 Albert Lea Area Schools

 Albert Lea Area Schools will be above the state average at grade level in reading, math, and science according to MCA results by the end of  Minnesota utilizes the MCAs to assess student progress towards state standards in reading, math, and science.  Albert Lea Area Schools will be above the state average on the ACT in English, Math, Reading, and Science by the end of  The ACT, a standardized test, assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science

 Grade level comparison to state averages

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 Albert Lea averages compared to Minnesota

The standardized test assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science.

Albert Lea Area Schools will be above the state average at grade level in reading, math, and science according to MCA results by the end of  Base line o 1 of 9 tested areas above state average grades 3-6 o 2 of 8 tested areas above state averages grades 7-11  Year one o 5 of 9 tested areas above state averages grades 3-6 o 0 of 8 tested areas above state average grades 7-11 Albert Lea Area Schools will be above the state average on the ACT in English, Math, Reading, and Science by the end of  Base line o O of 4 tested areas above state averages.  Year one o 0 of 4 tested areas above state averages.  Significant room for improvement at the secondary level.

 Professional Learning Communities will be aligned district wide to effectively increase student achievement.  Ensuring students have access to a consistent and viable curriculum.  Utilizing common assessments to gauge progress and identify areas of need and enrichment.  New K-8 science curriculum implemented  Additional compensatory dollars focused on reading at secondary level

o Grades K-1 o Grades 2-3 o Grades 4-5 o Language Arts 6-7/ 8-9/10-12 o Math 6-7/8-12 o Science 6-7/8-12 o Social studies 6-7/8-12 o Spanish 8-12 o Technical Studies 6-12 o Functional Skills 6-12 o ALC o ABE/FTC o ECSE/EC o Art K-12 o Music K-12 o Phy Ed K-12 o ELL K-12 o Speech/Language pathologists K-12 o Social workers/Counselors K-12 o Case facilitators/School Psychologists K-12

2010 AYP Halverson Reading- All, and 2 sub groups Hawthorne Reading- All, and 3 sub groups Math- 1 sub group Sibley Reading- 3 subgroups Math-3 subgroups Southwest Reading- 2 subgroups Math- All, and 2 subgroups High School District Reading- 2 subgroups Math- 1 subgroup 2011 AYP Halverson Math– 1 subgroup Hawthorne Reading- 1 subgroup Math- 1 subgroup Sibley Reading- 1 subgroup Southwest Reading- All and 3 subgroups Math- 2 subgroups High School Reading – 3 subgroups Math- 1 subgroup District Reading- All and 4 subgroups Math- 2 subgroups

 Distict- AYP plan outlining efforts district will make towards areas needing improvement.  Halverson corrective action in reading and watch list in math o Ayp plan from last year will be continued o If AYP is made in all areas next year, Halverson is off the AYP list  Hawthorne corrective action in math and 2.1- SES in reading o Ayp plan with mandatory corrective action component in place o Two years to get off the list  Sibley school choice in reading o Ayp Plan will be written to meet the areas needing improvement o Two years to get off the list