Brooklyn Center School Board Presentation PRESENTATION April 13, 2020 20 TITLE HERE
Introductions • John Huber – Head of School • Angie Kalcec – Academic Administrator • Alysia Halverson – Student Support Administrator 21
Agenda • About Insight School of MN • Positives/Success from 2019-20 • New for fall 2020 • Support for students throughout MN 22 • Terms: Online Learning System (OLS) – School Learning Management System (LMS) - Classrooms
ISMN Mission Statement Brooklyn Center Community Schools Mission • Our mission is to equip every student with the knowledge, life-skills, and global perspectives to contribute to society and respond to the needs of an ever-changing world. 23 K12 Mission: • We help students reach their full potential through inspired teaching and personalized learning.
Oversight at ISMN 24
History of ISMN • 2008: Opened statewide to grade 9-12 students residing in MN as part of Insight Schools. • 2011: Insight School of Minnesota becomes a K 12 network school. 25 • 2013: Moved to new office location and expanded to allow students in grades 6-8 residing in MN to enroll. • 2018-19: Completed AdvancED re-accreditation, Completed three-year review process through MDE
Quick Facts about ISMN 65% of students live in the Mpls./St. • Paul area. Remaining students scattered around MN. http://www.startribune.com/p Largest enrollment in school history • this year. (580 as of 4-1-2020) olitics/statelocal/127284698. Had 86 graduate in the spring of 2019 • html 26 7
School Year 19-20 Positives: Enrollment is highest its been ever in the history of the school • • Topped out at 580 students. • Highest enrollment ever was 550 in 2018 • Consistently have 22%-25% of overall enrollment with an IEP Withdrawal rate improvement over last year by almost 2% • Students first engagement strategies are working • 27 Building community through virtual and face to face events. • Implemented a student recognition awards program • Credit Recovery opportunities for full time enrolled students • Focus Areas: Graduation rate • Student Growth – Emphasis on Star360 •
Graduation Progress 2018 vs. 2019 28 As part of the 2019-20 ISMN ESSA Plan, we have implemented the following: 9th grade schedule changed to improve transition from 8 th grade to 9 th grade • • Credit recovery opportunities for full time enrolled students • Currently 54 full time students are taking at least one credit recovery course. • MEIRS process to identify students who are struggling and provide supports as early as possible. (Minnesota Early Identification and Response System) • Improved tracking system for students who leave ISMN. (Decreasing dropout and unknowns)
Star360 Growth Assessments Star 360 is a comprehensive diagnostic tool that provides ISMN a valid, reliable screening, progress monitoring and growth data to allow us to make informed decisions for our students. • ISMN transitioned in SY 2019-2020 to Star360 from FastBridge. The two are similar in timeframe and both are adaptive assessments. • With Star360 students can test in Spanish and to get more accurate results. • In conjunction with K12 systems, ISMN is able to view the data in real time to support student growth and instruction. 29 • During the 2019-20 school year, ISMN administered the Math and Reading assessments in the fall and winter. Just beginning to administer the spring assessment to determine growth throughout the year. • The Star360 data will become critical as schools will not have MCA math and reading data this spring. ACADEMIC SERVICES
Looking Ahead 2020-21 • Managing an anticipated increase in enrollment • Academic and System Enhancement for 2020-21 — Newrow will replace Blackboard next year for all live instruction. – Newrow has many of the same tools as Blackboard but allows for more participants to be on webcam — Improving the student experience (job shadowing, social/emotional learning program, Tallo) 30 • Expanded Credit Recovery opportunities for full time enrolled students. ACADEMIC SERVICES
31 St Student t Su Suppor ort t & & Engagement Insight School of MN
School Wr Wrap Teachers Counselor Ar Around ISMN Stu tudent Family 32 Support Su Student Support Advisors Administrator
Advisors Tier-1 Support (Caseload) Strong Start � Navigation � Connection • Family “go - to� person • Strong Start oversight • Navigation and overall support • Connects families to teachers and school resources 33 MEIRS and Guided Outreach Referrals � Engagement � Support • Intensive support for student caseload • Back on Track meetings & Parent collaboration • Focus on re-engagement
Student Support Administrator Support � Connect � Lead • Coordinates overall Advisory support for students and tracks interventions • Assists with Strong Start implementation • Works with families with escalated needs, including MKV • Supports improved attendance and engagement 34 School Counselor Guidance � Planning � Support • Guidance on graduation and post-secondary planning • Scheduling, course placements, credits, and transcripts • Crisis and social emotional support • 504/PSEO/PT students
Strong Start – New Students Intensive onboarding support during first 4 weeks of enrollment Ensure all students are: • Prepared to engage in learning • Connected to school staff and integrated into school community • Aware of school requirements • Able to access school without barriers • Comfortable using the online school system and resources 35 Strong Start Activities: • Connection Call • Online Learning Course • Star360 Initial Assessments • Live Virtual Orientation sessions for students and parents • 4 Welcome Workshops covering essential onboarding and school information ACADEMIC • 2-Week intensive Advisor support SERVICES • 24/7 Resources on Weebly Site
School Culture & Community • Face-to-Face Social Events For 2020-2021 Looking at expanding the number of events and more • events outside the metro area • All School Assemblies — Museum Tours — Baking Tutorials — Show and Tell 36 • Support/School Counseling Office Hours • Middle School Study Hall & High School Power Hour • Spirit Week • Awareness Months — #AttendanceMatters ACADEMIC SERVICES • K12 National Clubs
37 Insight School of MN
Questions 38
Recommend
More recommend
