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Total records found: 828
| 100 |
Providing Opportunities for Success |
| Golden Hills School Division No. 75 |
| Total Funding: $1,249,962 |
Results on Measures: |
| Duration: 3 years(2001-2003) |
Percentage of Targets Met: 55 |
| Major Focus: Learning Variables |
Student Achievement Gains (%ile): 6.5+*(4.9, 8.0)** |
| Scope: 1785 Students, Grades 1 to 12, 25 Schools |
Satisfaction/Other Gains (%ile): -5.1-(-6.4, -3.9) |
| Purpose |
To improve student achievement in the areas of language arts and math through differentiated student instruction. |
| Description |
Use enhanced instructional strategies to address students' varied abilities and learning styles by providing professional development and increasing the number of teachers and teacher assistants working with students in the classroom. |
| Instructional Strategies |
Differentiated instruction by increased teacher assistant time, increased teacher time, enrichment projects or integration of technology. Participated in technology/science fairs. |
| PD Strategies |
Working sessions at division office facilitated by division lead teacher, collaborative groupings to develop instructional materials and attended conferences as a team. |
| Parent Involvement |
Participated in division "Think Tank" sessions. Parents completed satisfaction survey. Supplied materials or expert knowledge. Worked with child at home to assist with academics. Participated in technology/science fairs. |
| Lessons Learned |
Differentiating instruction through a variety of approaches impacted student learning. |
| Project Synopsis |
Project Synopsis |
| 101 |
Enhancing Student Reading and Writing Skills |
| Golden Hills School Division No. 75 |
| Total Funding: $355,101 |
Results on Measures: |
| Duration: 3 years(2001-2003) |
Percentage of Targets Met: 42 |
| Major Focus: Literacy/Language Arts |
Student Achievement Gains (%ile): 0.9=*(-3.5, 5.3)** |
| Scope: 75 Students, Grades K to 6, 7 Schools |
Satisfaction/Other Gains (%ile): 1.4=(-4.4, 7.2) |
| Purpose |
To improve students' reading, fluency, comprehension and word recognition. |
| Description |
Extend the literacy program to provide enhanced emphasis on developing reading and writing skills for students below grade level. |
| Instructional Strategies |
1:1 and small group pull-out literacy intervention with identified students using direct instruction. |
| PD Strategies |
Team meetings, professional reading and attended professional development activities as a team. |
| Parent Involvement |
Participated in "Think Tank" sessions in which AISI projects were discussed. Parents completed satisfaction surveys. |
| Lessons Learned |
Importance of small group instruction that combines explicit strategy instruction with guided reading and practice to assist at-risk students in acquiring literacy skills. Educators have strategies to assist students in their classrooms. |
| Project Synopsis |
Project Synopsis |
| 102 |
Enhancing Student Math Literacy and Numeracy Skill |
| Golden Hills School Division No. 75 |
| Total Funding: $104,384 |
Results on Measures: |
| Duration: 3 years(2001-2003) |
Percentage of Targets Met: 29 |
| Major Focus: Mathematics |
Student Achievement Gains (%ile): 13.5=*(-1.0, 26.2)** |
| Scope: 35 Students, Grades 3 to 9, 3 Schools |
Satisfaction/Other Gains (%ile): -3.1=(-11.4, 5.4) |
| Purpose |
To improve student basic numeracy, understanding and problem-solving skills. |
| Description |
Provide specialized programs to assist students who are below grade level in developing literacy and numeracy skills. |
| Instructional Strategies |
1:1 and small group pull-out math intervention for identified students using consistent programming including Power Math, word problem analysis and mini-lessons. |
| PD Strategies |
Math sessions, sharing resources, and team sharing of effective teaching practices. |
| Parent Involvement |
Parent input into the project through divisional think tank, worked with child at home to reinforce skills and completed satisfaction survey. |
| Lessons Learned |
Small group, intense math intervention is effective for the majority of struggling students. |
| Project Synopsis |
Project Synopsis |
| 103 |
Enhancing Student Learning Through Technology |
| Golden Hills School Division No. 75 |
| Total Funding: $195,473 |
Results on Measures: |
| Duration: 3 years(2001-2003) |
Percentage of Targets Met: 89 |
| Major Focus: Technology |
Student Achievement Gains (%ile): NA*** |
| Scope: 336 Students, Grades K to 6, 1 School |
Satisfaction/Other Gains (%ile): 18.9+(14.4, 23.0) |
| Purpose |
To make extensive use of technological tools and integrate technology into core subjects. |
| Description |
Enhance student learning through technology with projects targeted to each level, using computer specialists, area networks and professional development. |
| Instructional Strategies |
Time in computer lab directly related to classroom work. |
| PD Strategies |
Team teaching, job-embedded time for individuals and teams to meet with technology teacher to plan units and lessons. Twenty minute Professional development sessions after school on specific technology skills. |
| Parent Involvement |
Volunteered to assist in the computer lab and provided input at divisional think tank. |
| Lessons Learned |
The lead teacher model and job-embedded Professional development are valuable Professional development strategy. However, continuity is needed |
| Project Synopsis |
Project Synopsis |
| 104 |
Optimizing Student Potential - Life Skills |
| Golden Hills School Division No. 75 |
| Total Funding: $406,785 |
Results on Measures: |
| Duration: 3 years(2001-2003) |
Percentage of Targets Met: 71 |
| Major Focus: Counseling |
Student Achievement Gains (%ile): 4.2=*(-3.9, 12.1)** |
| Scope: 1247 Students, Grades 1 to 12, 6 Schools |
Satisfaction/Other Gains (%ile): 16.7+(14.0, 19.4) |
| Purpose |
To improve course completion rates, attendance, test results, and parent and student satisfaction. |
| Description |
Develop and provide programs that address behavior management, student attendance, study skills, career exploration and adolescent health issues. |
| Instructional Strategies |
1:1 or small group assistance with career plans. Integrating career development activities into regular classrooms. Mandated study skills course for all grade 10 students. Coaching student behavior while in public settings. |
| PD Strategies |
Ongoing Professional development through team meetings, sharing resources, workshops, off-site visits and professional readings. |
| Parent Involvement |
Participated in "bring your child to work day" for career development. Parent input at annual think tanks. |
| Lessons Learned |
Student learning is enhanced through building relationships with caring adults who provide direct, explicit instruction. |
| Project Synopsis |
Project Synopsis |
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| * +:significant gain =:no significant gain
-:significant decline |
| ** 95% confidence interval |
| *** N/A means either there were no measures in this category or the data reported could not be used to generate a valid effect size |
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