Executive+Summary

= = Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD) will employ the ARRA EETT-C grant to advance our ongoing mission to improve the quality of education for students and prepare them for a successful future. Research conducted by California State University and Educational Results Partnership revealed a positive correlation between proficiency on California Standards Tests and the Early Assessment Program. Of the students who classified as College Ready, over 95% scored Proficient or Advanced on both the 8th and 9th grade Mathematics CST. Data reveal that TVUSD has a concerning amount of students who do not meet proficient levels on the 8th and 9th grade Algebra CSTs. Thus, TVUSD has selected to collect, manage, and analyze Algebra data at the 8th and 9th grade level to identify students who are at-risk, modify instruction, and ultimately improve graduation rates as well as college and career readiness.

TVUSD has **developed partnerships**, as outlined in the budget, to create a comprehensive program. We intend to utilize data to improve achievement in Algebra among 8th and 9th grade students at six middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, and one alternative education high school. Our program goals will be met by utilizing __D__igital __A__ssessments, __T__ools, __A__nd __S__trategies __T__hat __E__nhance __P__roficiency (DATASTEP). Classrooms across our secondary sites will be transformed into Algebraic Proficiency and Mathematics Assessment Centers where technology tools will become the common thread that ties data, professional development, assessment, curriculum, and instruction together.

Technology tools are essential for the DATASTEP program. Digital equipment and resources will be purchased to **expand current data management capacity**. Assessment scanners and software will be added to our secondary sites to increase the accessibility and utilization of our data management system, EADMS (currently used K-5). TVUSD will begin to import its secondary local assessments into the system. Mobile netbook carts will enable students to access digital curriculum and complete various local assessments. The Apex Student Learning System will provide individualized, on-line Algebra instruction. Its assessment component will provide timely and targeted data to teachers so they may track student progress more effectively and provide interventions.

The DATASTEP program will establish a **high-quality professional development** program for 7th – 9th grade mathematics teachers and secondary counselors. Teachers and counselors will have access to various data tools (EADMS, Aeries, Apex) and will receive training for each. West Ed consultants will take the lead on providing instruction regarding what data to collect from these tools and how to effectively look at the data to identify behavioral and academic patterns of students, thus improving their ability to assess college and career readiness and identify students at risk.

**Ongoing evaluations** to monitor grant activities and measure the impact of the program on student achievement are of paramount importance in DATASTEP. TVUSD will work collaboratively with CTAP-10 consultants to ensure that multiple evaluation measures will be weaved throughout program to guarantee success. The achievements of our program will be made available online and in documents that will be submitted to and/or shared with CDE, CTAP, and other LEAs.