South Kitsap School District Data AND Hope Data AND Hope District Improvement in South Kitsap Schools Believing…Knowing…Doing! WSU – Vancouver October 24, 2009
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Data AND HopeData AND Hope
District Improvement in
South Kitsap Schools
Believing…Knowing…Doing!
WSU – Vancouver
October 24, 2009
South Kitsap School District
From Barriers to BridgesFrom Barriers to Bridges
We must have the courage to seek solutions rather than blame
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Do You Believe?Do You Believe?
School systems are not responsible for meeting every need of their students. But when the need directly affects learning, the school must meet the challenge.Carnegie Task Force on Education of Young Adolescents (1989)
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Beliefs and Basic NeedsBeliefs and Basic Needs
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It Starts with a Vision….It Starts with a Vision….Vision is the gift of seeing clearly what may be. Vision expands our horizons. The more we see, the more we can achieve; the grander our vision, the more glorious our accomplishment. – Unknown
Nurturing Growth, Inspiring Achievement, Building Community
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A A REAL REAL VisionVision
A vision that is not consistent with values by which people live continuously will fail to inspire and often will foster cynicism (Senge, 1990). Miles (1987, cited in Fullan, 1991)
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Organizational CultureOrganizational Culture• “.. The attitudes and beliefs of persons in the school shape
that culture.”• “School culture does affect the behavior and achievement of
(all) students.”• “School culture does not fall from the sky; it is created and
thus can be manipulated by people within the school.”• “.. culture becomes the cohesion that bonds the school
together as it goes about its mission.”• “.. culture can be counterproductive and an obstacle to
educational success.”• “.. the relationships between students and their peers,
teachers, and the school as a whole can help or hinder school improvement efforts.”
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Institutionalizing Institutionalizing Our VisionOur Vision
•NIB Bracelets•“Caught Being a NIB” Program•Monthly Recognition and Presentations at Board Meetings•Web Link for Nominations and Recognition•NIB Shirts to Recipients•NIB Catcher Buttons to those who nominate•Staff from every school, every association, every department recognized.•Parents and Students nominated as well
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Cliché or Cliché or Calling?Calling?
“It takes a village to raise a child.”
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The Village…The Village…
“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.”
Nelson Mandela
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Redefine the Village Redefine the Village
http://www.skitsap.wednet.edu/14551032716343267/site/default.asp
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Straight A School DistrictStraight A School District• AND
• ALL
• ALIGNED
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““AND” & “ALL”AND” & “ALL”
ALL Kids are Capable of Success
Ensuring High Levels of Learning for ALL Students
Reaching ALL Takes ALL: Whole Community + Whole District = Whole Child
Student AND Adult Centered
Compliant AND Compelling
Visionary AND Urgent
Hope AND Evidence
Beliefs AND Data
Art AND Science
Curriculum AND Culture
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ALIGNED: CHARACTERISTICS OF ALIGNED: CHARACTERISTICS OF IMPROVED SCHOOL DISTRICTSIMPROVED SCHOOL DISTRICTS
This review of research studies illustrates that school districts can improve over time. When they do, they improve because they understand and work with the many interrelated parts of the educational system that impact student achievement. Shannon, G. S., & Bylsma, P. (2004).
