West virginia

WEST VIRGINIA

Issued by the

West Virginia Department of Education

Division of Educator Quality and System Support

Building 6, Room 617

1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East

Charleston, WV 25305-0330

The Approved List of External Supporting Partners contains organizations that have applied to become partners in school improvement in the State of West Virginia as of April 19, 2010. Other entities can still apply in this rolling application format.

Jan Stanley, State Title One Director

Office of Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership

NY, NY 10021

Anthony Jackson, VP of Education tonyj@asiasociety.org www.asiasociety.org/education

Phone (213) 225-1140 Fax (213) 225-1145

Organization Name: _Board of Control for Southern Regional Education___ 7-8

Contact Information: James E. Bottoms, Senior Vice President

592 10^th Street NW

Atlanta, Georgia 30318-5776

brownh@edworkspartners.org (404) 875-9211

Organization Name: Cambium Learning Group 9

Contact Information: Erin Ramsey, Director of Bids and Contracts

4185 Salazar Way Frederick, CO 80504

303-651-2829 EXT 217 erinr@cambiumlearning.com

Organization Name: Carnegie Learning, Inc. 10

Contact Information: Joseph Goins, Executive Vice President

437 Grant Street, 20^th Floor

Pittsburg, PA 15219

(phone) 888-851-7094 ext. 105

(fax) 412-690-2444

jgoins@carnegielearning.com

website: www.carnegielearning.com

125 Lamplighter Drive

Morgantown, WV 26508

king304@comcast.net (304) 376-3409

Organization Name: Discovery Education 12

Contact Information: Alex Morrison, Vice President

One Discovery Place

Silver Spring, MD 20910

ALEX MORRISON@DISCOVERY.COM (240) 662-6785
Organization Name: Edvantia 13

Contact Information: Steven A Moats, Ed.D

Executive Director, Center for Education Services

P.O. Box 1348

Charleston, WV 25325-1348

(phone) 615-565-0105

(fax) 615-565-0112

1290 Suncrest Towne Center

Morgantown, WV, 26505

LmTaylor@edvgroup.org (304) 296-9021 Ext. 11

Organization Name: Edwards Educational Services, Inc. 16

1110 Cromley Alley

Alexandria, VA 22314

Contact Information: Katie McLaughlin Malcom, Vice President Business Development

kmalcom@att.net www.realityedservices.com

Phone (706) 548-7013 Fax (706) 548-7013

Leadership Programs and Services

One West Fourth Street, Suite 200

Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

110 Ashby Avenue Charleston, WV 25314

(304) 343-1252 beth@enthusedlearning.com

Organization Name: The Flippen Group, LLC 20

Contact Information: Michael Holt, Ph.D.

1199 Haywood Drive

College Station, TX 77845

(phone) 979-693-7660

(fax) 979-693-4737

Michael.holt@flippengroup.com

Website: www.flippengroup.com

10801 N MoPac Expressway, Bldg 3

Austin, Texas 78759

PEGGY.HART@HMHPUB.COM (978) 661-7192

Organization Name: Learning Point Associates 23

Contact Information: Jessica Johnson

1120 E. Diehl Road Suite 200 Naperville, IL 60563

(630) 649-6512 jessica.johnson@learningpt.org

150 Gate 5 Road

Sausalito, Ca 94969

(phone) 800-868-9092 ext 138

(fax) 415-331-1931

cchambers@mathsolutions.com

website: www.mathsolutions.com

4601 DTC Boulevard, Suite 500

Denver, CO 80237

(phone)303-632-5546

(fax) 303-337-3005

jnorford@mcrel.org

Website: www.mcrel.org

Mosaica Turnaround Partners Division

Mosaica Education, Inc.

3400 Peachtree Road, Suite 550

Atlanta, GA 30326

johnporter@educationturnarounds.com

Organization Name: _National Association of Secondary Schools Principals__ 27

Contact Information: Richard A. Flanery, Senior Director, Leadership Programs and Services

1904 Association Drive

Reston, Virginia 20191

FlanaryD@principals.org (703) 860-7294

Organization Name: New Technology Network, LLC 28

One West Fourth Street, Suite 200

Cincinnati, OH 45202

Contact Information: Krista Clark, Business Development Manager

kclark@newtechnetwork.org www.newtechnetwork.org

Phone (707) 259-5972 Fax (707) 253-6993

10911 White Rock Road; Suite 200

Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

scott.drossos@pearson.com (916)-288-1880

Organization Name: _Solution Tree__ 30-31

Contact Information: Lisa Williams, Sales Manager

55 N. Morton Street

Bloomington, IN 47404

lisa.williams@solution-tree.com (740) 350-2777

Organization Name: Teachscape 32

731 Market Street, Suite 400

San Francisco, CA 94103

Contact Information: Matthew N. Nathan-Director Market Development

(415)369-3714 mNathan@teachscape.com

Linda Bellamy, VP, Sales

(919) 306-1455 lbellamy@teachscape.com

55 Washington St. Suite 900

Brooklyn, NY 11201

Contact Information: Leslie Kerner, VP Professional Services lkerner@wgen.net www.wirelessgeneration.com

