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Halifax Regiona
School Board
33 Spectacle Lak
Dartmouth NS
B3B 1X7
T 902 464-2000 E
F 902 464-2420
The HRSB would appreciate the support of the public and staff in creating a scent-reduced environment at allmeetings. During Board meetings, cell phone ringers should be switched to vibrate or turned off. Cell phone
conversations must take place outside the Board Chambers. We appreciate your cooperation. Thank you.
AGENDASchool Board Meeting
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 6:00 pm Dartmouth High School
95 Victoria RoadDartmouth, NS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. AWARDS / PRESENTATIONS (Normally awards and presentations
will be limited to 5 minutes the Chair may extend the time limit under
unique circumstances.)
4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES/BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE
MINUTES
February 29, 2012 (Regular Board)
6. CORRESPONDENCE
7. CHAIRS REPORT
8. SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT
9. ITEMS FOR DECISION
9.1 Report #12-03-1339 School Review Identification Reports
Charles Clattenburg, Director, Operation Services
9.2 School Review Decisions Central Spryfield Elementary, Gertrude
Parker, Prince Arthur Junior High, Sackville Centennial Elementary,South Woodside Elementary
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Halifax Regiona
School Board
33 Spectacle Lak
Dartmouth NS
B3B 1X7
T 902 464-2000 E
F 902 464-2420
The HRSB would appreciate the support of the public and staff in creating a scent-reduced environment at allmeetings. During Board meetings, cell phone ringers should be switched to vibrate or turned off. Cell phone
conversations must take place outside the Board Chambers. We appreciate your cooperation. Thank you.
9.3 Board Member Chris Pooles motion:
That we revise the Halifax Regional School Boards School Review
Process for Permanent Closure policy and Creating SchoolPopulation policy to include consultation with any schools identified
as a receiving school by the school review process or boundary
review.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Committee reports will be limited to 5
minutes the Chair may extend the time limit under unique
circumstances.)
10.1 Audit Committee
10.2 Nova Scotia School Boards Association
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
11.1 Report #12-02-1338 Early Literacy Support Interim Report Geoff
Cainen, Director, Program
12. NOTICE OF MOTION
13. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Board Meeting April 25, 2012
14. IN-CAMERA
15. ADJOURNMENT
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Public X ReportNo. 12-03-1339
Private: Date:March 28,2012
HALIFAXREGIONALSCHOOLBOARDPotentialSchoolReviewsfor2012-13SchoolYear
PURPOSE: ToprovidetheBoardwithanidentificationlistofschoolsforpossible
permanentclosure.
BACKGROUND: Currently,staffiscompletingalongtermfacilitymasterplanwhichwas
initiatedinparttoaddressthechallengesofagingfacilities,declining
enrolments,unpredictableregionaldevelopment,andlimitedfunding.The
effectsareexcesscapacityinmanyoftheboardsschools,overcrowdingin
others,anddifficultyinproperlyprovidingschoolprogramming,modern
technology,artsandmusicopportunities,andphysicalactivityoptions.
Schoolsthathavebeenrecommendedforreviewwillbeconsolidated
with new infrastructure that will be included in a request for capital funding totheDepartmentofEducation.
CONTENT: Theseschoolshavebeenidentifiedforreviewbasedonconstructionof
replacementinfrastructure.
TheCapitalPlanhasidentifiedanumberofschoolsthatshouldbeconsidered
forreviewaspartoftheongoingplanningprocess. Catchmentareasthatare
experiencingenrolmentdeclineprovideopportunitiestoconsolidate
populationsintoexistinginfrastructure,renovatedorreplacementschools.
Staffhasidentifiedanumberofschoolsthatmeettheabovereferenced
criteriaforschoolreview;however,duetostaffingresourceconstraints,theseschoolswillnotberecommendedforreviewinthe2012-2013schoolyear.
Schoolsidentifiedforfuturereviewasaresultofrequestedcapitalfunding:
Duncan MacMillan Family of Schools:
ReplacementforDuncanMacMillanHighSchool EasternConsolidatedElementary
Sheet HarbourConsolidatedElementary
LakefrontConsolidated
Identificationreportshave beencompiledinaccordancewiththeprovincial
schoolreviewregulations. Thereportsincludethefollowinginformation:
Historicalandprojectedenrolmentpatterns
Generalpopulationpatterns
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Factorsrelatingtothephysicalconditionofthe
publicschool,including:
- deliveryofpublicschoolprogram
- facilityutilization,includingexcessspace
- conditionofbuildingstructureandsystems
- costsassociatedwithitsmaintenanceand
operation- informationaboutmunicipalplans
- geographicalisolation
- factorsrelatingtostudenttransportation
- proposeddevelopment
If the Board decides to direct staff to prepare impact assessment reports to be
prepared, these reports will be tabled at a public meeting no later than May 31, 2012.
