1. Progress, Challenges & Opportunities 2006 – 2013 and Beyond

2. Curriculum
Major revisions of ALL curricular areas aligned to State Standards
Alignment to National Common Core in progress
Workforce Development – Franklin County Career and Technology Center and the Chambersburg Career Magnet School
Focus on Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Needs work…simplify?
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3. Student Achievement
500
55%
210

4. PSSA Results for ALL Students
Student Achievement
PSSA Results for ALL Students
Add AYP levels

5. District Performance

6. 2006 ------CASD Elementary Facilities Expansion -------2013
Hamilton Heights
Letterkenny Closed
Fayetteville
Duffield Closed
Scotland
Benjamin Chambers
Sharpe Closed
Gordy Closed
King St. Closed
New Franklin
Coldbrook Closed
Hamilton Heights
Fayetteville
Scotland
Benjamin Chambers
New Franklin
CASD Elementary Facilities Expansion

7. Elementary Program 21st Century Curriculum Literacy Focus
Continually evolving
Aligned to State Standards and Common Core Curriculum
Developed and delivered by outstanding CASD Teachers
Literacy Focus
Intensive Reading and Writing Focus beginning in Kindergarten
Major investment in training and resources in literacy instruction
Commitment to Early Childhood
All-Day Kindergarten for ALL
Pre-school Program
Before and After School Program in school
State of the Art Facilities
Technology and resource-rich elementary schools
Strengthened by 10+ years of progressive building program
We might want to add one of these for the secondary program after the secondary choice slide if there is anything else to add…or we can cut this out. Lots of detail already and something has to go

8. All Day Kindergarten for ALL Energy Conservation Initiative
Major Initiatives
All Day Kindergarten for ALL
3 year plan complete in 2010
Energy Conservation Initiative
$2.7 Million+ savings in 3 years
School Day Time Change
Increased Instructional Time
Dress Code
K-12 Dress Code Standards

9. Major Initiatives 2006 -- 2013 Safety & Security
Implemented 1st CASD Police Force in 2011
Facilities
6 New Schools; 5 Major Renovations; $180+ million investment in the future
Career Magnet
New State-of-the-Art Career Magnet School Opened in 2012
Curriculum
Curriculum revisions K-12 in progress; Common Core alignment
Check total construction investment

10. Communication HomeLogic Constant Contact Website Global Connect
Parent 24/7 Online Access
Grades & Attendance
HomeLogic
13,000+ Monthly eNewsletters
Constant Contact
9,000+ pages of information
1.4 million hits monthly
Website
Instant Notification System
Emergencies, closings, news
Global Connect

11. Secondary Program Development
Faust JHS & Middle School Convert to
6th – 8th Middle Schools: CAMS North & South
$87 Million HS renovation complete -- CASHS Welcomes Freshman Academy and becomes 9th – 12th
Franklin Virtual Academy Opens to offer Cyber Option for CASD Students
New Career Magnet School Construction Complete – high-tech, STEM School Option for CASD Students
Franklin County Career & Technology Center renovations complete – upgrade to Technical Option for CASD Students
SECONDARY PROGRAM OF CHOICE FOR ALL CASD STUDENTS COMPLETE for SCHOOL YEAR

12. CASD Secondary Program of Choice
Chambersburg Area Senior High School
Comprehensive 9 – 12 High School
Extensive academic, & extra-curricular offerings
Franklin Virtual Academy
Online Option for Students
Blended model; teacher-led
CASD Diploma
Career Magnet School
STEM Focus (Science Technology, Engineering & Math)
Technology-rich, individualized instruction
Smaller-school atmosphere
Franklin County Career & Technology Center
Cooperative Education opportunity
Industry-focused with hands-on, skills-based learning
CASD Secondary
Program of Choice

13. eLearning within the traditional path
Where did we begin?
Utilizing Blackboard as our platform
One teacher, one planning period
eLearning committee
Expanded course development through payment of teachers
Stimulus funds
20+ eLearning courses
eLearning Essentials – 8th grade

14. eLearning within the traditional path
Rationale
eLearning goal:
For every student to have an eLearning experience in each subject area as part of their graduation requirement.

15. eLearning within the traditional path
CASHS
eLearning within the traditional path
Course expectations?
Teacher training – face to face and varied levels
Consistent course development/framework
Quality rubric
Course approval program
K-12 supervisor, eLearning committee, Director of Curriculum, Technology Director

16. eLearning within the traditional path
Guiding expectations
Guiding course development
60/40 blend
Trainings for teachers
Peer mentor (member of eLearning committee)

17. eLearning within the traditional path
Where are we now?
Offer blackboard training online
Teacher’s own time and interest
Course development
Done during teacher’s personal or professional development time
Still 60/40 model
Consistent course framework, but no formal course approval
“Payment” now comes through uses of the course (i.e. credit advancement, ease of use for sub plans, etc.)

18. eLearning within the traditional path
Results
Collaboration between students
Students “speaking up” who normally wouldn’t
Flexibility in schedule (i.e. access anytime, credit advancement opportunities, open campus)
Ability to differentiate

19. FVA: Complimenting CASD’s eLearning Vision?
FVA works with multiple districts, but allows for local control
Cburg, F-M, G-A, Manito, SHC, & Wboro
2nd year with CASD
Evidence that FVA fits with CASD’s eLearning Vision
24/7, available when students are ready to learn
21st Century concept
Daniel Pink – “We need to prepare students for their future, not our past.”

20. FVA: Complimenting CASD’s eLearning Vision?
Students WANT online opportunities. Proof?
FVA doubled enrollments this year – services for 250 students
66 currently enrolled from Cburg
8% with IEP or GIEP
23% of Cburg’s students are also taking at least one in-school class
Students placed in 740 class instances
88% success rate (calculated in Feb.) & working toward 100%
Personalized experience for every student
Custom blend of rigorous, multimedia-rich classes
Participate in clubs, teams, activities, & sports
District diploma

21. FVA: Complimenting CASD’s eLearning Vision?
Nationally, online learning is growing annually.
FVA is dedicated to finding ways to compliment CASD through that growth cycle.

22. Budget

23. Leadership Development
Continuous Improvement
New Learning
Challenge
Cross-training
73% of administrators employed since 2006 have changed positions
11 involuntarily transferred
Most then progressed to promotions and success

24. Challenges Remaining competitive and responsive to workforce needs
Career & Technical Focus
Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate
Junior ROTC
Mandated Teacher and Principal Evaluations
Uncontrollable Rising Costs of Education
Special Education
Pension
Charter School Tuition
Healthcare
Changing Demographics
Poverty
English as a second language

25. Budget Challenges

26. Staffing
Doesn’t matter how you present this, with either FTEs or total cost…there is a spike this year

27. Demographics

28. CASD Recognition 6 National Merit Scholarship Finalists 2012 – 2013
16 College Athletic Scholarships and 50 College Academic Scholarships
13 Career and Technical Education Students Placed in State Competitions
Nationally recognized Energy Management Program
College Boards Distinguished Honor Roll for Advanced Placement program
Innovative Educational Programs
Career Magnet
9th Grade Academy
Elementary Literacy Program
81% of students(6-12) report being engaged
10% of the senior class currently hold a weighted GPA of 4.0 or better

29. Opportunities…The Future Looks Bright
Financially Secure: Excellent Credit Rating AA2
Outstanding Staff Committed to Student Success
New Facilities with State of the Art Technology
Progressive Secondary Program of Choice
Consistent Investment in Early Childhood
Engaged Stakeholders
Exact Credit Rating needed
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Recap of the major highlights