Support in programs and resources Good job on zoning education – socio Teachers are fantastic AP/CIS courses Splitting kids 9th grade needs to be at High School District finance is very good Teachers accessibility Concurrent enrollment Board committed to teachers Good class sizes Passionate teachers Project Lead the Way CIS/AP programs District uses resources to help struggling kids Extra opportunities – community ed Dedication and technology used by teachers (i.e. – video teaching in math – creative ways to meet levels of all kids) Overall facilities are very good AVID programs Are we behind in technology – staff development? Building offerings and parallel Constant changes in boundaries due to growth Behind in advance classes Missing the middle level kids Get better at tapping into kids’ strengths Customized learning seems to track kids too early Systems responsive to pacing Hybrid classes Need to connect schools to community How do we expand opportunities – connect businesses with student potential Bussing Difficult to cover all material in time frame given due to so many multiple levels of learning Not enough creative intereaction between students and teachers (innovation) Facilities are weak Libraries aren’t really as useful anymore District pushes things and then they fizzle Need to start foreign language programs earlier Framework for Education Forward Guiding Coalition Assessment of Current District Strengths and Weaknesses April, 2014 Organization; the structure and systems, policies, procedures and practices, communications, staff development as well as parent, family and community connections +Strengths: Technology courses and technology used District using resources for student improvement and their forward thinking & vision Cultural liaisons Building elementary growth Facilities are outstanding for learning environments Good facilities with land Org structure similar to other districts -Weaknesses: Over crowding Lack of extra curricular activities Teacher websites – some good, some not good, inconsistent Security, YMCA security More focus on meeting with parents, teacher communication, need for welcome center Students wants one high school Community wants one high school
Claudia Alvarez Linda Anderson Ankith Arun Jan Aument Deb Barber Carmen Barbone Sarah Baumgartner Kevin Bjerken Steph Bode Shawn Bouley Corey Carlson Jeremy Casper Jane DuBois Elizabeth Duehr Laura Duff Amy Engen Vance Fiegel Mary Alice Fredericks Hunter Gehrman Jim Grabianowski Peter Hagstrom Mariclar Hall Brittany Haller Hamna Hamid Mary Hernandez Katie Hewitt Robert Hillman Stephanie Janke Wayde Johnson Tim Johnson Fred Jurewicz Josie Koivisto Lorie Kortgard Chris Kost Lauren Kotz Stuart Lang Allen Larson Brandon Lehn Patrick Leonard Dawn Lewis Ed Loiselle Janelle Ludzack Joan Lynch Pamela Mancini Sue Marschall Christy McCutcheon Mark McNeill Julie Menden Aurelio Mendez Kris Menning Gina Mitchell Michael Morris Mona Nelson Pat Pass Dave Pass Al Purves Victoria Ranua Mary Jane Rein Alisha Relan Karen Reuss Madeline Rice Mykal Riley Sue Scalf Amy Schmidt Dave Schultz Jama Shire Jon Sinnen Nicko Spehn Brad Tabke Mark Teslow Ankitha Varadhan Tim Waldorf Kevin Wetherille Kathy Whitbeck Angie Whitcomb Somi Yi
Greater than 90% of course have enrichment plans for students (B5) Elements for Discussion: Model for individualized learning plans and support systems. Structures for personalization – recommendations around credits (seat time), competency based systems - progress based on mastery not age bound. Integrated infrastructure and systems support needed for leading academic learning processes and performance Inclusive, respectful and accessible process of consultation and decision making regarding the Shakopee Experience The Shakopee Experience Process GUIDING CHANGE DOCUMENT Team Facilitator: JP Jacobson 5-Year Technology Plan March, 2014 Context and Current Reality “The Why” Unacceptable Means “The Not How” Results “The What” The district currently does not provide adequate access to technology enhanced learning for students The district has made investments in networking and wireless infrastructure throughout our buildings, but doesn’t currently have the devices to maximize its use to support instruction Teacher/staff computers have not been replaced as needed We have a growing interest and expertise amongst teachers to incorporate digital Knowingly violate law, policy or binding agreement Create inequity in access to programming and educational opportunities by design Exceed established financial and capital parameters in budget and long range planning Design a system around any special interest group, individual or group of staff Design a system that knowingly limits district flexibility and nimbleness to a high Transformation of learning environment through digital curriculum and critical technology tools 99% of time technology infrastructure meets the needs of students/teachers (C1) 90% of teachers report daily use of technology tools (C2) 90% of teachers receive training on critical