COST: Facilitator, building assessment reports, public meeting costs, etc. will cost
approximately $20,000 per site.
FUNDING: From Board Services and Operations Services Budget
TIMELINE: ReporthasbeenpreparedintimeforthemandatedApril1,2012deadline.
APPENDICES: Appendix1Identification Report- Eastern Consolidated Elementary
Appendix2Identification Report- Lakefront Consolidated Elementary
Appendix3Identification Report- Sheet Harbour Consolidated Elementary
RECOMMENDATIONS: ItisrecommendedtheBoard:
receivethisreportforinformation;
direct staff to prepare Impact Assessmentreports for the schools identifiedforreviewwhichinclude:
o Eastern ConsolidatedElementary
o Lakefront Consolidated Elementary
o Sheet Harbour Consolidated Elementary
initiatethereviewprocessfortheschoolsidentifiedforreview.
COMMUNICATIONS:
From: ForfurtherinformationpleasecontactCharlesClattenburg,Director,
464-2000ext5118.
To: Board: March28,2012
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SCHOOL REVIEW PROCESS
Appendix 1
Identification Report
Eastern Consolidated Elementary
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Identification Report: Eastern Consolidated Elementary School 2 | P a g e
INTRODUCTION
In December, 2011, the provincial government submitted a letter to the chairperson of the Halifax Regional
School Board (HRSB) which outlined the approach the provincial government is to use for school capital
planning. At this same time, the Superintendent of the Board also received a letter from the Deputy
Minister of Education providing additional detail information regarding the school capital planning
process. The letter reminded School Boards that the latest school capital construction submissions
were made in 2008, and advised that the government believes that since that time there have been
changes to the P-12 system for which government is providing Boards with an opportunity to review
and revise current capital construction needs and priorities. The Halifax Regional School Board was
instructed to submit no more than ten (10) capital projects to Government for consideration.
A draft proposed Capital Construction priority list has been established that includes construction of
a P-12 school in Sheet Harbour. The proposed timeline requires that an Identification Report be
submitted to the governing Board prior to April 1, 2012.
The information in this report has been compiled according to the provincial school review
regulations. It will be supplemented by an Impact Assessment Report which will be tabled at a
public meeting of the Halifax Regional School Board no later than March 30, 2012. That report will
outline in detail the rationale supporting the Boards decision to initiate the school review process for
Eastern Consolidated Elementary School as well as the impact of the possible review outcomes.
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Identification Report: Eastern Consolidated Elementary School 3 | P a g e
POPULATIONPATTERNSANDPROJECTIONS
HalifaxRegionalMunicipalityHistoricalandProjectedPopulation
Sources:StatisticsCanada(historical),EnvironmentalDesignandManagementLtd(projected).
FiguresdonotincludeCensusunder-count.
ENROLMENTPATTERNS
Eastern Consolidated Elementary School provides regular programming for grades primary to five.
Actual enrolments are given through 2011 and projected enrolments are provided through 2018. Projections
provided by Paradigm Shift.
HistoricalandProjectedEnrolmentsofEastern ConsolidatedElementarySchool
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT
The Halifax Regional Municipality staff advise there are not any residential or economic development plans
currently being considered for the Moser River area.
