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Spartanburg School District 2 Students First

Spartanburg School District 2 Students First. Mission. Our mission is to prepare our students for tomorrow's world by providing effective and innovative educational practices in a safe and supportive environment. Be Patient and Positive. “CHANGE is a process, not an event.”

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Spartanburg School District 2 Students First

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  1. Spartanburg School District 2 Students First

  2. Mission Our mission is to prepare our students for tomorrow's world by providing effective and innovative educational practices in a safe and supportive environment.

  3. Be Patient and Positive “CHANGE is a process, not an event.” Gene Hall and Shirley Hord

  4. Be DATA- DRIVEN “An individual without information cannot take responsibility; an individual who is given information cannot help but take responsibility.” Jan Carlzon We are ALL ACCOUNTABLE!

  5. (1)The percentages required to meet AYP for each sub-group are becoming increasingly higher! The Squeeze Play

  6. (2) The Index Values for determining Absolute Ratings on Annual School Report Cards are also becoming increasingly more stringent.

  7. So, where are we now?

  8. REPORT CARD- Average • Excellent – District performance substantially exceeds the standards for progress toward the 2010 SC Performance Goal. • Good - District performance exceeds the standards for progress toward the 2010 SC Performance Goal. • Average-District performance meets the standards for progress toward the 2010 SC Performance Goal. • Below Average-District is in jeopardy of not meeting the standards for progress toward the 2010 SC Performance Goal • Unsatisfactory- District performance fails to meet the standards for progress toward the 2010 SC Performance Goal. South Carolina Performance Goal: By 2010, South Carolina’s student achievement will be ranked in the top half of the states nationally. To achieve this, we must become one of the fastest improving systems in the country.

  9. * 2006 Report Card Ratings

  10. BSE Good CFG Good CES Average HES Average OES Good MES Good CSF Average BSJ Good BSM Average CMS Average CHS Good BSH Excellent SCC Excellent 2006 Absolute Rating 100% are Average or higher!

  11. Spartanburg School District Two 2006 AYP Results • Spartanburg School District Two • 26 of 33 Objectives Met, Did not meet AYP

  12. District AYP Objectives Not Met • ELA Subgroups: African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Disabled, Subsidized Meals • Math Subgroups: African American, Disabled

  13. Boiling Springs Elementary 21 of 23 Objectives Met Did not meet AYP Carlisle Foster’s Grove 13 of 13 Objectives Met Met AYP Chesnee Elementary 13 of 13 Objectives Met Met AYP Cooley Springs-Fingerville 13 of 13 Objectives Met Met AYP Hendrix Elementary 24 of 25 Objectives Met Did not meet AYP Mayo Elementary 13 of 13 Objectives Met Met AYP Boiling Springs High School 15 of 17 Objectives Met Did Not Meet AYP Chesnee High School 12 of 13 Objectives Met Did Not Meet AYP Chesnee Middle School 16 of 21 Objectives Met Did Not Meet AYP Boiling Springs Junior High 25 of 27 Objectives Met Did Not Meet AYP Boiling Springs Middle 19 of 21 Objectives Met Did Not Meet AYP Oakland Elementary 13 of 13 Objectives Met Met AYP AYP School Results

  14. PACT 2006 Proficient & Advanced

  15. How do we get to the next level? We set goals and make plans to achieve them.

  16. Goal #1 Reading Ensure that 95% of all students progressing through District Two schools will read on grade level as measured by 100 book challenge coding system by the end of the sixth grade year. • Annual Indicator: The percentage of students reading on grade level at the end of the sixth grade year will increase each year over the baseline percentage of 45% spring 2006.

  17. Goal #2 SAT/ACT Scores Ensure that both SAT and ACT scores reach or exceed the national average for composite scores. • Annual Indicator: SAT and ACT scores will show an improvement in 2006-2007 over the scores reported in 2005-2006.

  18. Goal #3 MAP Growth Ensure that 80% of District Two students will reach individual MAP growth targets in ELA and math as indicated in NWEA growth Normative data from the fall to spring MAP administrations. • Annual Indicator: 80% of students will show improvement in MAP scores in ELA and math from the fall 2006 to spring 2007 MAP administrations.

