Norwalk High School

Norwalk High School Community of Lancers Achieving Student Success April 28, 2015 6:00-­‐7:00 Ryan D. Smith, Ed.D. @principallancer 4/27/2015 1 Agenda • 
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Welcome and IntroducPons PTSA Update What’s happening around NHS? Linked Learning Pathway – Biomedical Science WASC Visit Debrief Early Assessment Program LCAP Survey InformaPon Closing 4/27/2015 2 PTSA Update Mr. Jose Rios -­‐ President 4/27/2015 3 What’s happening around NHS? 4/27/2015 4 Cohort GraduaPon Rates 100.0% 96.5% 93.6% 90.0% 88.9% 94.5% 95.1% 88.1% 95.1% 86.0% 88.0% 80.0% 79.6% 91.3% 85.0% 85.4% 77.2% 70.0% 78.3% 60.0% All Students EL 2010 4/28/15 2011 2012 SwD 2013 Source: California Department of Educa5on 2014 5 Where do our graduates go? College Enrollment Immediately A2er High School 100% 75% 58% 50% 53% 43% 36% 25% 58% 14% 17% 36% 22% 63% 37% 65% 41% 26% 24% 2013 2014 0% 2010 2011 4-­‐Year Colleges 4/28/15 2012 2-­‐Year Colleges Source: Na5onal Student Clearinghouse Any College 6 Where do our graduates go? College Enrollment Immediately A2er High School 100% 75% 54% 50% 46% 32% 42% 38% 36% 39% 35% 27% 29% Special EducaPon English Learners 25% 0% 2010 4/28/15 2011 2012 2013 Source: Na5onal Student Clearinghouse 2014 7 4/27/2015 8 4/27/2015 9 4/27/2015 10 4/27/2015 11 4/27/2015 12 4/27/2015 13 4/27/2015 14 4/27/2015 15 4/27/2015 16 4/27/2015 17 Linked Learning at Norwalk High School 4/27/2015 18 4/27/2015 19 Linked Learning Core Components • 
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Rigorous Academics Career-­‐based learning in the classroom Work-­‐based learning in professional seangs Integrated student supports 4/27/2015 20 Course 1: Principles of Biomedical Sciences Teacher: Liz Gonzalez 67 Students Course 1: Intro to Engineering Design Teacher: Alan Davis 55 Students Course 2: Human Body Systems Teacher: Tom Bates 23 Students Course 2: Principles of Engineering Teacher: Alan Davis 63 Students Course 3: Medical InnovaPons Course 3: Civil Engineering & Architecture Teacher Alan Davis 18 Students Computer Science and Sobware Engineering Aerospace Engineering • 
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Course 1: Computer Science and Sobware Engineering Teacher: Vinson Pluma 48 Students • 
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Course 2: Computer Science ApplicaPons AP Computer Science? Course 3: In Development Pathways: Fashion Culinary Arts Band/Instrumental Music Vocal Music Visual Arts Course 4: Capstone Course 4: Capstone Course 4: Capstone Lead: Monte Ekoe Lead: Alan Davis Lead: Vinson Pluma Lead: Jacque Fabritz Counselor: Vanessa Iaquitna Counselor: Irene Rifilato Counselor: Rosa Gonzalez Counselor: Jerry Koppe 4/27/2015 Linked Learning Coach: Dan Sanchez Linked Learning AdministraDve Contact: Francisco Ramirez 21 CTE/VAPA Teachers: Elizabeth Gonzalez (PBS) Tom Bates (HBS) Alan Davis (IED, POE, and CAE) Vinson Pluma (CS) Doris Doyon (Instrumental Music) Jacque Fabritz (Visual Arts & Fashion) Mike Hess (Visual Arts) Tracy Horton (Culinary Arts) Nancy Lanpher (Vocal Arts) Yolanda Rubio-­‐Soto (Drama and Dance) English Teacher: KrisPna Juan (LA 9 and Pre-­‐AP LA 9) Janice Kroupa (LA 9) Rebecca Schuler (LA 9) Marcus Woodworth (LA 9) Math Teacher: Phil Turner (CC Math 1) Larry Soderling (CC Math 1) Nick Navarro (CC Math 1) Mark Travis (CC Math 1) Science Teachers N/A Erika Brasov (Biology and Biology H) Art Dominguez (Biology) Adam Taylor (Biology) Counselor: Vanessa Iaquinta Irene Rifilato Rosa Gonzalez Jerry Koppe 4/27/2015 22 WASC Visit Summary 4/27/2015 23 ACS WASC/CDE Visiting
Committee Final Presentation
Norwalk High School
April 19–22, 2015
Focus on Learning asks…
ü  How do you know that all students are
achieving based on our schoolwide student
goals and academic standards?
