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New Initiatives
State & Local
1. *PARCC Testing Pilot
2. *Assessment Testing on-line
3. *Ohios New Content Standards (Common Core)
4. *New Learning Standards (Science/Social Studies)
5. *Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES)
6. *Ohio Principal Evaluation System (OPES)
7. *eTPES (Electronic Teacher/Principal Evaluation Reporting)
8. *Student Linkage (Teacher Evaluation Process)
9. *Third Grade Reading Guarantee
10. Newly adopted reading programs (K-8
th
Grade)
11. *NWEA-MAP
12. *Value-Added
13. *Tier I, II, & III reading interventions
14. *Reading Improvement Plan (RIMP)
New Initiatives
State & Local
15. I Can Statements/Clear Learning Targets
16. *Academic Recovery Plan
17. *Academic Distress Committee
18. Classroom Rounds
19. Increased focus on lesson plans
20. *5-Step Process
New Initiatives
State & Local
21. New/Revised & Reviewed Scope &
Sequence Pacing Guides for all subjects
22. *Teacher Based Teams (TBT)
23. *Building Leadership Teams (BLT)
24. *District Leadership Teams (DLT)
25. *Ohio Improvement Plan (OIP)
New Initiatives
State & Local
26. *Calamity Days & Required Makeup Days
27. *STRS Eligibility Changes
28. On-going Professional Development
29. Thoughtful Classroom - Silver & Strong
30. Wilson Reading Program/Fundations
31. *MyVoice Survey for Quaglia
New Initiatives
State & Local
32. Attendance Accountability
33. *Resident Educator Mentoring Program
34. *New Graduation Requirements
(Not Finalized)
* State Mandated
New Initiatives
State & Local
Student Attendance
80% of schools
increased
attendance rates
this past school
year!
Student Attendance
9
3
%
+

Staff Attendance
9
5
.
2
%

OGT Increases
Lorain High Science
Credit Recovery Reading
New Beginnings Reading & Math
District Trends
52% Score Increases
48% Score Decreases
OAA Increases
Grade 4 Reading
Grade 6 Reading
Grade 4 Mathematics
Grade 6 Mathematics
Grade 7 Mathematics
Grade 8 Mathematics
Third Grade Reading
Fall Assessment



Third Grade Reading
Winter Assessment
Third Grade Reading
Year-End Assessments
Relationships
Relationships are the priority this year
Adult & Student, Adult & Adult, Parents & Staff
Relationships are everything.
Have positive conversations with everyone.
Look for How we can - as opposed to
Why we cant.
Longitudinal Outcomes, Not Short Term
Relationships
You are making a
difference teaching/
working in Lorain.
Progress Review
Lorain Passes Levy November 2012
- First New Operating Money in 20 Years
Fiscal Accountability/Stability
Positive Cash Balance End of 2 Fiscal Years
Two years No Reduction in Force (Attrition)
Orientation Program All New Employees
Held Fall 2013 & Fall 2014
Progress Review
Continuity of Building Leadership & Staff
Building Leadership Training/Mentors
School Turnaround Rensselaerville Institute
Executive Principals Academy - Ohio State Univ.
Reduction of Central Office Administrative Staff
6 Month Time/Effort Logs
APQC Protocols
Located in a Single Hallway
New Organizational Chart Distributed
Progress Review
Board Policy Manual Update
One Section To Be Competed
On-Going Updates
Ohio School Board Association Policy Assistance
Lunch/Breakfast
Lunch provided-no charge for All PreK-8
th
Students
Breakfast provided-no charge All Students
On-Line Applications & Account Access
New website Work in progress
Progress Review
Lorain High School As of today:
On Schedule/On Budget
Thirteen New, Well Maintained Buildings
Continuous Preventive Maintenance
New Warehouse - Goodman Family Donation
Almost 3/4 Million Dollars Donation
All Vehicles Stored Inside
Operations located in central location
Archival Storage Space


Progress Review
Re-established Full Day Kindergarten
Re-established Elementary Library
Re-established Elementary Art & Music Programs
Currently Modified, Future Continue to Expand
Re-established Do The Right Thing Recognition
Re-established Busing for All Students
Re-established Select Extra-Curricular Activities
Expansion of AVID Program
40 Staff Members Trained
LCS Hosting Regional AVID Conference/Workshops
Progress Review
Tripled Pre-School Enrollment (250 Students)
Added New Pre-School Sites 5 Sites
Serving all areas of the city
Pre-School Coalition Initiative
In Partnership with Foundations
All Pre-Schools Public/Private Invited
More information to be announced