  19. Goal #4 Accreditation Spartanburg School District Two will become one of the first districts in South Carolina to be fully accredited via the SACS District Accreditation process. • Annual Indicator: Our site visit will occur in November 2007 with the goal of being awarded accredited status following the process.

  20. Goal #5 Facilities Ensure that our District has developed a five-year facilities plan, agreed upon by a majority of the members of the Board of Trustees, which can be updated and extended each year. • Annual Indicator: (A) A plan will have been developed and accepted by the Board, and (B) current projects will be complete.

  21. Goal #6 College Preparation Implement a system of feedback from recent graduates who attend college and technical schools in order to assess District Two’s success in preparing graduates for high education. • Annual Indicator: Annual online survey link on Spartanburg Two website.

  22. How do we meet our goals?How do we improve? • Goal #1 – 95% reading on grade level by the end of grade 6.

  23. Strongly promote 100 Book Challenge in your school. • Make Data Driven Decisions – Use MAP results to guide instruction. • Differentiate Instruction • Use Standards-based Lesson Plans • Make Lessons Relevant • Target Reading Initiatives • Promote Compass Odyssey Learning • Read, Read, Read!

  24. Goal #2 Ensure both SAT and ACT scores reach or exceed national average composites. • Engage Students • Rigorous Coursework • Build Relationships • High Expectations • Analytical Reading Skills • Options

  25. SAT and ACT scores will reach or exceed the national average composite scores.

  26. Sat Trend Data

  27. ACT Trend Data

  28. Goal #3 – Ensure that 80% of District 2 Students reach MAP growth targets in ELA & Math each fall to spring • Use MAP results to guide instruction • Engage students • Differentiate instruction • Use technology i.e. Odyssey RIT band lessons • Set Goals with students, build relationships • Teach relevant, rigorous standards-based lessons • Inquiry-based math instruction • Aggressive literacy program

  29. Goal #4 – Spartanburg 2 will become one of South Carolina’s first districts to be fully accredited via the SACS District Accreditation process. • Strategic plan goals and data-driven decisions become the common language. • Principals will be knowledgeable of the SACS standards and will work with the district to ensure schools meet those standards. • All will buy into the process.

  30. Goal # 5 –Five-year facilities plan will be developed, accepted by the Board, updated & extended annually. We are working on it! Facility priorities must be established then matched with funding plan and capability.

  31. Goal #6 – An online feedback system will be developed to track graduates who enter higher education. • The technology department will develop and maintain an online survey to track graduate success for those who continue with a post secondary education. • Postcards will be sent annually to inform graduates of the survey.

  32. HSAP County Comparison First Attempt Passage Rate

  33. Current Curriculum Initiatives • Literacy, Math and Science Coaches • Use of MAP data to differentiate instruction • Innovative Programs • International Baccalaureate Program • Math Out of the Box • Read 180 • 100 Book Challenge • Cognitive Compatible Classroom

  34. Effective Schools Correlates • Instructional Leadership • Emphasis on Academics • High Expectations • Frequent Monitoring • Positive School Climate

  35. Guiding Questions for Spartanburg 2 Do you have programs or strategies that are creating exceptional growth in students? In addition to differentiating instruction at the classroom level, how is your school collectively responding to the needs of all children?

  36. Leadership Does your staff embrace a “no excuses” mentality, and are you focused instead on action to improve the learning of all students? How did you get to the point of moving forward to create change?

  37. Use of data through technology How is your school staff sharing data with others in the school community? To what extent is there a systematic engagement with the data? What are the results you are discovering from higher levels of data transparency?

  38. How do you display and use data in a manner that keeps educators focused on ALL students?

  39. Foster Positive RELATIONSHIPS “Relationships are all there is.” Margaret Wheatley

  40. What will it take? Hard work of a Team.

  41. “ The first and last test of a leader is to keep hope alive.” John W. Gardner

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