1. Brown Deer School District
Brown Deer, Wisconsin
PEP Grant – Falcons Project Challenges, Opportunities, and Successes Dr. Deb Kerr - Superintendent February 24-26, 2011

2. Three Schools on our Campus
Dean Elementary School
555 students K4-4th grades
Brown Deer Middle School
506 students – 5th-8th grades
Brown Deer High School
647 students – 9th-12th grades

3. Our Mission
We are a learning community committed to graduate students with skills and a sense of purpose to adapt, thrive, and excel in a changing world.

4. Vision
We aspire to be a world-class educational community that honors diversity, promotes high expectations for life-long learning and leadership, preparing all students to reach their fullest potential.
Brown Deer is a vibrant community – a wonderful place to learn and grow….and with your help there’s no reason we can’t become a world-class school district.

5. Our Students K-12 1708 Students in District Special Education
10 different disabilities
English Language Learners
140 Students-25 languages
32% Free and Reduced Lunch
We have great students and families…..it’s important to understand who we are educating today as our school and community population has changed over the past 10 years.
Open Enrollment
In – 187 Students
Out – 88 Students
Chapter 220 – 13 Students

6. Our Physical Education Staff
A great teaching staff that services all K-12 students through varied programs: physical education, adaptive physical education, health and coaching.

7. PEP Grant Process How we got started Team approach - partnership
Grant writer – written into grant
Gathering the data and research
Collaboration - staff development using substitutes during school day
Leadership and implementation
Choosing our partners
Communication with school community

8. The Falcons Project PEP Grant
Fitness
Activity
Learning
Cooperation
Outdoors
Nutrition
Standards

9. The Falcons Project Goal
To improve the overall health and fitness of all K-12 students as evidenced by:
Improved PE program with State standard benchmarks
Enjoyable participation in daily activity
Students and families with the knowledge, attitudes, skills and confidence to maintain a physically active and healthy lifestyle

10. Areas of Emphasis Fitness education and assessment
Varied instructional practice to enhance the whole child – physical, mental, social-emotional development
Employ best practices in PE that supports life-long healthy lifestyle
Through physical activity develop positive social and cooperation skills
Instruction in healthy eating habits and good nutrition
Professional development of staff in latest research, issues and trends

11. Getting the News Notification – no award Phone call from State
Fast track for training
Communication with board and community
Off and running!

12. Our Challenges Involving the entire PE team
Storage and efficient use of existing space
Technology integration and training
Teaching and transforming our curriculum at the same time
Shift of teaching philosophy

13. Our Challenges Developing community partnerships
Bringing community resources and services together for the first time
Time needed to research and fully develop lessons and units K-12
Patience and perseverance

14. Our Challenges Weekly meetings with district office staff
Setting up the PEP grant accounts for transparency
How to spend the funding for long-term success
Implementation of grant to fidelity
Meeting with district advisory committee
Accountability of PE staff decisions and agreements

15. Our Challenges Fitness testing and assessments
Collection of data – analysis of data
Reporting out results to students and parents
How to correlate to achievement proficiencies
Schedules and time management
Added professional responsibilities

16. Opportunities Increased student and staff engagement
New learning opportunities
Expanded classroom experiences – field trips
Students have better understanding of fitness through on-going assessments
Students have better understanding of fitness through on-going assessments (PE-Rti)

17. Opportunities Motivation New equipment = new learning experiences
Developing a 21st century skills curriculum
Interdisciplinary connections
Improved teaching and job-embedded training
Community partnerships
Enhanced professionalism

18. Our Successes Fitness is a priority and essential
Students experience sense of accomplishment
Reaching all students – not just the athletes
Teachers have become leaders in our district

19. Our Successes More collaboration with department and district staff
Expanded PE offerings – more choices
Cross-curricular planning - integration of fitness in classrooms

20. Our Successes New fitness center iDance
Updated curriculum and on-going assessments
More variety of learning experiences
Splash program with YMCA/Park & Rec
Life-long practices – healthy lifestyles

21. Lessons Learned
Developing our own PE Common Core – 21st century skills curriculum and learning targets
Professional development and release time critical – on-going support
Plan for use of technology (including connectivity) for both students and teachers – there is a learning curve

22. Lessons Learned Sustainability Equitable distribution of resources
On-going refinement of practice
Challenge to find next project – Campus trail, Safe Routes to School, etc.
Professional development must be on-going
Enjoy and have fun long the way!
Continue to reflect upon best practice and what’s best for our students

23. Questions

24. “Continue to inspire a passion for fitness, healthy lifestyles, and the joy of learning through physical activity” Thank You