Peoria Public Schools

1. Peoria Public Schools College Changes Everything Presented by Dr. Grenita Lathan, Superintendent October 5, 2012

2. Communicating the Vision 1 Increase student achievement 3 2 4 5 6 Improve human capital Provide a safe learning environment Increase management effectiveness and efficiency Improve public support and confidence in schools Create a positive district culture

3. Remarkable Rules • Respect the Customer • Respect Learning • Respect our Finances • Respect Individual Differences

4. Core initiatives for PSD150 transformation The Vision Best school district in America Effective Teacher in Every Classroom Effective Principal in Every School Rigorous Instructional Standards and Supports Data-Driven Accountability Culture of Trust Through Action

5. Strategic Planning Process Phase I Phase II Phase III • Plan for implementation and communication • Develop a strategy for impact • Analyze current state of PSD150 May 2010-Feb 2011 March 2011 March 2011-August 2011

6. Peoria School District 150 SMART Goals • SMART GOAL 1: By the year 2014,70% of all District students will meet or exceed grade-level standards in Reading as measured by the ISAT and PSAE. • SMART GOAL 2: By the year 2014, 77% of all District students will meet or exceed grade-level standards in Mathematics as measured by the ISATs and PSAE. • SMART GOAL 3: By the year 2014, 90% of district students and teachers will access and use technology learning tools and resources across the curriculum.

7. 2012 Overview • New principal and teacher evaluation instrument • International Baccalaureate Program focus at 4 schools and course expansion at Richwoods (Charter Oak, Mark Bills, Sterling, Trewyn) • Increased Advance Placement Courses at all high schools • ELITE Program at Trewyn K-8 School • Partnering with the CEO Roundtable to provide Reading Buddies for 3rd graders that are not on grade level

8. 2012 Overview • Counselors in all Middle Schools • Gifted/Enrichment Teachers for primary and middle schools • Expanded opportunities for Alternative Education for all students at Woodruff • Career and technical opportunities at Woodruff (Construction, Engineering, Cosmetology, Metals, Electrical, Automotive Paint Repair, Health Occupations) • Rosetta Stone software for Primary Schools • Foreign Language Instructors for Middle and High Schools

9. 2012 Overview • Career Exploration Lab for 6-8 grade students (Growing Up Ready) • I-Pad Learning Carts at all schools (25-30 per cart) • Common planning time for teachers at all three high schools • Common assessments at all high schools for 2011-12 • Common assessments for 3-12 grade students 2012-beyond • Pinpoint – Data Management and Learning System that includes a Professional Development Component • New Science Curriculum (Science Fusion) for K-8 grades • AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) at Lincoln Middle School, Manual Academy, Peoria High and Richwoods High School • College Bound Peoria Program for 9th grade students

10. Our Call to Action • System of Accountability for ALL • Data Driven Culture • Acting With a Sense of Urgency • Alignment of Curriculum, Standards and Assessments: • Immediate Response When Student Don’t Learn • Transparency of Data to All Stakeholders (Quarterly Updates) • Immediate Celebration of Student Growth/Success • High Expectations for Student Learning • High Accountability for Student Performance for EVERYONE! • Faith in Our Collective Ability to Raise Student Achievement • Cultivating an Environment of Learning and Reflection of Our Practice