1. Bucksport School Department Bucksport School Department NCLB Review January 26, 2006 “Where all students can and do learn.”

2. Bucksport School Department The Town of Bucksport Incorporated: 1792 Population: 4,908 Land Area: 34,688 acres Town Government: Mayor, Town Manager, Town Council (7 Members) Industry: International Paper Company and Small Business

3. Bucksport School Department An Overview of Bucksport Schools Jewett School/Miles Lane Schools Principal: Carol MacRae Grades K-4 Teachers: 33 Enrollment: 338 students Number of Low Income: 152 students 45% of school population comes from a low income household

4. Bucksport School Department Bucksport Middle School Principal: Tom Jandreau Grades 5-8 Teachers: 31 Enrollment: 311 students Number of Low Income: 145 students 47% of school population comes from a low income household

5. Bucksport School Department Bucksport High School Principal: Tom Sullivan Grades 9-12 Teachers: 40 Enrollment: 480 students Number of Low Income: 136 students 28% of school population comes from a low income household

6. Bucksport School Department Special Education Special Education Director: Dr. Bill Breton Grades: K-12 Number of Sped Students: 202 students

7. Bucksport School Department Economic Factors K-12 Student Population 1,129 K-12 Low Income Students 433 K-12 Special Education Students202 38% of K-12 Student Population Come from a Low Income Household 18% of K-12 Student Population Receive Special Education Services

8. Bucksport School Department Title 1A Currently Serving: 96 students for Literacy/Reading Support 96 students for Mathematics Support 82 students in After School Programs K-6 Expect to Provide Reading Recovery to 14 or More Students in First Grade

9. Bucksport School Department Additional Resources and Grants that Support Student Programming and Services Local Entitlement Healthy Maine Partnership Grant

10. Bucksport School Department Coordination of District Programs and the NCLB Programs Local Funding Supports NCLB Initiatives Such as: Summer School After School Programs (Busing) Professional Development Technology Alternative High School Program Vocational Education ESL Teacher and Tutors

11. Bucksport School Department Progress of District In Meeting The Goal Of All Students Meeting Proficiency or Better Grade 4 MEA Results Writing Since 2001-2002 there has been a 23% reduction in the number of students who “DNM” the standard 2001/2002 - 48% “DNM” 2003/2004 - 36% “DNM” 2004/2005 – 25% “DNM”

12. Bucksport School Department Grade 4 MEA Results Math 2001/2002 – 15% “Meet” 2003/2004 – 23% “Meet” 2004/2005 – 33% “Meet” Since 2001/2002 there has been a 14% reduction in the number of students who “DNM” the standard 2001/2002 – 34% “DNM” 2003/2004 – 29% “DNM” 2004/2005 – 20% “DNM”

13. Bucksport School Department Grade 8 MEA Results Writing Since 2001/2002 there has been a 21% increase in the number of students who “Meet” the standard 2001/2002 – 30% “Meet” 2004/2005 – 51% “Meet” Math Slight increase (2%) from last year in number of students who “Meet” the standard. Slight decrease (1%) from last year in number of students who “DNM” the standard

14. Bucksport School Department Grade 11 MEA Results Writing Slight increase (2%) from last year in number of students who “Meet” the standard Math Slight decrease (3%) from last year in number of students who “DNM” the standard

15. Bucksport School Department Programs That Support Student Learning and Increase Achievement Reading Recovery Reading Partners Skills Groups Classroom Support READ 180 Literacy Program in Grades 5-10 All Day Kindergarten After School Programs Grades 2-12 After School Homework Assistance Grades 2-12 After School Academies for Grade 9

16. Bucksport School Department Programs That Support Student Learning and Increase Achievement Summer School for Grades 2-12 K-12 Skills Tutoring Comprehensive Math Program K-8 Contextual Learning Model in Grades 9-12 Mandatory Class for all 9 th Grade Students that Focus on Study and Research Skills Implementation of Writing Traits Program K-12 Training of Teachers in Differentiated Instruction

17. Bucksport School Department Programs That Support Student Learning and Increase Achievement Focus on Literacy Instruction in grades K-4 Alternative Education Program-R.E.A.C.H School Renaissance Math in Grades 9-12 A Strong Special Education Component in Grades K-12 Family Nights and Newsletters to Parents An Informational Letter to Parents of Students Who Did Not Meet MEA Expectations Orton-Gillingham Method of Reading Instruction in the Special Education Program

18. Bucksport School Department Programs That Support Student Learning and Increase Achievement Maintaining Small Class Size Aligning Programs with Pre-School Programs Early Childhood Network

