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Camden City Schools. Wednesday, January 8 , 2014. Agenda. Overview Student and Staff Survey Performance Listening & Evaluation Tour Preliminary Actions Taken. Camden City Overview. Camden is home to 77,000 people, of whom 25% are school-aged children. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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AgendaAgenda
Overview
Student and Staff Survey
Performance
Listening & Evaluation Tour
Preliminary Actions Taken
• Camden is home to 77,000 people, of whom 25% are school-aged children
Camden City OverviewCamden City Overview
• More than 15,000 students are served by Camden’s 26 traditional district schools and 11 charter schools
• Nearly 95% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch
• 19% of students have a special education classification
Schools in CamdenSchools in Camden
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• Camden is the lowest-performing district in New Jersey
• Priority Schools – schools with the lowest school-wide proficiency rates in the state– 23 of Camden’s 26 schools are Priority Schools
• 3 of the absolute lowest-performing schools in the state• 14 of the lowest-performing 21 schools in the state based on overall proficiency in
our NCLB waiver
AgendaAgenda
Overview
Student and Staff Survey
Performance
Listening & Evaluation Tour
Preliminary Actions Taken
Elementary School Students:I want to explore and learn new things
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100%
Elementary
76%
%RespondingYes
Middle and High School Students:Thinking back over the past year in school, how often did you try to do your best work in school?
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20
40
60
80
100%
Middle School
80%
High School
74%
%RespondingOften/AlmostAlways
The Opportunity: Students are eager to learnThe Opportunity: Students are eager to learn
Camden City School Climate Survey, Spring 2013
Elementary School Students:My family wants me to do well in school
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20
40
60
80
100%
Elementary
96%
%RespondingYes
Middle/High School Students:My family wants me to do well in school
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20
40
60
80
100%
Middle School
88%
High School
78%
%RespondingAgree/StronglyAgree
The Opportunity: Students perceive their families to have high expectations of them…The Opportunity: Students perceive their families to have high expectations of them…
Camden City School Climate Survey, Spring 2013
Elementary School Students:My teachers really care about me
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60
80
100%
Elementary
75%
%RespondingYes
Elementary Students:My teachers would give me help if I needed it
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20
40
60
80
100%
Elementary
78%
%RespondingYes
The Opportunity: …and believe that their teachers care about themThe Opportunity: …and believe that their teachers care about them
Camden City School Climate Survey, Spring 2013
The Challenge: One-third of Camden City students wish they attended a different school The Challenge: One-third of Camden City students wish they attended a different school
Elementary School Students:I wish I went to a different school
Middle/High School Students:I wish I went to a different school
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20
40
60
80
100%
Middle School
35%
High School
38%%RespondingAgree/StronglyAgree
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20
40
60
80
100%
Elementary
30%%RespondingYes
Camden City School Climate Survey, Spring 2013
The Challenge: Many students feel unsafe both inside and outside of their schoolThe Challenge: Many students feel unsafe both inside and outside of their school
Elementary School Students:I feel safe in the hallways and bathrooms
of the school
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60
80
100%
Elementary
51%
%RespondingYes
Middle/High School Students:How safe do you feel outside around the
school?
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20
40
60
80
100%
Middle School
20%
High School
21%
%RespondingMostly/VerySafe
Camden City School Climate Survey, Spring 2013
The Challenge: …and violence is a significant problem in middle and high schools The Challenge: …and violence is a significant problem in middle and high schools
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20
40
60
80
100%
Middle School
38%
High School
31%
%RespondingAgree/StronglyAgree
Middle/High School Students:Violence is a problem at my school
Camden City School Climate Survey, Spring 2013
The Challenge: Students do not find their school work engaging or interesting… The Challenge: Students do not find their school work engaging or interesting…
Elementary School Students:My teachers make learning interesting
Middle/High School Students:My teachers make learning interesting
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60
80
100%
Elementary
56%
%RespondingYes
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20
40
60
80
100%
Middle School
48%
High School
37%
%RespondingAgree/StronglyAgree
Camden City School Climate Survey, Spring 2013
The Challenge: … and many students frequently miss schoolThe Challenge: … and many students frequently miss school
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20
40
60
80
100%
Elementary / Middle Schools
22%
%ofStudentsChronicallyAbsent
Chronic Absenteeism% of students absent > 10% of days
The Challenge: Staff members report that schools lack the necessary ingredients for a culture of achievementThe Challenge: Staff members report that schools lack the necessary ingredients for a culture of achievement
Staff Members:The school community has high expectations of
all students
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20
40
60
80
100%
Elementary
58%
Middle School
44%
High School
64%
%RespondingAgree/StronglyAgree
Staff Members:Teachers have close working relationships with
each other
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20
40
60
80
100%
Elementary
54%
Middle School
63%
High School
66%
%RespondingAgree/StronglyAgree
Camden City School Climate Survey, Spring 2013
The Challenge: Staff members spend a lot of time attending to student emotional needs and have difficulty motivating themThe Challenge: Staff members spend a lot of time attending to student emotional needs and have difficulty motivating them
Staff Members:I spend a great deal of time dealing with students’ social and emotional troubles.
