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Alignment and Focus: How School District U-46 Improved Achievement

Alignment and Focus: How School District U-46 Improved Achievement. School District U-46 Ken Kaczynski, Board President Dr. Mary Jayne Broncato, Interim Superintendent Dr. Barb Bonner, Chief Academic Officer John Prince, Chief Financial and Operations Officer. District Background.

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Alignment and Focus: How School District U-46 Improved Achievement

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  1. Alignment and Focus:How School District U-46 Improved Achievement School District U-46 Ken Kaczynski, Board President Dr. Mary Jayne Broncato, Interim Superintendent Dr. Barb Bonner, Chief Academic Officer John Prince, Chief Financial and Operations Officer

  2. District Background • Second-largest school district in Illinois • 41,000+ students • 11 diverse communities (urban & suburban) • 53 schools in Cook, Kane, & DuPage Co. • Student Demographics: • 42.7% White • 41.0% Hispanic • 7.6% Asian/Pacific Islander • 6.8% African-American • 42.5% Low-Income • 19.9% Limited English Proficient

  3. State of the District in 2002 • Budget Crisis - $56 million shortfall. • NCLB begins - Only 48% of elementary schools making AYP. No middle schools making AYP. No high schools making AYP. • Site-based management - Little alignment of curriculum, instruction, or finances. • Superintendent search underway due to the retirement of popular leader.

  4. Board Actions • Selects new superintendent after extensive search. • Collaborates with outside organization (Stupski Foundation). • Implements budget cuts to address shortfall. • Approves the District’s first District Improvement Plan.

  5. District Improvement Plan (DIP) • One page, Board approved document. Short and easy for all to understand • Posted throughout district • Superintendent goals tied to DIP • Public reporting on progress at Board meetings (Improved public accountability) • Board begins to use data in decision making • Annual planning cycle/continuous improvement

  6. How the DIP Works District Improvement Plan  Interdependent Focus on Priorities / Pillars  Alignment of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment  Alignment of Budget/Resources to Support Priorities  Improved Student Achievement

  7. Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment • Alignment of Curriculum & Instruction • Professional development • Assessment/evaluation throughout the year • Results and re-evaluation

  8. Curriculum Roadmap &Academic Vocabulary • Curriculum roadmap is a research-based, data driven resource for educators that serves as a guide for improved instruction and learning. (www.u-46.org/roadmap) • Academic Vocabulary implemented at all grade levels to help students improve language skills and reading comprehension.

  9. Alignment of Resources • Budget/resources aligned to support the District Improvement Plan • Investment in programs that are sustainable • Continual reviews and audits of programs • ISO 9001 • Alignment of all operations to support DIP

  10. Operations Fund Balances

  11. The Results • Improved academic achievement • 39 out of 40 elementary schools making AYP • Dramatic increase in middle school performance • IMAGE performance (for English Language Learners) has shown dramatic improvement relative to NCLB standards • The achievement gap was cut in half between 2003 and 2006. • Improved Finances • Fifth consecutive balanced budget • Improved Moody’s ratings

  12. Percent of Elementary Schools Making AYP

  13. Percent of Middle Schools Making AYP

  14. Our Focus Today • Continued assessment and evaluation of elementary school performance. • Further alignment of secondary education: • Middle and high school U.S. History • High school civics and economics • High school language arts (writing intensive) • Increased high school graduation requirements • Full review of middle school education • Continued professional development.

  15. Key Elements of Our Success • Include teachers in development process • Provide a common set of goals for all stakeholders. Not a binder, but an easy-to-understand guide. • Connect the dots…continue to align curriculum and instruction • Improve transparency of programs and increase accountability (audits, reviews) • Align resources to support your plan • Human resource development and investment • Ongoing assessments of results

  16. www.u-46.org

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