Trends in District 11 What Needs to be Done to Continue the Upward Trends

Stats That Count for Colorado Springs School District 11 versus State of Colorado Difference State % FRL30.68%33.70% 3.02% District % FRL35.14%42.45% 7.31%

Difference State Composite Score54.50%56.86% 2.36% District Composite Score 53.14%58.54% 5.40% Stats That Count for Colorado Springs School District 11 versus State of Colorado

District 11’s Rank in State Stats That Count for Colorado Springs School District 11 versus State of Colorado

Colorado CSAP Composite Score Comparison Composite Scores for SY to SY for the Large Colorado Districts Sorted by Composite Score Point Gain DistrictPupils% FRL Comp%05 Comp% Comp%07 Comp% Point Gain 04  07 Colorado Springs 1128, % Adams 12 Five Star Schools35, % Harrison 210, % St. Vrain Valley RE 1J22, % Denver County 166, % Greeley 617, % Thompson R-2J14, % Academy 2020, % Boulder Valley RE 226, % Poudre R-123, % Douglas County RE 147, % Littleton 615, % Mesa County Valley 5120, % Adams-Arapahoe 28J31, % Jefferson County R-180, % Cherry Creek 546, % Pueblo City 6016, % Westminster 509, %

Why has District 11 been Successful in Increasing CSAP Scores? Implemented a district-wide planning process - CQI Implemented process for differentiating instruction and utilizing interventions – RtI Provided more time for instruction and PLC Created District goals and a strategic plan to achieve the goals Aligned Curriculum to the state standards Mapped textbooks and curriculum to district standards Created assessments to gauge student learning and adapt instruction to individual student needs

What are some of the District’s greatest needs? Recruits and supports high quality teachers and continues to increase their skills (needs improvement) Provides ongoing, high quality professional development to principals, teachers, ESP and staff in general Implement and support quality programs that attracts and keeps students, and provide 21st Century Knowledge and Skills

What does research say about developing a strong inter-city school system? Board and Superintendent stability and focus on student achievement System wide approach and processes District level determination of the “What” Schools determine the “How” Targeted staff development Decisions based on data Commitment to sustaining reform over the long haul Strong parental involvement