HWDSB Results Demand a Reset – Our New Vision is the Key
HWDSB Results Demand a Reset –
Our New Vision is the Key
The September 21 release of 2015-16 EQAO results signals the need for a reset at Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, Director of Education Manny Figueiredo said.
HWDSB saw an increase in the gap between our students’ achievement compared to others in the province since 2013-14 on seven of nine assessments administered by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO).
This is disappointing for all staff, however, we can and will do better because we believe in our educators and we know our students are capable learners, Figueiredo said.
We will do this through our new vision and annual plan.
The new vision, developed through the Reimagine HWDSB process has three ambitious yet attainable targets for student learning and achievement, which fit with our priority to see continuous improvement in positive culture and well-being.
See these targets below in our response to EQAO challenges.
Target: At least 75 per cent of Grade 1 students achieving a B (provincial standard) or higher on their June 2017 report card.
Strategies:
- Leverage effective instructional practices of comprehensive literacy and interventions in all Kindergarten to Grade 8 classes.
- Invest in people through professional learning opportunities focused on comprehensive literacy strategies.
- Refine our measures of students’ reading comprehension over time.
Target: At least 65 per cent of students achieving at or above provincial standard as measured by 2016-17 EQAO (total number of students in grades 3, 6 and 9).
Strategies:
- Leverage effective instructional practices of comprehensive math strategies in all grades.
- Invest in people through professional learning opportunities focused on math concepts, assessments and instructions.
- Refine our measures of students’ math progress over time.
Target: At least 82 per cent of the 2012/13 cohort (staying in HWDSB) will graduate within five years (by August 2017).
Strategies:
- Leverage effective instructional practices to provide diverse opportunities to meet the needs of all students.
- Invest in people through professional learning opportunities focused on improved learning environments, relationships and learning opportunities.
- Refine our measures of students’ progress towards graduation over time.
Updated on Friday, September 24, 2021.