Administrators’ Retreat May 28, 2014

1. Failure is still not an option Administrators’ RetreatMay 28, 2014 Las Cruces Public Schools Stan Rounds, Superintendent

2. Our Shared Goal 85% proficiency by May 2016

3. (Did you) Live the mission? • (Did you) Celebrate accomplishments? • (Did you) Recommit to a culture of high performing schools? • (Did you) Strategize priorities? • (Do you) Understand Teacher Evaluation? Articulated Charge in Augustof 2013How did you do?

4. The Las Cruces Public Schools, in partnership with students, families, and the community, provides student-centered learning environments that cultivate character, foster academic excellence, and embrace diversity. (Did your school community live the mission?) We Began 2013 with the End in MindOur Mission

5. Take a few minutes to think about the many accomplishments your school community realized this past academic year to meet the mission • Jot down as many of the accomplishments you can in five minutes • Share your accomplishments with a colleague at your table • Five names will be drawn from the fishbowl and you will report to the entire group FISH Celebrate Accomplishments

6. Prediction: What will your school grade be for this academic year? District Celebration: School Grades A, B, and C grades in 2011 = 45.1% A, B, and C grades in 2012 = 68.3% A, B, and C grades in 2013 = 82% A, B, and C grades in 2014 = ?

7. Institute for Parent Engagement • Expansion of turnaround strategies to additional schools • Community and staff feedback from various surveys was positive • Joint Ungraded Multiage Primary succeeding • LCPS Virtual Learning Academy growing • Implementation of an alternative middle school • Infrastructure upgrades and construction across the district • Cite your celebrations and share with a neighbor FISH Celebrations

8. Take three minutes to reflect on your data with your school team • In what areas did students perform exceptionally well? • Share your accomplishments with a member from another school • Five names will be drawn from the fishbowl and you will report to the entire group FISH Celebrate Academic Performance

11. Discovery K-5: All Subjects

12. Discovery 6-8: All Subjects 85:5/16

13. Discovery – All tested subjects – High School

14. Discovery K-8 – All Subjects 85:5/16

15. Data-driven goals & processes to meet goals for all students • Use of multiple data sources to initiate rapid resets • Greater parental involvement • Five key principles of invitational education DID WE FOCUS on QUALITY PROCESSES and ACHIEVE?

16. Timely, relevant, and actionable feedback to teachers as a result of the CWT process • Evidence that the school is meeting campus and district EPSS targets • Professional development linked to school priorities and monitored for effectiveness and transfer • 96% attendance goal (currently at 95%) • National merit scholars (only one this year) • Graduation Rate = 71.1% ( a drop from last year) • Development of alternative options (JUMP, LEAP, ECHS I & II, RGPI, & VLA) DID WE MEET THE CHALLENGE?

17. Break

18. “The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do. ” ― Michael E. Porter “Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts.” – Albert Einstein EPSS: 2014-2015 Steven Sánchez, Deputy Superintendent May 28, 2014

19. Our EPSS is purposeful, data driven, and capitalizes on the five P’s of Invitational Education • Budget supports proven programs • Turnaround strategies • ELL proficiency (K-12) • Expand multiage setting • Virtual Learning Academy • K-3+ • Algebra 1 as gatekeeper • Expand Advanced Placement • Increase in student achievement levels Goal: Smarter Return On NM Investment (85:5/16)

20. Supporting students to succeed throughout their academic career • College and career readiness • Common Core transition • Refinement of K-12 pacing guides • Review of instructional materials • Special needs students’ access • Alignment of curriculum for ELL settings • Advanced Placement taskforce • Instructional audits for D & F schools • Schools’ EPSS address critical achievement factors • Tier I interventions are in evidence • SAT process is reliable • Counselor Action Plans Goal: Ready for Success (85:5/16)

21. Supporting students to succeed throughout their academic career • College and career readiness • After school programs aligned to instructional expectations • Student health • Continued support for homeless, migrant, and other student services • Professional development for all staff • Guided reading modules • Integrity of instructional time • Closing the achievement gap • School safety Goal: Ready for Success (85:5/16)

22. Effective and differentiated system of professional development • Effective leadership development • Differentiated and job embedded learning for teachers and administrators • Summer learning academies • Refining skill in effective teacher & principal evaluation • Providing strong instructional leadership Goal: Effective Educators & Leaders (85:5/16)

23. Improving the quality of education in our classrooms • Creating a culture of higher expectations and achievement • Opportunity to learn • Accelerated learning options • Improving school growth • Quality PLC/data meetings focused on improved teaching and learning • Increase AP participation • IEP goals driven by current performance data • Interventions for dyslexia • Increased transition and graduation rates • Increased attendance rates • Improved “next step” planning Goal: Real Accountability, Real Results (85:5/16)

24. Multiple opportunities for parents to understand the system and options for their children • District Advisory Committee • Institute for Parent Engagement • School Advisory Committees • Dual Language District Advisory Committee • Virtual Learning Academy • Common Core Standards • Purpose of assessments • Dual Enrollment Options • Alternative school settings • AVANCE Parent Center Activities • Title I funds for parent involvement • Options for learning acceleration Goal: Effective Options for Parents (85:5/16)

25. Improving the quality of education in our classrooms • Creating a culture of higher expectations and achievement • Accurate data reporting • Continued PD on data driven instruction • Student and parent engagement • Focused student assessment that are used to improve instructional quality • Fostering college and career readiness • Development of Career Technical Education pathways that are relevant to the future Goal: Real Accountability, Real Results (85:5/16)