School Accountability Report Card
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School Accountability Report Card
VI EW P A R K P R EP A R A TO R Y ACCELERATED CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT CARD School Year 2012-2013 (Published January 2014) This document is available on the Internet at http://www.icefps.org/about_us/school_accountability_report_cards_. Every school in California is required by state law to publish a School Accountability Report Card (SARC) by February 1 of each year. The SARC contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. For information about SARC requirements, see the California Department of Education (CDE) SARC website at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school director or the ICEF office. (See school and organization contact information below.) I. DATA AND ACCESS DataQuest Internet Access DataQuest is an online data tool located on the CDE DataQuest website at http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/ that contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state. Specifically, DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports for accountability including state Academic Performance Index (API), federal Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), test data, enrollment, high school graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners. Internet access is available at public libraries and other locations that are publicly accessible (e.g., the California State Library). Access to the Internet at libraries and public locations is generally provided on a firstcome, first-served basis. Other use restrictions may include the hours of operation, the length of time that a workstation may be used (depending on availability), the types of software programs available on a workstation, and the ability to print documents. Additional Information For further information regarding the data elements and terms used in the SARC, see the 2012-13 Academic Performance Index Reports Information Guide located on the CDE API website at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/ . II. ABOUT THIS SCHOOL Contact Information (School Year 2013-2014) School Information School Name Year Opened Street Charter Organization Information View Park Preparatory Accelerated Charter Elementary School Charter Organization Name ICEF Public Schools Street 5120 W. Goldleaf Circle, Suite 350 1999-2000 3751 W. 54th Street (K-3) 3855 Slauson Avenue (4-5) City, State, Zip Los Angeles, CA 90043 City, State, Zip Los Angeles, CA 90056 Phone Number 323-290-6950 (K-3) / 323-290-6960 (4-5) Phone Number 323-290-6900 FAX Number 888-317-2844 (K-3) / 323-686-5312 (4-5) FAX Number 323-293-9092 Director Kenneth Wheeler Chief Executive Officer Parker Hudnut Email Address [email protected] Email Address [email protected] Website http://icefvppes.sharpschool.net/ Website http://www.icefps.org/ CDS Code 19-64733-6117048 SARC Contact [email protected] ICEF Public Schools Administration Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer Director of Operations and Administration Parker Hudnut Vice President of Instruction Marie Morelock Greg Brendel Vice President of Schools Jacqueline Woods Linda Christiansen Director of Human Resources Kesia Irvine School Description and Mission Statement This section provides information about the school’s goals and programs. ICEF Public Schools The Inner City Education Foundation (ICEF) is a Charter Management Organization, operating in South Los Angeles, which provides students from under-performing public schools with excellent academic options in their own community. Founded in 1994, ICEF currently operates twelve schools serving nearly 4,200 students. ICEF Public Schools’ mission is to prepare all students to attend and compete academically at the top colleges and universities in the nation. ICEF is conscious of the relationship between education and the economic prospects of the neighborhood. ICEF serves an 81 percent AfricanAmerican and 18 percent Hispanic student population with over 80 percent of students eligible for the federal free and reduced price lunch program, a nationally recognized measure of economic poverty. ICEF provides high-quality college preparatory educational opportunities for children in their own communities, increasing the high school graduation rate, reducing the number of high school dropouts, and improving college entrance rates of students in South Los Angeles. Our hope is to return well-educated college graduates as highly productive adults to the local community. To best achieve this vision, ICEF is focused on three main objectives: Academic Excellence. Our goal is to have 100% of all ICEF graduates accepted into college. Under the guidance of the Vice-President of Instruction, the academic team was restructured with the addition of experts in math, literacy and common core instruction, as well as in teacher development. ICEF is focused on supporting teachers with frequent observation, professional development, consistent analysis of student performance data and constructive feedback from principals. Promote and Support our Culture. In addition to academic rigor, ICEF stands out from the crowd by providing students with rich extracurricular offerings. ICEF gives students the opportunity to participate in athletics and an outstanding performing and visual arts program that enriches and supports their academic experience. At ICEF, music, dance, sports, and drama are not optional “extras.” We truly believe that by encouraging our students to participate in these activities—along with their academic studies—we are developing not just stellar students, but interesting and talented members of society. Financial Stewardship. In an effort to decentralize financial operations and give schools more control over their own budgets, ICEF moved to a school-based budgeting model. ICEF is transparent with faculty, staff, and the board about the financial state of the organization through regular updates and open dialogue. We are focused on long-term financial stability while investing heavily in students’ current needs. Academic Leadership ICEF principals function as the instructional leaders on campus. The principals’ responsibilities include teacher support and training, student academic counseling and programming, master schedule creation, and culture building. To implement this program requires dedicated staff for which the success of the principals is tied directly to his or her job performance assessment. ICEF has therefore created the role of Vice-President of Instruction. The primary responsibility of the VP of Instruction is the training and development of the principals and teacher leaders in the understanding of the essential elements of an ICEF Educational Program and the transition to the Common Core Standard, as well as the day-to-day operations of the school. Success will be defined as reaching agreed-to goals of training and performance. Measures of individual school success will include API scores, stakeholder (teacher, parent and student) satisfaction surveys, student retention, and 360 reviews. Overall success will be monitored through charter renewal and WASC Accreditation processes. The Vice-President of Instruction is assigned oversight responsibility