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The
Pike County School Corporation
“The Role of the School Administrator
In School Improvement”
The Learning Conference
Indianapolis, IN
January 30, 2006
Our administrative team …
John Thomas, Superintendent Mike Harding, Assistant Superintendent LeAnne Kelley, Pike Central High Principal Cal Biddle, Pike Central Middle Principal Steve Meadors, Petersburg Elem. Principal Ritch Luker, Winslow Elem. Principal Rick Fears, Otwell Elem. Principal
Where we were …in 2002
Our test scores were declining We were in the midst of learning more about the new
Indiana Academic Standards We were just beginning a new professional
development plan of action 4-Block Language Arts Instruction Poverty in the Classroom Write Traits Curriculum Alignment and Quarterly Assessment
Our math scores were consistently below state average
Where we are now …
Overall, our scores have improved for the third year in a row. All five Pike Co. schools INSAI “Top Gainer” winners in 2006. Improvement was realized due to the implementation of several
action plans … Curriculum alignment and quarterly assessments Remediation Professional development for teachers & administrators Student motivation activities Early intervention strategies Special courses/classes Teacher lesson plans Realigning personnel
Our administrative team has …
A “can do” attitude Set high expectations Focused on Indiana’s Academic Standards Mapped curriculum in math and Eng/LA, K thru 10 Developed a quarterly assessment system Implemented a student remediation plan Used grants to fund teacher development Been an active participant in INSAI Been “data-oriented” for more than a decade Integrated technology into our instruction & assessment
methodologies Reassigned personnel where needed
Our students …
We have a high free/reduced lunch count Higher than state average Last year, 7th out of 22 public school districts in SW
Indiana We have a high special education population Higher than state average Last year, 9th out of 22 public school districts in
southwest Indiana We believe all students can learn!
At our elementary schools …
We have made some remarkable gains!
3rd Grade
Math scores are our highest since the new ISTEP+ exam was implemented by the IDOE.
Our English scores have risen to new levels as well. Both Math and English 3rd grade scores were above state
average this year.
Subject 2002 2003 2004 2005
English 76 83 79 88
Math 61 73 76 84
3rd Grade Trends …
50
60
70
80
90
2002 2003 2004 2005
Math
English
4th Grade
Our math scores were lower than last year, but remain significantly above the 2003 benchmark.
English scores have decreased for the third year, but are still above state average.
Both Math and English scores this year are above state average.
Subject 2002 2003 2004 2005
Math No Exam 62 80 74
English No Exam 82 80 77
4th Grade Trends …
50
60
70
80
90
2003 2004 2005
Math
English
5th Grade
Math scores are our highest since we began the new exam. Math scores are higher than our English scores for the first time. Science scores continue to rise for the third year in a row. We scored above state average in math, English and science at
this grade level.
Subject 2002 2003 2004 2005
Math No Exam 67 73 87
English No Exam 72 81 81
Science No Exam 65 74 79
5th Grade Trends
50
60
70
80
90
2003 2004 2005
Math
Eng
Science
Elementary school initiatives …
Motivation of staff and students Parental/community involvement Student Success Model mini assessments Remediation Quarterly benchmark checklists Attendance policies and incentives Professional development
Pike Central Middle …
We have made major progress!
6th Grade
Math scores have increased for the third year in a row. This year is our highest score on the new exam.
English scores have risen dramatically, too. We were above state average in both sixth grade
subjects.
Subject 2002 2003 2004 2005
Math 52 58 68 81
English 70 72 68 77
6th Grade Trends …
50
60
70
80
90
2002 2003 2004 2005
Math
Eng
7th Grade
Our math scores are lower this year than last. Our English scores continue to improve. Our math scores fell below state average, but our
English scores were above state average. Science results are expected in March 2006.
Subject 2002 2003 2004 2005
Math No Exam 57 65 63
English No Exam 69 71 74
7th Grade Trends …
50
60
70
80
90
2003 2004 2005
Math
Eng
Science
8th Grade
Our math scores have improved. This year, for the first time, we scored above state average.
Our English scores are slightly higher, but fell below state average for the third consecutive year.
Subject 2002 2003 2004 2005
Math 53 65 64 75
English 59 65 62 63
8th Grade Trends …
50
60
70
80
90
2002 2003 2004 2005
Math
Eng
Middle school initiatives …
Aligning instruction with state standards Quarterly assessments Additional learning opportunities Reading, math & writing Individual education plans
9th Grade
Overall, this year’s 9th grade scored better than last year’s freshman class on the ISTEP+ exam.
Our math scores have risen to previous levels. Our English scores remain about the same, around
70 percent passing.
Subject 2002 2003 2004 2005
Math No Exam 72 64 72
English No Exam 70 71 70
Pike Central High …
“Our teachers and students are working toward a common objective …”
9th Grade Trends …
50
60
70
80
90
2003 2004 2005
Math
Eng
10th Grade GQE
Our tenth graders have posted new highs on both math and language arts sections of the “new” GQE.
For the first time in four years, math scores are higher than English.
Our 10th Grade class scored above state average in math and English this year, the second time in a row this has occurred.
Subject 2002 2003 2004 2005
Math 59 65 65 74
English 64 72 71 73
10th Grade GQE Trends …
50
60
70
80
90
2002 2003 2004 2005
Math
Eng
High school initiatives …
Required summer school School-wide effective writing strategies Curriculum alignment & quarterly assessment Development of benchmark checklists Collaborative team teaching Personal education plans for students
Role of central office administrators …
Set expectations with accountability Provide support and guidance Develop an attitude of cooperation Provide needed time and funding for
initiatives Coordinate efforts district-wide Encourage teacher empowerment and growth
Celebrate accomplishments
In summary …
We are doing better than ever! We know what we are teaching, when we
should teach it, and how to assess students on content learned.
Overall, we are in excellent shape for AYP. We must lookout for student subgroups,
attendance, and high school graduation rates. We compare favorably with surrounding school
districts in SW Indiana.
We are enjoying success …
PCSC in excellent financial standing Student achievement is increasing – above
state average performance Top-flight school facilities New technologies Positive relations – school board,
administration, association, and staff We can say, “We are at the “top of our game”
in many areas.”
Contact information …
Mr. Thomas, Supt. Dr. Harding, Asst. Supt. Mrs. Kelley, HS Principal Mr. Biddle, MS Principal Mr. Meadors, Elem Principal Mr. Luker, Elem Principal Mr. Fears, Elem Principal
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Pike County School Corporation
907 Walnut Street, Petersburg, IN 47567
812 - 354 - 8731
