1. MSIP5 and Its Implications for the Smithville R-II School District Presented by Michelle Kratofil, Director of Curriculum, Assessment and Staff Development

2. What Is MSIP 5? Missouri School Improvement Program Began in the 1980’s Now entering it’s fifth cycle. Establishes standards by which school districts are evaluated. Means by which districts are accredited. State Board is responsible for setting standards. DESE is responsible for monitoring districts’ progress in meeting standards.

3. MSIP 4 - Current Assessments Communication Arts, Grade 3 Communication Arts, Grade 4 Communication Arts, Grade 5 Communication Arts, Grade 6 Communication Arts, Grade 7 Communication Arts, Grade 8 Science Grade 5 Science Grade 8 Algebra 1 End of Course Exam English I1 End of Course Exam Biology End of Course Exam American Government End of Course Exam Mathematics, Grade 3 Mathematics, Grade 4 Mathematics, Grade 5 Mathematics, Grade 6 Mathematics, Grade 7 Mathematics, Grade 8

4. MSIP 5 Additional Assessments Pre-K through Grade 2 Social Studies, Grades 3-5 * Fine Arts, Grades 3-5 * Physical Education, Grades 3-5 * Social Studies, Grades 6-9 * Fine Arts, Grades 6-9 * Physical Education, Grades 6-9* Algebra II EOC Geometry EOC English I EOC English III EOC Physics EOC Chemistry EOC World History EOC American History EOC Comprehensive End of High School Exam for Communication Arts Comprehensive End of High School Exam for Mathematics *Grade level to be determined later

5. Additional Assessment Issues All students must take all the tests, whether they take the course or not. Students will have to take the associated courses in order to be successful. What kind of staffing changes would be necessary to provide the classes that would be necessary to accommodate the additional course requirements?

6. Smithville High School Current number of sections: 1 Physics 4 Chemistry Number of sections required for all students to attend these classes: 8 Physics 8 Chemistry What impact will this have on other class offerings and vocational education programs?

7. Additional Issues School districts are required to report: “The percent of students who successfully progress from 9 th grade through high school graduation within five years and earn associate’s degree within 3 years or a bachelor’s degree within 6 years.” ◦ No mention of students entering careers ◦ No mention of students entering the military ◦ Why are schools responsible for factors beyond their control such as a student’s ability to pay for college?

8. Additional issues Who is going to pay for the tests? What are the state standards for all of these tests and who will set them? How are we going to administer all these tests online with the internet and computer resources available? Where is career readiness in this plan? How is vocational education impacted?

9. More Information Website created to share issues related to MSIP 5 – www.msip5.comwww.msip5.com DESE website: www.dese.mo.govwww.dese.mo.gov

10. Public Comment Period Public Comment Period: April 15- May 14. Address letters to: State Board of Education PO Box 480 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Email comments to: msip@dese.mo.govmsip@dese.mo.gov

11. Public Comment Period In addition, please send a copy of your comments to our representative on the State Board: Rev. Stan Archie 4509 Troost Ave. Kansas City, MO 64110-1709