2013 Continuous Improvement Report Stewartville School District April 17, 2013

1. 2013 Continuous Improvement ReportStewartville School DistrictApril 17, 2013 Rochester Area Math Science Partnership Our Mission: To support high student achievement through world class standards in math and science.

2. 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 OPERATIONS Goal 6: Maintain responsible and accountable management and support of resources/operations. Goal 7: Integrate the continuous improvement philosophy and process throughout the system.

3. 2011-2013 DISTRICT THEMES Alignment Assessment Achievement

4. 2011-2012 Test Results

5. MCA II & III – 3rd Grade Math

6. MCA II & III – 4th & 5th Grade Math

7. MCA II & III – Middle School Math

8. MCA II – 11th Grade Math

9. MCA II & III – 5th Grade Science

10. MCA II & III – 8th Grade Science

11. MCA II & III – High School Science

12. ANALYSIS OF CURRENT SITUATION

13. HIGH SCHOOLMENTORSHIP 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 Clinic 2010/first year: one student 2011/second year: 4 students 2012/third year: 7 students

14. Chrissy Mayo Clinic Pathology Lab Renal Artery Stenosis Surgical Research Leah St. Mary’s Anesthesia Research Lab Testing fetal tissues/cells to determine pre-natal oxygen exposure.

15. Algebra 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

16. PLATO 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

17. AP CHEMISTRYADVANCED CHEMISTRY ON-LINEBLENDED • Equivalent to general chemistry Year – 1 college course • Blend of traditional classroom experience and an on-line course.

18. 1:1 Laptop Initiative Central Intermediate School • 1040 Student Netbooks • Grade Levels Included – 4th – 10th Grade • Kindergarten – 28 Ipads (4 per classroom)

19. 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. Technology Integration 2012-2013

20. LEAD INDICATORS TO BE USED 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

21. PDSA CYCLE Plan Act Continuous Improvement Study Do

22. STRATEGIC RE-ORGANIZATION STRATEGIC RE-ORGANIZATION

25. TOP 5 STRENGTHS

26. TOP 5 OFI’S

27. Top Priority Opportunities for Improvement

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31. Top Priority Opportunities for Improvement

32. LESSONS 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

33. LESSONS LEARNED • Emphasize accountability • Collaborate – Cooperate – Celebrate! • Initiate StandardsInsightMN • Review and Respond to the Baldrige Express Performance Feedback Report

34. Re-define and Re-develop S – **Strategic M– Measurable A – **Aligned R – **Relevant T – Time Bound SMART Goals

35. NEXT STEPS • Explore BYOD Pilot • STEM – Ag Emphasis • Tiger Tech Week – Summer Technology Professional Development • Principal/Teacher Evaluations

36. NEXT STEPS • Technology and Digital Citizenship Curriculum • District Growth – Continuous Influx of Students • Coursera Courses – For Professional Development • Middle School – “Success” Restructure

37. THANK YOU IBM! • Lego Logo • E-Mentoring • Excite Camp • Engineer Week • On-Demand Grant Program

38. THANK YOU MAYO CLINIC! • Science Trailer • Summer Fellowship • Career Shadowing • Science Webinars/Forums • Science Symposiums • Celebration of Research • HS Mentorship Program • Concussion Training

39. THANK YOU HIGHER LEARNINGANDWORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT! • Math Teacher Seminar • Hiring/Recruiting Seminar • Educational Resources

40. QUESTIONS? Dr. David D. Thompson, Superintendent dthompson@ssd.k12.mn.us Sheila McNeill, Curriculum & Talent Development Coordinator smcneill@ssd.k12.mn.us