mpusd progress report 2012
DESCRIPTION
MPUSD published this document to inform the community of the achievements, programs, student and family support programs and services and fiscal stability.TRANSCRIPT
California Standards Testing (CST)Monterey Peninsula Unifi ed School District posted district-wide growth in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the California Standards Test and has maintained or improved its standing in several critical measures used by state and federal government. MPUSD Assessment Results Highlights:
Dear Community Members:
Monterey Peninsula Unifi ed School District is making progress towards becoming a center of educational excellence. Investments in curriculum, professional development, technology, and academic intervention have produced an upward trend in student achievement. We have successfully raised the standard of education our students receive and produced positive gains in every California Standards Testing area.
MPUSD has demonstrated fi scal responsibility and purposeful allocation of precious resources in a time of statewide fi scal crisis. With the help of a caring and supportive community, the Measure P School Facilities Bond is helping us to transform our schools into modern, safe and comfortable learning environments with 21st century technology.
We sincerely appreciate our community partnerships and also thank the parents and volunteers who help us provide the rigor, relevance and relationships that are so important to student achievement. We look forward to a great year working with all of you and thank you for your continued support of our schools.
Sincerely,
Dr. Marilyn K. Shepherd, Superintendent
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA)• The fi ve-year trend in MPUSD shows
positive gains across all grade levels.• The percentage of MPUSD students
scoring profi cient or advanced on ELA tests increased at every grade level in 2012. Students scoring profi cient increased from 42% in 2008 to 51% in 2012.
• Over the past fi ve years, the percentage of English Language Learners scoring profi cient or advanced on the CST English Language Arts test has increased from 3% in 2008 to almost 20% in 2012.
MATHEMATICS• The percentage of MPUSD students
scoring profi cient or advanced in mathematics increased in 2012.
• The number of students that took the CST for Algebra 2 increased from 218 students in 2011 to 529 students in 2012.
• The percentage of 8th grade students that took the CST for Algebra 1 increased from 39% to 54% of students. This data refl ects the increased access for students to advanced level mathematics in MPUSD.
SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
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Algebra 2 CST Student Enrollment
Profi cient or Advanced
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Students Enrolled in Algebra 2 Standards TestingEnglish Language Learners Scoring Profi cient or
Advanced in ELA Testing
For more detailed information please visit MPUSD’s website:
www.mpusd.k12.ca.usand dowload MPUSD’s Facts Sheets.
WHERE EVERYONE BELONGS The mission of WEB is to build a sense of belonging among middle school students by easing the sometimes diffi cult transition from elementary school to middle school. Due to the tremendous success of WEB at Colton Middle School last year, the program has been expanded to include all of our middle schools this year. Over the summer,
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORTRESPONSE to
INSTRUCTION and INTERVENTION
The aim of Response to Instruction and Intervention is to focus attention on meeting the educational needs
of all students, whether for the purpose of enrichment or intervention. For the past couple of years, Olson, Crumpton and Marina Vista elementary schools have successfully used the RtII methods of collaboration and teaming to improve student learning. This year, MPUSD will expand the Rtll practice and approach to benefi t students at all schools district wide.
ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT RECOVERYApex Learning digital curriculum makes it possible to meet the diverse needs of all students in MPUSD. Apex Learning online courses allow students to progress at their own pace to master curriculum. The rigorous, standards-based courses combine multimedia and instructional text to provide students with multiple representations of concepts that appeal to individual learning styles and needs.
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POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT
In order to create and sustain positive school cultures in MPUSD schools, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support training was implemented district wide during the 2011-2012 school year. With the PBIS model, each school has an active school team and leader that sets clear and consistent behavior expectations and discipline policies. Positive adult, staff and student interactions are at the center of the PBIS model. Evidence-based features of PBIS include:
• Defi ning and teaching positive social expectations• Acknowledging positive student behavior• Arranging consistent consequences for problem behavior• On-going collection and use of data for decision-making• Creating a continuum of intensive, individual intervention supports• Implementing systems that support effective practices
approximately 120 8th-graders went through an intensive WEB leadership training program to become mentors for the incoming 6th grade students. In August, all incoming 6th grade students district-wide were invited to a day-long session that focused on teamwork and character building. They met their WEB mentor and received a campus orientation. On the fi rst day of school, the 8th grade WEB mentors were stationed at our three middle school campuses to provide guidance and encouragement to the 6th grade students and their parents. It was a great way to provide the incoming 6th graders a positive introduction to the middle school experience.
