Why Are We Expanding Learning Time at Collins?

We are expanding learning time at theCollins Middle School because:

• We need to accelerate our students’ academic progress.

• We need to provide more opportunities for intervention and acceleration.

• We need to give teachers more instructional time as well as provide teachers with more focused opportunities to plan and collaborate.

• We believe students will benefit greatly by increasing opportunities to learn outside core subjects in engaging enrichment classes which also allow more time for their social-emotional growth.

Grade 8 MCAS performance: Salem Middle Schools

Percent of students scoring proficient or higher

79 81 78

52 52 55

3943

39

100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0ELA ELA

ELA Math 20112012 2013 2011

Math 2012

Math 2013

STE* 2011

STE STE 20122013

Collins

Bowditch

Saltonstall

State

2013 MCAS: Cross District Comparison

Percent of students scoring proficient or higher

6772

7890

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0ELA Gr. 6 ELA Gr. 7 ELA Gr. 8

Salem

Fitchburg

Lynn

Revere

State

ELT Schools

Collins MS

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

4.7%

10.9%

17.8%

54.5%

53.6%

32.7%

23.9%

1.8%

Collins Teachers Report That They Don’t Have Enough Time

4

ELT Schools

Collins MS

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

4.2%

7.1%

20.7%

23.2%

43.2%

48.2%

31.9%

21.4%

Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Q 2.1 f Teachers have sufficient instructional time to meet the needs of all students.

Q 2.1 b Teachers have time available to collaborate with colleagues.

Data from the 2013 MassTeLLs Survey; Compiled by NCTL

Impact of ELT:Kuss Middle School vs. State (2006-2013)

All Grades – ELA Proficiency

All Grades – Math Proficiency

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 201320%

40%

60%

80%

100%

31%

47%41%

54% 57% 61% 63%63%

68%71% 71% 72% 73% 74% 73%

72%

Kuss State

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 201310%

30%

50%

70%

13% 21% 25%

37%47% 48%

53%54%43%

48% 51% 52% 55% 54% 55%56%

Kuss State

+32% since ELT began

+41% since ELT began

Data from MA Department of Elementary & Secondary Education; Compiled by NCTL

Not just Academics, but a Well-Rounded Education

As the Kuss Middle School in Fall River moved from a Level 4 to a Level 1 school, the school focused on academics as well as on building a well-rounded education for students, including:- Music- Arts- Martial Arts- Mentoring Program with partner SMILES- Video Production- Swimming- Service Learning

ELT is an ingredient -- Not the Solution

Priority 1: Instructional Focus

The Collins Community will consistently use a common set of instructional practices to improve all students’ ability to analyze and evaluate information f rom a text or problem.

Priority 2: School Culture

The Collins Community will commit to a culture of student engagement and high academic expectati ons.

Overview Student Schedule 2014-2015

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

7:30 - 8:57 Core 1 7:30 - 8:57 Specialist 7:30 - 8:57 Core 1

9:00 - 10:25 Specialist 9:00 - 10:25 Core 1 9:00 - 9:45 Int/Acc

10:28 - 11:53 Core 2 10:28 - 11:13 Int/Acc 9:48 - 11:13 Core 2

11:56 - 12:26 Lunch11:16 - 12:40

Core 211:16 -11:46

Lunch

12:29 - 1:14 Int/Acc 12:43 - 1:13 Lunch 11:49 - 1:14 Specialist

1:17 - 2:43 Core 3 1:16 - 2:42 Core 3 1:17 - 2:42 Core 3

2:45 - 3:35 Elective 2:45 - 3:35 Elective 2:45 - 3:35 Elective

• The new school day: 7:30 am to 3:35 pm Monday – Friday (including early release days)

• Consistent added time for math and ELA daily• Increased offerings for enrichment• Advisory groupings for all students• Intervention and/or acceleration for all students• Consistent block of time for science and social studies (alternating days)

What’s Next?• Student/Family Forum August 20th at 6:30

p.m. in the Collins cafeteria

• Updates on the Collins Website http://spscollins.salemk12.org/Pages/SPS_ColELT/Index