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PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE OF JOHNSTON SCHOOLS
PHASE 2 RECOMMENDATIONS:
“FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE”
School Board Presentation (Feb. 23, 2015)
What is the purpose of these recommendations?
Johnston Community School District
¨ Build on what we have in place
¨ Place a focus on continual improvement
¨ Recommit to what is working; Refocus to where we want to be
¨ Prepare for a new vision/strategic plan. Capitalize on fresh eyes and experiences for new ideas
¨ JCSD schools and staff are ready
Staff feedback takeaways
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TIME
CURRICULUM SUPPORT &
FOCUS
STAFF & STUDENT SUPPORT
RESOURCES & MATERIALS
Student feedback takeaways
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AUTHENTIC & ENGAGED LEARNING
MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS
CHOICE AND OPTIONS
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
Basis for the “Foundation for Excellence” Plan
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TIME
CURRICULUM SUPPORT &
FOCUS
STAFF & STUDENT SUPPORT
RESOURCES & MATERIALS
AUTHENTIC & ENGAGED LEARNING
MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS
CHOICE AND OPTIONS
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
Emerging Themes
¤ Future learning skills for students and staff n Authentic learning - communicated meaning n Increase engagement – choice, creation, active learners n Collaboration - learning environments and relationships
Johnston Community School District
Emerging Themes
¤ Future learning skills for students and staff n Authentic learning - communicated meaning n Increase engagement – choice, creation, active learners n Collaboration - learning environments and relationships
¤ Intentional and impactful use of resources
n Focus efforts – on the same path n Time – how we use it, what we ask people to do n Equity – what are our parameters and rationale
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My goals with this presentation
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¨ Share with staff and community before asking for board approval – March 9th
¨ Develop focus areas for spring 2015 and next year
¨ Provide opportunities for staff and community feedback and engagement
¨ Recommendations will be in order of: ¤ Big picture: Planning for the future ¤ Building impact: Studying and planning ¤ Supporting the work ¤ Aligning resources
Summary of recommendations – Planning for the future
Johnston Community School District
AUTHENTIC & ENGAGED LEARNING
¤ Engage the internal and external JCSD community in the development of a new strategic plan.
CHOICE AND OPTIONS
MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS
Summary of recommendations – Planning for the future
Johnston Community School District
AUTHENTIC & ENGAGED LEARNING
¤ Engage the internal and external JCSD community in the development of a new strategic plan.
¤ Study and implement strategies to create a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
n Explore and consider possibilities for an in-district magnet school.
CHOICE AND OPTIONS
MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS
Summary of recommendations – Planning for the future
Johnston Community School District
AUTHENTIC & ENGAGED LEARNING
¤ Engage the internal and external JCSD community in the development of a new strategic plan.
¤ Study and implement strategies to create a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
n Explore and consider possibilities for an in-district magnet school.
¤ Continue to improve communications with community, parents, staff, and students.
CHOICE AND OPTIONS
MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS
Summary of recommendations – Planning for the future
Johnston Community School District
AUTHENTIC & ENGAGED LEARNING
¤ Engage the internal and external JCSD community in the development of a new strategic plan.
¤ Study and implement strategies to create a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
n Explore and consider possibilities for an in-district magnet school.
¤ Continue to improve communications with community, parents, staff, and students.
¤ Evaluate current practices, study, and implement new techniques to enhance the learning of all students.
n Prekindergarten through senior year of HS, all ends of the spectrum: ELL, ELP, special education, activities, fine arts, athletics.
CHOICE AND OPTIONS
MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS
Summary of recommendations – Planning for the future
Johnston Community School District
AUTHENTIC & ENGAGED LEARNING
¤ Engage the internal and external JCSD community in the development of a new strategic plan. IN PLANNING
¤ Study and implement strategies to create a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. IN PROGRESS
n Explore and consider possibilities for an in-district magnet school.
¤ Continue to improve communications with community, parents, staff, and students. IN PROGRESS
¤ Evaluate current practices, study, and implement new techniques to enhance the learning of all students. MANY IN PROGRESS
n Prekindergarten through senior year of HS, all ends of the spectrum: ELL, ELP, special education, activities, fine arts, athletics.
