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3 4 13 Every Child/Every Promise Work Session Presentationevery child every promise An initiative of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Vision A culture in which all families are supported and every child receives every promise Mission Engage the entire community in delivering the Five America's Promises to the children of Dubuque County Five Promises: Healthy Start Caring Adults Effective Education Safe Places Opportunities to Serve Current Objectives: Our Community is highly engaged in our young people Reliable Data- support a community -wide data system Out -of- School Time- facilitate a coordinated approach Grade -Level Reading- ensure every child reads proficiently Child Care Access- quality child care is available to all Transportation- create improved access c c c Successes Community Toolkit- released 2007 Community Growth Chart- released 2008 Youth Master Plan- released 2009 ] Youth Indicators Report- released 2011 Grade -Level Reading Plan - released 2012 Successes BESTUP COMMUNITIES PRESENTED BY Dubuque AII-America City FlIIJ®, 1 2012 Dubuque's Campaign for Grade Level Reading has brought educational best practices and community support together in new, high - impact ways that creates better outcomes for students and smarter uses of our resources. Cinrt D inc. in" nrtc. C1 imnrirticirtr4.nrti (l1 1h1 ten 1O r'nrrimt trliii. ea LEADERSHIP ENRICHMENT AFTER - SCHOOL PROGRAMS I eadership nrichment ,fter- School Programs are provided at Thomas Jefferson and George Washington Middle Schools Innovative and Evolving Student Programs Programs were developed that would assist middle school aged students in fostering engagement in and out of school... programs that would appeal to the wide spectrum of interests and abilities, academic growth and strengths, and social/emotional growth and community belonging. LEAP Collaborative Community Partners Carnegie -Stout Public Library • Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque • Dubuque Area Labor Management Dubuque Community Y • Dubuque County Conservation Board Dubuque Leisure Services • Helping Services for Northeast Iowa • Matter Mines of Spain • Multicultural Family Center National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium • St. Mark Community Center Student Programs great Games Chess Club Bowling March Madness: Predator vs. Prey Adventures Ahead Ultimate Frisbee Zipline Wildlife Watching Y Club Strengthening Families Meaningful Mentoring Girls SOAR Dare to Be King Dare to Be Queen Healthy Snacking 101 Bird House Building Bird House Presentation Insect Study Adventures in Nature at the Mines of Spain Trendy Tunes Dance Party 4 for the WII Drumline Student Programs Cultivating Creativity Lego Building Lab Finger Knitting Hearts on Fire Valentine Craft Safe Sitter Homework Assistance Magnifying RA;nric WIcifif6 Love Songs Ice, Ice, Baby! Creative Arts Challenge NASA Design Challenges Jewelry- Making Project Runway Amusing Athletics Triathlong Monday Night Sport Leagues Swim Lessons Ice Skating Girls on the Run (GOTR) Broomball Open Swim Zumbatomic Student Participation 2011 -12 LEAP Baseline Data Collection 569 participatin J! almost 50 569 middle school students participated in afte' 'sc ) o 13rogrammmg, which is INF just under half of the total Jefferson and Washingfc M" e School student enrollment , St. Mark Community Center 41 St. Mark Community Center St. Mark Community Center (SMCC) provides support for the educational and social needs of school -aged youth and their families. We are dedicated to providing a wide spectrum of educational, cultural and social programs and services to Dubuque's children and families. SMCC offers a range of programs and services and provides space to a number of organizations. History & Background SMCC grown from serving 13 students in 1988 to serving more than 200 every day. SMCC boasts more than 200 volunteers annually (mentors, tutors, and classroom workers). SMCC student test scores improve by almost 60 percent, homework completion rates soar, and disciplinary action decreases. School Year Educational Programs ❑ Before and after school programming in five area elementary schools: — Audubon, Fulton, Lincoln, Marshall & Prescott. ❑ Serve children in Kindergarten through Fifth grade. — Pilot Pre -K Program in progress at Marshall. ❑ Focus on Literacy & Math High Impact Partnerships • LEAP- Work with the group to help create and facilitate dynamic and engaging opportunities to middle school students outside traditional school time. • Leisure Services — Kids Connection (K -3) after school programming partner, • we work together to provide physical activity and arts and crafts — Audubon, Lincoln & Marshall The Campaign for GRADE -LEVEL READING Dubuque, Iowa 2012 Working in Collective Impact Requires a Mindset Shift Adaptive vs. Technical Problem Solving No Silver Bullets... But we do have Silver Buckshot Credibility vs. Credit Collective Impact, John Kania, FSG Social Impact Consultants, July 2012 • Allowing answers to come from within • Supporting common agenda building, information sharing