Phone (212) 796-2244 Fax (212) 796-2311

725 Park Avenue

NY, NY 10021

Contact Information: Anthony Jackson, VP of Education tonyj@asiasociety.org www.asiasociety.org/education

Phone (213) 225-1140 Fax (213) 225-1145

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  School-wide improvement efforts
  

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  Design a curriculum that meets state standards and integrates international content throughout all subject areas and across the disciplines.
  
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  Develop inquiry-based instruction and multiple forms of assessment that promote learning with understanding.
  
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  Provide opportunity for students to study one or more world languages, including an Asian language
  
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  Use technology to support instruction and link to schools around the world
  
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  Opportunities for student international travel and exchanges
  
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  Internships and community service opportunities at internationally oriented businesses, cultural institutions and universities
  
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  High-quality professional development including international travel and exchange
  
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  School coach is assigned to work with newly-formed schools
  
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  Digital toolbox is provided with shared resources among schools and other international resources.
  
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  Online Self Assessments
  

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  National team of content area consultants, leadership support providers and school coaches that have documented record of success in all facets of school development and coaching. Experience in national and international schools, research, curriculum, assessment and consulting.
  

592 10^th Street NW

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  School wide improvement efforts
  
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  Improvement of culture
  
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  Job-embedded professional development that is aligned with the school’s comprehensive instructional program(PLCs)
  
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  Improvement of student engagement
  
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  Discipline and positive behavioral supports
  
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  Improvement of student support services and community and parent involvement
  
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  Improvement of strategic planning, allocation of resources and budgeting
  
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  Leadership
  
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  Data analysis and use of data to inform instruction
  
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  Integrate technology-based supports and interventions as part of the instructional program.
  
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  Scheduling to maximize instructional time and provide flexibility
  
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  Transition programs for students
  

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  SREB High Schools that Work, Making Middle Grades Work
  

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  Key Practices
  
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    All students with Multi-year program of study with academic core and career concentration
    
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    Quality career/technical education with embedded academics
    
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    Work-based learning opportunities
    
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    Academic and technical teachers working together to advance student achievement
    

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  English/reading: Assist schools to enroll academically struggling students into four years of college preparatory English that engages students in reading 8-10 books each year with a balance between expository and literature
  
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  Mathematics: Assist schools to teach academically struggling students to enroll in four years of mathematics.
  

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  English/reading: Assist schools to align seventh and eighth grade English/reading to college preparatory English I and college readiness standards. Assist schools to develop a literacy plan.
  
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  Mathematics: Assist middle grades schools to align mathematics curriculum and instruction to Algebra I and college readiness standards.
  

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  Instructional Interventions
  
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    Create a “Failure is Not an Option” culture
    
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    Create support courses for students lacking skills
    
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    Redesign student experiences in grades seven, eight and nine to ensure more students complete Algebra I and college preparatory English I.
    
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    Design transitional senior English and mathematics courses to address college readiness.
    
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    Embed academics in Career/Technical programs by providing professional development for teachers
    
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    Create extended day and year school day experiences to address student deficits.
    
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    Create a process to teach students the Habits of Success.
    
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    Create career exploratory programs that imbed rigorous academics in a real-world context.
    

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  School Improvement Coaching
  
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  Leadership Coaching
  

4185 Salazar Way Frederick, CO 80504

303-651-2829 EXT 217 erinr@cambiumlearning.com

Services Organization Can Provide:

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  School wide improvement efforts
  
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  Improvement of culture
  
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  Job-embedded professional development that is aligned with the school’s comprehensive instructional program
  
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  Improvement of student engagement
  
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  Discipline and positive behavior supports
  
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  Improvement of strategic planning, allocation of resources and budgeting
  
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  Leadership
  
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  Data analysis and the use of data to inform instruction
  
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  Integrate technology-based supports and interventions as part of the instructional program
  
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  Scheduling to maximize instructional time and provide flexibility
  
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  Transition programs for students
  

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  Needs Analysis and Benchmarking (research-based external review using school improvement framework)
  
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  Comprehensive Planning –3 year Turnaround and Transformation Plan Development meant to maximize existing school and district assets
  
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  Getting Started—Laying the Foundation for Successful Turnaround and Transformation (coaching and mentoring practices, RTI, etc)
  
