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Brooklyn Center School Board Presentation April 13, 2020

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Introductions

• John Huber – Head of School
• Angie Kalcec – Academic Administrator
• Alysia Halverson – Student Support Administrator

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Agenda

• About Insight School of MN
• Positives/Success from 2019-20
• New for fall 2020
• Support for students throughout MN
• Terms:

Online Learning System (OLS) – School Learning Management System (LMS) - Classrooms

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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. K12 Mission:

• We help students reach their full potential through inspired

teaching and personalized learning.

ISMN Mission Statement

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Oversight at ISMN

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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 K12

network school.

• 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

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Quick Facts about ISMN

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• 65% of students live in the Mpls./St.

Paul area. Remaining students scattered around MN.

• Largest enrollment in school history

this year. (580 as of 4-1-2020)

• Had 86 graduate in the spring of 2019

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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
• 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

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Graduation Progress 2018 vs. 2019

As part of the 2019-20 ISMN ESSA Plan, we have implemented the following:

• 9th grade schedule changed to improve transition from 8th grade to 9th 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)

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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.

• 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

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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)

• Expanded Credit Recovery opportunities for full time enrolled

students.

ACADEMIC SERVICES

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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

MEIRS and Guided Outreach

Referrals Engagement Support

• Intensive support for student caseload
• Back on Track meetings & Parent collaboration
• Focus on re-engagement

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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

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

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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

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
• 2-Week intensive Advisor support
• 24/7 Resources on Weebly Site

ACADEMIC SERVICES

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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

• Support/School Counseling Office Hours
• Middle School Study Hall & High School Power Hour
• Spirit Week
• Awareness Months

— #AttendanceMatters

• K12 National Clubs

ACADEMIC SERVICES

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Questions

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