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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
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ThePike 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pike Central High … “Our teachers and students are working toward a common objective …”
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.
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.”
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 jthomas@pcsc.k12.in.us drharding@pcsc.k12.in.us lkelley@pcsc.k12.in.us cbiddle@pcsc.k12.in.us smeadors@pcsc.k12.in.us rruker@pcsc.k12.in.us rfears@pcsc.k12.in.us Contact information … Pike County School Corporation 907 Walnut Street, Petersburg, IN 47567 812 - 354 - 8731