Progress Review
Resources Allocated to Student Achievement

District Initiative
Update all Textbooks/Teaching Materials
iPad Initiative All 5th & 6th Grades
PreK-12
th
Grade Widespread Availability
Macbook Literacy Initiative 7th & 8th Grade


Progress Review
District-wide adoption of
Thoughtful Classroom
Teacher Effectiveness Framework
Began as 7-12 Framework for Instruction
Successful Evaluation Report & Teacher Request
Encompasses K-12 Practices

Thoughtful Classroom
Progress Review
New Core Reading Programs
K-5
th
McGraw Hill Reading Wonders
6
th
-8
th
Prentice Hall Literature
Tiered Intervention Reading Programs
Wilson Fundations
Wilson Reading System
Wonders Leveled Readers
Perfection Learning Novel Units
Wonders Accommodations
Progress Review
Reading Programs Adoption Process
Spring 2013
Teacher Recommendations
Week Long Teacher Study With Publishers
Written Evaluations and Recommendations
ODE Approved Materials

Progress Review
Implementation of
Ohios New Content Standards
Improved Pacing Guides
Teacher Created
Annually Reviewed & Recalibrated
Academic Coaches All Sites
2014 Schedule Adjusted (Teacher/Principal Request)
Selection - Application Submitted
Interview Team (Teachers/Administrators)
Progress Review
Continuous Improvement of
Teacher Based Teams
Building Leadership Teams
District Leadership Teams
(APQC) American Productivity & Quality Center
Project
Principals & Teachers Voice
Progress Review
Assessment Calendar
On-Line
Published In August
Updated per Ohio Dept. Education Changes
Annually Reviewed & Updated
Pro-Core Diagnostics ODE Approved
Teacher Request
(Replaces Select NWEA Assessments)
Content Areas Replace SLO (Teacher Evaluation Tool)
Pro-Core Provides:
Questions provide clarity on the heart of the standard
Pre & Post Summative and Formative Assessments
(That are graded for you)
Evidence of student learning
One-System to master.
Blends well with pacing guides.
Best Practices takes the guesswork out of teaching.
Professional Development on incremental levels through
multiple 20 minute webinars
Ongoing reporting that provides feedback on effectiveness
ELA
Math
Science
Soc. St. (2-8)
High School Courses Grades 2-12

ELA
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
World History
American History
Government
Physical Science
Biology
Chemistry

Progress Review
Community Based Student Registration
- Registration in Buildings

Community Based Parent/Teacher Conferences
- (Washington Elementary @ Sacred Heart Church)

Student Assignments/Schedules
- Building/Classroom
- Timely Parent/Student Notification
Progress Review
Schedule to reflect student need
- Teaming 9
th
& 10
th
Grade
- Dropout/Failure Identification
- Researched Based Early Interventions
Academic Calendar
- Published Early
- Student/Parent Centered
Targeted After School Tutoring
Progress Review
Expansion of Gifted Program Middle Schools
Additional Sites for 2015-2016
Increased Identification of Students
Re-established Junior Great Books
No Pay To Play
Sports
Extra-Curricular Activities
LCS Fund For Enhancing Education
Endowment Fund
Progress Review
Summer Educational Programs
Techie Camp (TECH CORPS)
ACT Prep Course
NASA - Female Energy/Propulsion Camp
Summer Bridge Program 8
th
9
th
Grade
Summer Bridge Program 9
th
10
th
Grade
Summer Academic Adventure Program
Third Grade Reading Intervention Camp
CAST - Coping and Support Training


Progress Review
Summer Educational Programs
Summer Health and Academic Enrichment Program
(SHAEP) - Case Western Reserve University
High School Credit Recovery
Ohio Graduation Preparation
Summer Reading/Learning (9
th
-10
th
Grade)
Teaching Opportunity Unity By Connecting Hearts
T.O.U.C.H.
Urban Youth Adventure Challenge (Urban League)


Curriculum Aligned Field Trips
(Standards Based)

PreK-8 Educational Field Experiences
Great Lakes Science Center
Science / ELA
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Science / ELA
Jon Loufman Channel 19 - Weather Visits
Science / ELA
University Circle Initiative
Monthly Visit (Childrens Museum, Botanical Gardens, Etc.)
Curriculum Aligned Field Trips
(Standards Based)

