Success Story Hacienda La Puente Unified School District

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

Demographics

› 18,860 Students

› 72% Free and reduced lunch

› 19% English learners

› 10% Special education

› 79.6% Hispanic

› 1% African American

› 3.3% Caucasian

› 13.1% Asian

› 0.1% Native American

› 0.3% Pacific Island

› 0.5% Multiracial

› 2.1% Other

Hacienda La Puente Unified School District (HLPUSD) is located in Los Angeles County. HLPUSD is one of the largest districts in the San Gabriel Valley and serves students in Hacienda Heights, La Puente, and City of Industry.

Challenge

Mathematics had been a challenge at HLPUSD. Fewer than 30 percent of students were proficient in mathematics, and only 12 percent of 11th-grade students demonstrated college readiness on the Early Assessment Program (EAP). District leadership decided to provide teachers with ongoing, intensive professional development to increase rigor and student achievement in mathematics.

Implementation

District leaders made the decision to bring Dr. Juli K. Dixon to HLPUSD to lead a one-day training for principals and teachers. Afterward, teachers were asked if they would be interested in summer professional development—the answer was an overwhelming yes.

HLPUSD began partnering with Solution Tree’s DNA Mathematics experts to drive excellence in mathematics instruction. Leadership scheduled a variety of training opportunities over several years to ensure teachers at all grade levels increased their content knowledge and depth of understanding. Mathematics became a constant part of the district’s academic conversation and focus, with staff developing a sincere commitment to the mindset that all students have the ability to achieve in mathematics.

“The strength of the professional development is the reallife examples they bring to the table,” explained assistant superintendent Judy Fancher.

“What teachers like the most is that they learn the strategies in action. The workshops are interactive, with the use of manipulatives, participant-created charts, and technology.”

Results

HLPUSD’s long-term goal is for all students to complete four years of high school college-preparatory mathematics. Since partnering with Solution Tree, the district has seen consistent growth from year to year and continues to build capacity at the site and district levels.

“We face the moral imperative to provide all students an opportunity to learn and apply mathematics,” said Dr. Fancher.

“As the global economy evolves, students, more than ever, require sophisticated math skills to increase opportunities for postsecondary education and careers.”

HLPUSD

CAASPP Results

Students Meeting or Exceeding Standards

Three-Year Comparison in Mathematics

Making Sense of Mathematics for Teaching series

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The TQE Process

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Making Sense of Mathematics for Teaching to Inform Instructional Quality

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Making Sense of Mathematics for Teaching the Small Group

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Making Sense of Mathematics for Teaching Girls in Grades K–5

By

Thomasenia

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