CHOICE AND OPTIONS
MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS
Summary of recommendations – Studying and planning
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n Study buildings and district-wide programs and plan to: n Increase the engagement of students in their
learning
AUTHENTIC & ENGAGED LEARNING
MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS
CHOICE AND OPTIONS
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
Summary of recommendations – Studying and planning
Johnston Community School District
n Study buildings and district-wide programs and plan to: n Increase the engagement of students in their
learning
n Include a focus on the 4CS – communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity
AUTHENTIC & ENGAGED LEARNING
MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS
CHOICE AND OPTIONS
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
Summary of recommendations – Studying and planning
Johnston Community School District
n Study buildings and district-wide programs and plan to: n Increase the engagement of students in their
learning
n Include a focus on the 4CS – communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity
n Ensure meaningful student-adult connections
AUTHENTIC & ENGAGED LEARNING
MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS
CHOICE AND OPTIONS
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
Summary of recommendations – Studying and planning
Johnston Community School District
n Study buildings and district-wide programs and plan to: n Increase the engagement of students in their
learning
n Include a focus on the 4CS – communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity
n Ensure meaningful student-adult connections
n Identify, share, and provide feedback around effective instructional practices.
AUTHENTIC & ENGAGED LEARNING
MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS
CHOICE AND OPTIONS
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
Summary of recommendations – Studying and planning
Johnston Community School District
n Study buildings and district-wide programs and plan to: IN PROGRESS/PLANNING n Increase the engagement of students in their
learning
n Include a focus on the 4CS – communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity
n Ensure meaningful student-adult connections
n Identify, share, and provide feedback around effective instructional practices.
AUTHENTIC & ENGAGED LEARNING
MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS
CHOICE AND OPTIONS
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
Summary of recommendations – Studying and planning, cont.
Johnston Community School District
n Study buildings and district-wide programs and plan to: n Meet the collaborative, planning, and
professional development needs of staff
TIME
STAFF & STUDENT SUPPORT
USE OF RESOURCES
Summary of recommendations – Studying and planning, cont.
Johnston Community School District
n Study buildings and district-wide programs and plan to: n Meet the collaborative, planning, and
professional development needs of staff
n Study transitions between school buildings
TIME
STAFF & STUDENT SUPPORT
USE OF RESOURCES
Summary of recommendations – Studying and planning, cont.
Johnston Community School District
n Study buildings and district-wide programs and plan to: n Meet the collaborative, planning, and
professional development needs of staff
n Study transitions between school buildings
n Examine feedback/grading practices, purpose, and format of parent-teacher conferences
TIME
STAFF & STUDENT SUPPORT
USE OF RESOURCES
Summary of recommendations – Studying and planning, cont.
Johnston Community School District
n Study buildings and district-wide programs and plan to: n Meet the collaborative, planning, and
professional development needs of staff
n Study transitions between school buildings
n Examine feedback/grading practices, purpose, and format of parent-teacher conferences
n Research building support structures (counselors, administration, support staff)
TIME
STAFF & STUDENT SUPPORT
USE OF RESOURCES
Summary of recommendations – Studying and planning, cont.
Johnston Community School District
n Study buildings and district-wide programs and plan to: n Meet the collaborative, planning, and
professional development needs of staff
n Study transitions between school buildings
n Examine feedback/grading practices IP, purpose, and format of parent-teacher conferences
n Research building support structures (counselors, administration, support staff)
TIME
STAFF & STUDENT SUPPORT
USE OF RESOURCES
Summary of recommendations – Supporting the work
Johnston Community School District
TIME
CURRICULUM SUPPORT &
FOCUS
STAFF & STUDENT SUPPORT
¤ Intentionally focus and communicate our work and use of time around impactful results for students n Align our work
Summary of recommendations – Supporting the work
Johnston Community School District
TIME
CURRICULUM SUPPORT &
FOCUS
STAFF & STUDENT SUPPORT
¤ Intentionally focus and communicate our work and use of time around impactful results for students n Align our work n Examine our use of time (calendar) n Develop a new curriculum model based on the
changing skills of students and staff
Summary of recommendations – Supporting the work
Johnston Community School District
TIME
CURRICULUM SUPPORT &
FOCUS
STAFF & STUDENT SUPPORT
¤ Intentionally focus and communicate our work and use of time around impactful results for students n Align our work n Examine our use of time (calendar) n Develop a new curriculum model based on the
changing skills of students and staff n Provide a better balance of skills measured by
district assessments