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DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAMThe MPUSD Dual Language Immersion Program (DLIP) provides opportunities for native English-speaking and native Spanish-speaking students to gain full literacy skills in both languages, as well as master all curricular subjects and develop intercultural understanding and respect. The Master Plan was recently approved by the MPUSD Board of Trustees, and the program is now situated in its new home at the Marshall Main campus. DLIP teachers and administrators recently attended the annual Two-Way Bilingual Immersion conference and brought back many ideas to kick-off the new school year!
The MPUSD leadership team and Board of Trustees are committed to providing teachers and staff the training, resources and support they need to be successful. At the MPUSD Back-to School event in August, all employees learned about the Professional Learning Community model and the important role everyone has in helping to advance student achievement. All administrators and teacher leaders will be implementing the Professional Learning Community
model (PLC) at their sites and have received implementation training .
MPUSD fi rmly believes it’s people, not programs that motivate students to learn. Over 1,200 MPUSD employees make public education happen on the Monterey Peninsula. The Board of Trustees is committed to invest in our employees and the future of MPUSD In spring of 2012, the Board of Trustees approved the recommendation to increase compensation for all employee groups. Approximately $1.7 million was provided to MPUSD employees retroactive to July 1, 2011 in the following manner:
• Teachers beyond the current 22-step salary schedule received a 2.5% increase.• $200,000 was allocated to teachers in years 13 through 22 as a one-time bonus.• Classifi ed employees at the end of the fi ve-step salary schedule received a 5% increase.• $200,000 was allocated to provide classifi ed employees who had not reached the top of the schedule with a
one-time bonus.• Management employees at the top of the six-step salary schedule received a 2.5% pay increase. A one-time bonus
was also provided to managers and administrators that were not at the top
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MPUSD leadership is helping to advance classroom teaching and learning by providing 2,000 new laptops and instructional technology to schools this year along with training support.
SUPPORTIVE LEADERSHIP
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LEADERSHIP TRAINING Teachers and administrators have recently participated in a variety of trainings on implementing the new Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The California State Board of Education adopted the standards in 2010, which were developed through a state-led initiative to establish consistent and clear education standards for English language arts and mathematics. The CCSS were designed to better prepare students for success in college, career, and the competitive global economy. High standards that are consistent across states will provide teachers, students, parents and the community clear expectations that everyone can work collaboratively to achieve.
It is a national concern to maintain America’s competitive edge, so that our students are well prepared with the skills and knowledge necessary to compete with their peers, and on a global scale. These standards are a fi rst-step towards ensuring our nation’s children are getting the best possible education no matter where they live.
21st CENTURY CLASSROOMS
BEGINNING TEACHER SUPPORT AND ASSESSMENT BTSA provides peer support for teachers in their fi rst years of teaching and assists them in clearing their preliminary credentials. BTSA teachers and their support providers attend four seminars over the course of the year, as well as several self-selected professional development sessions designed to meet their specifi c needs.
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMSMPUSD offers several child care and development options in Seaside and Marina. Class hours vary and fees are based on income. Programs include:
• County Head Start/State Preschool (eligibility based on income)• CalSAFE/Early Head Start (Teen Parent Program)• Family Connections provides the following:
1. Play & Learn Class 2. Parents as Teachers Program3. Resource & Referral Center 4. Support for Home Care Givers
MONTEREY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERPlans are underway to open the Monterey Early Childhood Center to serve the needs of the Monterey Bay community. Services will include: an infant
diagnostic center, developmental clinic, learning intervention services, and assistive technology.
For more information please call Dr. Ercilia Donnelly at 831-899-7005.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICESAutism Spectrum Program, Birth to 5 (Learning Harbor), Emotional
Disturbance (KEY), Moderate/Severe (STEPS), Assessment & Evaluation, Assistive Technology, Parent Resources, School Psychologists
Specialized Training and Educational Programs for Students
MPUSD is home to the regional program for students with moderate to severe educational disabilities. This program, known as STEPS (Specialized Training and Educational Programs for Students) provides instruction to students that promotes autonomy through instruction in functional academics, daily living skills, community based instruction, vocational training, and recreation and leisure skills. Eligible students ages
3 to 22 years also receive related service instruction from qualifi ed providers, as needed. This program serves students who live in the MPUSD attendance area as well as Carmel, North Monterey County, Pacifi c Grove, and Gonzales Union School Districts.
