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DeSoto ISD Vision and Mission

The vision of DeSoto ISD is to inspire curiosity and consciousness, develop character, build courage and nurture compassion.

The mission is to ensure students, without exception, learn and grow at their highest levels.

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DeSoto ISD Board Goals

Goal 1	Percentage of HS students who graduate college, career, and/or military ready will increase from 36% in May 2019 to 62% by May 2025.
Goal 2	Percentage of students at the Meets level on the 3rd grade STAAR reading exam increases from 25.0% in May 2019 to 65.0% by May 2025.
Goal 3	Percentage of students at the Meets level on the 3rd grade STAAR math exam increases from 31.0% in May 2019 to 53.0% by May 2025.
Goal 4	The percentage of students in elementary and middle schools who meet their individual growth goals in both math and reading on the NWEA MAP assessment will increase from 22.2% in February 2020 to 50% by May 2025.*

The mission of DeSoto ISD is to ensure students, without exception, learn and grow at their highest levels.

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Turn and Talk

The mission of DeSoto ISD is to ensure students, without exception, learn and grow at their highest levels.

Turn and talk to the closest person to you. Tell them:

-3 things you love about your child

-2 things that makes them unique or special

-1 goal you have for them

https://youtu.be/uop019qdnnE

NUMBERED HEADS: Have participants get in groups of four. Give participants about 7 minutes to group share one fun or unique fact about themselves. Once everyone in the group has shared, ask one person from each group to share something they learned about one of their group members. You can always change this up to fit your group personality.

Ice Breaker: Fun Fact - There are two options for this Ice Breaker.

No matter how long your staff members have worked together, they probably do not know everything about each other. .

Have participants write down a statement about themselves that they believe the other staff members do not know. It may be something like, “I am afraid of dogs.” or “I have been to Alaska.” Then take up the statements, shuffle them up, read them, and have staff members guess to whom the statement belongs. You will need pens and sticky notes or note cards.

2) This very simple icebreaker activity can be used in small or medium sized groups. In larger groups where multiple tables of participants are present, it can be used to break the ice at the table level. All that happens in this icebreaker is that participants are asked to introduce themselves to the wider room/group, and say an interesting or unique fact about themselves.

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Agenda

What is MAP Growth?

What does MAP Growth measure?
What does it mean to be computer adaptive?
What is a RIT score?

How do schools and teachers use MAP Growth scores?

Can MAP Growth tell me if my student is working at grade level?
What subjects are available with MAP Growth?
How often will my student take MAP Growth test?

What do the scores on MAP look like?

When will the results be available?
How do I read the reports?
What can I do to support my student?

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What is MAP Growth?

MAP Growth is a computer adaptive test created by NWEA that kids take two to three times per school year. The results provide teachers with information to help them deliver appropriate content for each student and determine each student’s academic growth over time. This type of assessment challenges top performers without overwhelming students whose skills are below grade level.

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What does it mean to be computer adaptive?

MAP tests are taken on the computer, with one question displayed at a time.

The test automatically adjusts in difficulty according to student performance on each question answered.

This way, tests are individualized for each student.

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What is a RIT score?

Rausch Interval Unit-a regular measuring scale for best results.

RIT score shows a students instructional level for a specific subject (Reading, Math, Science)

RIT scores tell teachers exactly where students should be and what the next levels of instruction should be.

Map scores are reported using RIT scores.

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Can MAP Growth tell me if my student is working at grade level?

MAP Growth uses a RIT scale to accurately measure what students know, regardless of their grade level. It also measures growth over time, allowing you to track your child’s progress throughout the school year and across multiple years. Once your child completes a MAP Growth test, they receive a RIT score.

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What subjects are available with MAP Growth?

MAP Growth assessments are available in:

Reading (English/Spanish)
Math (English/Spanish)
Science

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How often will my student take MAP Growth test?

Desoto ISD students will be administered the NWEA MAP Growth assessment 3 times per year:

-September (BOY)

-January (MOY)

-April/May (EOY)

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When will the scores be available?

Students: Same day

Score is displayed on the screen.

Teachers: Next Day

Must run a report to see scores.

Family Report is sent home.

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How do I read the report?

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How can I support my student?

Talk to your child’s teacher about their MAP Growth results.

Ensure that your child reads a fiction or nonfiction text for at least 20 minutes per day.

Ask questions about what they are reading.

Review basic math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)