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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Effective Schools - 35 Years of Research
Monday, April 9, 2012
SIT Meeting 4/11 - Wednesday @ 7:30 :-)
Looking forward to seeing you this Wednesday morning for our scheduled School Improvement Team meeting at 7:30 AM. I'll bring the coffee!
The focus of our meeting will be to begin (or continue) to brainstorm activities that will best address our goals for 2012-13 . . . with a thought on "parent and community involvement." If you have thoughts you'd like to share ahead of time, please CLICK HERE.
As a reminder, the goals for next year show below:
Focus Goals:
READING:
By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of Mitchell students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 69% to 79% based on year-end reported reading levels.
WRITING:
Writing
By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of Mitchell students proficiently or advanced on the MEAP test will increase from 17% to 27% based on the MEAP test.
The actual wording for the 2012-13 goals above will be updated to include 2012-13 data, but the essence of the goal will remain the same.
Other goals:
Math
By the end of the 2012-13 academic year, the percentage of students secure on math outcomes related to algebra will increase from 52% to 60%.
Science
By the end of the 2012-13 academic year, the percentage of Mitchell students proficient or advanced on the MEAP science test will increase from 12% to 22% based on the MEAP test.
Social Studies
The percentage of Mitchell students proficiently or advanced on the MEAP test will increase from 17% to 27% based on the fall 2012 MEAP test.
By the end of the 2012-13 academic year, the percentage of students secure on math outcomes related to algebra will increase from 52% to 60%.
Science
By the end of the 2012-13 academic year, the percentage of Mitchell students proficient or advanced on the MEAP science test will increase from 12% to 22% based on the MEAP test.
Social Studies
The percentage of Mitchell students proficiently or advanced on the MEAP test will increase from 17% to 27% based on the fall 2012 MEAP test.
Monday, March 5, 2012
SIT Meeting Cancelled
Dear Mitchell SIT Team,
I am canceling the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 7.
Since the Education Yes! report was submitted just last Friday, it is now time to begin focusing more on the SIT Plan revisions for the 2012-13 school year. You'll remember that the Mitchell staff has made a recommendation for reading and writing goals (shown below). It is my hope that when we meet again on April 11 @ 7:30 AM I will bring you updated language on the goals below as well as language for math, science, and social studies goals (which are requirements for Mitchell as a Title 1 school).
Of course if you have questions, please let us know.
Sincerely,
Kevin
READING:
By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of Mitchell students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 69% to 79% based on year-end reported reading levels.
K: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of kindergarten students reading at instructional target reading levels will be 80% based on year end reported reading levels.
1st: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of first grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 74% to 84% based on year end reported reading levels.
2nd: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of second grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 82% to 92% based on year end reported reading levels.
3rd: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of third grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 45% to 55% based on year end reported reading levels.
4th: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of fourth grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 62% to 72% based on year end reported reading levels.
5th: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of fifth grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 78% to 88% based on year end reported reading levels.
K: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of kindergarten students reading at instructional target reading levels will be 80% based on year end reported reading levels.
1st: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of first grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 74% to 84% based on year end reported reading levels.
2nd: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of second grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 82% to 92% based on year end reported reading levels.
3rd: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of third grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 45% to 55% based on year end reported reading levels.
4th: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of fourth grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 62% to 72% based on year end reported reading levels.
5th: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of fifth grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 78% to 88% based on year end reported reading levels.
WRITING:
Writing
By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of Mitchell students proficiently or advanced on the MEAP test will increase from 17% to 27% based on the MEAP test.
Mary D. Mitchell School 2011 - 2012 SPR (90) Report Submittal Notification
Education . . . Yes!!! The report has been turned in!
Begin forwarded message:
This notice is to advise you that the 2011 - 2012 SPR (90) report for Mary D. Mitchell School was submitted on 03/02/2012.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
DRAFT Education Yes report
Good evening Mitchell SIT and Staff,
Attached is the DRAFT 2012 Education Yes! report for Mitchell School.
The report indicates much of what has happened and is happening at
Mitchell are elements of effective school structures. There are also
areas where improvement should occur. These are areas we will begin
to discuss and address as the School Improvement Plan is revised for
the 2012-13 school year.
I invite you to look over the DRAF of the report and give additional
input by Friday, March 3. After collecting any additional input, I
will make needed revisions and submit the report to the superintendent
for review. Of course, if you have questions, please don't hesitate
to ask.
Sincerely,
Kevin
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Mitchell SIT Agenda - 2/16/2012
We'll take this time to generate input around Strand 4 of Education Yes!
Kevin plans to input the ideas generated into the Education Yes! website as we work.
Looking forward to seeing you.
Kevin plans to input the ideas generated into the Education Yes! website as we work.
Looking forward to seeing you.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Mitchell SIT Agenda 2/8/2012
Conference Room
7:30 AM
School Improvement Goals Recommendations (from the Mitchell Staff):
Given the current achievement at Mitchell School, the staff recommends a focus on reading and writing as the prioritized areas for improvement.
Reading
By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of Mitchell students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 69% to 79% based on year-end reported reading levels.
K: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of kindergarten students reading at instructional target reading levels will be 80% based on year end reported reading levels.
1st: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of first grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 74% to 84% based on year end reported reading levels.
2nd: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of second grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 82% to 92% based on year end reported reading levels.
3rd: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of third grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 45% to 55% based on year end reported reading levels.
4th: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of fourth grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 62% to 72% based on year end reported reading levels.
5th: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of fifth grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 78% to 88% based on year end reported reading levels.
Writing
By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of Mitchell students proficiently or advanced on the MEAP test will increase from 17% to 27% based on the MEAP test.
Education Yes!
- Demonstration
- Input, Strand 4
- Non-English speaking families
Think Stretch Summer Program
7:30 AM
School improvement is not a mystery. Incremental, even dramatic improvement is not only possible but probable under the right conditions.
Mike Schmoker, Results
School Improvement Goals Recommendations (from the Mitchell Staff):
Given the current achievement at Mitchell School, the staff recommends a focus on reading and writing as the prioritized areas for improvement.
Reading
By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of Mitchell students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 69% to 79% based on year-end reported reading levels.
K: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of kindergarten students reading at instructional target reading levels will be 80% based on year end reported reading levels.
1st: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of first grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 74% to 84% based on year end reported reading levels.
2nd: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of second grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 82% to 92% based on year end reported reading levels.
3rd: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of third grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 45% to 55% based on year end reported reading levels.
4th: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of fourth grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 62% to 72% based on year end reported reading levels.
5th: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of fifth grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 78% to 88% based on year end reported reading levels.
Writing
By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of Mitchell students proficiently or advanced on the MEAP test will increase from 17% to 27% based on the MEAP test.
Education Yes!
- Demonstration
- Input, Strand 4
- Non-English speaking families
Think Stretch Summer Program
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