2018-19 SIP All In Goal Data

After three weeks of interviewing and collecting data from 1,128 students, the following is the summary of our All In SIP goals.  While the data this year leaves room for improvement, there are definitely still areas to celebrate.  Please be sure to read carefully below for the ratings, data and summary of key points.  You can revisit the presentation we shared earlier in the year with more details here if you would like.

Learner Profile Goal:

By February 2019, the overall percent of students observed at levels 2 and 3 on the learner profile rubric will increase 30% from February 2018 levels.  In February 2018, 56% of students observed were at a level 2 or 3, making the goal for 2019 to have 86% of students observed.

This year, our combined students at level 2 or 3 was 57.4% (This is an increase from fall of 27.6, but only 1.4 from a year ago at this time).

For a bit more detail, see this table with information about where our students were last February compared to this February:

Level	February 2018	February 2019
0	16%	12.4%
1	28%	30.2%
2	39%	39.9%
3	17%	17.5%

Based on the rubric we shared earlier this year, the growth we achieved this year fell in the unsatisfactory range. 

Proficiency Based Progress Goal:

By February 2019, the overall percent of students observed at levels 2 and 3 on the

proficiency based observation rubric will increase from September 2018 (15.5%) to February 2019 by a total of 60%. 

Based on the rubrics shared earlier this year, in order to reach proficiency for this goal 66% of our students surveyed in February would have needed to be in levels 2 and 3.

In February, the combined percentage of students at levels 2 or 3 was 56.9%.  Again, based on the rubrics shared earlier this year this would mean the rating for this goal is Needs Improvement.

For a bit more detail, see this table with information about where our students were in October compared to February:

The following data is current data compared to fall data (in parenthesis) of this year:

Level	October	February
0	51.8%	10.6%
1	32.7%	32.4%
2	13.1%	36.7%
3	2.4%	20.2%

Impact for evaluation:

Overall, if any staff member used both All In SIP goals, their 30% student growth rating is needs improvement for this school year.  Because of that, please see the following tables for the impact on your summative evaluation rating.  The first describes how the overall rating of Needs Improvement for the student growth component is arrived at.

To determine Student Growth Goal Rating:

	Student Growth Goal One (15%)
Student Growth Goal Two (15%)		Excellent 4	Proficient 3	Needs Improvement 2	Unsatisfactory 0
	Excellent 4	Excellent	Excellent	Proficient	Needs Improvement
	Proficient 3	Excellent	Proficient	Proficient	Needs Improvement
	Needs Improvement 2	Proficient	Proficient	Needs Improvement	Needs Improvement
	Unsatisfactory 0	Needs Improvement	Needs Improvement	Needs Improvement	Unsatisfactory

This means that the highest overall summative rating a teacher who used both the Learner Profile and Proficiency Based Progress goals can achieve is proficient.  Please see the chart below to see how your student growth rating and teacher performance rating interact.

To determine OVERALL SUMMATIVE RATING:

	Teacher Performance (70%)
Student Growth (30%)		Excellent 4	Proficient 3	Needs Improvement 2	Unsatisfactory 0
	Excellent 4	Excellent	Proficient	Proficient	Needs Improvement
	Proficient 3	Excellent	Proficient	Needs Improvement	Unsatisfactory
	Needs Improvement 2	Proficient	Proficient	Needs Improvement	Unsatisfactory
	Unsatisfactory 0	Proficient	Needs Improvement	Needs Improvement	Unsatisfactory

Obviously, everyone would hope we would have seen more success with these goals. However, there are definitely some areas to celebrate when looking at the data more closely.

1.     A huge reduction in the number of students that cannot identify I Can statements!  The percent shifted from 51.8% to 10.6%!  It is a celebration to consider that only 10% of our students could not identify I Can statements.

2.     We were able to maintain the level 2 and 3 students that know who they are as a learner and use that to advocate for their learning.

3.     Having 20.2% of our students able to link the feedback they are receiving to the I Can statement and know the next steps for learning, is a great celebration!

We hope everyone will take a moment to reflect on the data and consider how we could better embed the learner profile and feedback to guide proficiency into our classrooms daily.  At all levels, we will be evaluating this information and considering what the impact on our next steps as a district will be.

1:1

At last night's board of education, the board unanimously voted to approve the 1:1 rollout for grades 4-12 beginning next year!  Now that this has been formally approved, look for much more information to be rolling out--likely beginning with the Spring road shows--regarding logistics, training, support, and expectations.  This is an exciting development that will support our district's work in the area of Personalized Learning, and we couldn't be more excited!

I know for many of you this has been a long time coming, and we thank each of you for all of the ideas you've shared along the way that have helped increase the momentum of this idea.

Please also know, as you'll hear countless times, that a 1:1 rollout is worthless without incredible staff like we have here in Kaneland.  You still and always will stand at the center of what our students are able to accomplish.  Though roles and tools may change, your importance in the lives of students is something that cannot and should not be diminished.

