PACT Charter School

Annual Report

November 2001

Annual Report

GoalsBackground/History of PACT Charter

SchoolAchievements/Accomplishments

related to tenetsOperationsReplicationVision for Future

PACT Mission Statement

Partnering together as Parents, Students and Teachers

I. To prepare students for college and life-long learning through a combination of rigorous core academics and innovative teaching methods.

II. To promote strong moral values thereby developing considerate, responsible citizens who contribute to society.

III. To pursue a community atmosphere of mutual respect that will cultivate a positive outlook on school, family, and life.

PACT History

Some “very exciting elements of your proposal” Intergenerational Learning Personalized Education Plan Multi-grade Levels

- Senator Paula Hanson

PACT History

“… Exactly what the Legislature had in mind when they created the opportunity for the development of charter schools.” - Rep. Charlie Weaver

Africa Symposium

Improve Student Learning

“Whether located in an urban, suburbanor rural area, small schools are safer andin general, students in small schools learnmore.”

Summary of Research, Small, Safer, Saner Successful Schools , National Clearinghousefor Educational Facilities, Center for School Change

Improve Student Learning

“...A small school fosters a sense of community among teachers and students alike. “... By keeping enrollments small, students receive more personalized attention. “... Students are more satisfied in their school environment so they are more academically productive, better behaved, more likely to participate in after school activities and less likely to drop out.”

Summary of Research, Small, Safer, Saner Successful Schools , National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Center for School Change

Improve Student Learning

McCall-Crabbs Reading Comprehension Test Scale (normed)

2000-2001 School Year

Test Scores Trimester1 2 3 Difference

Class – Third GradeSample student- low 2.3 2.9 3.4 1.1Sample student -mid 3.1 3.8 4.4 1.3Sample student-high 4.5 5.7 6.9 2.4

Cumulative GL 3.3 4.1 4.7 1.2

Class – Sixth GradeSample student- low 4.2 5.1 5.1 1.0Sample student -mid 7.7 8.8 9.8 2.3Sample student-high 12.5 12.5 12.5 0.0Cumulative GL 6.8 7.3 7.5 0.7

Improve Student Learning

Improve Student Learning

Improve Student Learning

McCall-Crabbs Reading Comprehension Test ScaleNationally Normed

2000-2001 School YearGrade Level Equivalency Test Scores

No Pre-test Given

Trimester 1 Trimester 2 DifferenceClass - 16-3rd, 7-4thRange of Grade Level 2.3-4.5 3.2-7.0Cumulative GL 3.3 4.7 1.4

Class - 14-5th, 12-6thRange of Grade Level 2.2-12.5 3.1-13.0Cumulative GL 6.8 7.5 0.7

Improve Student Learning

District: PACT CHARTER SCHOOL (4008-07)Date of Test: February 2001Grade 8 Test Score Information Reading Mathematics

Percent of Grade 8 Students At/Above Scale Score 600 86% 80%Average Score for All Students Tested 35 of 40 56 of 68Average Score for All Students Enrolled As of 34 of 40 57 of 68

Jan. 1 of the Prior YearAverage Score Not Including LEP Students 35 of 40 56 of 68

Grade 8 Test Participation Information Reading MathematicsNumber of Students Enrolled On Day Of Test 31 31No. of Students Tested 29 30No. of Students Absent 0 0No. of Students Not Tested 2 1

Improve Student Learning

Increase in Percentage of Student Achieving the Honor Roll

School Year 2000-2001

Semester 1 Semester 2

A Honor Roll 22% 22%

B Honor Roll 53% 40%

Improve Student Learning

Increase Numbers of Students Enrolled in Post Secondary Education Option

School Year

1999-2000 Three Students2000-2001 Four Students2001-2002 Ten Students with additional 3-5 students in Jan. 2002

Improve Student Learning

PACT Charter SchoolSpecial Education Student Population

Elementary Secondary

# of Students Receiving Special Education 47 22

Percentage of population 28% 15%

MN Average Special Education Percentage 11% 11%

A Few Secondary Students

Learning Opportunities

Enrollment Opportunities For Concerned Families For Small School Preference For Comprehensive K-12 Plan Prior Settings & Future Options

Learning Opportunities

Prior SettingsPublic School

41%Homeschool

20%Private

13%New Student

24%

Future OptionsDistrict 11 33%Homeschool 27%Private 13%Other Public 12%Don’t Know 14%

Totals more than 100% to reflect multiple responses on some surveys.

