Silverback Learning
Mileposts Leadership Training
Joy C. Rapp, Ed.D
Silverback Learning Solutions
[email protected]
208.413-2020
Today’s Agenda
1. Mileposts™ Purpose/Features
2. Tools/strategies for Administrators
3. Leadership Strategies
4. Planning for a successful
Mileposts™ Initiative
LEADERSHIP MATTERS
Research and out own experience,
proves that a successful Silverback
Mileposts Initiative comes when
Leadership takes an active role in the
process, planning and follow through
– and takes training to classroom level
teachers. Training, expectations and
time to learn and implement are key
responsibilities of the leadership team.
Built by Educators for Educators
Milepost Program Purpose
. To keep “at risk” students from falling
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through cracks.
2. To create a need for accountability.
3. To set academic targets that close the
learning gaps.
4. To create an organized intervention
and recording system.
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mileposts Student Achievement Solution
Performance Data
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State Assessments
District Assessments
SIS Integration
Personalization
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Standards
Personalized Learning Plans
Learner Profiles
Intervention Management
Behavioral Management
Strategies
Content
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Open Content
Premium Content
Your Own Content
Student
Performance
Student Behavior
Student
Interventions
Curriculum
Elements
Programs
Interventions
Mileposts
Program
Instructional
Strategies
Student
Placement
Family Support
Indicators
Educational Content
Mileposts: Student Achievement Solution
Silverback Learning
Solutions
408 E Parkcenter Blvd., Suite 300
Boise, Idaho 83706
(office) 855-258-2581
Data Drill Down
All Your Assessment Data
Interventions,
Differentiated Instruction
Progress Monitoring
15+ Million Resources
for Teaching & Learning
Curated by Educator –
Gooru Learning Partnership
mileposts 360o Accountability
Students
Teachers
Secure
Mobile
Connected
Parents
Administrators
mileposts Powers Up Any Classroom
Traditional
Differentiated
Flipped
Blended
1-to-1
Learning Resources/Content
Gooru Learning
mileposts Portal
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Bring students and parents into the
learning loop
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Parents can view learning plans,
assessment scores, and the latest
intervention strategies & progress
for every student in the family
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Students can receive and study
gooru assignments
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Access securely from PC, laptop,
tablet, or smartphone*
* = gooru assignments capability optimized for tablet, laptop, or PC
https://www.silverbacklearning.net
Mileposts Demo
Tools for Administrators
Advanced Filters
List Manager
Student Search
Behavior Tool
Reports
End of Year Protocol
Administrative Power in Silverback Mileposts – Working
for You
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Know Class Loads and Identify At-Risk Students
Identify Areas for Professional Development and Curricular Improvements
Engage in Conversation about Data
Know ALL students
Determine if Interventions are Making a Difference
Manage and Monitor Behavior Incidents that Affect Student Learning
A Quick Reference to Each Student’s Plans, Programs, Interventions,
Behaviors and Academic Assessments
Export Data Allows Comparative Performance Data for All Groups of
Students
The Role of School Leaders
Creating a Culture of Success
Successful Initiative
1. Plan – short term and long term
2. Train as many staff as possible
3. Set Expectations
4. Initiate Conversations
5. Follow through regularly
6. Make Mileposts a part of ‘doing business’
Why Silverback Mileposts?
• Purpose?
• Vision?
Create a NEED
Tools to use to create a need for
staff:
o Graduation Rates
o Assessment Reports
o Attendance Reports
o Behavior Incident Reports
o D and F Lists
Conversations change Culture
Conversations around Tools to create the Need
When?
Who needs to be there?
What are the observations regarding data?
What can we do differently?
Strategies to continue conversations regularly?
“Real change begins with the
simple act of people talking about
what they care about.”
M.J. Wheatley
(2002)
Action is the KEY!
What expectations will you set:
Yourself
Principals
Staff
How do you plan to follow up on expectations?
What is your follow up schedule?
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Strategies for Using Mileposts
Staff Meetings
Dept/Grade
Level Meetings
Data Days
Referral
Meetings
Conferences
Build Capacity in Teacher Leaders
Develop experts in each school
Encourage them to train and be trained
Send leaders to Silverback Summit 2015
June 29 – July 1, 2015 in Boise, ID
Commit resources and time for continued PD
and implementation of Mileposts
*Leadership at each building sets the tone and
expectations for staff utilization of Mileposts.
Team Planning Time
Thank You!
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Joy C. Rapp, Ed.D.
Silverback Learning Solutions
[email protected]
208.413.2020
mileposts Tremendous Results for Students
“Mileposts helps everyone
focus on the data and the
next level of work instead of
making excuses. We are
most proud of closing the
achievement gap for
minority students and
economically disadvantaged
students.”
Dr. Heather Williams
Superintendent
Gooding School District
mileposts Tremendous Results for Students
“During my career I have tried and used
more data tools than I can recall.
Mileposts is the best tool we could have
implemented for our educators to use
data to improve instruction and increase
focus through individualized plans and
supports.”
Dr. Joseph Wise
Chief Ed. Officer, Distinctive Schools
& author of “Power of Teaching”
series