for these processes. Key responsibilities of the Vice-President of Instruction include: • Develop and implement educational model for ICEF • Guide education team’s key initiatives, specifically Teacher Development, Principal Training and the transition to the Common Core Standards • Work with principals to codify and continually enhance ICEF’s Academic Model based on internal and external best practices related to Curriculum, Special Education, ICEF Code of Conduct and teacher Professional Development • Work with principals to set, measure and attain student achievement targets • Work with principals to manage teacher intervention process • Assist new principals in applying ICEF’s Academic Model to new schools • Provide coaching / mentoring to principals; provide guidance / solutions for principals most pressing issues and concerns • Facilitate collaboration for internal network of teachers and principals • Ensure access to external best practices for teachers and principals (e.g. conferences, outside mentors) • Develop efficient processes for educational operations including testing, reporting, compliance, and use of data • Participate in recruiting and selection of educational staff. ICEF Public Schools -2- View Park Preparatory Charter Elementary School Opportunities for Parental Involvement This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities. Contact Person (2013-2014): Ms. Debra Price, Director of Community Relations Phone: 323-290-6914 Email: [email protected] Expectations and goals are set and communicated to parents continuously: during orientation, annual parent and teacher meetings, regular Parent Information Meetings (PIM), quarterly student progress reports, quarterly student report cards, an annual Back to School Night, the School’s website (updated with relevant school news and information on an ongoing basis), annual student-led conferences, and PowerSchool posting of student grades, attendance, and teacher comments for parents’ information. ICEF Public Schools involves parents in student academic achievement. Parents of ICEF students are required to volunteer for 40 hours per school year and are explicitly motivated to participate in the educational process. In addition, parents are directly involved in non-academic programming through cadres (committees) responsible for discipline, safety, curriculum, college preparation, and fundraising. The cadres allow all stakeholders – administrators, teachers, parents, and students – to participate in school-wide decision-making that is sensitive to the needs and desires of families at each ICEF school. The work of the cadres is presented to all school constituents at Parent Information Meetings (PIM). A full-time Parent Liaison, assigned to promote family involvement in school, organizes cadre and PIM meetings and volunteer opportunities. III. STUDENT PERFORMANCE Standardized Testing and Reporting Program The Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program consists of several key components, including: • California Standards Tests (CSTs), which include English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics in grades two through eleven; science in grades five, eight, and nine through eleven; and history-social science in grades eight, and nine through eleven. • California Modified Assessment (CMA), an alternate assessment that is based on modified achievement standards in ELA for grades three through eleven; mathematics for grades three through seven, Algebra I, and Geometry; and science in grades five and eight, and Life Science in grade ten. The CMA is designed to assess those students whose disabilities preclude them from achieving grade-level proficiency on an assessment of the California content standards with or without accommodations. • California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA), includes ELA and mathematics in grades two through eleven, and science for grades five, eight, and ten. The CAPA is given to those students with significant cognitive disabilities whose disabilities prevent them from taking either the CSTs with accommodations or modifications or the CMA with accommodations. The assessments under the STAR Program show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. On each of these assessments, student scores are reported as performance levels. For detailed information regarding the STAR Program results for each grade and performance level, including the percent of students not tested, see the CDE STAR Results website at http://star.cde.ca.gov * Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. Standardized Testing and Reporting Results for All Students – Three-Year Comparison Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced (meeting or exceeding the state standards) Subject English-Language Arts View Park Elementary LAUSD (2-11) State (2-11) 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 78% 68% 59% 44% 48% 47% 54% 56% 55% Mathematics 71% 53% 53% 43% 44% 45% 49% 50% 50% Science 62% 55% 45% 47% 51% 52% 57% 60% 59% n/a n/a n/a 37% 39% 40% 48% 49% 49% History-Social Science English-Language Arts ICEF Public Schools Mathematics -3- Science View Park Preparatory Charter Elementary School Standardized Testing and Reporting Results by Student Group – Most Recent Year (School Year 2012-2013) Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced Group English-Language Arts Mathematics Science History-Social Science All Students in LAUSD 47% 45% 52% 40% All Students at View Park Elementary 59% 53% 45% n/a Male 54% 51% 58% n/a Female 62% 55% 28% n/a Black or African American 59% 53% 46% n/a * * n/a n/a 56% 51% 39% n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 27% 32% n/a n/a Hispanic or Latino Socioeconomically Disadvantaged English Learners Students with Disabilities Comparison to Students in LAUSD and Statewide by Grade Level The charts below show how View Park Preparatory Elementary School students performed compared to students in LAUSD and statewide on the 2013 California Standards Tests in English-language arts, mathematics, and science. The numbers represent the percent of students performing at the proficient level and above. 2013 CST ENGLISH-LANGUAGE ARTS % Proficient and Above 100 90 80 70 63 60 58 58 54 56 45 50 40 50 68 65 53 40 45 53 View Park ES 60 47 34 LAUSD Statew ide 30 Statew ide African Am erican Subgroup 20 10 0 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 2013 CST MATHEMATICS 100 90 80 70 60 63 70 72 65 66 65 57 49 50 50 58 68 59 61 View Park ES 65 48 50 LAUSD Statew ide 40 30 Statew ide African Am erican Subgroup 20 10 0 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 2013 CST SCIENCE 100 % Proficient and Above 90 80 View Park ES 70 60 50 45 51 57 LAUSD 41 Statew ide 40 30 Statew ide African Am erican Subgroup 20 10 0 Grade 5 ICEF Public Schools -4- View Park Preparatory Charter Elementary School Intervention Strategies • • • • • • • • • Intervention Strategies Implemented at View Park Elementary School to Increase Student Proficiency Levels Include: Students participate in weekly afterschool intervention sessions with their grade-level teachers twice a week in six to eight week blocks. Students participate in Saturday School for six weeks in the spring to reinforce state standards and core skills. Intervention Specialist