Using the data below, describe all intervention strategies employed by the school to improve the academic performance of students identified by the early warning system.

• Math- Strategies that will be used to improve academic performance outcomes include professional development and trainings on planning and conducting engaging classroom stations, using formative and summative data to drive instruction, and continous improvement on the use of district wide materials such as Savvas, iReady, and ALDs (Achievement Level Descriptors). Teachers will collaborate on a horizontal and vertical level to develop rigorous lesson plans.  FAST PM 1 will serve as baseline data of students at the beginning of the year. PM 2 will serve as a determinant of growth from beginning of the year to middle of the year. Remediation and enrichment plans will include activities provided in district resources. IReady Assessments will be given three times during the year to help determine student learning levels and individual learning targets.  Mr. Lewis Prisco, from the district, is supporting the team with the crossover from Successmaker to IReady, Achievement Level Descriptors for each level of math (DOKS), CFA creation to support school based tracking of achievement, teacher support- rigor and stations, and Algebra Small Groups- pull outs, and use of the new CFA platform for algebra and geometry- Performance Matters.
• ELL- English Language Learners(ELL) will participate in iLit learning activities and formative assessments, Idea Proficiency Test(IPT), and WIDA assessment. Teachers use the WIDA reports and CAN do descriptors and Ellevation resources to address the learning gaps. The Master Schedule will reflect cohorted groups of ELL students. These groupings will allow all core teachers to strategically lesson plan for LYs. Teachers in the ELA & Social Studies classrooms will use the Differentiated Instruction- Scaffolding for English Learners, provided within the text, and the supplemental tools within HMH to support ELL learners.  All teachers use the LAUNCH IT flyer within their classrooms to ensure all strategies for supporting ELLs are being completed.  Eric Rosenauer provides the school with support during online office hours weekly.  He also visits the school regularly to assist with lesson planning, classroom strategies, and training on supporting technology.  He works with the DLA and Literacy team to ensure we are on proper pacing and developing strategies to promote the growth of our ELL students.
• SWD- Strategies that will be used to improve academic performance outcomes include support facilitators and classroom teachers collaborating during PLC. Research-based learning strategies will be discussed and embedded in teacher lesson plans. Teachers will implement learning strategies into instruction and monitor for effectiveness.  Rickards Schoolwide Student Accomodation Checklists are provided to all teachers to ensure that they are properly identifying and providing the proper accomodations required to assist students and close their achievement gaps.
• ELA- HMH formative assessments, selection tests, will be used to progress monitor individual students. Teacher/student data chats will occur to build student ownership of learning. Teacher/admin data chats will occur to monitor student progress and provide support to teachers to improve effectiveness of practice. Common formative assessments provided through district resources will be the assessment tools. FAST PM 1 will serve as baseline data of students at the beginning of the year. PM 2 will serve as a determinant of growth from beginning of the year to middle of the year. Remediation and enrichment plans will include activities provided in district resources. IReady Assessments will be given three times during the year to help determine student learning levels and individual learning targets.  Ms. Delisabel Rosario and Ms. Richelle Fearon are supporting the ELA Department with assistance with cross analysis between iReady and PM data, classroom support, PDs, supporting teacher lesson plans & "READS" Look Fors.  Ms. Craig continues to support Rickards this year by allowing us to contact her for any additional support needed in Read180 or The Code.  

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