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Iowa Department of Education Site Accreditation Visit March 27-28, 2013

Hudson Community School District We Create Effective Learning Environments the Result in Success for All Students. Iowa Department of Education Site Accreditation Visit March 27-28, 2013. Anthony D. Voss, Superintendent Jeffrey J. Dieken, 7-12 Principal Mark Schlatter, K-6 Principal

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Iowa Department of Education Site Accreditation Visit March 27-28, 2013

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  1. Hudson Community School DistrictWe Create Effective Learning Environments the Result in Success for All Students Iowa Department of Education Site Accreditation Visit March 27-28, 2013 Anthony D. Voss, Superintendent Jeffrey J. Dieken, 7-12 Principal Mark Schlatter, K-6 Principal David Lipinski, At-Risk Coordinator

  2. Hudson Community School District We Create Effective Learning Environments the Result in Success for All Students Demographics

  3. Quick Facts • The Hudson Community School District is approximately 63 square miles. • 5 Regular bus routes traveled 35,892 miles last year. • Our district population is roughly 3,576. • School enrollment is 720. • The district employs 117. • Taxable Valuation for Fiscal Year 2013: $184,212,088. • Average homeowner pays a $16.48 rate on a $157,684 home. • 14:1 Student to Teacher Ratio. • 40% of teacher have a Masters Degree.

  4. Employees

  5. Elementary Organizational Structure

  6. Middle School Organizational Structure

  7. High School Organizational Structure

  8. Enrollment

  9. Enrollment

  10. Enrollment

  11. Enrollment

  12. Financial Status

  13. Hudson Community School District We Create Effective Learning Environments the Result in Success for All Students Programming

  14. Elementary School (K-6) • 415 minute instructional day operating a 6 day cycle. • Full day kindergarten program. • K-3 self contained classrooms. • 4th grade self contained in the morning, departmentalized in the afternoon. • 5-6 departmentalized in reading, science, math and language arts—self contained for social studies. • Student supports include TAG, Title 1, Special Education, and ELL. • Specials—music, physical education, art, guidance/health, library/computer, band (5/6). • Recess: • K-2 three recesses • 3-4 two recesses • 5-6 one recess

  15. Secondary School (7-12) • Rural high school with 240 students and 30 staff. • Rigorous course offerings including opportunities for students to participate in multiple concurrent enrollment programs in addition to the Core program. • Established special education program with exceptional transition services and work study program. • Mature CTE program that includes program strands in Industrial Technology, Family and Consumer Science, Business, and Agriculture. • Numerous activities in the arts and athletics that boast a rich heritage of excellence.

  16. At-Risk Services • 96.88% Graduation Rate. • Homework completion policy: • After school program • Saturday school • Family therapy/individual counseling (personal, academic, social). • Attendance contracts, truancy intervention, home visits. • Bullying/harassment prevention programs and investigations: • Behavior intervention • Peer mediation • Coordination of services through JCS, DHS, WEB-C.

  17. English Language Learners • Currently serving 6 students: • 2-Kindergarteners • 2-Second graders • 2-Fifth graders • 1 period daily. • TELPA assessment used for identification. • I-ELDA assessment used to measure language proficiency. • Focus is to provide educational access, support and opportunities to students whose first language at home is not English. • ELL teacher serves as an interpreter between home and school.

  18. Talented and Gifted Program • 60 students are currently served in the elementary. • Indicators for participation include 90% or higher in specific curricular area on Iowa Assessment, scores on MAP, teacher, parent, peer, or self referral. • 1 period per grade level per cycle (Teacher). • High school program operates as a consult model.

  19. Guidance Programming • In elementary, guidance is classified as a specials class: • GEI problem solving team • Small groups for counseling sessions • Monitors behavior plans • Coordinates Key Assemblies • Coordinates efforts with outside agencies • High school provides services to students in grades 7-12: • Small groups for counseling sessions • Coordinates efforts with outside agencies • Student scheduling • I Have a Plan • College preparation and counseling

  20. Special Education • GEI process is used for identification. • K-12 operates as a pull out program for direct instruction and support. • Para educators go into the general education room during time of inclusion for special education. • Essentially operate a Level One program. • Partner with Bremwood, River Hills, and Castle Hill for students with needs that can’t be served in the district. • District operates a program for ESYS for qualifying students.