K-8 Educational Field Experiences
Cleveland Zoo Field Trip
Inquiry Based - Science / ELA
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Science / ELA
Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Science / ELA (3 Days, 2 Nights)

Curriculum Aligned Field Trips
(Standards Based)

K-8 Educational Field Experiences
Lorain Historical Museum
Social Studies / ELA
Apple Orchards
Science / ELA
Washington DC Field Trip
Social Studies / ELA
Common Ground
Social Development / ELA

Curriculum Aligned Field Trips
(Standards Based)

9-12 Educational Field Experience
Speak Out at City Hall in Cleveland
Government / ELA
Sports Hall of Fame Field Trip
Social Studies / ELA
Ravenna Army National Guard Training
Career Development / ELA
Anti-Drug Rally
Social Studies / ELA

Curriculum Aligned Field Trips

9-12 College Field Experience
Bowling Green State University
Case Western Reserve University
Kent State (AVID)
Lorain County Community College
Miami of Ohio (AVID)
Oberlin College
Ohio State University
Ohio University
Youngstown State University
Progress Review
Career Tech Programing Options
Automotive Technology
ASE Certification, LCCC, Tri-C, Ohio Technical College,
Lincoln Tech
Business Management
LCCC
Construction Systems
One Yr. Technical Certification, LCCC
Progress Review
Career Tech Programing Options
Culinary Arts
LCCC, A.O.S. Degree, NRAEF
Graphic Communications
LCCC
Hospitality
LCCC
IMT-Video/Web Production
LCCC
Progress Review
Career Tech Programing Options
Pre-Engineering
LCCC
Medical Careers
LCCC
Sports, Health and Fitness
LCCC
Welding
LCCC

Quality Professional Development
Staff Request/New Program Training
Extensive Published Schedule
Dates/Times/ Location/Detailed Description
School Year PD
Designated PD Days Throughout the Year
Continuous Job Embedded (In Classroom)
Current Week Example:
Thoughtful Classroom Consultants 9/15 - 9/19
Wilson Fundations Consultants 9/8 - 9/12
Teacher Based Team Meetings

Professional Consultants
ESC from Lorain, Cuyahoga, North Pointe
Silver & Strong (Instructional & Leadership)
Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Effectiveness
Framework
Believe In Ohio (High School Science)
Wilson Reading Programs
Pearson Education Services
National Museum For Women & the Arts
Martha Holden Jennings Grant
Quality Professional Development
Professional Consultants
Elliot Merenbloom Scheduling 7
th
-12
th

Margaret Searle Behavioral Management
Apple Educational Services
Library/Computer Lab Curriculum Training
LCS Academic Coaches/Teachers
Peer - Training, Mentoring & Modeling
Data Analysis
Best Practices
Quality Professional Development
Location - Spitzer Center (LCCC)
Teacher Recommendation
Evaluation Forms
Completed after each session
Assist in planning future sessions
Increased Attendance
134 Sessions Offered
1,661 Participants (Teachers, Principals, Parapros)

Quality Professional Development
Summer 2014
Assessment Literacy
Culture & Climate
Data to Inform
Instruction
English Language Arts
English Language
Learners
Instructional Framework

Instructional Technology
Interventions
Mathematics
Science & Social
Studies
Special Education
Behavioral Support
State Specific Initiatives
Quality Professional Development
Topics
Progress Review
Increased Collaboration With Higher Ed
Lorain County Community College
Cleveland State University
Ashland University
Kent State University
Oberlin College
Case Western Reserve University
Findlay University
Ohio State University
Progress Review
Lorain County Community College Partnership
Titan College
Associates Degree earned at Lorain High Campus
180 Credit Hours Earned 2013-14 Freshmen Class
PSEO/COPP
Post Secondary Education Options
College Opportunity Partnership Program
Attend at LHS or LCCC
COMPASS Test Entrance Requirements
Progress Review
Lorain County Community College Partnership
Early College High School LCCC Campus
First Generation College Students
Career Tech Program
Articulated Credit for HS Classes
Pilot Program
7
th
Grade Algebra
8
th
Grade Geometry
Progress Review
Human Resource Professional Review
Rachel Wixey & Associates Consulting
Fall 2012 Extensive Long Term Review
Recommendations for Reorganization
Recommendations for Process/Procedures
Reorganized
Operational Procedures/Hiring Procedures
Human Resource Specialists
Regional Northcoast Shared Service Alliance
Substitute Services Teacher/Secretary/Pararpro

