2013 Continuous Improvement Report Stewartville School District April 17, 2013

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2013 Continuous 2013 Continuous Improvement ReportImprovement Report

Stewartville School DistrictStewartville School DistrictApril 17, 2013April 17, 2013

Rochester Area Math Science PartnershipRochester Area Math Science PartnershipOur Mission: To support high student achievement through world Our Mission: To support high student achievement through world

class standards in math and science. class standards in math and science.

THE AIMS AND GOALS OF STEWARTVILLE SCHOOLS

Aim #1 HIGH STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT *Goal 1: Ensure that students will meet or exceed high academic standards. *Goal 2: Integrate technology throughout the district and increase the

effective use of technology in the district as a teaching and learning tool.

Goal 3: Value parent (s) and/or guardian (s) as active partners in student learning.

Aim #2 A SAFE, WELCOMING, ENGAGING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Goal 4: Create and maintain safe and welcoming schools. *Goal 5: Create and maintain engaging learning environments.

Aim #3 EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONSGoal 6: Maintain responsible and accountable management and support

of resources/operations. Goal 7: Integrate the continuous improvement philosophy and process

throughout the system.

2011-2013 DISTRICT THEMES2011-2013 DISTRICT THEMES

2011-2012 2011-2012 Test ResultsTest Results

MCA II & III – 3MCA II & III – 3rdrd Grade Math Grade Math

MCA II & III – 4MCA II & III – 4thth & 5 & 5thth Grade Math Grade Math

MCA II & III – Middle School MathMCA II & III – Middle School Math

MCA II – 11MCA II – 11thth Grade Math Grade Math

MCA II & III – 5MCA II & III – 5thth Grade Science Grade Science

MCA II & III – 8MCA II & III – 8thth Grade Science Grade Science

MCA II & III – High School ScienceMCA II & III – High School Science

ANALYSIS OF CURRENT ANALYSIS OF CURRENT SITUATIONSITUATION

HIGH SCHOOLHIGH SCHOOLMENTORSHIP COURSEMENTORSHIP COURSE

• Summer mentorship opportunity for high-performing students entering their senior year of high school

• Independent, challenging, non-paid study for students interested in a potential career focusing on mathematics, science, technology, and/or the healthcare industry

• Joint partnership with Mayo Clinic2010/first year: one student2011/second year: 4 students2012/third year: 7 students

ChrissyChrissyMayo Clinic Pathology Lab

Renal Artery Stenosis Surgical Research

LeahLeahSt. Mary’s Anesthesia Research Lab

Testing fetal tissues/cells to determine pre-natal oxygen exposure.

Algebra Readiness TestingAlgebra Readiness Testing

Orleans-Hanna Algebra Readiness Testing

• Assessment is designed to predict students’ readiness for algebra courses

• Will be used with current 5th grade students (scoring in the 60th percentile or higher on most recent NWEA math test) in May 2012

• Will be used with other data to determine most appropriate math class placement for students entering middle school

PLATO PROGRAMPLATO PROGRAM• Alternative Learning Opportunities

Credit recovery for at-risk students Distance learning

• Rigorous Instructional Content Alignment with National/State Standards

Technology driven course content, coupled with

off-line web-based activities

• Common Circumstances for Use Remediation & Intervention programs Credit Recovery programs Summer School programs

AP CHEMISTRYAP CHEMISTRYADVANCED CHEMISTRY ON-LINEADVANCED CHEMISTRY ON-LINE

BLENDEDBLENDED

Equivalent to general chemistryYear – 1 college course

Blend of traditional classroom experience and an on-line course.

1:1 Laptop Initiative 1:1 Laptop Initiative Central Intermediate SchoolCentral Intermediate School

• 1040 Student Netbooks

• Grade Levels Included – 4th – 10th Grade

• Kindergarten – 28 Ipads (4 per classroom)

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION 2012-2013

Goal: Support classroom teachers with on-going professional development to integrate technology into our classrooms in a consistent, aligned and streamlined manner.

**5 part-time classroom teachers serving as Technology Integration Specialists (TIS) – work with teachers to answer questions, offer teacher training, and team teaching.

LEAD INDICATORS TO BE USED LEAD INDICATORS TO BE USED TO MONITOR RESULTS…..TO MONITOR RESULTS…..

• Common Assessments in Math developed by Math PLC’s

• Aims Web to monitor Reading progress• ISTE Standards to monitor Technology• MCA Data to monitor Math, Science and Reading• Baldrige Express• Satisfaction Survey Results

Parents Students Staff

Continuous

Improvement

Act Plan

PDSA CYCLEPDSA CYCLE

STRATEGIC RE-ORGANIZATION

STRATEGIC RE-ORGANIZATIONSTRATEGIC RE-ORGANIZATION

STRATEGIC RE-ORGANIZATION

TOP 5 STRENGTHSTOP 5 STRENGTHS

TOP 5 OFI’STOP 5 OFI’S

Top Priority Opportunities Top Priority Opportunities for Improvementfor Improvement

LESSONS LEARNEDLESSONS LEARNED

• Focus on the “Study and Act” of PDSA Cycle• Use data to drive instruction – PLCs• Examine “strand data” more closely• Stress and maintain “Fidelity” in curriculum• Create common assessments• Re-align professional development

LESSONS LEARNEDLESSONS LEARNED

• Emphasize accountability• Collaborate – Cooperate –

Celebrate!• Initiate StandardsInsightMN• Review and Respond to the Baldrige

Express Performance Feedback Report

SMARTSMART Goals GoalsRe-define and Re-developRe-define and Re-develop

SS – **StrategicMM – MeasurableAA – **AlignedRR – **RelevantTT – Time Bound

NEXT STEPSNEXT STEPS

• Explore BYOD Pilot• STEM – Ag Emphasis• Tiger Tech Week – Summer

Technology Professional Development

• Principal/Teacher Evaluations

NEXT STEPSNEXT STEPS

• Technology and Digital Citizenship Curriculum

• District Growth – Continuous Influx of Students

• Coursera Courses – For Professional Development

• Middle School – “Success” Restructure

THANK YOU IBM!THANK YOU IBM!

• Lego Logo• E-Mentoring• Excite Camp• Engineer Week• On-Demand Grant Program

THANK YOU MAYO CLINIC!THANK YOU MAYO CLINIC!

• Science Trailer• Summer Fellowship• Career Shadowing• Science Webinars/Forums• Science Symposiums• Celebration of Research• HS Mentorship Program• Concussion Training

THANK YOU HIGHER LEARNINGTHANK YOU HIGHER LEARNINGANDAND

WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT!WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT!

• Math Teacher Seminar• Hiring/Recruiting Seminar• Educational Resources

QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?Dr. David D. Thompson, SuperintendentDr. David D. Thompson, Superintendent

dthompson@ssd.k12.mn.us

Sheila McNeill, Curriculum & Talent Sheila McNeill, Curriculum & Talent Development CoordinatorDevelopment Coordinator

smcneill@ssd.k12.mn.us

2013 Continuous Improvement Report Stewartville School District April 17, 2013

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