Teacher Advisory Council Statement

Today the Teacher Advisory Council met for their monthly meeting.  The following topics were discussed:
Updates on the math continuum were shared from those that have been piloting.  Overall the feedback was positive from those that shared insights. A further area of growth will be to define and develop cross district proficiency definitions.  This is the goal of Personalized Learning 2.5 and the professional development throughout next year.  Each grade level will take time developing the proficiency tables for math and possibly ELA in order to have consistent definition that all will use for proficiency.  The Council voted 11-0 to approve the following motion:  It is recommended that all sections have the ability to continue the math continuum pilot for next year and staff may join the pilot for next year.  Staff may decline if they are a current pilot classroom (unless a further recommendation from the school level is made).  The end expectation is that all classrooms will adopt the math continuum no later than August 2020, per our Kaneland 2020 Strategic Plan.
The council discussed the possibility of make up snow days through elearning days (Blizzard Bags).  While we wait for the legislation to determine the specific rules, we plan to begin to develop lessons and activities for those days for K-3.  Please take a moment with your TAC rep to review the possible topics at your grade level in preparation for next month.   
The council took time to consider revisions to the Open House structure.  There were many ideas shared among the team of alternative ways to showcase learning as well as a whole school vision and better reflect the vision of personalized learning. The council will continue this conversation and monitor this year’s attendance over the next month. Please be sure to continue to share ideas with your TAC rep prior to April.
A reminder from the Council to try to attend the collective efficacy session presented by Jenni Donohoo, PhD.  She is a best-selling author and professional learning facilitator with more than 15 years' experience in leading school change.  The session is this Friday during Kane County day.  Seats are still available for attendance.  Just stop on in at the KHS Library. 

Seeing Personalized Learning in Action!

If you have been wondering what personalized learning might look like and have wanted
to go visit to see it in action, this is just for you!  We have had many IgKnighters working
hard this year to get proficiency based progress and customized paths stated in their
learning environments and are now ready to open their doors to visitors.   

The Process:

• Review the list of possible visitation classrooms
• Contact the staff member listed to find the best time and date that works for everyone
• Discuss the visitation with your Principal to help finalize logistics
• Request a sub through AESOP and note it is an in-district meeting
• Attend the visitation
• Take time to reflect and share your learning with your grade level team/department
• Begin to apply your learning from the visitation

Options for Visits

Review the options for visiting classrooms by looking at this link.  Please contact the person directly to set the date and time that works best for all.  

2019-2020 IgKnigher Applications Now Open!

Become an IgKnighter!

Apply today for an IgKnighter Fellowship

What:  The IgKnighter Fellowship is designed for those that want to take the lead in
implementing personalized learning through the three core honeycomb cells.   
The fellowship brings staff together who want to take action prior to the district-wide
Kaneland 2020 implementation timelines and empowers them with support and a
teacher leader role in the planning and implementation of district-wide
professional development.

When:

A fellowship is a year-long commitment, but most of the commitment is done on your own time
and in your own classroom.  There are certain dates that should be set aside,
however, as you will see in the responsibilities below.

Why:

• Priority conference attendance
• Priority site visit attendance
• Targeted financial support for materials to enhance personalized learning
• Support from internal and external experts

How:

What you’ll do:

• Lead in the learning about and application of personalized learning by implementing

elements of the three core cells of the honeycomb model in your classroom

• Host classroom observers and reflection sessions regarding your classroom visits
• Plan and provide professional development aligned with your personal implementation

of honeycomb cells (IGKNIGHT Conference and County-Wide SIP day required)

• Assist in the planning of Personalized Learning Academies 2.5 & 3.0

Where you’ll be:

• Attend bi-monthly after-school “IGKNITION” meetings to collaborate and reflect with

your fellow IGKNIGHTERS

• Attend the 2020 Gallery Walk (February--date TBD) and share about what is

happening in your classroom

• Attend at least one of the following:
• Personalized learning site visits (various times throughout the year)
• the National Convening for Personalized Learning in Milwaukee (November)
• Summer Personalized Learning Academy 2.5
• Learning First Conference- June

How to Apply:

Complete and submit the application by April 2nd. All staff who apply will be notified in May.

NOTE: If you are a returning IgKnighter and want to extend to a second year, please
complete this application instead.

Kaneland 2020 Gallery Walk

Join us Thursday for a great celebration of learning and achievement at the annual Gallery Walk.  There will be nearly 20 booths displaying progress in action.  We are excited to spotlight the work of the IgKnighters, the Culture and Community Group, and many more great booths. Please take a moment of your time to come and share in the learning and progress from this school year and attend the Gallery Walk.  So many staff put time and effort into this work and there is so much to learn from each other.  Please remind all parents and community members to join the event as well.  The doors will be open around 6:00 and remain open until the Band Concert at 7:00.  Than you to all the booth presents for your hard work all year!