ü  Is the school doing everything possible to
support high achievement for all its students?
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Organization: Vision and Purpose,
Governance, Leadership and Staff, and
Resources
Areas to Celebrate
ü  The school’s vision is embraced and
supported by all stakeholders
ü  The Lancer Leadership Team is broadbased, collaborative, and inclusive of all
groups and programs on campus
Areas for Focus
ü  Leadership and staff continues a process
that would show measurable benefits of
professional development
ü  Leadership and staff investigate ways to
provide more tutors in a timely manner to
the AVID program
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Curriculum
Areas to Celebrate
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Teachers are given time to implement
CCSS Standards
Two additional counseling positions were
added for further support
Furthering of college/career culture
through ROP & Pathways
Counseling Team conducts ongoing
articulation with Middle Schools and
colleges.
Areas for Focus
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Additional time and training for CCSS
implementation
Teachers need time to implement and
use benchmark tests.
Continue with further technology training
for staff
Become more aware of how data from
classrooms can guide curriculum and
programs
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Instruction
Areas to Celebrate
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College & Career Readiness
AVID Strategies
PowerSchool/Schoology
Inclusive invitation for student input
Areas for Focus
ü  Continue Professional Development
and support for CCSS
ü  Encourage continued use of Schoology
ü  Explore benefits of technology
“packages”
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Assessment and Accountability
Areas to Celebrate
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Departments work toward common
assessments
Professional development time is provided to
review data
Use of technology to inform stakeholders via
Schoology, PowerSchool, Data Dashboard, and
EADMS
Areas for Focus
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A variety of district/school site trainings that
focus on components to address EL and SWDs
in general education classes
Continued work toward developing and using
common assessments aligned with CCSS and
technical pathways that links learning to the
real world.
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School Culture and Support for Student
Personal and Academic Growth
Areas to Celebrate
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Many opportunities are offered for parents
to become involved in campus
The focus on college and career readiness
has helped to better prepare students for
life after graduation
Intervention programs are successfully
identifying and supporting students at risk.
Areas for Focus
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Need for internships with local businesses
to increase opportunities as pathways
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Social-Emotional Support training for NHS
Staff.
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Celebrate Schoolwide Strengths
ü  Unified Vision of NHS
ü  Student Support Programs
ü  Caring, dedicated and
cohesive staff
ü  Parent Involvement
ü  Existing Technology &
Programs
ü  Pathways/ROP Programs
ü  Counseling Staff
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Critical Areas for Focus
Your own self-study identified and you should continue
to work on:
Areas for Focus
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Proficiency in core subjects
English learners reach minimum proficiency
Safe, drug-free learning environment
Students are college and career ready
As you plan and implement your work, include
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Varied Instructional strategies
Continue toward full CCSS implementation
Common Assessments to inform instruction
Further technology training
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Schoolwide Action Plan
Visualize what will be different for
students….
ü  One year from now?
ü  Two years from now?
ü  Three years from now?
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Early Assessment Program InformaPon 4/27/2015 35 What is the Early Assessment Program (EAP)? •  Determines “content readiness” for both college-­‐level English and math •  Prior to 2015 – based on CST scores •  2015 and beyond – based on SBAC scores •  Juniors will take the SBAC in May •  All California State University schools parPcipate in the EAP •  Several California Community Colleges parPcipate, including Cerritos 4/27/2015 36 4/27/2015 37 4/27/2015 38 4/27/2015 39 4/27/2015 40 For More InformaPon: •  Sonia Perez – College and Career Counselor 562-­‐868-­‐0431 x 4145 – soperez@nlmusd.org •  Bindi Crawford – Dean of Students 562-­‐868-­‐0431 x 4116 – bcrawford@nlmusd.org •  Francisco Ramirez – Assistant principal 562-­‐868-­‐0431 x 4118 – framirez@nlmusd.org •  Shannon Baker – Director 562-­‐868-­‐0431 x 2178 – sbaker@nlmusd.org 4/27/2015 41 4/27/2015
Local Control Accountability Plan
Update
Norwalk La Mirada Unified
School District
Community Presentation
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Local Control Funding Formula
›  Local
Control funding Formula (LCFF)
implemented on July 1, 2013
›  New
funding model increases local
control, reduces inequities, reflects needs
of targeted students and is more
transparent
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50 year Old Funding Model
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Limit Funding model had been in
effect since early 1970’s
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was a fixed amount per student
50 state categorical programs were
added. Each had specific programmatic
and fiscal compliance requirements
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A New Funding Approach
New Funding Model = New Emphasis, Policies
and Governance
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Targeted Funding for Targeted Student Groups
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Local Decision Making with Stakeholder Input
about how to address Student Needs and
Close Achievement Gaps with Budget
Accountability
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LCFF – What and How
›  Equal
BASE GRANT amounts per pupil for four grade
spans – the same for all students at all school districts
K-3
4-6
7-8
9-12
$6952
$7056
$7266
$8419*
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Funding is added based on fixed
percentages of Targeted Populations
Supplemental Grant
Concentration Grant
* Base amounts projected at full implementation over eight years
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Targeted Student Populations
›  Supplemental
and Concentration grants are
increased based on the percentage of total
enrollment accounted for by:
› English
Learners
› Free and Reduced priced meal program
› Foster children
›  LCFF
= Base Grant + Supplemental Grant +
Concentration Grant
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Local Control Accountability Plan
Accountability Under LCFF
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ensure that the district budget is aligned with the
priorities of the State a plan called the Local Control
Accountability Plan (LCAP) is required
›  LCAP
must be adopted annually by the Board of
Education prior to the adoption of the district
budget
›  LCAP
must include SPECIFIC ACTIONS with a
DESCRIPTION OF EXPENDITURES
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What is LCAP?
