1 Jane A. Russo, Superintendent Santa Ana Unified School District Leadership Summit

2 SAUSD– In the Business of Education 7th Largest School District in California Approximately 55,000 students 63 schools The second largest employer in Santa Ana, with a staff of almost 5,000 employees SAUSD – Who We Are

3 9 of 10 students enter school as English language learners 92.4% Students are Hispanic 96.8 % of students speak a language other than English at home 83.1% of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals SAUSD – Who We Are

At Our Core: Our Students Staffing Shortage Budget Constraints Federal and State Compliance Home Language We will provide an academic program designed for each student supported by high expectations, integrity, courage, compassion and collaboration. Our Students Family Economics 4

Important Leadership Practices Staying the course: Keeping Kids at the Core Building the Team—Collaboration & Healthy Competition Participation in State & National conversations Transparency through “good teaching” –Celebrating Success –Communication: Good and bad news –Visibility –The Power of the Mantra –Superintendent as teacher 5

Sustaining Strong Public Schools 1.Truthful Conversations Based on Data I.State and Federal Data II.Local Measurements (benchmarks, grades, attendance) III.The Story Behind the Numbers 2.Establish Academic Priorities I.The Core of Our Work II.Establish Standards for Excellence 6

Strengthening Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education 7

Working Students: 79% of 2009 seniors worked part or full-time Graduation Rate: 84.8% and climbing Teacher Quality-Over 99.5% highly qualified Planning on Attending College: 89.5% (full or part- time) Math Scores: increase of 5- 15% in grades 2-6, Geometry, Algebra I and II SAUSD – STEM Data Science Scores: increase of 6% in grade 5, 1-8% increase in higher level science (i.e. Chemistry, Physics) Universal GATE screening: 100% of grade 2 students AP Course Offerings- enrollment nearly doubled since 2001! MESA in secondary schools 8

9 STEM Goals and the SAUSD Community Career Technical Education Greater Santa Ana Business Alliance Santa Ana Partnership Middle College Santa Ana Assistance League Teacher Credential Program Partnerships Master’s Degree Programs National Board Certification 9

Secondary Non- Negotiables and STEM Secondary School 1.Culture: Structure and Communication of Department Chairs/ Instructional Leadership 2. Instructional Walk-throughs: Lesson Planning and Instructional Strategies 3. Data Chats: Quarterly benchmark assessments, grades, common assessments 10

11 Partners in Success

We Need the Community! A Bridge to Success Keep the Dog Wagging the Tail! –Communication, Partnership Meetings –Aligning Resources (summer enrichment program for 11,000 students) –Ensuring the district message about students is the focus Utilize a Coaching Model –Partnering with a research organization Visibility –Participating in community organizations and functions (Chamber of Commerce, Bond Oversight Committee, Assistance League, Community Advisory Council, OCDE/DAIT, Santa Ana Building Healthy Communities) 12

13 A Vote for Quality Schools: Aligning Resources Approval of School Bond Measure G on June 3, 2008 $200 million, 25-yr.General Obligation Bond – passed by 68.7% Total eligible matching state funds: $138 million – originally set at $120 Million. Oversight –Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee Collaboration –Superintendent’s Facility Advisory Committee 13

14 CarrDiamond Greenville Santiago 16 Classrooms 9.4 million 16 classrooms 7.4 million 20 classrooms 12.7 million 16 Classrooms 8.4 million Measure G Results in the Schools

HIGH SCHOOL CAHSEE ELEMENTARY Reading by Grade 3 Grade 4 – 5 English Fluency INTERMEDIATE Algebra Maintaining an Instructional Focus Unifying the system –Personnel –Policies –Leadership –Professional Development Alignment of all resources Being RELENTLESS Achievement As An Instructional Leader 15

Meeting Needs Student Learning: College Preparation, Life Opportunities Relationships: Teachers, Students, Parents, Administrators Basic Needs: Physical, Social, Emotional, Legal, Safety, Facilities 16

Celebrating Success Is Key 35 schools made growth in both ELA and Mathematics from the previous year 29 of the schools met AYP targets 40 schools increased their percent proficient in ELA 42 schools increased their percent proficient in Mathematics 6 schools exited Program Improvement 16 schools in Safe Harbor 5 schools nominated for Distinguished School 1 school nominated for Blue Ribbon School 17

More Success to Celebrate By grade 12, our comprehensive high schools have pass rates of –100% at Middle College, –99.3% at Segerstrom, –86.2% at SAHS, –85.2% at Century, and –80.7% at Valley and Saddleback. The States pass rate by grade 12 is 90.6%. More than 90% of students not passing CAHSEE are English Learners at the beginning, intermediate and early intermediate levels of language proficiency. 18

Look at SAUSD’s Progress! STATE TARGET POINTS 19