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The State of the Schools
May 30, 2012.
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Strong, Stable, Forward-Looking
Continuing our tradition of excellence and leadership in public educationFinancially stablePreparing students for global citizenshipp g g pMeeting current challenges and planning for the future
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Challenges Ahead
Achievement for allAttracting, retaining, supporting top-quality staffFinance and efficient operations pCommunication with residentsTechnology
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Tradition of Excellence: Advanced Placement
• Record number of AP Scholars (159) in 2011• More students enrolling• 444 Shaker students took 984 AP exams in
20112011• 73% earned a score of 3 or higher• More than 1/3 of Shaker students take at
least one AP course4
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College Entrance ExaminationsClass of 2012 outperformed state and national averages by significant marginsNumber of African-American students taking ACT equaled number of white students for the first timeACT mean score for Shaker African-American students rose by a full point (from 18 to 19.1 on a 36-point scale) y p ( p )over a three-year period
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SAT Scores, Class of 2012
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Nationally Recognized Scholars, 20124 N ti l M it S h l hi Wi f4 National Merit Scholarship Winners so far1 National Achievement Scholarship Winner10 National Merit Semifinalists3 National Achievement Semifinalists3 National Hispanic Scholars (school record)22 National Merit Commended ScholarsOthers including Gates Millennium Scholar, Coca Cola Scholar, A.B. Duke Scholar
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Nationally Recognized Scholars, 2012
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International Baccalaureate Diploma CandidatesDiploma Candidates
First cohort graduates in June 2012Number (25) exceeded expectationsInitial test scores from last year were
tvery strongAccepted by highly selective colleges
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The IB Vanguard Class
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B t C it f M i Ed ti t h tSelected Other Accomplishments
Best Community for Music Education; top honors at regional and state music competitionsRecord number of winners at regional Scholastic Art competitionTop honors at regional, state and national competitions including Science Olympiad roboticscompetitions, including Science Olympiad, robotics, writing, History Day, math, Model UNStrong showings by many athletic teams; large numbers of scholar-athletes
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College and Scholarship Counseling
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College Acceptances, 2012More than 130 colleges and universitiesState institutions: OSU, Ohio U., MiamiOther public flagships: North Carolina, Michigan, WisconsinAll 8 “Ivies” – Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth,
Harvard, Princeton, Penn, YaleLiberal Arts – Bates, Carleton, Davidson, Pomona, SpelmanT U i iti CWRU D k H d G tTop Universities – CWRU, Duke, Howard, Georgetown,
Northwestern, NYU, RiceFine Arts – Juilliard, Oberlin Conservatory, Art Institute of
Chicago
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Imagine Shaker: Major ThemesReflected in Strategic PlanReflected in Strategic Plan
Achievement for all studentsHigh-quality teachers and curriculumEngaged, hard-working studentsEnhanced parental involvementpCurrent and accessible technologyBroader participation in co-curricular activitiesImproved facilities
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Putting Strategy Into ActionStrategic Plan launched in 2009Input from more than 900 parents, residents, students, staff membersFosters consistent use of best practicesApproved by Board in April 2011Approved by Board in April 2011In first year of implementation
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Strategic Plan: Next StepsIndependent external review in summer 2012
(repeated in 2013)
Monitor progress toward performance indicators
Id tif i h ll t thIdentify emerging challenges, strengths, and opportunities
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Strategy Into Action: Achievement for AllVocabulary Scores for Kindergarten Students, 2010-11Vocabulary Scores for Kindergarten Students, 2010 11
45%
57% 56%
68%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Below
Average
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15%
28%
3%
22%
29%
40%
15%
22%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Shaker Combined Shaker African American Shaker European American All US Students
Above
Strategy Into Action: Achievement for AllSh k 7th G d T N M th S 2010 11Shaker 7th-Grade Terra Nova Math Scores, 2010-11
48%
66%
56%
78%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Below
Average
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13%
20%
2%
22%21%
39%
14%
22%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Shaker Combined Shaker African American Shaker European American All US Students
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Strategy Into Action: Achievement for AllImproved practices in the classroom
Differentiation
Use of data
Clear expectations for studentsClear expectations for studentsEnrichment for all: International Baccalaureate
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Strategy Into Action: Achievement for All
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Strategy Into Action: Achievement for All
Enhanced support outside school hours
Tutoring centers
Study circles
Targeted after-school and summer intervention
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Strategy Into Action: Achievement for All
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Strategy Into Action: Achievement for All
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Strategy Into Action: Achievement for All
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Achievement for All: Easing TransitionsStudent Mobility and Passage Rates on State TestsStudent Mobility and Passage Rates on State Tests
SubjectPercent proficient
after 1-3 yearsin Shaker
Percent proficient after 3+ years
in Shaker
Increase in percentproficient
5th Grade Reading 78% 82.9% 4.9%
5th Grade Math 66.9% 81.7% 14.8%
5th Grade Science 74% 81.8% 7.8%
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5 Grade Science 74% 81.8% 7.8%
11th Grade Reading 90.9% 98.2% 7.3%
11th Grade Math 83% 93.5% 10.5%
11th Grade Social Studies 89.1% 96% 6.9%
11th Grade Science 77.4% 90.9% 13.5%
11th Grade Writing 94.5% 97.4% 2.9%
Strategy Into Action: High-Quality StaffC h i P f i l D l tComprehensive Professional Development
Aligned with state standards, Common Core, and International Baccalaureate principles
Based on demonstrated best instructional practices
New tools for instructional improvement e gNew tools for instructional improvement, e.g.,
Building scans using technologyOnline videos covering specific areas for improvement of practice
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New Professional Development Tools
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Strategy Into Action: High-Quality Staff
Hiring and mentoring of new teachersMany applicants for each opening
Constant recruitment and outreach
Nontraditional career paths
Mentors and ongoing support for new staff
Identification and cultivation of future leaders
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Hiring and Mentoring of New Teachers
