2011 Continuous 2011 Continuous Improvement ReportImprovement Report

Stewartville School DistrictStewartville School DistrictFebruary, 2011February, 2011

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.

STAR

Stop, Think, Act Responsibly

PROGRAM

Relationships Responsibility

Readiness Results

Respect

DISTRICT GOAL THEMES2003-2004

Respect – Teaching, Testing, Technology2004-2005

Relationships – Teaming, Testing, Technology2005-2006

Responsibility – Communication, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement (Data Concentration)

2006-2007Readiness – Communication, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement (Baldrige Concentration)

2007-2008Results – Teaming, Technology, Testing

2008-2009Respect – Data, Discipline, Differentiation

2009-20102009-2010Relationships – Teamwork, Transition, Transformation

2010-20112010-2011Responsibility - Alignment, Assessment, Achievement

2010-2011 DISTRICT THEMES2010-2011 DISTRICT THEMES

2009-2010 2009-2010 Test ResultsTest Results

MCA II - MathMCA II - Math

Grade 3 Math

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MCA II - MathMCA II - Math

Grades 4 & 5 Math

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MCA II - MathMCA II - Math

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MCA II - MathMCA II - Math

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MCA II – DISTRICT COMPARISONSMCA II – DISTRICT COMPARISONS

MCA II Math 2010

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MCA II - ScienceMCA II - Science

Stewartville Science Grade 5 - 3 Year Trend

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Stewartville Science Grade 8 - 3 Year Trend

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MCA II - SCIENCEMCA II - SCIENCE

MCA II Science - 2010

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MCA II - SCIENCE MCA II - SCIENCE DISTRICT COMPARISONSDISTRICT COMPARISONS

MCA II Science 2010

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Stewartville #534

Byron #531

Rochester #535

Pine Island #255

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Dover Eyota #533

Triton #2125

Blooming Prairie #756

Kasson Mantorville #204

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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: 4-5 students

NUMATSNUMATSNUMATS = Northwestern University Midwest Academic Talent SearchNUMATS = Northwestern University Midwest Academic Talent Search

• District provides information as a service only to high-ability students

• Opportunity for students in grades 6-9 to participate in ACT and/or SAT testing

• Advantages: – Students get a detailed picture of their individual abilities and areas

for growth– Test preparation; valuable practice– Gain self-confidence regarding high stakes test-taking– Higher education and career planning suggestions

• 2010/first year: 10 students (one state winner)

• 2011/second year: 17 students

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 2011

• 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

COLLEGE PREP MATHCOLLEGE PREP MATH

• Designed for students needing college level math preparation

• Bridge between Algebra II and College Algebra/College Trigonometry/Special Functions

PERSPECTIVE FOR FAMILIESPERSPECTIVE FOR FAMILIES

• Resources for parents and students to help prepare for state mandated tests.

• Provides remediation and enrichment based on individual learning locator numbers.

• Online learning activities are designed to enrich and improve the student’s knowledge and skills.

PLC MATH DATAPLC MATH DATA

• Data is being collected by the PLCs in

grades 1-5 and the 6-12 Math PLC. • Student achievement data is aggregated

for each teacher and grade level for each unit.

• Basic Math facts data is also collected and aggregated by grade level and the district as a whole.

VIRTUAL SCIENCE PLC VIRTUAL SCIENCE PLC The RAMSP virtual PLC is made up of one K-12 science teacher from each school who is a member of RAMSP. We have met several times to discuss science needs within the school, both equipment and training related. These conversations have taken place via webinars.

Born out of these webinars, on February 1, there was a science forum for all K-12 science teachers who are members of RAMSP to come together and have a round-table discussion about needs within the classroom.

TARGETED SERVICESTARGETED SERVICESCentral Intermediate SchoolCentral Intermediate School

Student Selection: NWEA MAP Test

Program: The program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays for Reading and Mondays and Wednesdays for Math.

Curriculum: The Reading program uses “Essential Skills Reading Comprehension” Software.

The Math program uses “Study Island” Software.

Results: Students are showing 4-10 points of improvement on the NWEA Map testing.