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  Pre-Implementation Activities (Tier I, II, III curriculum and assessments)
  
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  Ongoing Implementation Supports (assessment data, 5 Keys Reflection Tool, training of trainers for sustainability)
  
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  Closing the Achievement Gap—self assessment and capacity-building system
  
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  Guided self assessments
  

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  Currently has 9 state partnerships—which include urban and rural school systems, charter schools, individual schools, Bureau of Indian Affairs schools, and Department of Defense schools
  
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  Staff includes professionals who have extensive training in curriculum and instruction
  
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  Teaching certifications of staff: elementary education, reading, special education,
  
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  Specializes in literacy and RTI, mathematics, positive behavior, English learners, Parent Outreach, and Assessment
  

437 Grant Street, 20^th Floor

Pittsburg, PA 15219

(phone) 888-851-7094 ext. 105

(fax) 412-690-2444

jgoins@carnegielearning.com

website: www.carnegielearning.com

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  Math curricula for middle school and high school students
  

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  Bridge to Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II
  
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  Differentiated instruction that helps students to succeed in math as a gateway to graduation and 21^st century workforce.
  
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  Carnegie Learning Blended Math Curricula integrates interactive software, text, and collaborative classroom activity for core, full-year math instruction.
  
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  Cognitive Tutor Software may be customized as a supplemental for intervention programs.
  
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  All solutions are supported by ongoing Carnegie Learning Professional Development Services to ensure fidelity of implementation and improved teacher effectiveness.
  
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  Will provide textbooks and software as well as supporting professional development programs for teachers of mathematics.
  

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  Carnegie Learning personnel will include members of their management team, cognitive scientists, customer support and Managers of School Partnerships, a team of instruction math coaches who will develop a comprehensive implementation and ongoing support plan.
  

125 Lamplighter Drive

Morgantown, WV

king304@comcast.net (304) 376-3409
Services Organization Can Provide:

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  Job-embedded professional development that is aligned with the school’s comprehensive instructional program(PLCs)
  
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  Improvement of strategic planning, allocation of resources and budgeting
  
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  Leadership
  
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  Data analysis and use of data to inform instruction
  
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  Scheduling to maximize instructional time and provide flexibility
  

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  Direct ongoing support for implementation of RTI efforts using mClass:Dibels and Westest data.
  

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  Work to develop a school culture of data driven decision making
  
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  Develop grade level goals based upon the school-wide RTI model in reading by addressing six specific essential questions.
  
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  Develop reading interventions based upon data.
  
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  Develop leadership skills in school leaders to become direct and active involvement in data analysis and monitoring of improvement efforts.
  
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  Provide explicit strategies to improve teacher effectiveness based upon data conducted in a non-threatening “Find Solutions, Not Fault” environment.
  
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  Develop a professional learning community through unity of purpose in data meetings focused on student data and the connection to effective instruction.
  
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  Monthly antidotal reports to school leadership team/principal relative to:
  
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    Progress monitoring rate of completion
    
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    Instructional Focus improvement efforts
    
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    Tier 2 progress reports
    

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  Promote and sponsor family oriented language activities and events
  

One Discovery Place

Silver Spring, MD 20910

ALEX MORRISON@DISCOVERY.COM (240) 662-6785
Services Organization Can Provide:

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  School wide improvement efforts
  
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  Job-embedded professional development that is aligned with the school’s comprehensive instructional program(PLCs)
  
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  Improvement of student engagement
  
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  Leadership
  
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  Data analysis and use of data to inform instruction
  
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  Integrate technology-based supports and interventions as part of the instructional program.
  

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  Digital content cross curricular ---particular success in science, math and reading and social studies
  

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  Teacher and school leader effectiveness
  
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    Integration of teacher as a person, classroom management and organization, planning and organizing for instruction, implementing instruction, monitoring student progress and potential.
    
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    Integrates these areas into cross curricular digital content, assessment tools, research based pedagogy and application of technology to enhance teacher efficacy.
    
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    Helps teachers to interpret data from all possible angles
    
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    Uses VAL-ED 360 degree assessment of leadership to assess the effectiveness of school leaders and to elicit suggested clusters of behavior for improvment
    
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  Digital curricular resources accompanied by reporting systems will allow administrators to see patterns of classroom usage
  
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  Use of high quality assessments
  
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    Universal Screener/benchmark assessments include classification accuracy, efficiency and consequential validity
    
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    Formative assessments through progress Zone provide discrete data points and demonstrate growth over time
    
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    Response to intervention progress monitoring with Curriculum Based measures informs instruction and management techniques.
    
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  Providing technical assistance to sustain program
  
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  Evaluate the program; reports generated for stakeholders quarterly