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Responsive School Network News
24 January 2012
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Noble Elementary Scores Big on Iowa Test Series
Best Scores in Ashley County, AR
The proof is in the pudding, as they say, and Noble Elementary has proven to be exceptional based on student scores on the Iowa Test Series. Of the participating schools in Ashley County, Noble had the best overall score at 73. The score means Noble students performed at the same level as the top 27 percent of students in the nation.
A JP partner for eight years, Noble is reaping the benefits of their commitment to increasing student achievement by selecting a research-based curriculum (Direct Instruction) and maintaining the fidelity of the program for many years. Noble Elementary has ensured a high level of proficiency for their students by continuing to utilize ongoing Responsive Coaching™ support with JP Associates.
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 Meet Kim Burgess, The SIS Behind Noble's Success
Find Out Why Kim Loves Hamburg School District One of JP's School Improvement Specialists for more than twelve years, Kim is thrilled for Noble Elementary's recent accomplishment. A native Arkansas girl herself, Kim has been working with Noble Elementary staff members for several years.
Kim credits the staff's implementation of the professional development and coaching she provides at Noble Elementary with their success. "These teachers take the professional development we provide to them and implement it immediately and extensively," says Kim. 
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 JP's Responsive Coaching Seminars
Cutting Edge Workshops
To view full descriptions of these workshops, click here. Once you are on the Workshops/Seminars page, scroll to the Coaching Domain and you will find all the Coaching Workshops, three of which are listed here.
RESPONSIVE COACHING™: INTRODUCTION Become familiar with the Responsive Coaching Model's™ communication framework and be introduced to Fidelity Essentials in order to provide effective support to teachers. DELIVERING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE CLASSROOM
Build on skills from the Responsive Coaching™: Introduction webinar to better understand the Powerful Site-based Embedded Professional Development Model and discuss scenarios for applying elements of the Responsive Coaching Model™.
BUILDING CAPACITY IN THE SCHOOL HOUSE
Gain a deeper understanding of how to effectively deliver instruction and provide supportive and constructive written feedback as well as practice a problem-solving model for Responsive Coaching™.
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How to Put RT1 to Work in Your Math Classroom: K-8 Strategies for Screening, Intervention and Progress Mointoring
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 Noble Elementary Tops in Test Scores
Noble Elementary is in the Hamburg School District in Southeast Arkansas. The district has utilized the Direct Instruction Model with JP for over fifteen years. No elementary school in the Hamburg School District is currently in any state or national school improvement status. Marilyn Chambers, Special Program Director/District Curriculum, credits perseverance and cooperation with JP Associates in improving the literacy skills of all students. Says Ms. Chambers, "Based on mastery of fluency, rate, accuracy, comprehension and reading skills, students in Hamburg Schools have benefited from this very structured, sequential program which differentiates instruction based on individual needs." Noble Elementary Principal Tracy Streeter echoes Ms. Chambers' feelings, and likens their success to a "three legged stool." Says Principal Streeter, "We must first have a credible curriculum and program. Next, we must have people that can push the curriculum/program. Then, we must bring all of this together with support to make it work and that is what JP offers us - without the third leg, it would not work. The coaching and support they provide is the difference maker." Specifically, Noble Elementary staff have used The Five Big Ideas of Effective Reading Instruction (click here to view this workshop - scroll to the Responsive Coaching™ Domain) along with the Common Core Standards. Furthermore, the school has utilized teams as an active component of their system. Members of the team closely monitor "at-risk" students and provide supportive supervision to the staff to ensure success of these students. "JP Associates has worked with us for eight years and has helped us embrace the challenges within our district," said Principal Streeter. Ms. Chambers credits the work of JP not only in Noble, but in the entire Hamburg School District as being most beneficial to the staff in aiding their teams with developing capacity for teaching reading, spelling and language skills. "The regularly scheduled coaching sessions by skilled educators have provided research-based reading strategies and have helped principals hold the teachers accountable for every student's learning," claims Ms. Chambers . Success is recognized and positive reinforcement is given to students and staff at all Hamburg Schools. Recognition is given individually as well as in groups/classes. Says JP School Improvement Specialist Kim Burgess, "The atmosphere and positive school culture makes Noble very enjoyable to visit." Kim has worked with the team at Noble for eight years. To learn more about the Responsive Coaching™ Workshops JP offers, read the Examine section of this newsletter or go directly to our website by clicking here and then scrolling to the Responsive Coaching™ Domain on the Workshops/Seminars page. You will find full descriptions of all the workshops JP has developed. Take advantage of these wonderful coaching and professional development opportunities! |
Kim Burgess, School Improvement Specialist
When asked what she enjoys about being a School Improvement Specialist (SIS) for JP, Kim attributes her affection for the people who are impacted. "I love impacting the lives of so many students! I also appreciate the opportunity to assist teachers and help them to be successful with their students. It is a great feeling when you can spend time with them and provide them with proven, effective techniques that will make their life easier on a daily basis." Kim believes JP workshops and coaching are especially beneficial to schools due to the research, practical classroom application and presentation. "When you cease to increase your knowledge of your trade, you cease to grow as a professional," says Kim. JP's series of Responsive Coaching™ Workshops allow participants to put into real practice what they learn. JP believes stand up training doesn't really change behavior or practice in a classroom. Says JP President Janie Feinberg, "Behavior changes and people learn when they receive support in their workspace - coaching." JP's Responsive Coaching™ Workshops provide the initial training, but the real support comes in the form of side-by-side coaching in the classroom while the teacher is teaching. Ongoing coaching provides the necessary support to build a teacher's skill level incrementally. You can learn more about these workshops by clicking here. Simply scroll to the Responsive Coaching™ Domain on the Workshops/Seminars page to view full descriptions of these exceptional coaching opportunities. |
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