Summary of recommendations – Supporting the work
Johnston Community School District
TIME
CURRICULUM SUPPORT &
FOCUS
STAFF & STUDENT SUPPORT
¤ Intentionally focus and communicate our work and use of time around impactful results for students n Align our work n Examine our use of time (calendar) n Develop a new curriculum model based on the
changing skills of students and staff n Provide a better balance of skills measured by
district assessments n Prepare for changing demographics and
increasingly diverse students and families
Summary of recommendations – Supporting the work
Johnston Community School District
TIME
CURRICULUM SUPPORT &
FOCUS
STAFF & STUDENT SUPPORT
¤ Intentionally focus and communicate our work and use of time around impactful results for students n Align our work IP n Examine our use of time (calendar) n Develop a new curriculum model based on the
changing skills of students and staff n Provide a better balance of skills measured by
district assessments n Prepare for changing demographics and
increasingly diverse students and families
Summary of recommendations – Aligning resources
Johnston Community School District
TIME
STAFF & STUDENT SUPPORT
USE OF RESOURCES
¤ Support the development, training and selection of staff to support this plan
n Utilize experiences and licensure areas in the hiring, training, evaluation, and retention, processes
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
Summary of recommendations – Aligning resources
Johnston Community School District
TIME
STAFF & STUDENT SUPPORT
USE OF RESOURCES
¤ Support the development, training and selection of staff to support this plan
n Utilize experiences and licensure areas in the
hiring, training, evaluation, and retention, processes
n Examine alternate ways to provide time
needed for the professional learning of staff
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
Summary of recommendations – Aligning resources
Johnston Community School District
TIME
STAFF & STUDENT SUPPORT
USE OF RESOURCES
¤ Support the development, training and selection of staff to support this plan
n Utilize experiences and licensure areas in the hiring, training, evaluation, and retention, processes
n Examine alternate ways to provide time needed for the professional learning of staff
n Provide additional support/coaching for work around innovation, student engagement, and instructional technology
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
Summary of recommendations – Aligning resources
Johnston Community School District
TIME
STAFF & STUDENT SUPPORT
USE OF RESOURCES
¤ Support the development, training and selection of staff to support this plan
n Utilize experiences and licensure areas in the hiring, training, evaluation, and retention, processes
n Examine alternate ways to provide time needed for the professional learning of staff
n Provide additional support/coaching for work around innovation, student engagement, and instructional technology
n Structure the Administrative Resource Center (ARC) to support our schools and the mission and vision of the school district
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
Summary of recommendations – Aligning resources
Johnston Community School District
TIME
STAFF & STUDENT SUPPORT
USE OF RESOURCES
¤ Support the development, training and selection of staff to support this plan
n Utilize experiences and licensure areas in the hiring, training, evaluation, and retention, processes IN PROGRESS/PLANNING
n Examine alternate ways to provide time needed for the professional learning of staff IP
n Provide additional support/coaching for work around innovation, student engagement, and instructional technology IN PLANNING
n Structure the Administrative Resource Center (ARC) to support our schools and the mission and vision of the school district IP
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
Summary of recommendations – Aligning resources
Johnston Community School District
USE OF RESOURCES
¤ Examine resources to ensure that our classrooms, and the teaching and learning that occur within, remain the primary focus of the school district n Creatively use of staffing, resources,
programming, and partnerships.
STAFF & STUDENT SUPPORT
Summary of recommendations – Aligning resources
Johnston Community School District
USE OF RESOURCES
¤ Examine resources to ensure that our classrooms, and the teaching and learning that occur within, remain the primary focus of the school district n Creatively use of staffing, resources,
programming, and partnerships.
n Efficient use of and delivery of transportation services.
STAFF & STUDENT SUPPORT
Summary of recommendations – Aligning resources
Johnston Community School District
USE OF RESOURCES
¤ Examine resources to ensure that our classrooms, and the teaching and learning that occur within, remain the primary focus of the school district n Creatively use of staffing, resources,
programming, and partnerships.
n Efficient use of and delivery of transportation services.
n Use of staffing parameters as a guide to address potential equity issues.
STAFF & STUDENT SUPPORT
Summary of recommendations – Aligning resources
Johnston Community School District
USE OF RESOURCES
¤ Examine resources to ensure that our classrooms, and the teaching and learning that occur within, remain the primary focus of the school district n Creatively use of staffing, resources, programming,
and partnerships.
n Efficient use of and delivery of transportation services.
n Use of staffing parameters as a guide to address potential equity issues.
n Balance the attraction and retention of employees with long-term budget parameters.
