ROCKWALL

1. ROCKWALL Independent School District

2. The Mission To be an exemplary education entity fostering excellence in all areas andfocusing on academic success.

3. Basic Beliefs • Students are the center of all decisions • Instruction is meaningful and includes work that is engaging • High expectations lead to high levels of success • Success is dependent on the strength of our relationships • Sustained success comes from shared leadership and continuous improvement • Families and the community participate as partners

4. Did You Know… • RISD educates 13,700+ students this year • 99% of RISD 3rd graders passed the Reading portion of the TAKS test

5. Did You Know… • Texas A&M University-Commerce in Rockwall offered 26 classes in 2009 with 417 students enrolled • Collin College offered 45 classes in Rockwall in 2009 with 686 students enrolled

6. Currently, 42 elementary and secondary teachers are enrolled in the Cohort of Rockwall Educators Masters Degree program (CORE) with graduation dates in 2010 and 2011. RISD and the YMCA partner to provide after-school programs at 8 elementary schools. Did You Know…

7. Did You Know… • RISD average SAT score of 1578 is above the state (1455) and national (1493) average • RISD average ACT score of 22.6 is above the state (20.8) and national (21.1) average

8. RISD has 92% of students in grades 7-12 participating in extra/co-curricular activities RISD conducts random drug/alcohol screenings which are required of all varsity athletes, cheerleaders and drill team members Did You Know…

9. Policy, Planning & Research Dr. M. Joan Terry

10. Policy • Texas Association of School Boards Legal Services, Policy Audits and Updates • Policies (LEGAL/LOCAL) – Internet • Texas Education Agency, Code and Ask-TED Administration • District Policy Development and Communication • Policy- District Procedures and District Handbooks

11. Policy • Policies, Procedures and Forms – Intranet • Procedures Development, Communication and Training • Student Code of Conduct • District Educational Improvement Committee • Campus Improvement Committees

12. Planning • Strategic Plan and Reports to the Community • Administrative Team Advance • Planning Cycle Timeline • District School Calendar • Administrative Calendar • School Bond Elections

13. Planning • District Improvement Plan • Mid-Year Assessment of Progress Toward Goals • District Performance Report • Zoning Task Forces • Attendance Zones and Mapping

14. Research • Grants • Campus Employee Attitude Survey • Student Attitude Survey • Employee Exit Survey • Graduate Survey • Parent Survey • Board of Trustees’ and Superintendent Projects

15. Higher Education • Collin College • Texas A&M University – Commerce • Higher Education Consortium

16. Collin CollegeHistorical Data Spring, 2009 20 classes 354 Enrolled Fall, 2009 25 classes 332 Enrolled Texas A&M University-CommerceHistorical Data • Spring, 2009 16 classes 212 Enrolled • Fall, 2009 10 classes 205 Enrolled

17. Strategic Planning • 2001-2010 Strategic Plan Report to the Community Spring 2005 Report to the Community Spring 2010 (150+ Community Participants)

18. 2010 Strategic Planning Strategic Thinking/Planning – 3 to 5 Years “Imagining, Designing, and Creating the future of RISD”

19. RISD Education Foundation, Inc. • The mission of the Rockwall ISD Education Foundation is to generate and distribute resources to the Rockwall Independent School District to enrich and expand programs needed to meet the District’s stated mission of excellence in education.

20. RISD Education Foundation, Inc. • Foundation Board of Directors’ Meetings • Foundation Executive Committee Meetings • Innovative Teaching Grants • Prize Patrols • Annual Celebration • Publications • Annual Report

21. Innovative Teaching Grants2004-2009

22. Innovative Teaching Grants Academic Focus Areas 2004-2009

23. Advisory Groups • Attendance Zone Task Forces • Bond Election Steering Committees • Campus Improvement Committees • District Educational Improvement Committee • Handbook Development Committee • Higher Education Consortium

24. Advisory Groups Strategic Thinking/Planning Team RISD Education Foundation, Inc. Committees: • Alumni Parents and Staff Partners • Corporations, Foundations and Planned Giving Partners • Grants Committee • Legal and Financial Affairs Committee • Marketing and Public Relations Committee • Special Events and Investor/Teacher Recognition Partners

25. Administrative Services Dr. Deborah Smothermon

26. Student Enrollment Enrollment for 2008-2009 13,479 Total 379 Early Childhood/Pre-K 7,061 Elementary 6,057 Secondary Enrollment for November, 2009** 13,788 Total *Source: Public education Information Management System (PEIMS) Report, 2008-2009 **Source: Rockwall ISD Data

