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Poplar School District. Educational Planning Buildings Grounds Facilities. For Pictures, Plans and Supporting Materials, Go To: http :// www.poplar.k12.mt.us/trustees_documents_facilities_study_1.htm. Poplar School District. Poplar Elementary School. Poplar Middle School.
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Poplar School District Educational Planning Buildings Grounds Facilities For Pictures, Plans and Supporting Materials, Go To: http://www.poplar.k12.mt.us/trustees_documents_facilities_study_1.htm
Historical Changes in Education Poplar HS – 1918 PES – Built 1954 PHS – Built 1961 1640-1900 Reading Writing Arithmetic Core American Values Horace Mann & Common School Movement 1900-1940 Assimilation Social engineering Nutrition Immunization Health Vocational education Practical arts Physical education School lunch program Maria Montessori Waldorf Dewey/Progressive Movement Carnegie Units 1950-1960 Driver’s education Safety education Foreign language Sex education Consumer Education Career Education
Historical Changes in Education PMS – Built 1982 PES – Recent Addition 1987 PHS – Recent Rebuild 1997 1970 Special education Drug & alcohol abuse Parent education Community education Guidance counseling Individually-based learning Middle school philosophy Open Schools Community Learning Centers Magnet Schools Alternative Learning Centers 1980 Keyboarding & Computers Multicultural, gender-fair Ed Cognitive disabled Emotionally disabled English as second language Bilingual education Early childhood education Full-day kindergarten Pre-school programs After-school programs Gifted & talented program Back-to-basics movement House Plans 1990 HIV/AIDS education Gang education ADA Distance learning Internet technologies Standards-based Education Movement
Historical Changes in Education 2000 Interdisciplinary Instruction Integrated curriculum Community of learners Authentic learning & assessment Self-directed, project-based & problem-based learning Choice/vouchers movement Home-schooling Studio learning model Self-directed learning environments 2020 Virtual schools Learning communities Life-long learning facilities Networks of learning settings Distance learning centers
Historical Changes in Education 2030 Individual E-devices Course on line Virtual learning experiences Learning at home Community centered, co-curricular activities Graduate at 16 Health issues Different social interactions Isolation Need opportunities for connection Where are they now? Grade 12 - Class of 2014 Grade 11 – Class of 2015 Grade 10 – Class of 2016 Grade 9 – Class of 2017 Grade 8 – Class of 2018 Grade 7 – Class of 2019 Grade 6 – Class of 2020 Grade 5 – Class of 2021 Grade 4 – Class of 2022 Grade 3 – Class of 2023 Grade 2 – Class of 2024 Grade 1 – Class of 2025 Kindergarten – Class of 2026 Head Start – Classes of 2027-2029
20TH CENTURY Teaching efficiency Math/linguistic skills Teach to the class Student sharing is cheating Teaching takes place in classroom Talk teaching Tracking by “ability” levels Departmental organization EMERGING Effective learning Multiple intelligences Students engaged in multiple activities Cooperative learning Breakout groups Community-based learning Project learning Heterogeneous groupings Houses, academies History:CHANGING EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES
20TH CENTURY Uniform school paradigms Hierarchical authority structure School in relative isolation Prep for “unknown” future Grade levels taught separately Rote learning Breadth not depth Wide choices in courses, electives, and activities Parent contact sporadic & crisis driven Circumstantial school size EMERGING Multiple school paradigms Collective decision-making High community participation Prep for “unknown” future Multi-grade learning Critical thinking skills Deep learning Focused schools, fewer choices Parent contact regular and positive Intentional school size History:CHANGING EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES
20TH CENTURY OVERALL PLANNING Spaces optimized Functions work in relative isolation Few strategic relationships Single function elements CLASSROOMS Isolated classrooms Anonymous on corridor Repeated sizes/shapes Hard walls Low SqFt/student Tablet arm chairs EMERGING OVERALL PLANNING Spaces flexible Functions relate to each other Many strategic relationships Multi-functioning elements CLASSROOMS Combinable classrooms Classrooms clustered Variety room sizes/shapes Permeable edges Higher SqFt/student Student workstations History:CHANGING EDUCATIONAL PLANNING
