Data-Based Success Stories
Across the country and during the past few years, ATI has witnessed data-verified student improvement among Galileo K-12 Online users. We have spoken with a variety of educators in districts and in individual schools that are achieving this success. We wanted to learn more about their strategies and the challenges they have faced in making changes that have led to improvements that can be documented through state-level test performance. Here is a glimpse at what we have found from these interviews; click the links to read more.
Nanakuli Elementary School
In the year since implementing Galileo K-12 Online, Nanakuli Elementary School in the Leeward O'ahu District in Waianae, Hawaii, has seen a dramatic rise in the percent of students passing the statewide assessment. For example, between 2009 and 2010, the percent of fifth grade students passing the state assessment in math decreased three percent. One year later in 2011, with Galileo K-12 Online technology in place and intervention plans implemented, the school saw a 31 percent increase in the percent of fifth grade students passing the statewide assessment in math. This remarkable growth is credited to using Galileo reports and data to help refine instruction and efficiently identify intervention needs, combined with implementing scheduled times for intervention. Read more
Nanakuli Elementary School saw an increase in the percent of students passing statewide tests from 2009 to 2011. Click graphs to enlarge.
Columbine Elementary School
The percent of students scoring at or above proficient on the Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) increased 14 percentage points in math and 11 percentage points in reading/English language arts at Columbine Elementary School in the St. Vrain Valley School District in Longmont, Colorado. This growth is attributed to the hands-on approach to leadership by Columbine's Principal, Eddie Cloke. Understanding the benefits of Galileo K-12 Online, and with District support, Mr. Cloke began spending instructional time with students and tracked their progress using the tools within Galileo. After gathering and reviewing the results of these efforts, Mr. Cloke states that the data revealed "huge, huge gains," in the students' learning. He shared the hands-on approach and results with his staff and they jumped on board. The school continues to see improvement in student scores. Read more
Columbine Elementary School saw an increase in the percent of students scoring at or above proficient on statewide tests from 2009 to 2010. Click graphs to enlarge.
Laveen Elementary School District
With state testing (Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards) scores improving in every subject for every grade, by as much as 16 percent, from 2008 to 2009, Laveen Elementary School District in Laveen, Arizona is doing something right. Barbara Marshall, Laveen’s Assistant Superintendent for Academic Services attributes this rise in student achievement to strong administrator support and guidance, a systematic approach for both educator and student development, and the ability to manage and monitor the effects of these approaches through Galileo K-12 Online. Read more
Laveen Elementary School District students show significant gains across three consecutive years (2007-2009). Click graphs to enlarge.
Noralto Elementary School
“I heard wonderful things … about this elementary school and I wanted to come here and just see it for myself and hear about their great success story, how well you are doing with your grades,” said California’s Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger during a recent visit to Noralto Elementary School in Sacramento, California. Brad Allen, principal of Noralto, and the staff who have been part of the recent improvement of the school attribute the school’s remarkable gains on the California Standards Test (CST) to staff development, re-teaching and enrichment and a commitment to helping their students achieve. Read more
Noralto Elementary School students show significant gains across three consecutive years (2007-2009). Click graphs to enlarge.
Vail Unified School District
Mesquite Elementary opened as a new school in the Vail Unified School District in 1999. As part of a rapidly growing school district (student growth of approximately 12%), Mesquite started with a new mix of students, teachers and leadership and has been subject to fluctuating enrollment as new schools in the district open. The school currently ... Read more
