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

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Act Plan

PDSA CYCLEPDSA CYCLE

Study

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

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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