  21. Title One • Currently serves 29 students. • Designed as a supplement to the reading program. • Identification through teacher recommendation, student scores on DIBELS, MAP, district developed reading battery and Iowa Assessments. • Designed as a pullout program.

  22. Hudson Community School District We Create Effective Learning Environments the Result in Success for All Students Academic progress

  23. Assessment System • Rigby Reading Battery • DIBELS • Measures of Academic Progress • Iowa Assessments • ACT • PLAN • COMPASS

  24. Analysis of Data • Principals complete detailed micro-analysis of data including line item analysis where appropriate. • Data is shared and discussed with faculty. • Findings are presented to SIAC for review and discussion. Data becomes the basis for setting annual improvement targets. • School board reviews data and recommendations from the SIAC, as a result sets annual improvement goals and targets.

  25. Student Achievement Strengths Reading • 70% of 3-8 grade students met targeted growth on MAP in 2011-2012. Historical: 68% • 82% of 9-10 grade students met targeted growth on MAP in 2011-2012. Historical: 56% • 82% of 11th graders met targeted growth on the Iowa Assessment. 2010-2011: 57% • Percentage of students reading on grade level according to Rigby in grades K-4 has increased from 80% in 2010-2011 to 84% in 2011-2012.

  26. Student Achievement Strengths Math • Historical percentage of 9-10 grade students proficient increased from 58% in 2010-2011 to 62% in 2011-2012. (MAP) • The percentage of 11th grade students proficient increased from 61% in 2010-2011 to 71% in 2011-2012. (Iowa Assessments)

  27. Student Achievement Strengths Science • Historical percentage of 9-10 grade students proficient increased from 54% in 2010-2011 to 64% in 2011-2012. (MAP) • The percentage of 3-8 grade students that showed at least one year of growth increased from 51% in 2010-2011 to 52% in 2011-2012. (Iowa Assessments) • The percentage of 11th grade students proficient increased from 65% in 2010-2011 to 69% in 2011-2012.

  28. Student Achievement Areas for Improvement • On the watch list in math at the elementary and middle school. • On the watch list in reading at the middle school. • Achievement gap in reading among FRL and non FRL is significant: (83/58) • Achievement gap in math among FRL and non FRL is significant: (84/55) • Achievement gap in science among FRL and non FRL is significant: (90/62) • Same gap exists in IEP and non IEP.

  29. Action Plan for Improvement • Putting into practice the Iowa Professional Development Model. • Evolution of collaborative work teams to professional learning communities. • Working on alignment of curriculum to ensure each student is exposed to a guaranteed and viable curriculum. • Implementation of characteristics of effective instruction into classrooms. • Exploration of curricular materials.

  30. Hudson Community School District We Create Effective Learning Environments the Result in Success for All Students Professional development and district wide initiatives

  31. Overview of Professional Development Activities • Professional development is based on the implementation of the Iowa Professional Development Model. • Implementation of the Iowa Core Curriculum: • ICC Outcome 3 Continuous Improvement to improve teaching and learning (Collaborative Learning Teams evolved into Professional Learning Communities). • ICC Outcome 4 Curriculum Alignment (ICAT). • ICC Outcome 5 Professional Development Based on Characteristics of Effective Instruction (Work of CLT in 2011-2012). • ICC Outcome 6 Implementation of effective instructional practices that ensure high levels of learning for each and every student (PLC).

  32. Professional Learning Communities • Major Driver of district professional development. • Commitment to comprehensive training program through Solution Tree. • Elementary staff PLC groups meet weekly. • Secondary staff PLC groups meet twice a month during PD time. • Academic calendar for 2013-2014 supports weekly PLC for all K-12 areas.

  33. PLC Focus for 2012-2013 • What is it we want our students to learn? • In depth study of Common Core for Math to develop Essential Learning Outcomes. • How will we know they have learned it? • Common Formative Assessments for math. • What will we do for those students who have already mastered the content? • RTI • What will we do for those students who need remediation? • RTI This work will result in a major curriculum adoption for Hudson Schools in 2013-2014

  34. Pirate Term • 7-12 students enroll in a 1 week enrichment class: • not available in a traditional educational setting.  • Centered on competency base learning. • Exposes students to a variety of content areas.  • Students will have the opportunity to take 5-6 Pirate Term offerings from 7th grade-12th grade.

