Strategic Instruction Model (SIM)

Implementation Update

Alameda Unified School District

Board of Education

January 13, 2009

Kim Kelly, Allison Lee,

Amy McGuire, and Sandy Wong

What is SIM?

STRATEGIC

INSTRUCTION

MODEL =a strategic way of teaching and learning!

Where does SIM come from?Center for Research on Learning at University

of Kansas (KUCRL)

• was founded in 1978

• is internationally recognized for creating solutions that dramatically improve quality of life, learning, and performance… especially for those who experience barriers to success

• develops research tested tools

Strategic Instruction Model (SIM)

• works for students on ALL levels:

• designed to help ALL students access and be engaged with content.

“HALO” students High achieving Average achieving Low achieving Other achieving

Learning Strategies Curriculum (FUSION Reading)

Content Enhancement

Routines

Strategic Instruction Model

Strategic Instruction Model - AUSD2000-2006: Implemented at Woodstock Elementary

contributed in a 158 API point increase, moving the similar school rank from a 3 to a 10.

2006: A small group of secondary teachers identify it as tool for use in general education classes and attend a training.

2007-2008: District administration supports professional development for 90+ teachers from middle and high schools. They attend a week long SIM training during the summer and receive ongoing coaching throughout the school year.

Summer 2008: 30+ additional teachers receive training and coaching. 11 teachers begin training as Potential Professional Developers for SIM.

FUSION Reading

Content Enhancement Routines

History of FUSION Reading at Alameda High

2006-2007: one trained teacher, two sections of literacy

2007-2008: two trained teachers, four sections of literacy, one sophomore “bridge” English class

2008-2009: 3 sections of literacy, one sophomore “bridge” English class

Summer of 2009: plans for one teacher to train as a potential professional developer for FUSION

• FUSION is a 9th grade class

• All FUSION classes are blocked with a 9th grade English 1 class to provide additional literacy support

• The learning strategies taught in FUSION are embedded in the required 9th grade English curriculum

FUSION at Alameda High School

One FUSION Strategy: CLUECLUE is a Prediction Strategy

Check for CluesLink to Prior KnowledgeUncover PredictionsExamine the Reading

My reading comprehension has improved from using the CLUE strategy.

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I can apply the CLUE strategy to a variety of texts, for example news

articles, textbooks, novels, etc.

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Preliminary DataFUSION Students at AHS in 9th Grade– CST Data

Prior to FUSION - 8th grade - April 2007California Standards Test for English Language ArtsFBB 7% BB 35% B 49% P/Adv 9%

After1 year of FUSION – 9th grade, April 2008California Standards Test for English Language Arts

FBB 4% BB 28% B 54% P/Adv 15%

SIM Content Enhancement Routines atAlameda High School

2009: CE training slated for February, April and June, with the goal of increasing implementation and number of teachers trained by 20+

2007-2008: 17 teachers trained in routines

2008: 3 teachers training to become SIM Professional Developers

FUSION Reading

Content Enhancement

FUSION at Island High School

• English Language Development• Resource teacher • Additional Content Area teachers

• One FUSION class for 10th – 12th graders

Additional Learning Strategies support:

2007-2008: Trainings held with University of Kansas SIM coaches

2008-2009: Training for new hires provided by on-site SIM Potential Professional Developer

SIM Content Enhancement Routines atIsland High School

100% of Island staff is trained in SIM Content Enhancement Routines

Island Student Responses to SIM Content Enhancement Routines

“It (Unit Organizer) keeps us informed and organized.” Rista, 12th grade

“This (FRAME) helped me a lot with writing my essay.” David, 12th grade

“The Concept Diagram helped me get caught up with the class.” Anne,12th grade

The addition of site based Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) professional developers is aimed at ensuring ongoing teacher implementation and student success.

Looking ahead…