20TH CENTURY SPECIAL LEARNING AREAS Few specialized areas No SpEd or separate SpEd Isolated “Vocational” spaces TEACHERS Classroom is home base Little access to outside world LEARNING SUPPORT SPACES Central administration No/central guidance CIRCULATION Corridors Movement only EMERGING SPECIAL LEARNING AREAS Many varied support spaces Special Education in classrooms Integrated “Career-Tech” TEACHERS Planning centers are home base Phones, internet everywhere LEARNING SUPPORT SPACES Distributed leadership Distributed, proactive guidance CIRCULATION Commons, break-out spaces Social/learning experiences History:CHANGING EDUCATIONAL PLANNING
Problems & Opportunities Societal Forces Impacting Education Diverse learners and increased community use Demographics Economy Technology Social/Cultural New standards, changes in curriculum, longer school year, partnerships More computers, self-directed learning Extended-day, daycare latchkey, safety issues, alternative & magnet schools, choice & vouchers
Problems & Opportunities Impact of Educational Trends on Facilities More flexibility for alternate & future uses Variety of learning settings beyond traditional self-contained classrooms New arrangements from traditional Strategies for shared community use More complex infrastructure for technology & environmental controls
Problems & Opportunities Why facilities drive education Flexibility limited by existing space Traditional self-contained classrooms the accepted norm New arrangements hard to create Limited community use possible Facilities not accommodating new technology well
Problems & Opportunities Study of June 2010 – CTA Architects Engineers Immediate Concerns - Recommendations Elementary School Sewer Pipe Replacement Elementary School Rooftop Unit Replacement Middle School Front Roof Reconfiguration High School Freshman Academy
Levels of Facility Modification Modernization existing facility updated structurally, educationally and environmentally, future-oriented curriculum-based factors Remodeling changes that might improve educational effectiveness ambient environmental factors Rehabilitation deferred maintenance, to restore to same condition health & safety factors
Modernize or Replace? Advantages/Disadvantages of modernization over replacement... Advantages [+] Loyalty to building, history, symbol of community [+] Assumes economy since reusing what you already have [+] Can sell to taxpayers, economically thrifty, replacement value Disadvantages [-] Building functional obsolete with respect to educational program [-] Educational obsolescence not perceived by citizens [-] Often places economy above educational values
Process + + - Vision Education Architecture Fit Analysis Plan
Vision Vision Education Analysis Architecture Plan VISIONING PROCESS Conduct school/community workshops - Conduct an organizational scan: identify internal and external opportunities and threats, document expectations - Develop a shared educational vision
Vision • VISIONING PROCESS • Though in declining enrollments, there has been an increase due to the ripple effect of oil discoveries and harvesting in North Dakota • Need to address the students prior to school • Relevance, Rigor and Relationships • Interdisciplinary academics, units and areas • Build learning around student interests, trades, health care • Need for expansion of convertible aspects of buildings allowing for change over time • Small learning communities, academies, learning pods • Mastery Learning – advance within an ungraded school – transition from time served to objectives achieved • Teachers are isolated • Parking is at a premium • Climate control is essential • Technology integration • Security visibility • Control of access to facilities Vision Education Analysis Architecture Plan
Vision • VISIONING PROCESS • Storage • Auditorium Seating • Electrical power is limited • Alternative Learning Center is unattractive and unappealing • Safety issues in winter to building access • Landscaping leads to vandalism • Playgrounds utilized inappropriately • Low graduation rates • Need for data to track students who have departed • Lowered parental involvement after elementary early grades • Need to improve interaction with the community college • Movement into a Project Based Learning Model Vision Education Analysis Architecture Plan
Vision PLANNING STRATEGIC EDUCATIONAL FACILITY FISCAL/RESOURCE EXTERNAL TRENDS SOCIAL/CULTURAL POLITICAL ECONOMIC DEMOGRAPHIC INTERNAL LIMITATIONS PHYSICAL SOCIAL/CULTURAL POLITICAL ECONOMIC
Education Vision Education Analysis Architecture Plan EDUCATIONAL ADEQUACY Conduct an educational needs assessment (1) Critical review of educational programs - past, present, future (2) Develop an idealized educational environment model
Education • Learning Process • Standards & accountability • Program & curriculum • Assessment • Learning Organization • Time • Learning groups • Social groups • Staff • Partnerships • Learning Environment • Settings • Technology • Resources • Staff Development Educational Adequacy: Critical review of educational programs - past, present, future
