Moses Lake School District System-Wide Support 2010-2011 October 14, 2010 Linda McKay, Executive Director Michelle Price, Superintendent
Moses Lake School DistrictSystem-Wide Support
2010-2011October 14, 2010
Linda McKay, Executive Director Michelle Price, Superintendent
“Everything we do,every activity we create,
every relationship we build, every network we support, is aimedat improving the capacity of schools
to provide a quality education to children.”Phillip Schlechty
Moses Lake School District2009-2011 Goals
Goal #1 Clear and Shared Focus– Board policies articulate equity in student learning– Strategic plan and district improvement plan are
data driven– Hiring and mentoring processes build
commitment to focus and vision
Our task is…To provide an education forFor the kind of kids we have.
NOTThe kind we used to have,
OR want to have,OR the kids that exist in our dreams.
Goal #2 High Standards and Expectations for All Students– Staff believe that ALL of our students will learn at
high levels– Attributes of powerful teaching and learning are
identified; expectations of instruction that engages students are communicated
– Review K-12 student attendance policy; improve K-12 attendance
Moses Lake School District2009- 2011Goals
The prime function of a leader is to keep the hope alive.
John W. Gardner
Treat people as if they were what they OUGHT to be, and help them become what they are capable of being.
Goethe
Moses Lake School District2009- 2011 Goals
Goal #3 Effective Leadership– District leaders are involved in improvement of
instruction, are highly visible in schools, and educate and engage the school board on powerful instruction
– Administrators are knowledgeable regarding data analysis and implement a data-based inquiry process at their sites
– Teacher leaders are empowered and supported
Moses Lake School District2009- 2011 Goals
Goal #4 High Levels of Communication and Collaboration– Communication and collaboration are valued and
embedded in professional development– District creates collaborative systems and
communication and trust between staff, parents, and community with focus on improvement of instruction and school improvement
– Professional Learning Communities are supported and encouraged
Kindergarten Team
Moses Lake School District2009- 2011 Goals
Goal #5 Alignment of Curriculum. Instruction, and Assessment with Standards– Integrate instructional technology for the purpose of improving
student achievement– District collaborates with teachers to develop and implement a
comprehensive, aligned system of curriculum, instruction, and assessment tied to state learning goals. Reading, writing, math, and science will continue to be worked while Social Studies is reviewed
– Format of classroom-based assessments to match new state assessment: Measure of Student Progress and High School Proficiency Exam
– Schools plan and implement individually appropriate instruction using a variety of resources
Moses Lake School District2009- 2011 Goals
Goal #6 Frequent Monitoring of Teaching and Learning– Response to Intervention implementation at each school– 90% of students meeting State Standards at grades tested– 90% of students meeting standard on DIBELS by end of K,
1, and 2– Decrease the dropout rate from the state determined 8.3%
to less than 5%– The class of 2013 began with 560 freshmen; the graduating
class of 2013 should be 560.– Solicit student feedback on their learning experience in the
MLSD
Moses Lake School District2009- 2011 Goals
Goal #7 Focused Professional Development– Collaboration and communication are embedded
in professional development– Professional development focuses on content
knowledge, skills for classroom practice, and follow-up for application and implementation
– Professional development is designed based on data and builds capacity for all staff members
Science teacher collaboration
One teacher won’t have the answers for EVERY student in the building; however, a group of teachers will.
G.L.A.D.
Moses Lake School District2009- 2011 Goals
Goal #8 Supportive Learning Environment– Increase culturally responsive educational practices– Student work and classroom activities reflect high levels of relevant
instruction– School and district discipline procedures are collaboratively developed
and research-based– Positive behavior intervention supports will be supported and
encouraged– Provide ongoing recognition for student academics, attendance, and
behavior– Improve comprehensive counseling and safety/security programs– Maintain, improve, and add facilities to meet student needs– Improve access to career and technical education programs for students– Maintain current technology
It’s not how much you do,but how much love you put in to what you are doing.
Mother Theresa
Moses Lake School District2009- 2011 Goals
Goal #9 High levels of parent and community involvement– Participation by families & community in the
school improvement process– Perception data from students collected annually– Increase communications with community– Out reach strategies improve parent and
community involvement for all segments of population including special ed, ELL, racial/ethnic, and economically disadvantaged
Community Forum
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Sage Point Elementary School
Chief Moses Middle School (new gym)
Lion’s Field Improvements
MLSD Accomplishments
• Good Long Range Facility Plan• Excellent New Facilities• Improved Instructional Technology• Improvement in Student Achievement/WASL Scores• Success in Athletics• Passage of Replacement M&O Levy• No RIF of teachers for 2009-10 • Continuation of three major grants• Excellent support staff, administrators, and teachers
Closing thoughts…
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