meets with and supports students bi-weekly in small groups to provide tailored instruction. Teachers and Parents meet twice per semester to discuss student progress and set new learning goals to be addressed in school and outside of the school setting. Technology (iStation, Study Island, Dreambox) and the Blended Learning Model have been implemented to assist in small group instruction with struggling students in the classroom. Students participate in a four-week summer school to help prepare for the subsequent academic year. Intructional Specialist supports teachers in creating need specific instruction for students. Students attend the computer lab 1-2 times per week using a web-based resource that measures student mastery of standards. Students have access to this resource at home also. Data Days have been implemented to utilize data from benchmarks to formulate strategies that cut across all content areas and are proven to provide the highest gains in student achievement. California Physical Fitness Test Results (School Year 2012-2013) The California Physical Fitness Test is administered to students in grades 5, 7, and 9 only. This table displays by grade level the percent of students meeting the fitness standards for the most recent testing period. For detailed information regarding this test and comparisons of a school’s test results to the district and state levels, see the CDE Physical Fitness Testing website at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf/. Percent of Students Meeting Fitness Standards Grade 5 Four of Six Standards Five of Six Standards Six of Six Standards Cumulative Percent Meeting Four or More Standards View Park Elementary 13.3% 26.7% 48.3% 88.3% Statewide 19.8% 23.1% 25.5% 68.4% IV. ACCOUNTABILITY Academic Performance Index (API) The Academic Performance Index (API) is an annual measure of state academic performance and progress of schools in California. API scores range from 200 to 1,000, with a statewide target of 800. For detailed information about the API, see the Academic Performance Index (API) website at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/. Academic Performance Index Ranks – Three-Year Comparison This table displays the school’s statewide and similar schools API ranks. The statewide API rank ranges from 1 to 10. A statewide rank of 1 means that the school has an API score in the lowest ten percent of all schools in the state, while a statewide rank of 10 means that the school has an API score in the highest ten percent of all schools in the state. The similar schools API rank reflects how a school compares to 100 statistically matched "similar schools." A similar schools rank of 1 means that the school's academic performance is comparable to the lowest performing ten schools of the 100 similar schools, while a similar schools rank of 10 means that the school's academic performance is better than at least 90 of the 100 similar schools. 2010 2011 2012 Statewide API Rank 9 9 6 Similar Schools 10 10 9 Academic Performance Index Growth by Student Group – Three-Year Comparison Actual API Change – View Park Elementary Group 2013 Growth API 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 Number of Students All Students -4 -54 -18 344 816 749 790 Black or African American -3 -55 -17 337 817 698 708 Hispanic or Latino n/a n/a n/a 5 n/a 728 744 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged n/a -60 -9 271 811 731 743 Students with Disabilities n/a n/a n/a 22 751 573 615 ICEF Public Schools -5- View Park ES LAUSD State View Park Preparatory Charter Elementary School Academic Performance Index Comparison to 100 Similar Schools and Schools Statewide The chart below shows how View Park Preparatory Elementary School students performed compared to students in schools statewide on the 2013 Growth Academic Performance Index. 2013 GROWTH API API Score (Scale 200-1000) 1000 900 816 798 811 800 740 View Park ES 700 Median API for 100 Similar Schools 600 Median API Statewide (Gr. 2-6) 500 Median API Statewide African American Subgroup (Gr.2-6) 400 300 200 2013 Growth API Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) The federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires that all schools and districts meet the following Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) criteria: • Participation rate on the state's standards-based assessments in English-language arts and mathematics • Percent proficient on the state's standards-based assessments in English-language arts and mathematics • API as an additional indicator • Graduation rate (for secondary schools) For detailed information about AYP, including participation rates and percent proficient results by student group, see the CDE Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) website at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/. Adequate Yearly Progress Overall and by Criteria (School Year 2012-2013) AYP Criteria View Park ES LAUSD Made AYP Overall No No Met Participation Rate – English-Language Arts Yes Yes Met Participation Rate – Mathematics Yes Yes Met Percent Proficient – English-Language Arts No No Met Percent Proficient – Mathematics No No Met API Criteria Yes Yes n/a No Met Graduation Rate Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2013-2014) Schools and districts receiving Title I funding enter Program Improvement (PI) if they do not make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for two consecutive years in the same content area (English-language arts or mathematics) or on the same indicator (API or graduation rate). After entering PI, schools and districts advance to the next level of intervention with each additional year that they do not make AYP. For detailed information about PI identification, see the CDE PI Status Determinations website at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/tidetermine.asp. Indicator Program Improvement (PI) Status First Year of Program Improvement View Park ES LAUSD In PI – Year 1 In PI – Year 3 2013-14 2004-2005 Number of LAUSD Schools Currently in Program Improvement n/a 658 Percent of LAUSD Schools Currently in Program Improvement n/a 83.1% ICEF Public Schools -6- View Park Preparatory Charter Elementary School V. SCHOOL CLIMATE Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2012-2013) Grade Level Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2012-2013) Enrollment Group % of Total Enrollment Kindergarten 81 Black or African American Grade 1 72 American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6% Grade 2 102 Asian 0.0% Grade 3 99 Filipino 0.0% Grade 4 95 Hispanic or Latino 2.5% Grade 5 63 Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2% 512 White 0.0% Two or More Races 0.4% Total 93.0% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 78.2% English Learners 0.4% Students with Disabilities 5.3% Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution 2010-11 2011-12 Average Class Size 1-20 21-32 K 28.0 1 1 23.0 2 22.0 3 2012-13 33+ Average Class Size 1-20 21-32 2 0 23.8 1 0 3 0 23.0 0 3 0 22.3 22.7 1 2 0 4 25.0 0 3 5 26.7 0 3 Grade 33+ Average Class Size 1-20 21-32 33+ 3 0 23.8 1 3 0 0 3 0 24.7 0 3 0 0 4 0 24.5 1 3 0 22.0 1 3 0 24.5 1 2 1 0 21.7 0 3 0 24.3 0 4 0 0 29.3 0 3 0 30.0 0 1 1 Number of Classes Number of Classes Number of Classes School Safety Plan (School Year 2012-2013) ICEF Public Schools has developed a standard School Emergency Response Plan that has been adopted by all ICEF school sites. The Plan meets the requirements of the State of California and the City/County of Los Angeles policies on Emergency Response and Planning, the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and defines the primary and support roles of the schools in after-incident damage assessment and reporting requirements. The School Site Council, which consists of school administrators, teachers, parents, and community members at each ICEF school, has the responsibility of customizing specific sections of their school safety plan. The school specific sections of the plan include a Local Emergency Number List, School Emergency Response Team, Incident Command System, Utility Vendor and Shutoff Information, Emergency Drill Schedule, and Evacuation Plans. Office Managers are responsible for submitting the completed plan to the Facilities Department for final review and approval. Each school houses their school safety plan in their main office and provides a copy to ICEF’s Corporate Office. In addition, Office Managers and/or Facilities personnel insure that Material Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous materials use on school grounds are kept in a central school location and updated as needed. To ensure the successful implementation of safety procedures, the Facilities Department provides annual trainings to staff for their assigned responsibilities. Furthermore, emergency drills are performed at all ICEF school sites throughout the year, including earthquake, fire, active shooter, LockDown (response and no response), and Shelter-In-Place drills. The Facilities Department also ensures that each classroom has an emergency kit, alert cards, and that each school has a comprehensive medical kit. Inventory of emergency supplies and medical kits are reviewed annually and replenished as needed. Suspensions and Expulsions View Park Elementary ICEF Public Schools (K-12) 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 Rate (and Number) of Suspensions 4.87% (22) 5.48% (27) 3.32% (17) 16.49% (697) 12.44% (548) 6.42% (242) Rate (and Number) of Expulsions 0.00% (0) 0.00% (0) 0.00% (0) 0.00% (0) 0.20% (9) 0.08% (3) Note: The CDE formula for suspension and expulsion rates in 2010-11 and 2011-12 counted each suspension or expulsion during the school year. The formula was changed in 2012-13 to include only an unduplicated count of students involved in one or more incidents for which the student was suspended or expelled during the school year. ICEF Public Schools -7- View Park Preparatory Charter Elementary School VI. SCHOOL FACILITIES School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (School Year 2013-2014) View Park Preparatory Accelerated Charter Elementary School (VPPES) is a K-5 school that is spread over 3 physical campuses. The kindergarten class is housed in modular buildings constructed in 2000. The kindergarten campus has a playground structure donated by the Anne and Kirk Douglass Foundation. This campus has 4 classrooms and a building for storage and restrooms. A semi-permanent 12x50’ lunch shelter was installed November 2010. The structure has a fixed frame with a shade awning. VPPES grades 1st-3rd are housed in the Angeles Mesa Presbyterian Church, immediately across the street from the kindergarten campus. This 1st-3rd grade campus has 9 classrooms. The building was constructed in 1949. th th The 4 and 5 grade classes are housed at a modular campus located at 3855 Slauson Avenue. There are 8 classrooms at this campus, an assembly hall, a 40x30’ covered lunch area, outdoor basketball court, and a computer lab. The framed structure of this campus was constructed in 1953 and the modular structures are from 2003. Maintenance and Repair: Maintenance and repair take place at all ICEF Public Schools’ sites on a regular basis. These include: • Preventive maintenance plans for all buildings to include doors, windows, ceilings, and wall repair and maintenance. • The current janitorial contractor has improved the cleanliness of the campuses and there have been minimal complaints. • Facility inspections (walk-throughs) are conducted on a regular basis to determine repairs or safety issues. • All mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire systems are checked regularly for operation problems. VPPES maintenance performed includes: • K-3 Campuses: Previous work included - installed new door hardware in all classrooms; upgraded fire alarm monitoring system; repainted the halls, classrooms, and restrooms; upgraded outdoor lighting on the west playground; repainted building exterior at K campus; replaced the safety mat under the playground equipment with a poured in place type, repaired kindergarten campus ramps; improved janitorial service. Building conditions on the K-3 campuses are good and only a few minor building repairs are needed. • 4-5 Campus: Previous work included - repainted bathrooms and auditorium hall; installed vinyl composition tile in 4 classrooms; painted restrooms; installed new security screens for four classrooms; painted exterior wall; installed new computer lab; improved exterior lighting in play yard; replaced flooring and wall tile in boys’ restroom in summer of 2013. The buildings on the 4-5 campus are in generally good condition. A 50x50’ playground system was installed May 2010 by a Kaboom Grant. This included other playground amenities such as a handball wall, planters, and benches. Cleaning Process and Schedule: There are 2 full time custodians and a hired daily cleaning crew in the evenings. Technology: Significant upgrades and installation of dedicated computer labs have taken place at all ICEF campuses. Computer equipment consists of ICEF and LAUSD equipment. Building upgrades in electrical and data cabling were made by ICEF to accommodate equipment at all schools. School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2013-2014) Date of Inspection: 11/15/13 Date of Inspection: 11/15/13 K-3 Campus Repair Status 4-5 Campus Repair Status Good Good Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned System Inspected SYSTEMS: Gas Leaks, Mechanical/HVAC, Sewer INTERIOR: Interior Surfaces CLEANLINESS: Overall Cleanliness, Pest/Vermin Infestation ELECTRICAL: Electrical RESTROOMS/FOUNTAINS: Restrooms, Sinks/Fountains SAFETY: Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials STRUCTURAL: Structural Damage, Roofs EXTERNAL: Playground/School Grounds, Windows/ Doors/Gates/Fences Fair Poor Fair Poor Facility Condition Overall Rating Exemplary Good Grades K-3 Campus Grades 4-5 Campus Fair Poor VII. TEACHERS Teacher Credentials View Park Elementary Teachers ICEF Public Schools 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2012-13 With Full Credential 15 10 21 160 Without Full Credential 4 11 0 22 Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence (with full credential) 0 0 0 0 Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions Note: “Misassignments” refers to the number of positions filled by teachers who lack legal authorization to teach that grade level, subject area, student group, etc. Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners. 