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High Levels of Collaboration & High Levels of Collaboration & CommunicationCommunication
15% 36% 7%4%8%28%
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Collaborationbetween districtand schools is
based upon trustand respect
Almost Always True Often True Sometimes True
Seldom True Almost Never True Missing
Collaboration between district and schools is based upon trust and respect
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High Levels of Collaboration & High Levels of Collaboration & CommunicationCommunication
16% 32% 7%4% 15%26%
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There iseffective, 2-waycommunication
between thedistrict and our
school
Almost Always True Often True Sometimes True
Seldom True Almost Never True Missing
There is effective, 2-way communication between the district and our school
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There is effective, 2-way There is effective, 2-way communication between the district communication between the district
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District Support for ImprovementDistrict Support for Improvement
27% 33% 4%2% 15%18%
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There is aconsistent vision
of schoolimprovement
throughout thisdistrict
Almost Always True Often True Sometimes True
Seldom True Almost Never True Missing
There is a consistent vision of school improvement throughout this district
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District Support for ImprovementDistrict Support for Improvement
20% 36% 6%3% 15%20%
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This districtfacilitates
systems andprocesses to
support schoolimprovement
Almost Always True Often True Sometimes True
Seldom True Almost Never True Missing
This district facilitates systems and processes to support school improvement
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THE Common ThemeTHE Common Theme“A precondition for doing anything to strengthen our
practice and improve a school is the existence of a collegial culture in which professionals talk about practice, share their craft knowledge, and observe and root for the success of one another. Without these in place, no meaningful improvement—no staff or curriculum development, no teacher leadership, no student appraisal, no team teaching, no parent involvement, and no sustained change—is possible.” (Barth, 2006, p. 13)
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Whole SchoolsWhole Schools
“The relationship among the adults in the schoolhouse has more impact on the quality and the character of the schoolhouse – and on the accomplishments of youngsters – than any other factor.” – Barth, 2001
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ALIGNED: CHARACTERISTICS OF ALIGNED: CHARACTERISTICS OF IMPROVED SCHOOL DISTRICTSIMPROVED SCHOOL DISTRICTS
• EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP• QUALITY TEACHING AND LEARNING• CLEAR AND COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS• SUPPORT FOR SYSTEM-WIDE IMPROVEMENT
“Ensures system-wide district improvement efforts supersede specific programs, departments, building or individual preferences.”
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AssessmentAssessment
Prof.Learning
Communities
Prof.Learning
Communities
SchoolImprovement
Plans
SchoolImprovement
Plans
Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum
Professional Development
Plan
Professional Development
PlanDistrict Action
Plan
District ActionPlan
A System for A System for EVERY CHILDEVERY CHILD
District Goals
District Goals
District Improvement
Team
District Improvement
Team
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Dual Track LeadershipDual Track Leadership
COMPELLING AND
COMPLIANT
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Compelling/Vision Track:• Ensure High Levels of Learning for ALL Students
• Meeting the Developmental Needs of the Whole Child
• Engaging Families and Community is Essential to Student Success
Bridge Goal: Student Success
Compliant/Action Track:• Reach “Safe Harbor” Status at all schools and District-Wide
• Increased Math WASL achievement: Special Ed & Low Income Students
• Intimate Intervention Plans for our Neediest Students (Our 1’s and 2’s)
Evidence: The Whole Story
District Improvement Plan Submitted to StateWASL/Achievement Scores for Special Education and Low Income Students
Common Assessment Data (as developed by grade level/departmental data teams)
Formal Partnerships to Address Basic Needs:Extended Learning Programs – Needs Based
Job Embedded Professional Development: Math and Literacy
Institutionalize Kids at Hope/PALS; Wellness Center;PLC and RTI Training and Implementation
Parent and Community Engagement Data: CEE, etc.
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Levy Success 08-09Levy Success 08-09Compelling Track:
Enhanced Levels of Family/Community Trust
and Engagement
Compliant/Action Track:
High voter turn-out for the February Election
Levy Election Validated and Approved
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Family Engagement andFamily Engagement andCommunity Partnerships 09-10Community Partnerships 09-10
Compelling Track: Enhanced Levels of Family/Community Trust
and EngagementMeeting the Needs of the Whole Child Takes an
Investment from the Whole CommunityEngaging Families and Community is Essential to Student
SuccessCompliant/Action Track:Increase and enhance formal, strategic partnerships to address
student and family needs
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ReadyFor K
ReadyFor K
PALSPALS
Back to School
Celebration
Back to School
Celebration
WellnessCenter
WellnessCenter
B&G Club
B&G Club
SummerLunch
SummerLunch
A System for A System for EVERY CHILDEVERY CHILD
Back Packs for Kids
Back Packs for Kids
Kids atHope
Kids atHope
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Resourceful and Responsible 08-09Resourceful and Responsible 08-09Compelling Track:
Creating and Nurturing a Culture of Needs Based Investment of Resources
A trusting and collaborative “family” organizationCompliant/Action Track:
Adjustments to “Family Budget” 08-09Ongoing Savings & Efficiency Plan with monthly updates
Collaborative Process for 09-10 BudgetLong Range Budget for 2 Years
Internal Audits: Return on current Investments
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Values-Based InvestmentsValues-Based Investments
“Don't tell me where your priorities are. Show me where you spend your money and I'll tell you what they are.”
