St. Helena Parish School District Wilson Foundation Presentation Kelli Joseph, Ed.D. Superintendent St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy – (Prek-6) SHATA Early Learning Center St. Helena College and Career Academy – (7-12) St. Helena Virtual Academy – (3-12)

Purpose Three Points: Present current initiatives that support our district VISION. Articulate the path forward to building an “A” rated school system. Discuss the Wilson Foundation grant application

Purpose Present current initiatives that support our district VISION. Three Points: Present current initiatives that support our district VISION. Articulate the path forward to building an “A” rated school system. Discuss the Wilson Foundation grant application

District Vision To develop a productive school culture that increases student achievement, develops educator effectiveness and builds public confidence.

Increase Student Achievement St. Helena College and Career Academy Advanced Placement (AP) courses. PSAT Testing for all 10th Graders Dual enrollment Fund extra-curricular activities (athletics, band) Reconfigured to 7th – 12th grade high school Interactive White Boards/computers St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy Reconfigure to PreK-6 Arts Integration United Way Summer Learning Gain Camp Early Learning Center American History EOC St. Helena Virtual Academy Online classes for 3rd – 12th grade students

Develop Educator Effectiveness Continued focus on Motion Leadership and Mindful Teaching Framework. District-level RtI/Sped/Master Teacher Meetings Professional Development Days New Teacher Induction Program School-level Cluster Meetings Job Descriptions Based on SACS Standards Research-based Initiatives Data-based decisions about student progress

Build Public Confidence Decisions are based on the needs of our students. Know and live the district VISION. Educate the community about the school district. Create an effective communication system. Improved relationship with business partners. Maximize existing funding sources. Transparency District Performance Score We do what we say we’re going to do. No political agenda District Accreditation

Educational and Facilities Plan Educational Environment Matters Educational and Facilities Plan St. Helena College and Career Academy Renovated Freshman Building (Fall 2011) New Junior Division (Spring 2014) New Cafeteria (Spring 2014) New Media Center (Spring 2014) Renovated Auditorium (Spring 2014) Renovated Gym (Spring 2015) New 12-classroom Main Building at SHCCA (Spring 2015) Renovated Band Room (Spring 2016) New football stadium (Fall 2016) St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy Renovated gym and classroom space (Fall 2011) Renovated Middle School to convert to Early Learning Center for PreK-2 students (Fall 2016) USDA application set to begin shortly (Spring 2017)

Challenges we face as we work toward our VISION New reforms have changed board operations, superintendent responsibilities, and accountability system. Louisiana Student State Standards and LEAP assessments widened the achievement gap for our students and teachers. LDOE Assessments have forced school district to update all technology and infrastructure. Funding is very limited. Although we are a small school system, the work load and responsibilities are the same as larger school districts. Inadequate teacher pay. Inadequate community support and interest in the school district with regard to curriculum and instruction.

Purpose Three Points: Present current initiatives that support our district VISION. Articulate the path forward to building an “A” rated school system. Discuss the Wilson Foundation grant application.

Mastery is the new Basic

Purpose Discuss the Wilson Foundation grant application. Three Points: Present current initiatives that support our district VISION. Articulate the path forward to building an “A” rated school system. Discuss the Wilson Foundation grant application.

Technology in the Classroom St. Helena Parish School District is in dire need of new technology devices in the classroom to facilitate active, engaging instruction in the classroom, and fulfill the mandate by LDOE to conduct online annual assessments through the use of computers.

Project Goal St. Helena Parish School District seeks to improve student achievement by implementing 1:1 Technology in all our classrooms through the use of portable laptop carts in every classroom. This project will help begin the process by providing all 5th and 6th grade students with a laptop.

Benefits of the Opportunity SHATA Students Special Education Students progress with the use of technology Support technology mandates. St. Helena relies solely on grants and Title funds to purchase technology. Small, rural school districts will flourish with technology. Proximity Learning – Spanish I Classes Louisiana A+ Arts Integration Activities Classroom instruction Benchmark/Annual Assessments

Project Evaluation Weekly review of lesson plans to ensure technology-rich activities. Weekly job-embedded professional development meetings with teachers that promote technological instructional strategies. Student-centered work that display the use of technology. Data-driven decision-making by teachers after online assessments.

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