SPRING 2010 - Edinboro University

SUPERINTENDENT/SUPERVISOR INTERNS
Intern: Michele Miller Onsite Supervisor: Patrick Kelley
School District: Northwestern School District
Superintendent: Patrick Kelley
The focus project studied the following question, “What variables contribute to an increasing gap
in levels of proficiency on the PSSA Reading among students transitioning from 5th grade in the
elementary school to 6th grade in the middle school?” The intersection of student learning,
utilizing data represented in PVAAS and eMetrics by multiple school processes and
demographics. The results indicate that the demographics are similar in each grade, while the
instruction, assessments, and professional development have varied greatly. A plan was
developed to address the instructional factors contributing to the decline in achievement levels of
6th grade students. In conclusion, additional data and student perceptions for further study were
areas identified for potentially negative effects on student achievement.
Intern: Edward Nientemp Onsite Supervisor: Dr. Marjorie Wallace
School District: Union City Area School District
Superintendent: Sandra Myers
The focus project studied the following question: “Do partnerships between schools and
community based support/social systems assist in decreasing truancy rates and improving student
achievement?” A second question studied is: “Can existing data support the identification of a
specific sub-group that may benefit from extensive therapy to curb the future occurrence of
truancy.” Multiple measures intersected were demographics by school processes by student
learning. Academic achievement reports and school demographic data were used to examine
attendance and student achievement. School district/building data compiled by student support
teams were used to identify specific sub-groups that may benefit from extended or enhanced
outpatient therapy. The data points to success in the reduction of truancy using universal and
targeted interventions in a response to intervention framework and provides implications for
possible intensive individualized interventions for identified students.
Intern: Lindsay Burns Onsite Supervisor: Ron Mancia
School District: Otto Eldred School District
Superintendent: Robert Falk
The focus project studied the following question, “Do 7 th & 8 th grade students who participate in
the reading and math intervention classes show significant gains on the 4-sight assessment, given
4 times a year?” Student assessment data from eMetric, and Success for All were analyzed.