Progress Review
Human Resource Plan In Progress
Current On-going Recruitment of New Teachers/
Anticipated 2015 Teacher Retirement
Cleveland Area Minorities In Education
Recruitment Association (CAMERA)
LCS HR Executive Director - Active Member
Attended 5 State-Wide Job Fairs (2013-2014)
LCS Organized Labor-Six of seven contracts
finalized
Positive working relationships with organized labor

Progress Review
District Audits Positive since 2012
Financial
Title
Fiscal/Compliance/Programming
Title I, Title I Sub A
Title IIA
Title III
Race To The Top
Fiscal/Compliance/Programming

Progress Review
District Audits Positive since 2012
Special Needs On-Site Review
Fiscal/Compliance/Programming
Special Education
Gifted
English Language Learners
Pre-School Early Learning
21
st
Century Grants
Fiscal/Compliance/Programming
Food Service
Progress Review
Community Agency Partnerships
Commitment to Alignment with District Priorities
Nord Family Foundation
Stocker Foundation
Nordson Corporation Foundation
Community Foundation of Lorain County
Martha Holden Jennings
Emerson Network, Aramark, USS, Centurylink, Etc.
Progress Review
Community Agency Partnerships
Boys and Girls Club
Mentoring, afterschool activities, and community service.
SPARKS
Boys & Girls Club Literacy Tutoring Support
Big Brothers and Big Sisters
Mentoring Program
LCADA (Lorain County Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services)
Drug and Alcohol Prevention and BART program
Progress Review
Community Agency Partnerships
100 Men
Mentoring/Leadership Speakers
NAACP
Mentoring/Leadership Speakers
Girls Scouts
AMAZE Program Female Leadership Development
Progress Review
Community Agency Partnerships
Nancy Lowrie Counseling Services
Counseling Services & Professional Development
Lorain County Mental Health Board
Counseling Services & Professional Development
El Centro
English Language Learners Mentoring Program
Communities That Care
Local Agencies to Assist Families
Progress Review
Community Agency Partnerships
Ohio Reading Corps
Literacy Tutoring
Urban League
Drop Out Prevention, Mentoring
Campus Impact
Anti Bullying/Social Development Program
Family and Children First Council
Asst. Vice President Dr. David Hall LCS Asst. Superintendent

Progress Review
Business Advisory Committee-Re-established
- Meeting Quarterly
- Partnership For Students
Technology Upgrade Long Term Schedule
Continue to move towards shared services
with other School Districts/City of Lorain
Collaboration with other School Districts
American Productivity & Quality
Center (APQC)
Past Improvement Projects
Completed
Governance Reorganization
Registration Improvement
Assessments
On-Going - Human Resources/Finance Dept.
Employee Change Process
New Projects
Purchasing Process (In Progress)
Community/Parent Involvement (To Begin October)
New Project - Count On Us
We are working to give a voice to the work of the
teacher based teams, which will likely afford
consistent implementation and fidelity to the OIP.
With this voice will come a deeper understanding of
the requirements of the OIP process. Improving this
process will foster collaboration for each others time
and raise student achievement.
American Productivity & Quality
Center (APQC)
New Initiatives
Tools For Schools
Career Tech Future
Enrollment - Increase & Retention
Marketing/Sales/Informational
INFO Snap Registration Program
One Point of Data Entry
BoardDocs
Paperless, Public Access

New Initiatives
Public SchoolWorks
Professional Training
Protects Employees w/proper training
On-Line Training - Complete during conference
period/after school, or even at home.
Eliminates redundant trainings for all employees
New Initiatives
Books@Work
For all non-teaching staff
Partner w/ Colleges & Companies/Schools

Student Branches Ambassador Program
Credit Union Middle School

New Initiatives
Student Voices
Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations
My Voice Surveys
Focus on 7-12
th
Grade Buildings
Continual Training for Improvement
ADC State Grant Funding-RTTP
New Initiatives
Continued Work Future Implementation
Clustering of Elementary Schools
Later Start Time for High School
Alternative Schools - Further Define
Credit Recovery/New Beginnings/Lorain Digital
Locations
Programming Advanced Path

Challenges
Continued Professional Development - Time
Implementation of Successful Tiered Instruction
Further Expansion of Art/Music Programs
Reinstatement of All Sports Teams
Reinstatement of Student Activities
Continued communication with families who
have left the district.