Learning Opportunities

Enrollment Opportunities For Concerned Families For Small School Preference For Comprehensive K-12 Plan Prior Settings & Future Options

Learning Opportunities Opportunities for Students

Individualized Options Students choose Honors components PEP; Self-Directed; Community Service Placement Testing; Ability Grouping across Broader Range Small Breakout Classes (early grades)

Girl’s Soccer

Teaching Methods

1. Different Methods School-wide Curriculum Multiple Learning Styles

2. Innovative MethodsUnit Studies: Theme & CharacterMulti-Age Grouping Program-wideK-12 SymposiumsHonors Options at Secondary

Africa Symposium

Different and Innovative Forms of Measurement

Forms of Measurement at PACT Charter School

Different and Innovative Forms of Measurement

Different and Innovative Forms of Measurement

Testing:

Norm-Referenced: ITBS, TAP, MCA/BST

Pre- & Post-Testing: Reading & Spelling

Different and Innovative Forms of Measurement

OutcomesInnovative Measurement

Class SummaryMcCall-Crabbs Reading Comprehension Test

Class Teacher School Year

Pre-Test Trimester #1 Trimester #2 Trimester #3

GRADE Student ID Pre-Test BookNumber of

TestsAverage

Score

Average Grade Level

GL Gain since Last Trimester

G/L Gain YTD Book

Number of Tests

Average Score

Average Grade Level

GL Gain since Last Trimester

G/L Gain YTD Book

Number of Tests

3 006-10 0 3.73 354-10 4.5 5.73 287-10 2.6 33 180-10 3.7 4.63 058-10 3 3.64 159-09 2.8 3.53 289-10 2.7 3.63 286-10 2.8 3.44 131-09 3.1 3.84 103-09 4.2 4.64 014-09 4.3 4.93 304-10 3.8 4.13 292-10 3.4 4.73 002-10 4.1 4.63 295-10 4.4 5.93 300-10 4.5 5.63 004-10 3.1 3.84 194-09 4.2 4.83 290-10 2.8 3.93 012-10 2.1 2.93 294-10 2.6 2.74 060-09 3.7 3.74 063-09 4 3.8

Different and Innovative Forms of Measurement

OutcomesInnovative Measurement

Students, teachers, and parents are able to ASSESS their PROGRESS by having ACCESS to their work on a daily basis.

Different and Innovative Forms of Measurement

Forms of Measurement at PACT Charter School

Individual Projects

AccountabilityParents as Consumers

“… In an increasingly competitive educational market, satisfied parents will be a marker of any such program’s success.”

Accountability

Accountability

“The daily presence of parents in the classroom creates much greater feedback relative to the teacher, the course content, and the environment than would ordinarily be possible in a setting where parents were less active day-to-day”

Accountability

Accountability

Addressing Access to:

• Teachers•Steering Committee•PACT School Board

Accountability

Indicators of Success:

•Stable Enrollment•Lower Turnover Rate•Teachers as Satisfied Parents

Accountability

Professional Accountability:

•Program Steering Committees•Curriculum Development•Annual Performance Reviews•Key Decision Makers

Accountability

Student Accountability:

•Portfolios•Student-Led Conferences•Senior Presentations

Elementary Class

Opportunities for Teachers

Program Development and Oversight

School BoardCommitteesIndividual and In-Service TrainingCollaborationSchool-wide teaching peersParents

Development: Committees

Opportunities for Teachers

Program Development and Oversight

School BoardCommitteesIndividual and In-Service TrainingCollaborationSchool-wide teaching peersParents

Development: Collaboration

Operations

Fiscal ManagementAnnual AuditsReport ModelsHighly Cost Efficient

Operations

Board OperationsBylaws, Policies, ProceduresCommittee and Job DescriptionsAttorney CommentsProfessional Memberships

Operations

Facilities and ResourcesLeased BuildingSite OptionsBudgetingTechnology PlanCrisis PlanVolunteer Hours

Steve DessExecutive Director

Minnesota Association of Charter SchoolsPromoting Quality Education Through Accountable Charter Schools

Transportation

Replication

How can PACT’s success be duplicated elsewhere?

Replication Requires Synergism

Small Enrollment Parents as Co-Professionals Non-Traditional Aspects in Traditional Class Settings Character Multi-Age Classes Phonics-based Reading, Frequent Achievement

Testing Ability-Grouped Math Secondary Advisory Groups and Curriculum Student-Led Conferences Teacher Collaboration, Team-Building

Looking to the FutureAdvancing Academics

Comprehensive “Critical Thinking and Writing” programRefine Scope and SequenceElectives via Distance-Learning

Refining our MissionPhilosophyMultiage Integration Across More GradesDissemination Project and Grant

OperationsBuilding, Site, LocationGrant-Writing

PACT Mission Statement

Partnering together as Parents, Students and Teachers

I. To prepare students for college and life-long learning through a combination of rigorous core academics and innovative teaching methods.

II. To promote strong moral values thereby developing considerate, responsible citizens who contribute to society.

III. To pursue a community atmosphere of mutual respect that will cultivate a positive outlook on school, family, and life.

PACT Staff

Conclusion

Pupil PerformanceFiscal ManagementOperations & Compliance

Secondary Classroom