27. Student Population Ethnic Distribution 7.4% African American 17.9% Hispanic 71.3% White 0.3% Native American 3.1% Asian/Pacific Islander 21.02% Economically Disadvantaged 25.8% At-Risk Source: Public education Information Management System (PEIMS) Report, 2008-2009

28. Student Population Ten Year Comparison

29. Administrative Services Campus Administrator Support Leadership Development Professional Development Technology Technical Instructional Information Management

30. Administrative Services Guidance and Counseling Health Services Safe and Drug Free Schools School Resource Officers Safe Schools Truancy Intervention

31. Professional Learning • Commitment to continual learning • Fostering personal growth for all employees • Systematic, ongoing learning opportunities • Matched to student data and best practices • Utilizing national standards as guide

32. Research-Based Practices • Professional learning communities • Nationally recognized standards • Collaborative efforts with higher education and regional school districts • Continuous learning model

33. Learning Organization vs.Bureaucratic Organization

34. Engaged Learning for Students • The core business of schools: • Focus on authentically engaging students in meaningful and challenging work to enhance the learning of all. • Schlechty Center for Leadership in School Reform Standard-Bearer School District: 4th year of partnership

35. Professional Learning Communities DEFINED: Educators committed to working collaboratively in ongoing processes of collective inquiry and action research in order to achieve better results for the students they serve. MAJOR ASSUMPTION: The key to improved learning for students is continuous, job-embedded learning for educators. (DuFour, DuFour, & Eaker, 2006)

36. PLC STRUCTURE • Leadership training and follow-up • Early release dates for secondary • Extended design times throughout the year for elementary

37. Higher Education Cohort of Rockwall Educators • Emphasis on continual learning • 42 participants 2009-10 Doctoral cohort in planning stages

38. College Readiness College awareness program for K-12 with focus of “I Am College Bound” Academic preparation and testing, admission, financial aid/scholarships College night for grades 7-12 with over 100 college representatives Academic planning with students and parents Guidance and Counseling

39. Rachel’s Challenge Program Expanded the “Friends of Rachel and KC Clubs in all grades and schools Sustained the Rachel’s Challenge program into 3rd year by creating “Others Before Self” mission Extended the Rachel’s Challenge program to other districts throughout Texas and the nation. Guidance and Counseling

40. CITY House of Rockwall Continuing partnership with City House of Plano by offering counseling sessions to students/parents at the Rockwall Parent Education & Resource Center Serves more than 110 families each year Provides short-term crisis counseling for families experiencing family conflict, traumatic situations, domestic violence, low self-esteem, etc. Offers Love and Logic workshops to parents Guidance and Counseling

41. Technology Initiative • Long Range Plan for Technology • Upgrade all existing facilities • - Wireless- Enhanced for instruction • Parent/Student Access • Skylert

42. Technology Initiative-Instruction • Professional Development Programs • Technology Proficiency Program • Integration Strategies and Techniques • New Teacher Training • Web Pages

43. Technology Initiative Instruction • Inspired Classrooms – Elementary 3-6 • 1-to-1 Laptop Program – Middle School 7-8 • 3-to-1 Inspired Program – High School 9-12 • Study Wiz Spark • Digital Media Fair • iPod Pilot • Digital Citizenship • Elementary Keyboarding Program

44. Truancy Intervention 3rd year of new district program Solutions based vs. punitive based Focus: Keep students in school vs. court Addresses truancy and academic performance Primary intervention occurs on campus

45. Health Services • Mobile Dentists • Eye Glass Program • Screenings • Shot Clinic (Partnership) • Student Nurse Program

46. Curriculum & Instruction Dr. Debbie Koehn

47. Early Childhood Education • Head Start and Early Head Start • Pre-Kindergarten - Bilingual/ESL and general education • Tuition-Based Pre-Kindergarten • Full-Day Kindergarten - Bilingual and general education

48. High School Graduation Requirements House Bill 1 increased graduation requirements for students beginning with 2007-2008 ninth graders. Students are required to earn four credits in each core content area: math, science, English language arts and social studies. Referred to as the “4X4” plan

49. Gifted and Talented • Enrichment in the regular classroom • Differentiated curriculum • Flexible pacing • Acceleration • Elementary pullout programs

50. Advanced Placement Program (Grades 6-12) • Rigorous academic program • College preparatory focus • Intensive teacher training programs • Annual program expansion