2009-2010 Self-Study WASC Action Plan - Julian Charter School
2009-2010 Self-Study WASC Action Plan - Julian Charter School
2009-2010 Self-Study WASC Action Plan - Julian Charter School
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<strong>Action</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> Item #2<br />
Area of Focus: Refine, design, implement and assess instructional and curricular strategies to enable all students to master algebra.<br />
Rationale:<br />
Supporting Data:<br />
ESLRs Addressed:<br />
Many students reach middle (or even high) school without the proper preparation for (or appreciation of) algebraic<br />
thinking which frequently curtails success in algebra. Research tells us that mathematics is the content area where<br />
teachers (and parent-teachers) report they have the least expertise. Secondly, math is not placed as a high priority<br />
by most parents.<br />
<strong>Self</strong>-study findings indicate a need to improve student achievement in mathematics to ensure students are<br />
achieving up to and beyond algebra. State assessment data (CSTs/CAHSEE), coursework, and review of student<br />
work show that most students are struggling to master the math standards.<br />
Learning and Innovation Skills; Information, Media and Technology Skills; Life and Career Skills<br />
<strong>Action</strong> Steps Timeline Person(s)<br />
Responsible<br />
• K-8 (algebra) math curriculum<br />
that offers early, mid- and<br />
advanced-math skill development<br />
• Math modules that can be<br />
incorporated into current<br />
curriculum to fill alignment<br />
gaps between different<br />
curricula and the standards<br />
• Teacher and parent-teacher<br />
teaching strategies to promote<br />
algebraic thinking<br />
Fall <strong>2009</strong>•<br />
Fall <strong>2010</strong>•<br />
Spring <strong>2010</strong>•<br />
• Math CT<br />
• K-8 AD<br />
• 9-12 AD<br />
• Math CT<br />
• K-8 EFs<br />
• K-8 AD<br />
• DCs<br />
• Specialists<br />
• DCs/CTs<br />
• Specialists<br />
Resources Assessment Report of<br />
Progress<br />
• Math department chair and<br />
math curriculum team lead<br />
• STAR exemplars<br />
• Power standards<br />
• Model instruction modules<br />
include vocabulary concepts,<br />
student tasks,<br />
standards covered,<br />
instructional ideas, and pre-<br />
/post- assessments<br />
• Current research<br />
• Published math strategies<br />
• Math ICT Literacy Map<br />
• Curriculum<br />
review report<br />
• K-12 articulation<br />
records<br />
• Release of at<br />
least one<br />
module per<br />
grade level per<br />
year<br />
• Math wiki<br />
postings<br />
• Math PLC report<br />
• AD report to ELT<br />
• Math PLC report<br />
• ELT monthly<br />
progress reports<br />
• Math PLC report<br />
• ELT monthly<br />
progress reports<br />
Chapter 5: <strong>School</strong>wide <strong>Action</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>: <strong>Action</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> #2<br />
<strong>Julian</strong> <strong>Charter</strong> <strong>School</strong> Focus on Learning <strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> 97