  35. Hudson 1:1 Project • Gives students the tools to have instant access to the world of information. • Students will become producers rather than just consumers of information that is available through the use of technology.  • Our vision to amplify and enhance deep, rich learning will benefit student-centered classrooms in which critical thinking is the cornerstone of success.  • Students are empowered to use prior knowledge to construct new learning.    • The goal of the project is to provide each 9th-12th grade student in the district, access to a computer daily. • Reach is no longer local, but global and by providing this opportunity to Hudson students has a real-world impact/value.

  36. Hudson Community School District We Create Effective Learning Environments the Result in Success for All Students Activities and co-curricular programs

  37. Clubs and Organizations • Students at Hudson have an opportunity to be involved in numerous clubs and organizations, including some of the following: • FFA • Journalism • Art Club • Student Council • National Honor Society • Robotics

  38. Athletics • Hudson Schools hosts a plethora of organized sanctioned sports including: • Football • Volleyball • Cross Country • Basketball • Wrestling • Track • Soccer • Baseball • Softball • Golf

  39. Music • In addition to a comprehensive curricular music program: • K-8 General Music • 7-12 Vocal Music • 5-12 Instrumental Music • Hudson Schools also offers a number of co-curricular music programs: • Middle School Show Choir • High School Show Choir • Middle School Jazz Band • High School Jazz Band

  40. Art • Art is offered as a special class one time per six day cycle in grades K-6. • High school art includes: • Visual Art I & II • Design • Commercial Design • Pottery/Advanced Pottery • Digital Photography/Adv. Digital Photography

  41. Drama Programs • Middle School Musical • Spring Musical • Speech • Fall Play

  42. Hudson Community School District We Create Effective Learning Environments the Result in Success for All Students Communication and community involvement

  43. Parent Teacher Organization • Volunteer organization representing parents and teachers of students in grades K-6. • Organized with a volunteer Board of Directors elected annually from the membership. • Responsible for organizing and operating fundraising efforts to benefit students of Hudson Elementary School. • Provides volunteer labor for a variety of events such as serving and providing meals during conferences, helping out with beautification projects, and sponsoring special activities for students (i.e. bingo night). • Critical contribution in the last twelve months: Investment in projectors for each classroom in the school district.

  44. Hudson Educational Fund • Governed by an independent Board of Directors representing a cross section of community members. • Independent tax exempt organization formed to provide scholarships and assistance for educational programs. • Total assets of $370,489. • Awarded $17,875 in scholarships to the Hudson High School graduating class of 2012. • Has awarded $141,375 since inception in 1997.

  45. Hudson Athletic Boosters • Volunteer organization designed to support the athletic programs at Hudson Schools. • Help run concession stands, ‘Little Pirate’ series of tournaments, and other events designed to generate revenue. • Have contributed over $120,000 in supplies, equipment, and uniforms. • Key contributions: baseball/softball stadium lighting; concession stand renovation.

  46. Hudson Music Boosters • Volunteer organization designed to support the music programs at Hudson Schools. • Provide meals, logistics, help organize concerts for the music department. • Have made numerous contributions to the school music program including new uniforms for the concert band, concert choir, and show choir. • Major contribution: partnership with the school to improve the auditorium sound system.

  47. Communication Procedures and Tools • In addition to communicating with the public through traditional media including the local newspaper ‘Hudson Herald’ and television stations, we have a robust electronic footprint:

  48. School Improvement Advisory Committee • Main role is to advise school district on issues of relevance to the administration and school board. • CTE Advisory became a sub-set of SIAC in 2012-2013. • Involved in review and analysis of student achievement data. • Approves students achievement goals and forwards them on to the Board of Direction for adoption. • Major activity during the 2012-2013: Visioning and Needs Assessment.

  49. Visioning Process • Needs assessment survey conducted in the fall to help set vision for future improvements in Hudson Schools. • Building level survey conducted in the K-6 annually. • Faculty, staff, students, community members, and parents participated. • Analysis ongoing with a draft report due to the board in April. • Initial themes and findings: • 1-1 technology environment is supported by majority • Capital expenditures should focus on investment in technology, improvements to the elementary school • Overall dissatisfaction with the section size of elementary classrooms

  50. Hudson Community School District We Create Effective Learning Environments the Result in Success for AllStudents Since the 2008 visit-concluding remarks

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