James W. Frick quotes
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Student Success 09-10Student Success 09-10Compelling Track:
Ensure High Levels of Learning for ALL StudentsMeeting the Developmental Needs of the Whole Child
As a Professional Learning Community our Systems will Ensure Success for Every Child
Compliant/Action Track: Increase Success in Mathematics for All Students
Reach “Safe Harbor” Status at all schools and District-WideIncreased achievement with Special Education
and Low Income StudentsIntimate Intervention Plans for our Neediest Students (lowest
quartile; 1’s and 2’s)
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Call To Action 09-10Call To Action 09-10Compelling Track:A Values – Based Organization with a Compelling
Mission, Vision and SK School-Community Compact
ALL Kids are Capable of Success…No Exceptions!Compliant/Action Track:
On-going Development and Ultimate Adoption of Policy Governance
Telling the Whole Story: Collection and Promotion of All Evidence of Success
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Schools as Case ManagersSchools as Case ManagersKnow Our KidsKnow Our CommunityKnow Our Strengths/ResourcesKnow Our NeedsConnect Our Resources to Our Needs
Being all things to/for all kids does not mean provide every service – it means developing purposeful partnerships with
agencies who do provide the services our kids need!
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The Village is The SystemThe Village is The System
School systems are not responsible for meeting every need of their students. But when the need directly affects learning, the school must meet the challenge.
“It takes a village”
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Our System/VillageOur System/Village• Juvenile Detention• Helpline• Homeless Liaisons• Seniors• Military Family Resources• Big Brothers, Big Sisters• PAL’s/CHAMPS Mentoring• Dental Services• Dept. Child and Fam.
Services• Indian Education• PTA’s
•Harrison Hospital•3 Church Leaders•County Agencies•Child Protective Services•County Library Officials•Foster Youth Agencies•Probation Officers•Law Enforcement•Lions Club/Rotary Club•Counselors•Nurses•Food and Nutrition Services•School and District Staff•District Programs
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A Connected CommunityA Connected Community
http://sksdwholechild.ning.com/
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ReadyFor K
ReadyFor K
Visual Arts
Visual Arts
Back to School
Celebration
Back to School
Celebration
WellnessCenter
WellnessCenter
B&G Club
B&G Club
SummerLunch
SummerLunch
A System that Ensures A System that Ensures Success for EVERY Success for EVERY
CHILDCHILD
Back Packs for Kids
Back Packs for Kids
Kids atHope
Kids atHope
AthleticsAthletics
PALSPALS
Performing Arts
Performing Arts
CTECTE
AcademicsAcademics
PLC’sPLC’s
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“You can dream, create, design and build the most wonderful place in the world, but it requires people to make the dream a reality.” Walt Disney
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HOPE: Believed and HOPE: Believed and PracticedPracticed
“A school can create a coherent environment,” a climate more potent than any single influence—teachers,
class, family, neighborhood—“so potent that for at least six hours a
day it can override almost everything else in the lives of children” (Edmonds, 1986).
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The Science of HopeThe Science of Hope
• Children who succeed do so when they have people in their lives who believe they can succeed.
• Children who succeed have meaningful relationships with caring adults.
• Children who succeed are nurtured by a culture that is focused on success and strengths.
• Children who succeed have “Treasure Hunters” in their lives who have and hold them to high expectations
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Treasure HuntersTreasure Hunters
As an adult and a Treasure Hunter
I am committed to search for all the talents, skills and intelligence
that exists in all children and youth.
I believe all children are capable of success,
No Exceptions!
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Closing the Believing – Doing GapClosing the Believing – Doing Gap
“Do you believe in what you do? Every day? It turns out that belief happens to be a brilliant strategy.”
- Seth Godin in Tribes