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Traditional subjects: language arts, math, sciences,
Strategy Into Action: Curriculumj g g , , ,
social studies, arts, world languages, physical education
Written by teachers and based on standards
Wide range of courses to meet different needs
Areas of distinction include fine and performing arts, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, pre-engineering, Asian Studies, Mandarin, classics
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Strategy Into Action: Curriculum
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Strategy Into Action: Curriculum
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Strategy Into Action: Curriculum
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Strategy Into Action: Curriculum
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Strategy Into Action: Curriculum
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Strategy Into Action: Curriculum
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Strategy Into Action: Curriculum
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For all students in Pre K through grade 10Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
For all students in Pre-K through grade 10
Elective classes and diploma option - grades 11-12
Emphasis on attributes and attitudes that lead to success
Global focus
Emphasis on connections between subjectsEmphasis on connections between subjects
Fosters problem solving, inquiry, collaboration, creativity
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The Learner Profile
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International Baccalaureate:Baccalaureate:
Connecting Subjects
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International Baccalaureate:
Connecting Subjects
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International Baccalaureate: Community InvolvementCommunity Involvement
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Strategy Into Action: Student Engagement
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”
― Attributed to Benjamin Franklin
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Strategy Into Action: Student EngagementVisual reinforcement of “big ideas” being taught
Consistent reinforcement of International
Baccalaureate principles
More opportunities for hands-on learningMore opportunities for hands on learning
Inquiry approach to learning
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Strategy Into Action: Student
Engagement
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Strategy Into Action: Student
Engagement
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Strategy Into Action: Student
Engagement
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Strategy Into Action: Student Engagement
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Strategy Into Action: Student Engagement
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Strategy into Action: Parent InvolvementMore electronic communication: updated
website, mobile web, social media, e-newsletter
Regular presence in Shaker Life magazine
Information for incoming familiesInformation for incoming families
Advice on succeeding in Shaker
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Parent Involvement: Communication
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Parent Involvement From the Start
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Parent Involvement: Tips on Video
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Science OnlineStrategy into Action: Technology
S t h d ti f j tSupport research and creation of projects
Engage students
Individualize instruction
Meet the needs of students with disabilities
Assess new studentsAssess new students
Practice, improve and monitor skills
Prepare students for the future
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Technology for Research
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Technology for Research
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Technology: Smart Boards
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Technology: Text Messaging
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Technology:Student
Response System
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Technology: Assisting StudentsWith Special NeedsWith Special Needs
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Technology: Building Skills
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Science OnlineStrategy into Action:
Co-Curricular ParticipationSurveys to identify student interest
and barriers to involvement
Ways to connect students with opportunities Community service
Co Curricular Participation
yService learningInternshipsSenior projects
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Academic Co-Curriculars
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Co-Curriculars: Athletics
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Co-Curriculars: Service
Activities
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Co-Curriculars: Students Helping Students
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Challenges Ahead: Aging Facilities
Well-constructed, well-maintained physical plant
Advisory committee of professionals assessing needs
Continuing to explore all possible funding sources
Priority to “green” initiatives, accessibility, architecture
Committee report expected in 2012-13 school year
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School Buildings: 55 to 98 Years Old
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Updating Aging Facilities
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Making Facilities Accessible
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Making Facilities Accessible
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Aging Facilities:
Maintaining Architectural
Character
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Challenges Ahead: Financial Stability
Current financial position is solid due to:
More than 70 positions eliminated since 2007Freezing base salaries for three yearsIncreasing employees’ health care contributionsIncreasing employees’ health care contributionsOutsourcing food service Maximizing the use of grants
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Challenges Ahead: Financial StabilityCareful stewardship has led to:
AA+ bond rating from Standard & Poor’sNumerous awards for financial management
and reportingand reportingDeferral of next operating levy from 2013 to
2014
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Th t t d f d l f di tl k i bl kChallenges Ahead: Financial Stability
The state and federal funding outlook is bleak.
$8.3 million loss in state funds this bienniumIncludes discontinuation of $1 million in federal stimulus
funds and nearly $3 million/year in state reimbursement for reduced taxes on businesses
$21 million loss in state funds over 7 years
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Shrinking State & Federal Revenue(in $ millions)( )
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Challenges Ahead: Technology
Constant change
Evaluation and adoption of appropriate tools
Cost of infrastructure, hardware and software
Training – time and cost
“Digital divide”
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Gale Science In ContextStrength & Stability
Contin ing traditionChallenges Ahead
Achie ement for allContinuing tradition of excellence and leadershipFinancially stablePreparing students for
l b l iti hi
Achievement for allAttracting, retaining, supporting top-quality staffFinance and efficient
tiglobal citizenshipMeeting current challenges and planning for the future
operations Communication with residentsTechnology
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