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40
60
80
100%
Elementary
61%
Middle School
68%
High School
47%
%RespondingAgree/StronglyAgree
Staff Members:Some students at this school just cannot be
motivated to do the work.
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20
40
60
80
100%
Elementary
47%
Middle School
65%
High School
51%
%RespondingAgree/StronglyAgree
Camden City School Climate Survey, Spring 2013
AgendaAgenda
Overview
Student and Staff Survey
Performance
Listening & Evaluation Tour
Preliminary Actions Taken
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100%
LAL
200-249
180-199
<180
Math
200-249
180-199
<180
41% 18%% Proficient187 180Avg. Scale Score214 206DFG AAverage
Nearly half of Camden’s K-8 and high school students are performing far below the State’s bar for proficiencyNearly half of Camden’s K-8 and high school students are performing far below the State’s bar for proficiency
Camden NJASK LAL and Math Scores,2012-2013
Note: Students scores are attributed to the school they were enrolled in as of October 15; data is for district schools onlySource: NJDOE
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100%
LAL
250
200-249
180-199
<180
Math
250
200-249
180-199
<180
21% 31%% Proficient175 179Avg. Scale Score202 192DFG AAverage
ProficientProficient
Camden HSPA LAL and Math Scores,2012-2013
Despite modest progress in some areas, Camden students remain 40-50 percentage points lower than the state proficiency averageDespite modest progress in some areas, Camden students remain 40-50 percentage points lower than the state proficiency average
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25
50
75
100%
2010-2011
19%
2011-2012
19%
2012-2013
21%
2010-2011
27%
2011-2012
30%
2012-2013
31%
Camden NJASK LAL and Math Proficiency, 2011-2013
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25
50
75
100%
2010-2011
43%
2011-2012
49%
2012-2013
41%
2010-2011
12%
2011-2012
20%
2012-2013
18%
Statewide
DFG A
Camden HSPA LAL and Math Proficiency, 2011-2013
Note: Students scores are attributed to the school they were enrolled in as of October 15; Data is for district schools onlySource: NJDOE
LAL MathLAL Math
100
150
200
250
300
Special Education
GeneralEducation
SpecialEducation
184
159
ELL
Non-ELL
ELL
179170
Lunch
NotFreeorReducedLunch
ReducedLunch
FreeLunch
176185
177
Black
NotBlack
Black
178177
Hispanic
NotHispanic
Hispanic
178178
1,353 654 4,936 2,579 2,7764,132 4,831 215 2,906 2,709N 334
While all sub-groups under-perform, Special Education and ELL students in K-8 schools score particularly lowWhile all sub-groups under-perform, Special Education and ELL students in K-8 schools score particularly low
Camden Public Schools NJASK LAL Performance by Demographic,2012-2013
Note: Students scores are attributed to the school they were enrolled in as of October 15Source: NJDOE
Last year, some K-8 schools showed modest progress in LAL while others fell further behind; charters performed slightly better on the whole
Last year, some K-8 schools showed modest progress in LAL while others fell further behind; charters performed slightly better on the whole
Change in Camden K-8 NJASK LAL Scores by School,2011-2012 to 2012-2013
Source: NJDOE
Indicates charter
-20
-10
0
10
20
183171183 183178176 182187 178185171 181 174 179191197 184 196185 192 186181 183175 181179 1772012 LAL
184173187 175180182 172187 171182178 183 173 175195200 184 196198 192 185180 178186 176184 1812013 LAL
FreedomAcademy
MorganVillage
Whittier
Molina
Dudley
HBWilson
E.Camden
Camden'sPromise
Camden'sPride
McGrawCatto
ForestHill
Bonsall
Sharp
DUESeasonLeapECO
Wiggins
Cramer
Cooper'sPoynt
Veterans
YorkshipDavis
Cream
Sumner
Hatch
PynePoynt
a
Still, all K-8 district schools are both low-performing and low growthStill, all K-8 district schools are both low-performing and low growth
NJASK LAL Performance and Growth, 2012-2013
Source: NJDOE
SGP
200
250
Freedom Prep
0 25 50 75 100
150
Leap
ECODUESeason
Camden's Promise
Camden's Pride
Yorkship
Wiggins
Whittier
Veterans
Sumner
Sharp
Pyne Poynt
Molina
McGraw
Hatch
HBWilson
Forest Hill
E. Camden
Dudley
Davis
Morgan Village
Cream
Cramer
Cooper's Poynt
Catto
Bonsall
District
Charter
0
-20
-10
0
10
20
184218 229215186 2262182012 LAL
179219 222209182 2222262013 LAL
Leap
CreativeArts
Wilson
Camdenhigh
CamdenAcademy
MetEast
Medical Arts
And at the high school level, the majority of schools have declined in performanceAnd at the high school level, the majority of schools have declined in performance