STAFF & STUDENT SUPPORT
Summary of recommendations – Aligning resources
Johnston Community School District
USE OF RESOURCES
¤ Examine resources to ensure that our classrooms, and the teaching and learning that occur within, remain the primary focus of the school district n Creatively use of staffing, resources, programming,
and partnerships.
n Efficient use of and delivery of transportation services.
n Use of staffing parameters as a guide to address potential equity issues.
n Balance the attraction and retention of employees with long-term budget parameters.
n Develop goals aimed towards the long-term stability of the school district.
STAFF & STUDENT SUPPORT
Summary of recommendations – Aligning resources
Johnston Community School District
USE OF RESOURCES
¤ Examine resources to ensure that our classrooms, and the teaching and learning that occur within, remain the primary focus of the school district n Creatively use of staffing, resources, programming,
and partnerships. IP
n Efficient use of and delivery of transportation services. IP
n Use of staffing parameters as a guide to address potential equity issues. IP
n Balance the attraction and retention of employees with long-term budget parameters. IP
n Develop goals aimed towards the long-term stability of the school district. IP
STAFF & STUDENT SUPPORT
As a school district …
¨ What do we need to be urgent about? Why? ¨ What do we imagine our classrooms and schools
should look like five years from now? What do we hope to see, how would this benefit our students?
¨ What would we do if there were no barriers, no
fear of repercussions, no fear of the unknown?
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“Good to Great” - Bold, overreaching goals
¨ The Johnston Community School District will be committed to…
¤ Having all students at or our above grade level in reading by the end of their third grade year.
Johnston Community School District
“Good to Great” - Bold, overreaching goals
¨ The Johnston Community School District will be committed to…
¤ Having all students at or our above grade level in reading by the end
of their third grade year.
¤ Providing students with both the foundational knowledge and workplace skills needed to be successful beyond high school in a globally competitive world.
Johnston Community School District
“Good to Great” - Bold, overreaching goals
¨ The Johnston Community School District will be committed to…
¤ Having all students at or our above grade level in reading by the end of their third grade year.
¤ Providing students with both the foundational knowledge and workplace skills needed to be successful beyond high school in a globally competitive world.
¤ Building a culture and processes that support innovation and continual improvement.
Johnston Community School District
“Good to Great” - Bold, overreaching goals
¨ The Johnston Community School District will be committed to…
¤ Having all students at or our above grade level in reading by the end of their third grade year.
¤ Providing students with both the foundational knowledge and workplace skills needed to be successful beyond high school in a globally competitive world.
¤ Building a culture and processes that support innovation and continual improvement.
¤ Boldly and courageously utilize all available resources – financial and people - to achieve the goals and outcomes outlined in the “Foundation to Excellence” plan.
Johnston Community School District
“Good to Great” - Bold, overreaching goals
¨ The Johnston Community School District will be committed to…
¤ Having all students at or our above grade level in reading by the end of their third grade year.
¤ Providing students with both the foundational knowledge and workplace skills needed to be successful beyond high school in a globally competitive world.
¤ Building a culture and processes that support innovation and continual improvement.
¤ Boldly and courageously utilize all available resources – financial and people - to achieve the goals and outcomes outlined in the “Foundation to Excellence” plan.
¤ Urgently respond to this window of opportunity resulting in increased and enriched learning opportunities for students.
… and in the process, be engaged in innovative and trailblazing work focused on meeting the needs of students.
Johnston Community School District
Next steps
¤ Communications with parents and community
¤ Parent and community survey
¤ Revise/edit recommendations based on survey
¤ Board approval of recommendations – March 9
¤ Implement “Foundation to Excellence Plan”
Johnston Community School District
Spring 2015: Strategic planning group forms and begins capacity building 2015-2016 School Year: Community strategic planning work begins, Foundation to Excellence plans/action steps presented to board and may be implemented 2016-2017 School Year: New strategic plan is shared, Foundation to Excellence plans/action steps implemented 2017-2018 School Year: New Johnston High School (grades 10-12) and new JMS (grades 8-9) opens. (current JHS site) 2018-2019 School Year: New Wallace Elementary (grades PreK-5) opens. (current JMS site) 2019-2020 School Year: New Administrative Resource Center opens. (current Wallace site)
Questions?
We can accomplish great things for our students…
Johnston Community School District