The STEPS Program would like to take this opportunity to thank
the Seaside High School Senior Class of 2012 for the generous gift they bestowed upon the classes at Seaside High School. The $3500 donation to our program will be used to purchase curriculum and materials needed to facilitate building communication skills.
Cal-SAFEThrough this State-funded program for teen parents students can continue their regular high school studies and work towards their high school diploma. Key components of the program are:• Pre-natal education and childbirth
preparation• Parenting and family life skills
instruction• On-site childcare for babies from 6
weeks to 3 years• Academic courses
that are targeted to the particular needs of young moms, including literacy programs, computer skills and online credit recovery
• Career and Vocational Guidance
A program for pregnant teens operates from 8-1, Monday – Friday. The program provides a caring support group that reaches out to other middle school and high school students and by sharing their story they are able to encourage young girls to make responsible choices.
Cal-SAFE Children Center is a licensed quality infant and toddler development program and facility. The program provides:• Breakfast, Lunch and Snack• Parent Education• Services for pregnant mothers• Seamless transition into MPUSD
State Preschool, Headstart or a Family Child Care Home for children 3 – 5 years old
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSESAdvanced Placement courses offer students a unique learning experience that challenges them to stretch their capacity and to, ultimately, succeed in college. AP courses approach the subject matter by engaging students in intense discussions, solving problems collaboratively and learning to write clearly and persuasively. With courses in all academic subject areas, students can explore their interests and discover new passions. Students take AP Exams in May, and they can earn college credits from most four year colleges on the basis of their scores. Students can take AP courses in: Human Geography, Spanish Literature, Calculus, Statistics, Psychology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Spanish Language, English Language, English Literature, US History, Biology, Government, World History.
ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION
The AVID program is specialized curriculum designed to close the achievement gap by helping traditionally underserved students achieve their dream of college. AVID has been in existence nationwide for over 30 years, and MPUSD has been a proud member of the AVID family for the past four years. What began four years ago as a single elective class at Los Arboles Middle School (LAMS) has grown into a District-wide program with approximately 600 AVID students being served by over 40 highly qualifi ed and trained teachers, administrators, and support staff. AVID students are given daily support for their core academic classes, but, far more than a simple tutoring program, AVID builds in students the idea that college is not only attainable, but a goal worthy of their hard work and passion. To learn more about College and Career Technical Education and the AVID program, contact your school counselor.
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
NAVIANCEThe Naviance software application is a comprehensive college and career planning tool used to optimize student success, enhance school counselor productivity and track results for school and district administrators.
School counselors will be able to use student data collected in the Navaince system to help guide students and families through the college planning process, and help them to make decisions that meet their needs.
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION
ONLINE RESOURCES TO SUPPORTSTUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
New career technical education courses have been added to our high school elective programs to help prepare students for entry-level careers and higher education. A few of our new courses include: Introduction to
Technology, Robotics Engineering, Biotechnology, AP Environmental Science, Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Digital Photography, Technical Writing, Culinary Arts and Professional Dancer’s Training.
PARENTLINKMobile Communication Application
MPUSD is in the process of implementing ParentLink, a web-based notifi cation service that will provide easy to use, and reliable home-to-school communication. ParentLink’s dedicated servers simultaneously deliver hundreds of thousands of messages via telephone, e-mail, text message, and fax. In emergency situations, ParentLink is capable of delivering high-priority information to an entire district in under one hour. ParentLink has helped hundreds of school districts increase parental involvement, which has invariably resulted in improved student attendance and achievement.
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COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVEMPUSD is fortunate to have many community partners to move forward the vision and work of the school district. The members of the Community Collaborative are committed to improving and providing extracurricular activities of our students. They partner with MPUSD to offer an array of services such as sports, dance, scholarships, access to college, counseling, academic tutorial and more. The Community Collaborative meets every month to discuss and inform our school leaders about the different ways in which they can partner to provide our students the best our community has to offer. For more information please contact Dr. Ercilia Donnelly at 899-7008 or at [email protected].