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners Indicator 0 0 0 Total Teacher Misassignments 0 0 0 Vacant Teacher Positions ICEF Public Schools 0 -8- 0 0 View Park Preparatory Charter Elementary School Core Academic Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers (School Year 2012-2013) The Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), also known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB), requires that core academic subjects be taught by Highly Qualified Teachers, defined as having at least a bachelor’s degree, an appropriate California teaching credential, and demonstrated core academic subject area competence. For more information, see the CDE Improving Teacher and Principal Quality website at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/ Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects Location of Classes Taught by NCLB Compliant Teachers Taught by Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers View Park Elementary 100% 0% LAUSD 87% 13% VIII. SUPPORT STAFF Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year 2012-2013) Note: One FTE equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time. Title FTE Counselor (Social/Behavioral) 0.25 Nurse / Consultant FTE Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist / Consultant available as needed Resource Specialist available as needed Psychologist / Consultant Title 1.00 0.25 IX. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2013-2014) The tables that follow contain information regarding ICEF’s core instructional resources and supplemental materials. ICEF ensures that every student has access to the core instructional materials in each class. During novel units in literature, each student is issued an individual copy of the novel or students may elect to purchase the novel, if desired. Each school site is solely responsible for the ordering, issuing, and maintenance of all textbooks and instructional materials. Supplemental materials are used at the discretion of the school director, teacher, and academic departments. Textbooks and Instructional Materials (Data Collected: January 2014) Grade Level/ Course Textbook Title Publisher Implementation Date English-Language Arts Grade K SRA / McGraw-Hill, 2008 IStation Computer Adaptive Program IStation 2013-2014 Units of Study in Opinion, Information and Narrative Writing, Lucy Calkins Readers and Writers’ Project Heinemann 2013-2014 The Comprehension Toolkit, Harvey, Stephanie & Goudvis, Anne Heinemann 2013-2014 Core Literature: Cosby, Bill. The Meanest Thing to Say Jennings, Sharon. Franklin and the Scooter Grade 1 Lobel, Arnold. Frog and Toad All Year Marshall, James. Fox on the Job Various exemplar texts from Appendix B of the CCSS 2008-09 Imagine It! SRA / McGraw-Hill, 2008 IStation Computer Adaptive Program IStation 2013-2014 Units of Study in Opinion, Information and Narrative Writing, Lucy Calkins Readers and Writers’ Project Heinemann 2013-2014 The Comprehension Toolkit, Harvey, Stephanie & Goudvis, Anne Heinemann 2013-2014 Core Literature: Park, Barbara. Junie B. Jones, Shipwrecked Grade 2 2008-09 Imagine It! Pilke, Dave. A Friend for Dragon Various exemplar texts from Appendix B of the CCSS 2008-09 Imagine It! SRA / McGraw-Hill, 2008 IStation Computer Adaptive Program IStation 2013-2014 Units of Study in Opinion, Information and Narrative Writing, Lucy Calkins Readers and Writers’ Project Heinemann 2013-2014 The Comprehension Toolkit, Harvey, Stephanie & Goudvis, Anne Heinemann 2013-2014 Core Literature: Brown, Jeff. Flat Stanley Cleary, Beverly. The Mouse and the Motorcycle Various exemplar texts from Appendix B of the CCSS ICEF Public Schools -9- View Park Preparatory Charter Elementary School Grade Level/ Course Textbook Title Publisher Implementation Date English-Language Arts Grade 3 SRA / McGraw-Hill, 2008 IStation Computer Adaptive Program IStation 2013-2014 Units of Study in Opinion, Information and Narrative Writing, Lucy Calkins Readers and Writers’ Project Heinemann 2013-2014 The Comprehension Toolkit, Harvey, Stephanie & Goudvis, Anne Heinemann 2013-2014 Core Literature: Cleary, Beverly. Ramona Quimby, Age 8 Blume, Judy. Double Fudge Grade 4 Sachar, Louis. Holes Various exemplar texts from Appendix B of the CCSS SRA / McGraw-Hill, 2008 IStation Computer Adaptive Program IStation 2013-2014 Units of Study in Opinion, Information and Narrative Writing, Lucy Calkins Readers and Writers’ Project Heinemann 2013-2014 The Comprehension Toolkit, Harvey, Stephanie & Goudvis, Anne Heinemann 2013-2014 Reynolds Naylor,Phyllis. The Great Chicken Debacle Yates, Elizabeth. Amos Fortune, Free Man Various exemplar texts from Appendix B of the CCSS SRA / McGraw-Hill, 2008 IStation Computer Adaptive Program IStation 2013-2014 Units of Study in Opinion, Information and Narrative Writing, Lucy Calkins Readers and Writers’ Project Heinemann 2013-2014 The Comprehension Toolkit, Harvey, Stephanie & Goudvis, Anne Heinemann 2013-2014 Ryan, Pam Munoz. Esperanza Rising Spinelli, Jerry. Maniac Magee Various exemplar texts from Appendix B of the CCSS 2011-12 Prentice Hall Literature, CA edition with additional resources Prentice Hall, 2005 iReady Computer Adaptive Program Curriculum and Associates Language Network (supplemental) McDougall Littell, 2008 CA Edition, with additional resources Core Literature: Equiano, Olaudah. The Kidnapped Prince Flake, Sharon G. The Skin I’m In Lowry, Lois. The Giver 2013-2014 2008-09 Shakespeare, William. A Midsummer Night’s Dream Woodson, Jacqueline. Locomotion The Children’s Homer Various exemplar texts from Appendix B of the CCSS 2011-12 Prentice Hall Literature (supplemental) Prentice Hall, 2005 iReady Computer Adaptive Program Curriculum and Associates The Language of Literature (supplemental) McDougall Littell, 2008 CA Edition, with additional resources Grade 7 Core Literature: Carroll, Lewis. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Cisneros, Sandra. The House on Mango Street Curtis, Christopher Paul. The Watson’s Go to Birmingham Gibson, William. The Miracle Worker Grade 8 2008-09 Imagine It! Core Literature: Justor, Norton. The Phantom Tollbooth Lowry, Lois. Number the Stars Grade 6 2008-09 Imagine It! Core Literature: Bauer, Marion Dane. On My Honor Curtis, Christopher. Bud, Not Buddy Hamilton, Virginia. Zeely Grade 5 2008-09 Imagine It! 2011-12 Prentice Hall, 2005 iReady Computer Adaptive Program Curriculum and Associates ICEF Public Schools - 10 - 2008-09 Poetry Unit Shakespeare, William. Julius Caesar Taylor, Mildred. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Various exemplar texts from Appendix B of the CCSS Prentice Hall Literature (supplemental) Core Literature: Alvarez, Julia. How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents Beals, Melba. Warriors Don’t Cry Irving, Washington. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Lee, Harper. To Kill a Mockingbird Miller, Arthur. The Crucible 2013-2014 2013-2014 Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Poetry Unit Shakespeare. Othello Steinbeck, John. The Pearl Various exemplar texts from Appendix B of the CCSS View Park Preparatory Charter Elementary School Grade Level/ Course Textbook Title Publisher Implementation Date English-Language Arts Grade 9 The Journey to Adulthood Core Literature: Classical Myths (selections) Hansberry, Lorraine. Raisin in the Sun Homer. Odyssey Meyers, Walter Dean. 145th Street (selected stories) Poetry Unit Shakespeare, William. Romeo and Juliet Steinbeck, John. Of Mice and Men Various exemplar texts from Appendix B of the CCSS Grade 10 Our Ethical Identity Core Literature: Faulkner, William. “Barn Burning” and “A Rose for Emily” Marquez, Gabriel Garcia. Chronicle of a Death Foretold Poe, Edgar, Allan. The Raven and Other Writings Salinger, J.D. Catcher in the Rye Shakespeare, William. Macbeth Wilson, August. Fences Various exemplar texts from Appendix B of the CCSS Grade 11 Reality vs. Our Perception Core Literature: American Fiction (poetry and short story unit) The Declaration of Independence Fitzgerald, F. Scott. The Great Gatsby Miller, Arthur. Death of a Salesman Morrison, Toni. The Bluest Eye Non-fiction and Rhetoric Readings Various exemplar texts from Appendix B of the CCSS Readings: Unit 1: The Writing Portion of the SAT Sophocles. The Burial at Thebes Mosely, Walter. The Thief King, Martin Luther. Letter From a Birmingham Jail Unit 2a: Critiquing an Argument Using the TIPP Letters to the Editor Grade 12 College Writing Unit 2b: Rhetoric of the OpEd Page Edlund, John. “Three Ways to Persuade” Rifkin, Jeremy. “A Change of Heart About Animals” Unit 3: Fast Food Barboza, David. “If You Pitch It, They Will Eat Brownlee, Shannon. “It’s Portion Distortion That Makes America Fat” Unit 4: Appearance and Discrimination Greenhouse, Steven. “Going for the Look, but Risking Discrimination” Unit 5: Our Digital Future Mezrich, Ben. The Accidental Billionaires Selected Readings from Everything is an Argument Unit 6: Censorship and Free Speech Bradbury, Ray. Fahrenheit 451 Selections from Read, Reason, Write Unit 7: Responsibility of Others Eggers, Dave. Zeitoun Hardin, Garrett. Life Boat Ethics West, Cornell. Moral Obligations of a Democratic Society Unit 8: Casual Arguments/Presenting a Solution: Violence in Society Beah, Ishamel, A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of A Boy Soldier Selected reading from Read, Reason, Write Other: Ellison, Ralph. Invisible Man Boyle, TC. Tortilla Curtain Various exemplar texts from Appendix B of the CCSS Mathematics McGraw Hill – MyMath McGraw Hill 2013-2014 Dreambox Computer Adapative Program Dreambox Learning 2013-2014 Glencoe - Math Connects, Course 1, CCSS McGraw Hill, 2012 2012-13 Revolution Prep Revolution Prep 2010-11 Glencoe - Pre Algebra, CCSS McGraw Hill, 2012 2012-13 Revolution Prep Revolution Prep 2010-11 Glencoe - Algebra, CCSS McGraw Hill, 2012 2012-13 Revolution Prep Revolution Prep 2010-11 Algebra I Glencoe - Algebra, CCSS McGraw Hill, 2012 2012-13 Geometry Glencoe - Geometry, CCSS McGraw Hill, 2012 2012-13 Algebra II Glencoe - Algebra 2, CCSS McGraw Hill, 2012 2012-13 PreCalculus with Limits: A Graphing Approach (5th Edition, with additional resources) Houghton Mifflin (Larson, Hostetler, Edwards), 2008 2008-09 Calculus – Concepts and Contexts Thomson (Stewart), 2005 2005-06 How to Prepare for the AP Calculus Exam Barrons (Hockett and Bock), 2007 2007-08 Grades K-5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Precalculus Calculus ICEF Public Schools - 11 - View Park Preparatory Charter Elementary School Grade Level/ Course Textbook Title Publisher Implementation Date Science Grades K-5 Grade 6 Science (CA Edition) Harcourt Brace, 2000 2000-01 Imagine It - Science Curriculum Connections SRA/McGraw-Hill, 2008 2008-09 Studies Weekly – Science American Legacy Publishing 2011-12 Earth Science (CA Edition, with Lab Manual) McDougall Littell, 2008 2008-09 Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008 2008-09 McDougall Littell, 2008 2008-09 Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008 2008-09 Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008 2008-09 Science Explorer: Focus on Earth Science, (CA Edition, with Reading and Note Taking Guide) Life Science (CA Edition, with Lab Manual) Grade 7 Science Explorer: Focus on Life Science (CA Edition, with Reading and Note Taking Guide) Grade 8 Science Explorer: Focus on Physical Science (CA Edition, Anatomy Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, 9th Ed. Pearson, 2009 2012-13 Biology Biology (CA Edition) Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008 2008-09 Biology - AP Biology (8th Edition-AP, with additional resources) Prentice Hall (Campbell), 2008 2008-09 Chemistry Chemistry: Matter and Change (CA Edition) Glencoe, 2008 2008-09 Integrated Science Integrated Science (Level Red) Glencoe, 2008 2008-09 Physics Conceptual Physics Prentice Hall (Hewitt), 2006 2006-07 with Reading and Note Taking Guide) Science Laboratory Equipment Lab equipment is available for all high school science students in ICEF Public Schools enrolled in: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, AP Biology, AP Physics, and Anatomy and Physiology. Most ICEF Science Departments have placed orders with Nasco for lab materials, supplies, and equipment needed by teachers to carry out state standards-aligned science laboratory activities, in addition to pre-existing supplementary equipment and supplies. Teachers collaborate interdepartmentally with other ICEF Public Schools to design labs, align labs to CA state standards, share lab supplies, and design common forms of lab assessment for ICEF Public Schools. History-Social Science Imagine It - Social Science Curriculum Connections SRA/McGraw-Hill, 2008 2008-09 Houghton Mifflin Social Science Series (supplemental) Houghton Mifflin 1999-00 Grades K-5 Teacher-created units based on standards (supplemental) Grade 6 Studies Weekly – History-Social Science American Legacy Publishing 2011-12 Ancient Civilizations Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008 2008-09 History Alive! The Ancient World (with additional resources) Teachers’ Curriculum Institute, 2008 2008-09 World History: Ancient Civilizations McDougal Littell, 2006 2007-08 Teachers’ Curriculum Institute, 2008 2008-09 Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008 2008-09 McDougall Littell, 2008 2008-09 Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008 2008-09 Teachers’ Curriculum Institute, 2008 2008-09 History Alive! The Medieval World and Beyond (with additional resources) Grade 7 Medieval and Early Modern Times (CA Edition) World History: Medieval and Early Modern Times (CA Edition) America: History of Our Nation (CA Edition) Grade 8 1999-00 History Alive! US History Through Industrialism (with additional resources) Government American Government Holt (Kelman), 2003 2003-04 AP Government Magruders American Government Prentice Hall (McLenaghan), 2006 2006-07 The Americans (supplemental) McDougal Littell (Danzer, Klor de Alva, Krieger, Wilson, Woloch), 2005 2005-06 US History – Modern America (with additional resources) Prentice Hall, 2008 2008-09 US History - AP The American Pageant (13th Edition) Houghton Mifflin (Kennedy, Cohen, Bailey), 2008 2008-09 World History I Ancient World History (with additional resources) McDougal Littell (Beck, Black, Krieger, Naylor, Shabaka), 2007 2007-08 World History II Modern World History (with additional resources) McDougal Littell (Beck, Black, Krieger, Naylor, Shabaka), 2008 2008-09 US History ICEF Public Schools - 12 - View Park Preparatory Charter Elementary School Grade Level/ Course Textbook Title Publisher Implementation