and coordination/ alignment • Many small changes implemented in alignment can add up to large scale progress • Creating new incentives to work collaboratively vs. competitively Achieving Large -Scale Change through Collective Impact Involves Five Key Elements Common Agenda • Common understanding of the problem • Shared vision for change Shared Measurement • Collective Data and measuring results • Focus on performance management • Shared accountability Mutually Reinforcing Activities • Differentiated approaches • Willingness to adapt individual activities • Coordination through joint plan of action Continuous Communication • Consistent and open communication • Focus on building trust Backbone Support • Separate organization(s) with staff • Resources and skills to convene and coordinate participating organizations Collective Impact, John Kania, FSG Social Impact Consultants, July 2012 3rd Grade Reading Community Solutions Action Plan DUBUQUE, IOWA SCHO READ NESS '74 SUMMER LEARNINV SMCC Summer Program ❑ half day program ❑ open to students entering grades 1- 5 ❑ education -based program that makes math and reading fun by using different themes every week The program includes ❑ hands -on activities ❑ weekly educational fieldtrip or guest presenter ❑ students receive a book to keep every week! Summer Program is Monday — Friday ❑ six weeks June - August from ❑ Noon — 4:00 p.m. ❑ optional extended childcare to 5:15 p.m. Of Impact of OST Partnership ❑ Shared resources and expertise ❑ Data driven and outcome focused ❑ reduce duplication, stretch resources ❑ More kids involved ❑ every organization does what they do best ❑ cross sector learning Dubuque's Summer Learning Vision To change summertime focus from "keeping kids busy" to purposeful activities that foster skills including reading, math, and science, and instill a love for life -long learning, healthy living and a connection to school. Dubuque, IA Community Solution Action Plan 2012 Summer Academy (pilot) Built on research based best - practices ❑ A full day program housed at Audubon ❑ Enrichment based afternoon programming ❑ Proven, data driven curriculum ❑ Certified Teachers 45 student pilot program, grades 1 -3, for 7 weeks, all day including; ❑ Healthy meals ❑ Extended day options for child care Supported by a community partnership with St. Marks as the lead organization St. Marks Summer vs. Summer Academy Summer Academy; ❑ builds on the success of St Marks 1/2 day program ❑ extends to a full day program ❑ takes a focused approach to impact grades 1 -3 ❑ focuses on grade level reading ❑ expands the level of community partnership The Campaign for GRADE -LEVEL READING Dubuque, Iowa 2012 every child every promise An initiative of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque UNFOLDING POTENTIAL THE DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN The Plan's Foundation Always based in our mission, the Dubuque Community School District Strategic Plan is also grounded in the district vision statement and the values of the Board of Education. These components align to form the philosophical focus of the district and reinforce our priority of always putting students first. OUR VISION Unfolding the potential of every student by empowering the teacher /student relationship through: Promoting the roles and responsibilities we all have in the 21st century learning process • Removing barriers • Creating an environment where character and citizenship count Leveraging content knowledge to become critical thinkers and problems solvers Providing multiple pathways to unlocking student potential It is time to focu THE BOARD OF EDUCATION VALUES: • Essential skills of digital -age literacy, inventive thinking, effective communication, and high productivity • Innovative programming options • Extra - curricular activities and character development • Building leadership capacity for all employees • Community engagement and multiple ways of communication • Being transparent, ethical, and using resources wisely Dubuque Community Schools 2300 Chaney Road, Dubuque, Iowa 52001 P: 563/552 -3020 F: 563/552 -3014 www.dbgschools.org To unlock student potential. To personalize learning. To engage our stakeholders. To empower our employees. To maximize our resources. n ury learner. To do this, there must be synergy among five key areas of focus: student achievement, student development, employee excellence, community engagement and effective resource management. OUR MISSION To develop world -class learners and citizens of character in a safe and inclusive learning community. Our goal is to... To do this, we will... Success will be measured by... STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT Ensure that all students have the necessary skills to be 21st Century College and Career Ready (promote college, career and employability skills). Create an assessment system that measures and reports student learning • Implement state achievement standards • Create common grade and course assessments • Use data to plan and deliver instruction and report progress Implement real -world problem -based learning to foster creative and