The LCAP is the action plan that accompanies each
district’s budget. The LCAP is a three-year plan that
describes the goals, actions, services, and
expenditures to support improved student
outcomes that address state and local priorities.
The LCAP is organized into three sections:
(1) Stakeholder Engagement
(2) Goals and Progress Indicators
(3) Actions, Services, and Expenditures
LCAP
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THE LCAP SERVES AS THE SPENDING PLAN THAT ACCOMPANIES EACH
DISTRICT”S BUDGET.
THE LCAP IS A THREE-YEAR PLAN THAT DESCRIBES THE GOALS,
ACTIONS, SERVICES, AND EXPENDITURES TO SUPPORT POSITIVE
STUDENT OUTCOMES THAT ADDRESS STATE AND LOCAL PRIORITIES.
THE LCAP MUST ADEQUATELY DEMONSTRATE THAT THE DISTRICT IS
USING LCFF FUNDING TO INCREASE AND IMPROVE SERVICES FOR ALL
STUDENTS, BUT IS ALSO KEENLY FOCUSED ON THE NEEDIEST STUDENTS
STAKEHOLDERS ARE MEANINGFULLY ENGAGED IN THE DEVELOPMENT,
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND ANNUAL UPDATE/REVISION OF THE
LCAP
THE LCAP AND THE DISTRICT’S SPENDING PLAN WILL BE ACCESSIBLE TO
STAKEHOLDERS
THE LCAP TELLS THE STORY
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NLMUSD Identified Goals/ Priorities
2014 – 2017
Goal #1 - NLMUSD will support the socio-emotional well-being and a
sense of connection by providing counseling and guidance in
academics, college and career readiness, and personal and social
needs.
Goal #2 - NLMUSD will ensure all students graduate college and
career ready by achieving mastery of content standards through
having access to a variety of courses, and being provided with
opportunities to develop interests, talents, and marketable skills.
Goal #3 - NLMUSD will provide students with exemplary services
and staff, in connected school environments supported by ongoing professional development.
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NLMUSD Identified Goals/ Priorities
2014 – 2017
Goal#4 - NLMUSD will create a culture of collaboration and
communication that values the input of all stakeholders in
order to cultivate meaningful relationships and
partnerships with students, families, staff and
community including shared responsibility for student
success.
Goal #5 – NLMUSD will provide all students equitable
access to high quality instruction and tiered
interventions to ensure access to and mastery of 21st
century learning tools and to meet their individual needs.
Goal#6 - NLMUSD will provide well-maintained, safe
schools with highly-qualified, teachers, standards-aligned
instructional materials, and resources to support
students, families, and staff.
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NLMUSD LCAP Tasks
›  Review
the Three year plan (2014-15, 2015-16,
and 2016 – 17) developed in 2013-14 and
approved by School Board in June 2014.
›  Provide
an update on the progress of the actions
and revisions in 2014-15 LCAP.
›  Update
years 2015-16 and 2016 -17 and
considerations for 2017-18
›  Stakeholders
to provide consultation and
assist in prioritizing district actions.
›  Board
of Education Approval of LCAP 2015-2018
www.norwalklancers.org Link to the LCAP Survey 4/27/2015 55 Next MeePng: Tuesday, May 19 – 6:00 4/27/2015 56