School District of Lancaster: Office of School Directors Camelot Review Prepared by Jay Butterfield, Ryan Stralo, Chris Lopez and Matt Przywara Presented to Board of School Directors February 19, 2019
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School District of Lancaster: Office of School Directors Camelot Partnership with SDOL Buehrle -2009 Phoenix Academy -2011 Futures -2015
School District of Lancaster: Office of School Directors Phoenix Academy ➢ Accelerated program targeting overage and under-credited students who are at-risk of dropping out of school. ➢ Key goal is to reengage, graduate and prepare students for post-secondary learning opportunities. ➢ Phoenix serves 320 students (2/1/2019).
School District of Lancaster: Office of School Directors Phoenix Academy Phoenix has graduated 918 students since the 2012 school year. (as of January 2019) Phoenix Academy earned PBIS Tier 1 Fidelity in 2018, applied for Tier II Fidelity this year. Phoenix Academy earned Middle States Accreditation starting December 1, 2014. Since 2012, Phoenix Academy through partnership with 21 st Century Grants runs an Extended Day Program where students can earn additional credits for graduation. All graduates complete a graduation portfolio that includes resume, cover letter, 3 applications to a college/post-secondary institution, 3 job applications, FAFSA and letters of recommendation.
School District of Lancaster: Office of School Directors Phoenix Academy: Data & Accountability Current Goals with Results Green= Met, Red= Not Met Goal Area Goal Statement Results 2016-17 rate: 64% Student attendance will increase by at least 5% compared to the prior Attendance year’s attendance rate. Anticipated 2017-18 rate: 63.5% 2016-17: 5 suspensions (5 students; 2%) Less than 4% of students enrolled will receive a suspension during the Suspensions current school year. 2017-18: 9 suspensions (9 students; 3%) 2017-18: 1 year of growth in Reading & Math for 90 days of enrollment 2 years of growth in Reading & Math for 180 days of enrollment 2.3 year average growth in Reading* Achievement OR 2.1 year average growth in Math* Students will obtain a scaled score that is equivalent or higher to the * Measured using the Reading Inventory and Math Inventory Assessments. mid-basic mark. (NEW) As averages, this indicates that the majority of students met the goal. 2017-18: At least 95% of eligible students will participate in state standardized 95.9% participation in ELA State Standardized testing (such as PSSA) and 95% of the students will participate in the Testing Participation 83.7% participation in Math appropriate Keystone test. 84.6% participation in Science 80% of students will earn 10 credits in 12 months OR 5 credits in 6 2017-18: 80% of students met this goal Credit Acquisition months.
School District of Lancaster: Office of School Directors Phoenix Academy: Data & Accountability Revised Goals Goal Area Goal Statement Student Graduation 80% of students will graduate within their eligible period of time. 70% of all students who enroll in the program will still be enrolled OR will have graduated 12 months Retention Rate after their entry date. 90% of students will apply to three or more institutions/jobs. Post-Secondary / Career 100% of students will attend at least one of several offered FAFSA sessions. Readiness 100% of students will engage in a post-secondary plan/portfolio.
School District of Lancaster: Office of School Directors Camelot of Buehrle ➢ Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth (AEDY) program tailored to provide services to students in grades 6-12 who need a temporary placement due to serious behavioral infractions. ➢ All students are assigned through Administrative Review, Judiciary Hearing or waiver process. ➢ Buehrle is designed to support improved decision making skills, keep students on track for promotion, credit accumulation and SDOL graduation standards. ➢ Buehrle serves 47 students (1/1/2019).
School District of Lancaster: Office of School Directors Camelot of Buehrle Since 2009, 1,523 students have been served, 49 students graduated, 1,427 students have transitioned back to a traditional school. Buehrle earned Middle States Accreditation (12/1/2015). From January 2017 to June 2018, 118 students transitioned back to their home school; only 7 returned to Buehrle (5.9% recidivism rate). 2016-2017 State AEDY audit was passed with zero recommendations Asked by PDE to be a pilot program for the new AEDY process. Buehrle developed a partnership with Ross Elementary to read and assist with a kindergarten class each year.
School District of Lancaster: Office of School Directors Buehrle: Data & Accountability Current Goals with Results Green= Met, Red= Not Met Goal Area Goal Statement Results 2017-18: 76% Buehrle shall receive an average daily attendance of at least 80% of Attendance 2018-19 (YTD): 85.9% the students enrolled in the program. 2017-18: 2 suspensions (2 students; 4%) Out-of-school suspensions will remain at eight (8) or fewer per Suspensions 2018-19 (YTD): 5 suspensions (4 students; 9%) school year. 2 years of growth in Reading & Math for 120 days of enrollment, 2017-18: demonstrated through school-, district-, or state-based 1.9 year average growth in Reading* assessments. 3.0 year average growth in Math* This applies to all students who enter (or continue for a Achievement second year) in the program and pretest 2+ years away from grade level. * Measured using the Reading Inventory and Math Inventory Students who are enrolled less than 120 days must demonstrate Assessments. As averages, this indicates that the majority growth in both Reading and Math based on either the CDT or of students met the goal. PSSA/Keystone tests, if provided during enrollment. (NEW)
School District of Lancaster: Office of School Directors Buehrle: Data & Accountability Current Goals with Results Green= Met, Red= Not Met Goal Area Goal Statement Results 2017-18: 95% At least 95% of eligible students will participate in state standardized State Standardized testing (such as PSSA) and 95% of the students will participate in Testing Participation the appropriate Keystone test. 2017-18: 82% 80% of students will meet state AEDY criteria for transition back to Successful Transition, their home school OR will graduate by the time their placement at Promotion, & Graduation Buehrle is completed. 2017-18: 5 out of 6 students assessed through the ACCESS and “ MODEL ” English Learners will attain appropriate growth in language testing met the growth formula target. English Learners acquisition (utilizing the State growth formula), based on their language level and years in education in the country.
School District of Lancaster: Office of School Directors Futures Academy Serves 4 th and 5 th grade students who were unsuccessful in traditional elementary schools. Standards Based • Restorative Justice framework • Restore relationships/improve decision making • 2017-2018 • Eight students 2018-2019 • Currently four students (2/1/2019). • One certified elementary teacher, one behavior specialist
School District of Lancaster: Office of School Directors Futures Academy 2017-2018 Six out of eight Futures Academy students • returned to their home school. One of the students was assigned for one • calendar year and therefore not eligible to transition. One of the students moved out of the School • District of Lancaster .
School District of Lancaster: Office of School Directors District Investment Comparison Buehrle Phoenix Academy $3,500,000 $6,000,000 $3,000,000 $5,000,000 $2,500,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $- $- District Camelot District Camelot
School District of Lancaster: Office of School Directors Camelot Findings Mixed overall performance results on state measures (Keystone, PSSA). Daily attendance and lower chronic absenteeism are consistently below the district average. Multiple efforts are underway to address. College and career efforts in instruction and activities have begun the process for better preparation of students. There is a need for more effective data on school climate and perceptions. 15
School District of Lancaster: Office of School Directors Camelot Next Steps Camelot at Buehrle and Phoenix will continue to work with the District to improve academic and behavioral services for students who are at risk. The intended result is increased performance on state assessments, and decreased absenteeism. The District will review data and continue monitoring student performance and behavioral support with Camelot leadership. A Student and staff survey will be conducted in spring of each year to gauge perceptions of efficacy and climate. Action planning will include areas of need identified through these surveys. The contract will be revised to reflect enhanced expectations for Camelot programs and staff, students and their performance (academic, attendance, career and college readiness). 16
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