Administrators’ Retreat May 28, 2014 Las Cruces Public Schools Stan Rounds, Superintendent Failure is still not an option
Feb 26, 2016
Administrators’ RetreatMay 28, 2014
Las Cruces Public Schools Stan Rounds, Superintendent
Failure is still not an option
85% proficiency byMay 2016
Our Shared Goal
Articulated Charge in August of 2013
How did you do?
• (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?
We Began 2013 with the End in MindOur Mission
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?)
Celebrate Accomplishments
• 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
District Celebration: School Grades
2011 (37 schools) 2012 (38 schools) 2013 (39 schools)A = 5.4% A = 5.2% A = 5.1%
B = 10.8% B = 34.2% B = 28.2%
C = 28.9% C = 28.9% C = 48.7%
D = 42.1% D = 42.1% D = 15%
F = 2.6% F = 0% F = 2.5%
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 = ?
Prediction: What will your school grade be for this academic year?
Celebrations
• 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
Celebrate Academic Performance
• 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
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Discovery K-5: All Subjects
Discovery 6-8: All Subjects 85:5/16
Discovery – All tested subjects – High School
Discovery K-8 – All Subjects85:5/16
DID WE FOCUS on QUALITY PROCESSES and ACHIEVE?
• 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 MEET THE CHALLENGE?
• 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)
BREAK
EPSS: 2014-2015Steven Sánchez, Deputy Superintendent May 28, 2014
“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
Goal: Smarter Return On NM Investment (85:5/16)
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: Ready for Success (85:5/16)
• 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)
• 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: Effective Educators & Leaders (85:5/16)
• 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: Real Accountability, Real Results (85:5/16)
• 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: Effective Options for Parents (85:5/16)
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: Real Accountability, Real Results (85:5/16)
• 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