Change in Camden HSPA Scores by School,2011-2012 to 2012-2013
Source: NJDOE
-20
-10
0
10
20
177189 214197178 2082022012 Math
176200 200186177 2002122013 Math
CreativeArts
Leap
Wilson
Camdenhigh
CamdenAcademy
MetEast
Medical Arts
Indicates charter
MathLAL
…And most concerning, we’re far from preparing our students well for college or careers …And most concerning, we’re far from preparing our students well for college or careers
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20
40
60
80
100%
Grade 12 SAT Participation
42%
Grade 12 College Readiness
<1%
College ReadinessHigh School Graduation Rate
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20
40
60
80
100%
Graduation Rate
53%
AgendaAgenda
Overview
Student and Staff Survey
Performance
Listening & Evaluation Tour
Preliminary Actions Taken
Superintendent’s 100-Day Transition: Three Areas of Focus Superintendent’s 100-Day Transition: Three Areas of Focus
Superintendent’s 100-Day Transition: Areas of Focus Superintendent’s 100-Day Transition: Areas of Focus
Teaching and Learning
• We visited all 26 schools in the district• School visits served as an opportunity to observe the
teaching and leadership practices and build relationships with school-based staff
School Safety and Climate
• This summer’s School Climate Survey found school safety and climate to be an area of critical concern in Camden
• As a result of this urgent need, this fall we have:• Completed a full security audit• Updated security plans for all schools• Provided training on emergency preparedness
• We see this as only the start of what is a critical area we must address as a City
Superintendent’s 100-Day Transition: Areas of Focus (cont’d) Superintendent’s 100-Day Transition: Areas of Focus (cont’d)
Community Engagement: The Listening Tour
•Objective: to listen to and learn from all members of the community about the best path forward for Camden’s schools •How was this achieved?
• 4 community town halls• 8 focus group events with parents, students
and staff• Feedback from hundreds of teachers via
suggestion boxes placed in every school
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100-Day Listening Tour: Community Town Halls 100-Day Listening Tour: Community Town Halls
Town Halls
Attendees:
•Signed In: 67
•Students: 11
•Parents: 26
•Educators: 26
•Community Members: 16
Attendees:
•Signed In: 48
•Students: 9
•Parents: 15
•Educators: 8
•Community Members: 10
Attendees:
•Signed In: 61
•Students: 15
•Parents: 18
•Educators: 21
•Community Members: 24
Attendees:
•Signed In: 85
•Students: 23
•Parents: 45
•Educators: 11
•Community Members: 12
88% of attendees indicated an interest being involved in efforts to improve schools 88% of attendees indicated an interest being involved in efforts to improve schools
100-Day Listening Tour: Focus Group Events 100-Day Listening Tour: Focus Group Events
Liberty Park Community
HuddleOct. 24th
Liberty Park Community
HuddleOct. 24th
District OfficeTown HallNov. 26th
District OfficeTown HallNov. 26th
Fairview Community
Huddle Nov. 19th
Fairview Community
Huddle Nov. 19th
Parent Roundtable
Nov. 25th
Parent Roundtable
Nov. 25th
Teacher TalksMet East - Nov. 25th
Cooper’s Poynt - Dec. 12th Camden High - Dec. 16th
Teacher TalksMet East - Nov. 25th
Cooper’s Poynt - Dec. 12th Camden High - Dec. 16th
Chat with Student Representatives
Oct. 28th
Chat with Student Representatives
Oct. 28th
Listening Tour Findings Listening Tour Findings
Students want:•Safer and better schools in high quality school buildings•Higher expectations from teachers and parents•Access to innovative technology and learning tools•Access to extracurricular resources
Parents want:•Safer and better schools in high quality school buildings•A more service-oriented district office and school environment•Clear opportunities for parents to engage
Teachers want:•Better curriculum and instructional support•A more service-oriented district office and school environment•Less bureaucracy
Community stakeholders want:•Safer and better schools, and community centers•Continuity in district-led community programs and initiatives
Students want:•Safer and better schools in high quality school buildings•Higher expectations from teachers and parents•Access to innovative technology and learning tools•Access to extracurricular resources
Parents want:•Safer and better schools in high quality school buildings•A more service-oriented district office and school environment•Clear opportunities for parents to engage