Date Foreign Language French Bon Voyage! McGraw-Hill (Schmitt, Lutz), 2005 2009-10 Paso a Paso 1 Prentice Hall (Met, Sayers, Wargin), 2000 2003-04 Realidades 1 (with workbooks and other resources) Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008 2008-09 Paso a Paso 2 Prentice Hall (Met, Sayers, Wargin), 2000 2003-04 Realidades 2 (with workbooks and other resources) Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008 2008-09 Paso a Paso 3 Prentice Hall (Met, Sayers, Wargin), 2000 2003-04 Abriendo Paso Lectura Prentice Hall (José Díaz), 2007 2007-08 Abriendo Paso Gramática Prentice Hall (José Díaz), 2007 2007-08 AP Spanish: Preparing for the Language Examination, 3 ed. Prentice Hall (José Díaz), 2007 2007-08 Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III AP Spanish Language rd Core Curriculum and Pedagogical Philosophy The ICEF instructional program emphasizes six attributes of a strong college-going culture, which supports our core mission of ensuring that all ICEF students are prepared to enter and compete at the top colleges and universities in the nation: (1) College Going Culture: All K-12 stakeholders embrace and embody those behaviors, skills, and environments which personally, socially, and emotionally prepare all students to compete at the top colleges and universities in the nation. (2) College Style Study Habits: Whether in the classroom or independently, students need to know how to organize and prioritize their short and longterm assignments while balancing their social and family schedules. ICEF Schools incorporate study skills into the curriculum, not just assigning students a chapter to read, but teaching them how to read it closely in order to understand both the overarching themes, but also the subtle nuances; not just telling the students to take notes on a lecture, but giving them the tools to do that effectively; and not just telling a student to study for a test, but advising them on how to manage their time and providing strategies for success. (3) College Level Analytical Writing: In order to prepare students for the demands of college-level writing, teachers will scaffold instruction to produce writing products that meet the Common Core Writing Anchor Standards of writing for argumentation, writing to inform or explain, and writing to convey experiences. Students will learn claim-based writing through a variety of techniques, including the Toulmin Model, a method of writing focused using evidence for argumentation. Students will utilize these writing strategies to incorporate writing throughout each discipline and content area. (4) College Style Discourse: Students possess the habits of mind to engage in intellectual strategies related to intellectual openness, inquisitiveness, interpretation, and precision and accuracy to the point of automaticity. Through formalized Socratic Seminars and Shared Inquiry in the early grades, students gain the competencies and habits of Socratic dialogue. They learn the academic language necessary to participate in a scholarly discussion and how to listen intelligently and interpret responses. Students consistently practice the tools needed to participate in college-level discussions according to the Common Core Listening and Speaking Anchor Standards. These skills include formulating an argument, relating evidence gained from the text to support an argument, drawing on past experiences, correlating previous readings in the class with the current topic of the discussion, and evaluating other speakers’ point of view, reasoning and rhetoric. (5) Backwards Mapping to College Standards: Prior to the adoption of the Common Core Standards, ICEF had already adopted practices of backwards mapping college readiness by examining the Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS), the University of California/California State University (UC/CSU) system a-g requirements, and The College Board’s Standards for College Success and determining which college-going skills, habits and behaviors are necessary for success. These same key measures are integral components of the principal and teacher evaluations as reflected on the Teacher Effectiveness Framework. The Framework, which was developed when ICEF was part of The College Ready Promise, focuses on three pedagogical priorities – College Readiness, Cognitive Engagement and Constructivism. These pedagogical priorities align with the Common Core Standards and aim to develop classrooms in which teachers facilitate instruction and students take ownership of their own learning. Instruction is aligned to the Common Core Standards and students are given multiple opportunities to think critically, analyze text, provide evidence-based claims and apply conceptual mathematical skills to solve problems. ICEF teachers act as guides and facilitators in this learning process. (6) Technology Readiness through Blended Learning: Blended learning “combines online delivery of educational content with the best features of classroom interaction and live instruction to personalize learning, allow thoughtful reflection, and differentiate instruction from student-to-student across a diverse group of learners.” With rapidly increasing use around the nation, this model is proving highly effective in helping schools address the struggles of student achievement, limited resources, and the expectations of 21st century learners. ICEF Public Schools approach to Blended Learning uses carefully selected technology based instructional programs that allow the teacher to maximize impact on students by streamlining tasks such as formative assessment, remedial intervention, and independent skill practice. This frees the teacher to focus on the aspects of instruction that only a trained teacher can accomplish: the building of higher order thinking skills, cognitive engagement, and the ICEF College Readiness Model. ICEF Public Schools - 13 - View Park Preparatory Charter Elementary School X. SCHOOL FINANCES Expenditures Per Pupil and Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2011-2012) This table displays a comparison of ICEF’s per pupil expenditures from unrestricted (basic) sources with other schools in the district and throughout the state, and a comparison of the average teacher salary at ICEF with average teacher salaries at the district and state levels. Supplemental/Restricted expenditures come from money whose use is controlled by law or by a donor. Money that is designated for specific purposes by the district or governing board is not considered restricted. Basic/unrestricted expenditures are from money whose use, except for general guidelines, is not controlled by law or by a donor. For detailed information on school expenditures for all districts in California, see the CDE Current Expense of Education & Per-pupil Spending website at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/ec/. For information on teacher salaries for all districts in California, see the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits website at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/. To look up expenditures and salaries for a specific school district, see the EdData website at: http://www.ed-data.org. Expenditures Per Expenditures Per Total Expenditures Average Level Pupil (Supplemental / Pupil (Basic / Per