AgeCohort 1996 2001 2006 2011 2016 2021
0to4 22,460 19,925 18,205 18,104 18,311 18,368
5to9 23,675 22,365 19,645 17,957 17,873 18,080
10to14 22,040 23,685 22,325 19,608 17,924 17,842
15to19 21,190 22,905 24,340 23,025 20,274 18,510
20to24 25,570 26,560 28,120 29,842 28,868 25,938
25to29 27,950 26,440 26,015 27,578 29,262 28,261
30to34 33,195 27,600 25,850 25,461 27,025 28,676
35to39 31,980 32,850 27,405 25,677 25,294 26,852
40to44 28,080 31,645 32,745 27,336 25,601 25,214
45to49 25,765 28,070 31,565 32,675 27,327 25,569
50to54 19,075 25,525 28,235 31,741 32,913 27,674
55to59 14,155 18,335 25,065 27,778 31,229 32,402
60to64 12,305 13,670 18,235 24,898 27,819 31,262
65to69 10,595 11,840 13,210 17,525 23,918 26,89670to74 9,415 9,715 11,010 12,327 16,254 22,172
75to79 7,055 8,060 8,560 9,677 10,854 14,197
80to84 4,610 5,535 6,475 6,924 7,771 8,719
85to89 2,325 2,880 3,735 4,420 4,758 5,301
90andover 1,230 1,505 1,935 2,476 3,014 3,400
TotalPopulation 342,670 359,110 372,675 385,029 396,289 405,333
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
P-5 34 28 17 12 12 15 18 18 15 17 20 21 21
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Identification Report: Eastern Consolidated Elementary School 4 | P a g e
BUILDINGANDSITEINFORMATION
28875 Highway 7
Moser River, NS
B0J 2K0
Area: 11,990 ft Site Area: 3.35 acres
No. of storeys: 2
Portables: 0Total Pupil Loaded Instructional Spaces:
Capacity: 110
Utilization 2011: 14%
Excess Space 2011: 86%
Building Age and Renovations: 1956/60
Accessibility: not accessible
Elevator (Y/N): no
Geographicisolation
The school is located within the Moser River community and may be considered geographically isolated.
StudentTransportationFactors
Students within the boundary of Eastern Consolidated Elementary School are bussed and potential bus times
will be considered as part of the Impact Assessment Report.
CONDITIONOFTHEBUILDINGSTRUCTUREANDSYSTEMS
Facility Program Delivery Review Observations
Site condition averageEducational Areas
Classrooms averageOther instructional areas poorLibrary poorGymnasium poor
Support AreasAdministration/Student Services poorCafeteria/Food Services poor(none)
DeferredMaintenanceandRequiredCapitalUpgrades
Roof replacement
Window/panels upgrade
Electrical upgrade
One boiler upgrade Washrooms upgrade
Exhaust ventilation only
No public address system
COSTSASSOCIATEDWITHMAINTENANCEANDOPERATION
It is estimated that it currently costs $5.99 per square foot of building space for yearly maintenance and
operations.
11,990 ft building x $5.99 /ft/yr = approximately $71,820/yr spent in operations and maintenance costs
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SCHOOL REVIEW PROCESS
Appendix 2
Identification Report
Lakefront Consolidated Elementary
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Identification Report: Lakefront Consolidated Elementary School 2 | P a g e
INTRODUCTION
In December, 2011, the provincial government submitted a letter to the chairperson of the Halifax Regional
School Board (HRSB) which outlined the approach the provincial government is to use for school capital
planning. At this same time, the Superintendent of the Board also received a letter from the Deputy
Minister of Education providing additional detail information regarding the school capital planning
process. The letter reminded School Boards that the latest school capital construction submissions
were made in 2008, and advised that the government believes that since that time there have been
changes to the P-12 system for which government is providing Boards with an opportunity to review
and revise current capital construction needs and priorities. The Halifax Regional School Board was
instructed to submit no more than ten (10) capital projects to Government for consideration.
A draft proposed Capital Construction priority list has been established that includes construction of
a P-12 school in Sheet Harbour. The proposed timeline requires that an Identification Report be
submitted to the governing Board prior to April 1, 2012.
The information in this report has been compiled according to the provincial school review
regulations. It will be supplemented by an Impact Assessment Report which will be tabled at a
public meeting of the Halifax Regional School Board no later than March 30, 2012. That report will
outline in detail the rationale supporting the Boards decision to initiate the school review process for
Lakefront Consolidated Elementary School as well as the impact of the possible review outcomes.
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Identification Report: Lakefront Consolidated Elementary School 3 | P a g e
POPULATIONPATTERNSANDPROJECTIONS
HalifaxRegionalMunicipalityHistoricalandProjectedPopulation
Sources:StatisticsCanada(historical),EnvironmentalDesignandManagementLtd(projected).
FiguresdonotincludeCensusunder-count.
ENROLMENTPATTERNS
Lakefront Consolidated Elementary School provides regular programming for grades primary to six.
Actual enrolments are given through 2011 and projected enrolments are provided through 2018. Projections
provided by Paradigm Shift.
