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

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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