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Working Together to Take WCSD to the Next Level

Working Together to Take WCSD to the Next Level. WCSD Administrators’ Professional Development Conference Superintendent Message Wednesday, August 8, 2012.

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Working Together to Take WCSD to the Next Level

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  1. Working Together to Take WCSDto the Next Level WCSD Administrators’ Professional Development Conference Superintendent Message Wednesday, August 8, 2012

  2. In the state of Nevada, currently only 10 out of 100 students entering 9th grade receive a bachelor’s degree within 10 years of starting high school. Imagine the impact if we can improve this number

  3. Regardless of the economic plan adopted, Nevada will need a more highly-educated workforce. In 2018, 53% of jobs in Nevada will require some postsecondary training(30% more jobs than what NV had in 2008).

  4. Envision WCSD 2015 – Year 3: ReflectandRefocus

  5. WCSD Academic Targets *Target reset to reflect non-transitional cut score. Adopted by Board of Trustees 10/2011 **Target reset due to new state reading test. Adopted by Board of Trustees 10/2011

  6. Superintendent Entry Plan My First 90 Days: Listen Learn Lead

  7. Superintendent Entry Plan Level Meetings with Principals • What are we doing well? • Where do we need to invest more? • Where do we need to slow down? • How can we be more intentional?

  8. Superintendent Entry Plan How can we leverage all of our resources to reach our goals? STUDENTS PARENTS

  9. Superintendent Entry Plan How can we leverage all of our resources to reach our goals? COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

  10. While we reflect together, we must be aware of external factors.

  11. State Accountability Framework & The Growth Model 500 400 300 200 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

  12. State Accountability Framework & The Growth Model

  13. State Accountability Framework & The Growth Model

  14. Nevada ESEA Waiver • The state waiver seeks regulatory relief from key provisions of No Child Left Behind; A waiver does not get rid of accountability. • The State of Nevada has submitted its ESEA waiver. It is under review. • Notification could come as early as this week.

  15. Statewide Performance Evaluation System • Teachers and Leaders Council (TLC) • Tasked with examining and developing an effective evaluation system for educators across the state • Working to balance statewide uniformity with district flexibility • Opportunities in September for stakeholders to provide input during one-day summits and webinar training

  16. Superintendent Action Plan • First 90 Days • Feedback from: • Principals • Teachers and Staff • Trustees • Parents • Associations • Businesses/Civic Groups • Community Members • Action Plan • Prioritize • Refocus • Realign

  17. Superintendent Action Plan • Initial Comments and Concerns: • Budget (Operating and Capital) • Staff Morale • Full Day Kindergarten and Early Childhood • Gifted and Talented Programs • Special Education

  18. Beyond 2015 in WCSD

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