Pupil Teacher Salary Restricted) Unrestricted) ICEF Public Schools $8,245 $786 $7,459 $51,380 LAUSD n/a n/a n/a $66,851 Percent Difference – ICEF Public Schools and LAUSD n/a n/a n/a -23.1% State n/a n/a $5,537 $69,704 Percent Difference – ICEF Public Schools and State n/a n/a +34.7% -26.3% Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2012-2013) This section provides information about the programs and supplemental services (e.g., information about supplemental education services related to the school’s federal Program Improvement status) that are available at the school and funded through either categorical or other sources. In addition to general fund state funding, ICEF Public Schools receives state and federal categorical funding for special programs. For the 2012-13 school year, ICEF Public Schools received state and federal aid for the following categorical programs: State • • • • • • • • Federal Special Ed - AB 602 Supplemental Hours Class Size Reduction (K-3) Child Nutrition (State) State Lottery Charter School Categorical Block Grant SB740 Art and Music Block Grant • • • • • • Special Education - IDEA Child Nutrition (Federal) Title I, A, Basic Low Income Title II, A, Teacher Quality Title III, Limited English (LEP) Title V, B, Charter School Grants In addition to the categorical grants for the projects listed above, ICEF annually raises funds for ICEFwide programs. ICEF offers the following programs to students: • • • • • Performing and Visual Arts Athletics Program Blended Learning and Technology in classrooms College Readiness After School and Summer School Programs ICEF offers the following programs for qualified ICEF teachers and staff: • Teacher Professional Development • Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) Program • Leadership opportunities for teachers as Cadre Leaders and BTSA Mentors Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2011-2012) Detailed information regarding salaries can be found on the CDE Certificated Salaries and Benefits website at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/. ICEF Public Schools LAUSD Amount State Average For Districts in Same Category Beginning Teacher Salary $39,800 $39,008 $41,462 Mid-Range Teacher Salary $52,800 $62,307 $66,133 Highest Teacher Salary $77,000 $77,359 $85,735 Average Principal Salary (Elementary) $96,500 $104,537 $107,206 Category Average Principal Salary (Middle) $93,600 $114,610 $111,641 Average Principal Salary (High) $108,700 $115,924 $122,628 n/a $275,000 $225,176 Percentage of Budget for Teacher Salaries 29.0% 35.0% 38.0% Percentage of Budget for Administrative Salaries 11.0% 5.0% 5.0% Superintendent Salary ICEF Public Schools - 14 - View Park Preparatory Charter Elementary School XI. INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND SCHEDULING Professional Development This section provides information on the annual number of school days dedicated to professional development and continuous professional growth. Professional Development – Prior to School Opening (8 days total): In 2012-2013, prior to school opening in the Fall, three days were dedicated to Professional Development for new staff, followed by five days of professional development for all teachers. For the 2013-2014 school year, five days of Professional Development was provided for all new and returning staff. Professional development consists of workshops designed to help understand the ICEF mission, the Common Core State Standards, the ICEF Instructional Elements, , effective instructional practices, and classroom management strategies. Professional Development - Early Release Days All schools dismiss students at 12:30pm on Wednesdays to provide time for teachers to collaborate within and across grade levels and content areas. Professional development is focused on the Common Core State Standards, as well as the Teacher Effectiveness Framework. Workshops are led by school site Instructional Teams, teachers, and teacher leaders, and the Home Office Instructional Team. Data Days (4 days total): For the 2012-2013 school year, all ICEF teachers and administrators met to review benchmark assessment data four times during the year during Data Days. During these data review days, teachers met with their school sites and with their content areas to analyze student benchmark results. Assessments are administered in grades K-12 across all core content areas (where developmentally appropriate). The home office supports schools by consolidating results and providing technical support during the administration of the assessments. During the 2013-2014 year, ICEF teachers and administrators will once again meet four times a year to analyze data. Data days will also include Professional Development aligned to the Common Core State Standards and the Teacher Effectiveness Framework to provide teachers with strategies to utilize in the classroom based on the assessment data. Director Retreat and Monthly Director Meetings (12 days total): According to research conducted by Paul Bambrick-Santoyo, as well as research from the Wallace Foundation, school success is highly contingent upon the Principal’s effectiveness as an instructional leader. An effective instructional leader focuses on high leverage practices that keep a laser sharp focus on instruction – data analysis, lesson observation and feedback, curriculum planning, providing effective professional development, managing student and staff culture, and developing strong instructional leadership teams. Professional Development for Directors is focused on these high leverage practices. Directors participate in monthly professional development workshops, which include classroom learning walks, critical inquiry and consultancies to help Directors be more effective Instructional Leaders. BTSA Induction Program (10 days total + variable support time): ICEF continues to provide beginning teachers with a pathway to their clear credential with its own state-approved BTSA program. Currently, 45 teachers are participating in the BTSA program and are receiving individualized coaching and mentoring. For those teachers who are not eligible for BTSA but are still new, individualized help may be requested or they may be referred by their principal to receive informal individualized mentoring by a master teacher. Teachers in the BTSA Induction Program are supported by a team of 19 mentors. Teacher Evaluation and Development Process: Teachers are monitored through multiple informal observations and at least one formal observation using the Teacher Effectiveness Framework, based on the work of the College Ready Promise and the Framework for Effective Teaching developed by Charlotte Danielson. At the beginning of the academic year, teachers meet with immediate supervisors to set goals and create a Professional Learning Plan (PLP) aligned to indicators on the Teacher Effectiveness Framework. Teachers are scored on a points system, consisting of one scheduled formal observation, four unscheduled informal observations, and a scorecard covering effective teaching practices that may not be evident during an observation. Data from the process is collected throughout the year to help drive professional development. ICEF Public Schools LTownsend – January 2014 - 15 - View Park Preparatory Charter Elementary School