Teachers want:•Better curriculum and instructional support•A more service-oriented district office and school environment•Less bureaucracy
Community stakeholders want:•Safer and better schools, and community centers•Continuity in district-led community programs and initiatives
Camden receives $21.7K per pupil Camden receives $21.7K per pupil
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100
200
300
$400M
2013-14E
Transfer to Charters
Out of District Tuition
General Fund
$327M
22%
Camden City General Fund
% Allocated to Charters & Out of District Tuition
*Excludes PEA and Federal Grants
Agenda Agenda
Overview
Student and Staff Survey
Performance
Listening & Evaluation Tour
Preliminary Actions Taken
Preliminary Actions TakenPreliminary Actions Taken
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Leaders & Educators•Hired 5 new turnaround principals•Started the school year with 100% of vacancies filled through a more strategic approach to staffing
– Revised recruitment and selection process for new hires– Held first ever matching fair for current staff to increase choice in school placement process– Ensured a sufficient number of substitute teachers were hired to meet persistent gaps
•Won a 5-year $5M SLP grant to support the development of a residency-based school leadership development programCurriculum & Instruction•Authored rigorous new math and ELA curricula across grades K to 12 to align to Common Core State Standards•Invested $5M in new textbooks for students and classrooms•Provided intensive summer development institutes to all educators
– Providing ongoing monthly professional learning opportunities for teachers and principalsTechnology•Established technology pilots in three schools to explore the use of instructional technology in our classrooms•Working closely with the state to ensure that our PARCC pilot schools are prepared for computer-based testing this spring
Preliminary Actions TakenPreliminary Actions Taken
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School Safety & Security•Updated all school security plans•Installed more than 100 new security cameras•Partnered with Camden City and the Camden County Police Department to establish “Safe Corridors” for students traveling to and from school•Ongoing heightening of school safety drills and protocols with state support•Developing a comprehensive school safety and security strategy
– Currently, interviewing to hire a School Safety and Security director
Student Support•Established the development and growth of a breakfast program
– Program began in 2 schools at the start of the school year, and is now in all schools
•Piloting a dinner program for students in our after school program– Program is beginning in 6 schools with plans to expand to all schools by the end of the year
•Piloting PBSIS (Positive Behavior Support in Schools) in three of our K8 schools to promote positive behavior and improved school climates
– Planning similar intervention programs for our early childhood and high school students
Preliminary Actions TakenPreliminary Actions Taken
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Families & Partnerships•Continued parent and community engagement though additional roundtables and community cabinet meetings
– Hosted 4 community meetings and 8 focus group events in 2 months
•Establishing “Parent and Community Centers” in our city’s 4 wards in partnership with the Office of the Mayor to ensure parents have access to clear information about educational options for their students•Re-engaging recent dropouts through a home visit campaign
– Of the ~350 students who have recently dropped out, we have already re-enrolled more than 50 students
School Options•Launched an RFP seeking additional Renaissance school project applicants to partner with the district starting in the fall of 2014•Supported the takeover of Freedom Academy by Democracy Prep to improve rigor and school quality
• Based on the findings of our transition period, we are finalizing a strategic plan to be rolled out later this month– It aims to address the concerns that we heard voiced by our families and the
community, including:• Academic rigor• School-level resources• School safety• Building quality• Access to information
• Following the roll-out of the strategic plan, we will re-engage with families at the school level to discuss how the strategic plan commitments will improve education options for all students in their community
Next StepsNext Steps