inventive thinking, effective communication, digital -age literacy and highly productive work • Design and deliver instruction based on student needs and interests • Create a culture of collaboration for adults and students • Invest in technology to support student learning and digital literacy Make data - driven instructional decisions • Implement a system to foster peer -to- peer learning (Collaborative Inquiry) • Fully implement a system to identify and respond to learning and behavior challenges (Response to Intervention) Embed technology tools into the learning environment • Implement a Learning Management System • Implement a data dashboard (Instruction Improvement System) Complete a study of instructional time and make recommendations for related policy Explore alternate /balanced calendar - Examine length of school day • Examine staff work day • Review current class schedule • Percent of third- and sixth - graders proficient in reading • Percent of students graduating 21st Century College and Career Ready (graduation rate) • Annual Progress Report data STUDENT DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY ® ENGAGEMENT Create healthy and contributing citizens through access to a wide variety of activities and options for students to develop character, apply their skills and uncover their potential. Create a plan to support student character development Reinforce performance character by creating a pattern of behaviors that lead to productive action (confidence, diligence, perseverance, strong work habits, courage, leadership) Encourage ethical character (respect, fairness, honesty, caring) Address student needs and interests by enhancing activities offerings • Encourage and increase student participation by ensuring that all students have the opportunities and access to be involved in activities • Evaluate activities programming for quality and relevance Create a district response plan to address extreme student needs • Student participation statistics • Survey of student activity interest • Measures of 21st Century Skills (digital literacy, effective communication, highly productive work and inventive thinking) Create meaningful, two -way engagement between the district and parents/ community members that supports student achievement. Transparently and proactively communicate the story of the district Implement a new visual identity Use real -life examples to highlight district achievement and priorities Create opportunities to gather input from key stakeholders • Develop a survey and focus groups to gauge community perceptions • Develop a mechanism to gain input on key issues Increase parent engagement in the schools Develop a framework to guide parental involvement • Recruit parents to participate in engagement opportunities Maximize the collective impact of school /community partnerships • Explore mutually beneficial partnerships with the City of Dubuque • Create a central system to train, monitor and cultivate volunteers • Expand and deepen business /non- profit partnership opportunities District perception and engagement • Assessment of parent involvement • Involvement in partnerships EFFECTIVE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT v Maximize and streamline resources to provide increased access to 21st century learning tools and facilities that support student achievement. Create and communicate district facility and infrastructure plans • Develop a comprehensive long -range facility plan based on one -cent sales tax and PPEL funds • Implement a plan to increase access to technology for learning Equitably align resources for student achievement • Develop a plan to ensure that resource allocation is aligned with student goals • Evaluate current program effectiveness using established protocols and add/ abandon as necessary • Explore alternative revenue sources Implement a finance /human resources system (ERP system) and a new substitute finder system • Key financial performance indicators of unspent balance and solvency ratio through a regular systems review process • Student and staff access to technology EMPLOYEE EXCELLENCE V Create an environment in which employees strive for excellence, collaborate as part of a team, and are confident and competent in supporting student learning. Enhance the system for recruitment and retention of employees that mirror the makeup of the student body • Revise and centralize employee recruitment system to hire high - quality, best -fit employees • Establish an employee wellness committee to promote, research and recommend district -wide wellness initiatives • Revise the employee evaluation system • Strengthen mentoring opportunities for administrative staff Provide professional learning opportunities that address a wide range of needs and skills Enhance job-embedded teacher professional learning opportunities district -wide Design and deliver a district -wide Para - Educators professional learning plan Develop and support leadership opportunities for employees • Employee demographics • Impact of professional learning • Staff retention data • Exit interview feedback Approved November 27, 2012