Education Educational Adequacy: Develop an idealized educational model • Learning Process • Standards & accountability • Program & curriculum • Assessment • Learning Organization • Time • Learning groups • Social groups • Staff • Partnerships • Learning Environment • Settings • Technology • Resources • Staff Development
Architecture Vision Architecture Education Analysis Plan FACILITY CONDITION Conduct technical building survey - Building systems performance - Environmental quality analysis - Functional use patterns analysis
Architecture FACILITY CONDITION Building systems performance - Mechanical - Lighting - Electrical/Power - Life-cycle costing
Architecture FACILITY CONDITION Environmental quality analysis - Asbestos - Air quality - Light quality
Architecture FACILITY CONDITION Functional use patterns analysis - Class size - configuration - use patterns - circulation - bus traffic
Modernization Analysis + + - Vision Analysis Education Architecture Plan EDUCATIONAL ADEQUACY/ FACILITY CONDITION Assess the fit between educational model and existing buildings - Educational Adequacy - Facility Condition - Economic Feasibility
Modernization Analysis Improvements for Educational Adequacy - New wiring, spatial reconfiguration for new teaching practices compromises due to existing structure Improvements of Facility Condition - Healthfulness improvements: Lighting, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, renovating surfaces, window treatments, asbestos remediation - Safety improvements: ADA, site improvements, structural repairs, fireproofing, loose plaster Economic Feasibility - Long term investment value, rate initial cost depreciates over time, not initial cost - Comparable analysis of replacement versus modernization cost
Plan for Implementation Vision Analysis Architecture Education Plan MODERNIZATION PLAN Develop plan for implementation - modernization phasing options - financing plan - community relations plan
Educational Adequacy: Visioning and Master Planning Current Facilities
Educational Adequacy: Visioning and Master Planning Conceptual Building Concept Conceptual building diagram with input from the futures team illustrating an ideal set of relationships between shared spaces such as library, cafeteria, gymnasium, performance and the specific needs of elementary, middle and high school learning communities. The diagram reflects the creation of small learning communities of two grade levels organized around shared project areas, teacher planning centers, counselor offices, storage and restrooms.
Educational Adequacy: Visioning and Master Planning • General Application of Organizational Concept • Three alternatives were discussed based upon the following planning concepts: • 60 students per grade in clusters of 4 adjacent classrooms, maintaining 1:15 teacher/student ratio. • 60 future students in pre-K program focused on ages 0-4 • 125-135 SF/PK = 7,500-8,100 SF/grade, 7,500-8,100 SF • 125-135 SF/K-4 = 7,500-8,100 SF/grade, 37,000-40,500 SF • 150-165 SF/5-8 = 9,000-9,900 SF/grade, 36,000-39,000 SF • 175-200 SF/9-12 = 10,500-12,000 SF/grade, 42,000-48,000 SF • Total: 840 Students = 123,000-144,000 SF • Reinforce recent plans submitted to Office of Public Instruction, based upon Larry Lezzotte Correlates. • Reinforce the recently developed Title 1 School Improvement Plans submitted September 2013 Of Note Enrollment: 2012-2013 – 811 Projected Enrollment 2013-2014 – 865
Educational Adequacy: Visioning and Master Planning Elementary School Modifications Relocate reception and administration to the entry near the E Street West/ 4th Avenue West intersection Create intentional grade groupings within building Distribute special education and counselors throughout building Of Note 2013-2014 – All classrooms are utilized
Educational Adequacy: Visioning and Master Planning Middle School Modifications Create intentional grade groupings within building Distribute special education and counselors throughout building Of Note 2013-2014 – The middle school through the school improvement process, began the transition to a model school with individual and common preparation periods, thematic units, grouping of grades in specific locations and rotating exploratories.
Educational Adequacy: Visioning and Master Planning High School – Grade 9 Academy Create self contained academy for grade 9 4 classrooms and a flexible lab
Educational Adequacy: Visioning and Master Planning High School Modifications Relocate Library to promote public access Link Science to Family-Consumer Science Food Link Art to Family-Consumer Science Textiles Reclaim wood classroom
Problems & Opportunities Concerns Not Addressed Buildings are not fully ADA compliant ADA compliance is difficult without access efforts by the community Staff Housing
