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2009-2010 Self-Study WASC Action Plan - Julian Charter School

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D4. To what extent does the assessment of student<br />

achievement in relation to the academic standards and<br />

the expected schoolwide learning results drive the<br />

school’s program, its regular evaluation and improvement<br />

and usage of resources?<br />

SUMMARY<br />

• Student learning is the primary purpose of our school and<br />

how we use resources and what changes are made to our<br />

school’s program(s), including its regular evaluation, are<br />

based on how well our students are meeting state standards<br />

and our school ESLRs.<br />

• A significant change has occurred since the last <strong>WASC</strong> visit in<br />

the area of using data to drive decision making within JCS.<br />

Data, such as student test scores, are being more globally<br />

reviewed and the staff is beginning to embrace using these data<br />

to plan future programmatic changes, student interventions,<br />

and the individualization of student educational programs.<br />

Findings<br />

• Resource usage changes driven by student achievement<br />

in relation to the academic standards and ESLRs.<br />

• Textbook selection: Additional curriculum options,<br />

Prentice Hall Math 6, Pre-algebra and Algebra I,<br />

were added to support middle school math.<br />

• Technological systems:<br />

o Learning management system: provides oversight<br />

and teacher/home communication.<br />

o Elluminate: supports online classes at middle<br />

and high school levels; also used for tutoring.<br />

o DataDirector: allows analysis/disaggregation<br />

of data; replaced spreadsheet analysis.<br />

• Program changes driven by student achievement in<br />

relation to the academic standards and ESLRs.<br />

• PLCs put in place/professional development.<br />

• Support structures added: tutoring, in-person and<br />

online; writing course; algebra support course.<br />

• Common high school core subject finals.<br />

Evidence<br />

• Textbooks in resource<br />

center<br />

• Learning management<br />

systems<br />

• Elluminate (possible to<br />

view an archived session)<br />

(WIGS <strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong>)<br />

• DataDirector reports<br />

• PLC agendas and work<br />

• Student tutoring schedule<br />

• Writing course material<br />

• Algebra support materials<br />

• Department finals<br />

Chapter 4: <strong>Self</strong>-<strong>Study</strong> Findings: Assessment and Accountability<br />

<strong>Julian</strong> <strong>Charter</strong> <strong>School</strong> Focus on Learning <strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> 83

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