Click to edit Master title slide Kyrene Business Alliance January 19, 2017 O v e r 1 2 5 y e a r s o f e x c e l l e n c e i n e d u c a t i o n
Welcome and Introductions 2
Meeting Goals • Engage our business partners in the work of the Superintendent’s Priorities and in securing a sound future for Kyrene • Identify your areas of interest and concern • Share opportunities for business partners to support our Kyrene schools 3
Understanding the challenges 4
Overview of Kyrene’s Student Enrollment 40-Day Enrollment FY15 17267 FY16 17175 FY14 17261 • Total District Enrollment has been on the decline. • The share of outside enrollment has been steadily increasing. Demographic and Enrollment Update Fall 2015/2016
From Probable Cause to Root Cause • We have inconsistent retention success across elementary and middle school schools. WHY? • Middle school performance is typically lower than elementary performance WHY? • There are inconsistencies in the rigor of middle school general academic programs WHY? • Lack of rigorous school design to meet all middle ROOT school student needs CAUSE
From Probable Cause to Root Cause • We are not increasing our in-district nor open enrollment Kinder capture rates WHY? • We are not meeting the needs of Kinder families WHY? • We do not have enough early childhood program options WHY? • We have not expanded early childhood programs ROOT at the rate of need CAUSE
Root Cause Analysis--Conclusions • The District experiences inconsistent retention rates across elementary and middle schools. • Middle school performance is typically lower than elementary school performance. • There exist inconsistencies in the rigor of middle school general academic programs. • There does not exist enough opportunity for children to enroll in Pre-Kindergarten options in the District. • Families are unaware of Kyrene’s comprehensive PreK -8 programs.
Superintendent’s Priorities (as approved by Kyrene Governing Board) • Middle School Redesign • Creation of an International Baccalaureate Program at Kyrene Middle School • Expansion of Kyrene Traditional Academy to PreK – 8 • Expansion of Early Childhood learning options in Kyrene 9
Middle School Redesign What future do we want for our students? O v e r 1 2 5 y e a r s o f e x c e l l e n c e i n e d u c a t i o n 10
What defines a “high performing” Middle School? Academic excellence: High-performing schools with middle grades are academically excellent. They challenge all students to use their minds well. Responsive instruction and support : High-performing schools with middle grades are sensitive to the unique developmental challenges of early adolescence. Student Agency: High-performing schools with middle grades are socially equitable, democratic, and fair. They keep positive options open for and develop all students.
Why Student Agency?
Building Student Agency • Implement or Strengthen Advisory • Ensure that each student is known well at school by at least one adult who is that youngster's advocate (advisor) • Guarantee that every student belongs to a peer group • Help every student find ways of being successful within the academic and social options the school provides • Explore, select, and implement specific strategies or programs to build student agency • Leader in Me (LEAD) • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) • Support transition to Middle School (Where Everyone Belongs - WEB) • International Baccalaureate program includes development of learner profile traits, project- based inquiry in global contexts, and capstone community projects
Kyrene Traditional Academy PreK – 8 15
Kyrene Traditional Academy • Kyrene’s only “Traditional Model” School • Kyrene’s only National “Blue Ribbon” School • Provides a more structured and rigorous education; requires students to wear uniforms; parent participation requirement • Structured, research-based reading/phonics program (Spalding) • Currently PreK – 5 • Will expand to PreK-8 in response to parent interest in continuation of this educational model for their students, beyond 5 th grade 16
International Baccalaureate PreK – 8 Program 17
What is an International Baccalaureate Program? 18
IB Learner Profile 19
Middle Years Program MYP Courses of Study Approaches to Learning • • Language & Literature Communication Skills • • Individuals & Societies (Social Studies) Social Skills (collaboration) • • Science Self-management Skills • • Mathematics Research Skills • • Language Acquisition (Spanish) Thinking Skills • Physical Education and Health (P.E.) • Design (Technology/Culinary Arts) • The Arts (Visual Arts : Art; Performing Arts: Music, Choir, Band) 20
Expansion of Early Childhood Learning Options 21
Investing in Early Childhood Learning • Kyrene currently offers early childhood learning opportunities for PreK students through its Early Learning Center and the Preschool programs. • Our Early Learning Centers provide a variety of experiences for children ages 3-5 who are not yet in Kindergarten: Early Learning Academy Montessori Bienvenidos Spanish immersion Reggio Emilia • The Kyrene Preschool Program is for children 3 to 5 years, not yet in Kindergarten. Class sizes are small and are lead by certified teacher, a speech/language pathologist, and teaching assistants. 22
Investing in Early Childhood Learning Meeting the Demand for Programs • Given the success of these programs, Kyrene is exploring ways to expand these programs. • We will conduct a feasibility study and market analysis to determine optimal locations for expansion, create a business plan with budget estimates for expansion, create timelines and develop a marketing/communications strategy for parent enrollment. 23
Questions? 24
Commit to Kyrene • Support us through the Tax Credit program • Volunteer at a Kyrene school • Partner with a school to provide unmet needs • Assist in college and career readiness activities • Sponsorships and business development opportunities • Technology “Visioning Day”— February 17, 2017 • Citizen’s Budget Committee 25
Next Meeting • February 23, 2017 7:30 am to 9:00 am Kyrene District Office 26
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