FISCAL STABILITY
COMMUNITY SUPPORTMPUSD would like to thank our community partners for their generous contributions to our schools in the form of fi nancial donations, grants and in-kind support. The following is a partial list of the organizations that have had a positive impact on our schools district-wide. Many more local businesses, military and educational partners support specifi c programs, academies or schools and greatly enhance the quality of education our students receive.
• Monterey Children’s Center• University of California, Santa Cruz• Parent Teacher Association• Chapman Foundation• Friends of Mtry. Academy of Oceanographic Science• Pebble Beach Company• Clark CARES Foundation• MCOE Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment• Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula• Wells Fargo Bank• Lifetouch
• Monterey Peninsula Foundation• Big Sur International Marathon• Education Foundation of MPUSD• Washington Mutual Bank• Community Foundation• Monterey Peninsula Volunteers• Rotary Foundation• Community Partnership for Youth• Community of Caring Monterey Peninsula• Dole Foods Company• Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway
MPUSD has remained fi scally stable in spite of the loss of over $49 million in State revenue over the past four years. Proactive measures taken by the Board of Trustees and administration have enabled the District to:
• Increase advanced placement and career technical elective courses in all of our high schools
• Provide an intervention teacher to every school • Increase music and art program offerings• Enhance learning with instructional technology• Provide professional development to teachers• Increase elective courses in our middle schools• Improve and expand programs for students with
disabilities and diverse learning needs• Reinstate middle school athletics and Increase campus
supervision
School budgets across the state have been severely
impacted by more than $20 billion in reductions and deferrals since 2008. In response to this crisis, MPUSD has proudly joined the Stand Up For Education campaign to urge the Legislature to work with the California School Board Association and other education leaders to identify long-term adequate funding solutions for public schools.
If Proposition 30 does not pass in November, MPUSD could face a mid-year cut of $457 per student or another $4.5 million reduction in District revenues. The 2013-2014 potential reductions include:• Reduced school year for students• Reduced wages for employees from furlough days• Increased class sizes in primary grades• Elimination of Adult Education programs• Reduced Career Technical Education programs• Reduced athletics and extra-curricular activities• Reduction of staff at all levels of the organization
MILITARY PARTNERSHIP IN EDUCATION
MPUSD has partnered with the Naval Postgraduate School, Defense Language Institute and Foreign Language Center to provide quality educational opportunities for students of military families affected by mobility, family separation, and transition. More than 420 Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force students have volunteered approximately 9,400 hours in support of MPUSD students. This summer, MPUSD and the Military Partnership received the prestigious Lt. Pete Taylor Partnership in Excellence Award.
Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Marilyn K. Shepherd831.645.1204
[email protected] or [email protected]
OUR MISSION AND VISIONARY PURPOSE Through dynamic, engaging learning experiences and collaborative partnerships within our diverse
Coastal community, the Monterey Peninsula Unifi ed School District ensures that each student will attain the intellectual, social, and personal knowledge to passionately seek the challenges of the future.
For more information call: (831)645-1204, visit the MPUSD website at: www.mpusd.k12.ca.us Or send e-mail to: [email protected]
Dr. Ruben Zepeda IIAssistant Superintendent
Secondary Education831.645.1212
Ms. Judy DurandExecutive DirectorHuman Resources/Risk Management
Mr. Kevin McClellandAssistant Superintendent
Educational Options/Adult Education831.392.3560
Mr. John SilvestriniExecutive Director
Maintenance, Operations, Technology & Transportation
Dr. Elidia (Lily) M. DeBlieuxAssistant Superintendent
Elementary Education831.645.1217
Ms. Leslie CodianneAssociate SuperintendentStudent Support Services
Mr. Dan AlbertAssociate Superintendent
Business Services 831.645.1282
Board of Trustees
Ms. Debra Gramespacher
President
Ms. Diane Creasey
Dr. Jon Hill
Mr. Curt ParkerClerk/VicePresident
Ms. Helen B.Rucker
Dr. Bettye Lusk
Ms. Regena Lauterbach