19. Bucksport School Department Monitoring Status at Bucksport High School Teachers of English and Math Have Attended SAT Workshops Teachers are Changing LAS to Support Learning that Aligns with the SAT Curriculum Aligned with Maine Learning Results Contextual Learning Model After School After School Academies Homework Assistance Skills Tutoring Renaissance Math READ 180

20. Bucksport School Department Limited English Proficiency Students Meeting Proficiency or Better Currently four Chinese students are attending the Bucksport Schools. During the spring of 2005, the WIDA Assessment was administered and the results are on file. This assessment will be administered in the Spring of 2006. Support Services for LEP Students ESL Teacher ESL Tutor Educational Technicians

21. Bucksport School Department Highly Qualified Teachers 100 % of Veteran Teachers in the School System are “Highly Qualified” 100 % of Paraprofessionals are “Highly Qualified” A ParaPro Preparation Course Peer Tutoring Mentoring System Courses at Institutions of Higher Education, Workshops, Staff Development

22. Bucksport School Department Safe and Drug Free and Effective Learning Environment Initiatives D.A.R.E Program Bully Prevention Leadership and Resiliency Program Civil Rights Team PROJECT Challenge Kids Peace Counseling Services K-12 Big Brothers/Big Sisters School Health Coordinator K-12 Comprehensive Health Curriculum K-4 Classroom Guidance Program K-12 Guidance Counselors

23. Bucksport School Department Safe and Drug Free and Effective Learning Environment Initiatives Advisory Groups Student Assistance Team Students Against Drunk Driving Employee Assistance Program Climate Committee Life Skills Program Student Aspiration and Leadership Program District Chemical Health Team Mock OUI After School and Summer Recreation Programs

24. Bucksport School Department Graduation Rate 2004/2005 Graduation Rate at Bucksport High School was 84%, which exceeds the target of 62% Bucksport Highs School Drop Out Statistics 2002-2003 11 students - 8 Male and 3 Female 2003-2004 12 students – 10 Male and 2 Female 2004-2005 10 students – 4 Male and 6 Female

25. Bucksport School Department Common Factors For Bucksport Student Drop Out Individual Factors: Poor Academic Achievement High Absenteeism/Truancy Behavioral/Discipline Problems Perceived “Lack of Connection” Employment – Work over 20 hours a week Low Aspirations Substance Abuse Mental Health Problems

26. Bucksport School Department Common Factors For Bucksport Student Drop Out Family Factors Socioeconomic Status Family/One parent home Parent-Student Relationships Physical/Mental Health Issues Inadequate/Temporary Housing

27. Bucksport School Department Common Factors For Bucksport Student Drop Out School Factors Policies/Procedures School Structure/Class Assignment Course Content/Instruction School Climate/Relationships Community/Peers Factors Friends/Siblings Dropouts High Crime/Inadequate Social Support Economic Conditions/Employment Opportunities

28. Bucksport School Department Bucksport School System Strategies to Prevent School Drop Outs Miles Lane School: Student Assistance Team (SAT) Skills Tutor Big Brothers/Big Sisters High School Students Mentoring Younger Students After School Academic Program Advisory programs Summer school REACH School Life Skills program Civil Rights Team Kids Peace Counseling Program K-12

29. Bucksport School Department Strategies to Prevent School Drop Outs PROJECT Challenge Elementary Guidance Program The University of Maine METS Program Leadership and Resiliency Program School to Careers/Work Component Social Skills Groups Adult Education Referrals to Outside Organizations Such as Job Corp Transition Support for Students Between Grade Levels and Schools Individual Tutoring to Students Dedicated Teachers, Coaches and Support Staff Who Care

30. Bucksport School Department Strengths of Programs Implementation of a Comprehensive Math Program in Grades K-8 Implementation of the Write Traits Program K-12 Implementation of Contextual Learning Model in Grades 9-12 Using Technology to Enhance Learning and Ensure Technology Integration in the Content Areas

31. Bucksport School Department Strengths of Programs Continuation of Implementing Differentiated Instruction to Meet Diverse Student Needs and Learning Styles Building of a Strong Title 1A Program Focus on Literacy Education in Grades K-4 Time

32. Bucksport School Department Programming Challenges Higher Student Needs Due to Diverse Population Many Students from Disadvantaged Homes. Many High Needs Special Education Students The Urgency of Completing and Implementing the LAS Under-funded and Un-funded State and Federal Mandates and the Effect on Local Education Budgets Predictability of Funding Ownership for Learning By the Learner Shifting the Mindsets of Teachers, Parents, and Community Members Technology that Allows All Stakeholders to Share Information on Student and School Performance