixon Soc. Studies 66.7 % Buckly Phys. Ed. 33.3 % 33.3 % 33.3 % Edelman Science 50 % 50% Epstein Soc. Studies 66.7 % 33.3 % Finley Spec. Ed. 33.3 % 66.7 % Freehling E.S.L. 16.6% 66.7 % 16.6% Gillette Wood Shop 33.3 % 66.7 % 16.6% Gordon English 66.7% 16.6 % 16.6 % Gregorian Math/Coach 25% 50 % 25% Hartman Spec. Ed. 100 % Hernandez, J. Math 33.3 % 66.7 %
Smaller Learning Communities School SLC Impact Report iv. of school impact School-wide Programs and Activities FRESHMAN CENTER AP Classes N/A Electives Athletics, AVID, Band, Intro to Art, Intro to Computers, Foreign Language, Visual and Performing Arts (including Drama and Play Production), ROTC, Wood Shop Music Guitar, Mex. Folk, Choir, Instruments, Keyboard, Jazz Ensemble, Advanced Orchestra Interventions See Chart Adult School N/A ROP N/A Community-based organizations TBD ESL ESL 1 – 4 (All ESL levels available to all students) Special Ed. Health/Life Skills English 9 DRWC
Alg. 1 ICS Adapted Phys. Ed. AVID Across all SLCs SAS Across all SLCs PILLARS 9TH Grade 10th grade 11th Grade 12th grade AP Classes N/A N/A AP English Language AP US History AP Spanish Language/Literature AP Chemistry AP English Literature AP Government/Econ AP Psychology AP Spanish Language/Literature AP Calculus AP Statistics AP Physics Electives N/A Academic Decathlon, Athletics, AVID 2, Band, Foreign Language, Intro to Art, Intro to Computers, Leadership, New Media, ROTC, Visual and Performing Arts Academic Decathlon, Athletics, AVID 3, Band, Intro Art, AP Studio Art, Painting, Foreign Language, Visual and Performing Arts, Intro to Computers, New Media, Digital Imaging, Information Processing, ROTC Academic Decathlon, Athletics, AVID 4, Band, Intro Art, Foreign Language, Visual and Performing Arts, Intro to Computers, ROTC Music N/A Guitar, Mex. Folk, Choir, Instruments, Keyboard, Jazz Ensemble, Advanced Orchestra Guitar, Mex. Folk, Choir, Instruments, Keyboard, Jazz Ensemble, Advanced Orchestra Guitar, Mex. Folk, Instruments, Keyboard, Jazz Ensemble, Advanced Orchestra Interventions See Chart
Potential Community Partners by SLC Role/Use of Resource by SLC Target Date for Securing Resource (Month/Year) School-wide Partners (all SLCs) Canoga Park/West Hills Chamber of Commerce Provide opportunities for student service/work/interaction in the community TBD businesses and organizations TBD TBD Freshman Center Community businesses and organizations TBD TBD Pillars Madrid Theatre Workshops, performances TBD Los Angeles Music Center Workshops, performances TBD Department of Cultural Affairs Speakers, etc. for academic and cultural enrichment TBD Other community businesses Jobs, internships, etc. TBD Redwoods Getty Center Exhibits, performances, speakers TBD Los Angeles County Museum of Arts and Sciences Exhibits, performances, speakers TBD Canoga-Owensmouth Historical Museum Exhibits, speakers TBD Other community businesses Jobs, internships, etc. TBD Small Learning Communities School SLC Impact Report IV. of School Impact Facilities proposal for contiguous space