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 * Objective 2: Analyze SOL test scores and develop improvement plan**

1. I learned how to use the Pearson disaggregation software that is utilized by guidance counselors. 2. I gained a greater understanding of the NCLB subgroups and how their passage rates affect AYP status. 3. I obtained a better understanding of using Microsoft Excel and operating its graphing capabilities. 4. I learned that Washington County's Coordinator of Testing (Ms. Honaker) can provide an abundance of information in regards to accessing SOL scores. 5. I gained a greater awareness of economically disadvantaged and students with disabilities scores and how far behind they are from the white subgroup. 6. The introduction of more rigorous content by the Virginia Department of Education will result in lower SOL scores. 7. The VA DOE website (School Report Card link) is a useful tool in reviewing SOL scores. - __**Plan to improve scores for all** **students:**__ 1. Increase opportunities for tutoring before, during and after school; including easier access to the Project Graduation coordinator. 2. Increase teacher collaboration time for the sharing of instructional strategies. 3. Use Benchmark Testing results to identify weaknesses and concepts that need to be reviewed by the teachers. 4. Incorporate additional technology (iPads and mobile labs) for more students to access practice test software. 5. Provide professional development opportunities for faculty and staff in regard to new content standards. 6. Limit class sizes in SOL tested courses when possible. 7. Continue to monitor school attendance in all classes. 8. Place a resource teacher in all inclusion SOL classes as an additional instructor. 9. Develop and implement programs in the core area based on SOL test results, student needs, and teacher recommendations. (20th Century History) || Retrieved from http://www.wcs.k12.va.us/schools/improvement/2012-2013/094_1040.pdf ||
 * Date || Time started || Time ended || Number of hours || Description of activities ||
 * 05/30/12 ||= 8:00 ||= 2:00 ||= 6 || Revised World History Benchmark Tests and Pacing Guides for Washington County. ||
 * 05/31/12 ||= 8:30 ||= 2:30 ||= 6 || Continued revising World History Benchmark Tests and Pacing Guides for Washington County. ||
 * 10/22/12 - 10/26/12 ||= 11:00 ||= 12:30 ||= 7.5 || Analyzed SOL test scores using disaggregation software from Pearson. ||
 * 10/27/12 ||= 5:00 ||= 8:00 ||= 3 || Compiled analysis of SOL scores and arranged the reflections and learning. ||
 * Reflections and learning |||||||| __**What I learned:**__
 * Reading(s) |||||||| Hawkins, J. (2012). //School improvement plan: John s. battle high school 2012-2013//.