The Pike County School Corporation

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ThePike County School Corporation

• The Role of the School Administrator
• In School Improvement
• The Learning Conference
• Indianapolis, IN
• January 30, 2006

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Our administrative team

• John Thomas, Superintendent
• Mike Harding, Assistant Superintendent
• LeAnne Kelley, Pike Central High Principal
• Cal Biddle, Pike Central Middle Principal
• Steve Meadors, Petersburg Elem. Principal
• Ritch Luker, Winslow Elem. Principal
• Rick Fears, Otwell Elem. Principal

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Where we were in 2002

• Our test scores were declining
• We were in the midst of learning more about the
  new Indiana Academic Standards
• We were just beginning a new professional
  development plan of action
• 4-Block Language Arts Instruction
• Poverty in the Classroom
• Write Traits
• Curriculum Alignment and Quarterly Assessment
• Our math scores were consistently below state
  average

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Where we are now

• Overall, our scores have improved for the third
  year in a row.
• All five Pike Co. schools INSAI Top Gainer
  winners in 2006.
• Improvement was realized due to the
  implementation of several action plans
• Curriculum alignment and quarterly assessments
• Remediation
• Professional development for teachers
  administrators
• Student motivation activities
• Early intervention strategies
• Special courses/classes
• Teacher lesson plans
• Realigning personnel

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Our administrative team has

• A can do attitude
• Set high expectations
• Focused on Indianas Academic Standards
• Mapped curriculum in math and Eng/LA, K thru 10
• Developed a quarterly assessment system
• Implemented a student remediation plan
• Used grants to fund teacher development
• Been an active participant in INSAI
• Been data-oriented for more than a decade
• Integrated technology into our instruction
  assessment methodologies
• Reassigned personnel where needed

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Our students

• We have a high free/reduced lunch count
• Higher than state average
• Last year, 7th out of 22 public school districts
  in SW Indiana
• We have a high special education population
• Higher than state average
• Last year, 9th out of 22 public school districts
  in southwest Indiana
• We believe all students can learn!

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At our elementary schools

• We have made some remarkable gains!

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3rd Grade

• Math scores are our highest since the new ISTEP
  exam was implemented by the IDOE.
• Our English scores have risen to new levels as
  well.
• Both Math and English 3rd grade scores were above
  state average this year.

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3rd Grade Trends
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4th Grade

• Our math scores were lower than last year, but
  remain significantly above the 2003 benchmark.
• English scores have decreased for the third year,
  but are still above state average.
• Both Math and English scores this year are above
  state average.

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4th Grade Trends
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5th Grade

• Math scores are our highest since we began the
  new exam.
• Math scores are higher than our English scores
  for the first time.
• Science scores continue to rise for the third
  year in a row.
• We scored above state average in math, English
  and science at this grade level.

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5th Grade Trends
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Elementary school initiatives

• Motivation of staff and students
• Parental/community involvement
• Student Success Model mini assessments
• Remediation
• Quarterly benchmark checklists
• Attendance policies and incentives
• Professional development

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Pike Central Middle

• We have made major progress!

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6th Grade

• Math scores have increased for the third year in
  a row. This year is our highest score on the new
  exam.
• English scores have risen dramatically, too.
• We were above state average in both sixth grade
  subjects.

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6th Grade Trends
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7th Grade

• Our math scores are lower this year than last.
• Our English scores continue to improve.
• Our math scores fell below state average, but our
  English scores were above state average.
• Science results are expected in March 2006.

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7th Grade Trends
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8th Grade

• Our math scores have improved. This year, for
  the first time, we scored above state average.
• Our English scores are slightly higher, but fell
  below state average for the third consecutive
  year.

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8th Grade Trends
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Middle school initiatives

• Aligning instruction with state standards
• Quarterly assessments
• Additional learning opportunities
• Reading, math writing
• Individual education plans

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9th Grade

• Overall, this years 9th grade scored better than
  last years freshman class on the ISTEP exam.
• Our math scores have risen to previous levels.
• Our English scores remain about the same, around
  70 percent passing.

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Pike Central High

• Our teachers and students are working toward a
  common objective

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9th Grade Trends
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10th Grade GQE

• Our tenth graders have posted new highs on both
  math and language arts sections of the new GQE.
  
• For the first time in four years, math scores are
  higher than English.
• Our 10th Grade class scored above state average
  in math and English this year, the second time in
  a row this has occurred.

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10th Grade GQE Trends
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High school initiatives

• Required summer school
• School-wide effective writing strategies
• Curriculum alignment quarterly assessment
• Development of benchmark checklists
• Collaborative team teaching
• Personal education plans for students

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Role of central office administrators

• Set expectations with accountability
• Provide support and guidance
• Develop an attitude of cooperation
• Provide needed time and funding for initiatives
• Coordinate efforts district-wide
• Encourage teacher empowerment and growth
• Celebrate accomplishments

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In summary

• We are doing better than ever!
• We know what we are teaching, when we should
  teach it, and how to assess students on content
  learned.
• Overall, we are in excellent shape for AYP.
• We must lookout for student subgroups,
  attendance, and high school graduation rates.
• We compare favorably with surrounding school
  districts in SW Indiana.

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We are enjoying success

• PCSC in excellent financial standing
• Student achievement is increasing above state
  average performance
• Top-flight school facilities
• New technologies
• Positive relations school board,
  administration, association, and staff
• We can say, We are at the top of our game in
  many areas.

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Contact information

• Mr. Thomas, Supt.
• Dr. Harding, Asst. Supt.
• Mrs. Kelley, HS Principal
• Mr. Biddle, MS Principal
• Mr. Meadors, Elem Principal
• Mr. Luker, Elem Principal
• Mr. Fears, Elem Principal

• jthomas_at_pcsc.k12.in.us
• drharding_at_pcsc.k12.in.us
• lkelley_at_pcsc.k12.in.us
• cbiddle_at_pcsc.k12.in.us
• smeadors_at_pcsc.k12.in.us
• rruker_at_pcsc.k12.in.us
• rfears_at_pcsc.k12.in.us

Pike County School Corporation 907 Walnut Street,
Petersburg, IN 47567 812 - 354 - 8731