Laptop Pilot Laptop Pilot Central Intermediate SchoolCentral Intermediate School

INITIAL IMPLEMENTATION:INITIAL IMPLEMENTATION:

2009-2010• One 4th grade and one 5th grade classroom

2010-2011• Three 4th grade and three 5th grade

INITIAL SURVEY RESULTS:INITIAL SURVEY RESULTS:

PARENTS• 100% positive comments on “Laptops have made school work more fun

and interesting” and “My child has become more skilled In technology.”

STUDENTS• 100% positive comments on “I have become more skilled in

Technology.”

• 98% positive comments on “Laptops have made school work more fun and interesting.”

ISTE STANDARDSISTE STANDARDSPerformance Indicators for TeachersPerformance Indicators for Teachers

1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity

2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning

4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility (Global Classroom)

5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

U-TUBE REVERSE CLASSROOMU-TUBE REVERSE CLASSROOM

You-Tube Math Class

• Teacher records the lesson using the smart board and posts the video to her Wiki.

• Students watch the videos each night as homework and take notes on the lesson.

• Class time begins with gateway problems and then students move to homework.

• Students work on homework throughout the rest of the class period.

U-TUBE REVERSE CLASSROOMU-TUBE REVERSE CLASSROOM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNL31PoZc5Y

“Solving Linear Equations by Substitutions”

calhounsmath.wikispaces.com

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

Continuous

Improvement

Do

Act Plan

PDSA CYCLEPDSA CYCLE

Study

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• Emphasize accountability• Collaborate – Cooperate – Celebrate!

NEXT STEPSNEXT STEPS

• ISTE Standards Completion• Online Classes/ITV• One to One Laptop Program• Strategic Plan/Re-organization• Virtual PLC’s• “Baldrige Light”• Internet “Hot Spots”

THANK YOU IBM!THANK YOU IBM!

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

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 Development CoordinatorSheila McNeill, Curriculum & Talent Development Coordinator

smcneill@ssd.k12.mn.us

U-TUBE REVERSE CLASSROOMU-TUBE REVERSE CLASSROOM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNL31PoZc5Y

“Solving Linear Equations by Substitutions”

calhounsmath.wikispaces.com

STRATEGIC RE-ORGANIZATION

STRATEGIC RE-ORGANIZATIONSTRATEGIC RE-ORGANIZATION

STRATEGIC RE-ORGANIZATION

STRATEGIC RE-ORGANIZATIONSTRATEGIC RE-ORGANIZATION

STRATEGIC RE-ORGANIZATIONSTRATEGIC RE-ORGANIZATION

ISTE STANDARDSISTE STANDARDSPerformance Indicators for TeachersPerformance Indicators for Teachers

1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity

2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning

4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility (Global Classroom)

5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

ON-LINE LEARNINGON-LINE LEARNING OFFERINGSOFFERINGS

Offering more on-line classes ……

– We are training our staff in the use of a Learning Management System

– Pilot courses are being offered internally this year – On-line courses to be taught next year:

AP Chemistry, Small Animal Science, and Plant Science I & II

– Belong to two online schools (SEMVA and SSC)

ONE-ON-ONE ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER INITIATIVECOMPUTER INITIATIVE

One-on-One Computer Initiative – Piloting of a one-to-one school environment

has been occurring for two years in 4th/5th grade

– Each student will be provided with a netbook for their use

– Would involve grades 4-12 – Very positive results are being shown in the

areas of engagement and time on task.

ITV/DISTANCE LEARNINGITV/DISTANCE LEARNING

• Lab has been set up to accommodate both interactive tv and online learning courses.

• Lab can/has been used for meetings (ex. HS Math Dept. meeting with Byron HS Math Dept.; numerous other meetings)

• Stewartville is a member of SEMVA (Southeast MN Virtual Academy) and SSC (Southeast Service Coop Distance Learning Program)

VIRTUAL SCIENCE PLC VIRTUAL SCIENCE PLC

The Current Thought From That Forum Is To:

1. Have three forums each school year to meet staff development needs of science teachers.

2. Continue the webinars in-between the forums to expedite feedback of needs and reactions to the forum.

3. To expand the biotechnology trailer program, sponsored by IBM and Mayo, to include trailers for physics (underway) and chemistry.

4. To create a storage house of science equipment and materials that can be checked out by member schools for use in the classroom.