HistoricalandProjectedEnrolmentsofLakefront ConsolidatedElementarySchool
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT
According to Halifax Regional Municipality Planning, Tangier might be influenced by the new gold mine proposed
near Moose River. No other specific residential or economic development is reported for this area.
AgeCohort 1996 2001 2006 2011 2016 2021
0to4 22,460 19,925 18,205 18,104 18,311 18,368
5to9 23,675 22,365 19,645 17,957 17,873 18,080
10to14 22,040 23,685 22,325 19,608 17,924 17,842
15to19 21,190 22,905 24,340 23,025 20,274 18,510
20to24 25,570 26,560 28,120 29,842 28,868 25,938
25to29 27,950 26,440 26,015 27,578 29,262 28,261
30to34 33,195 27,600 25,850 25,461 27,025 28,676
35to39 31,980 32,850 27,405 25,677 25,294 26,852
40to44 28,080 31,645 32,745 27,336 25,601 25,214
45to49 25,765 28,070 31,565 32,675 27,327 25,569
50to54 19,075 25,525 28,235 31,741 32,913 27,674
55to59 14,155 18,335 25,065 27,778 31,229 32,402
60to64 12,305 13,670 18,235 24,898 27,819 31,262
65to69 10,595 11,840 13,210 17,525 23,918 26,89670to74 9,415 9,715 11,010 12,327 16,254 22,172
75to79 7,055 8,060 8,560 9,677 10,854 14,197
80to84 4,610 5,535 6,475 6,924 7,771 8,719
85to89 2,325 2,880 3,735 4,420 4,758 5,301
90andover 1,230 1,505 1,935 2,476 3,014 3,400
TotalPopulation 342,670 359,110 372,675 385,029 396,289 405,333
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
P-6 43 41 39 32 25 32 25 27 27 29 30 30 30
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Identification Report: Lakefront Consolidated Elementary School 4 | P a g e
BUILDINGANDSITEINFORMATION
17286 Highway 7
Tangier, NS
B0J 3H0
Area: 8,256 ft Site Area: 1.14 acres
No. of storeys: 2 Portables: 0
Total Pupil Loaded Instructional Spaces:
Capacity: 88 Utilization 2011: 36% Excess Space 2011: 64%
Building Age and Renovations: 1972
Accessibility: not accessible
Elevator (Y/N): no
Geographicisolation
The school is located within the Tangier community and may be considered geographically isolated.
StudentTransportationFactors
Students within the boundary of Lakefront Consolidated Elementary School are bussed and potential bus times
will be considered as part of the Impact Assessment Report.
CONDITIONOFTHEBUILDINGSTRUCTUREANDSYSTEMS
Facility Program Delivery Review Observations
Site condition poorEducational Areas
Classrooms fairOther instructional areas poorLibrary poorGymnasium poor
Support AreasAdministration/Student Services poorCafeteria/Food Services poor(none)
DeferredMaintenanceandRequiredCapitalUpgrades
Roof replacement
Window/panels upgrade
Electrical upgrade
One boiler upgrade
Washrooms upgrade
Flooring upgrade
Interior painting
Exhaust ventilation only
No public address system
COSTSASSOCIATEDWITHMAINTENANCEANDOPERATION
It is estimated that it currently costs $5.99 per square foot of building space for yearly maintenance and
operations.
8,256 ft building x $5.99 /ft/yr = approximately $49,453.00/yr spent in operations and maintenance costs
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Appendix 3
Identification Report
Sheet Harbour Elementary
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Identification Report: Sheet Harbour Elementary School 2 | P a g e
INTRODUCTION
In December, 2011, the provincial government submitted a letter to the chairperson of the Halifax Regional
School Board (HRSB) which outlined the approach the provincial government is to use for school capital
planning. At this same time, the Superintendent of the Board also received a letter from the Deputy
Minister of Education providing additional detail information regarding the school capital planning
process. The letter reminded School Boards that the latest school capital construction submissions
were made in 2008, and advised that the government believes that since that time there have been
changes to the P-12 system for which government is providing Boards with an opportunity to review
and revise current capital construction needs and priorities. The Halifax Regional School Board was
instructed to submit no more than ten (10) capital projects to Government for consideration.
A draft proposed Capital Construction priority list has been established that includes construction of
a P-12 school in Sheet Harbour. The proposed timeline requires that an Identification Report be
submitted to the governing Board prior to April 1, 2012.
The information in this report has been compiled according to the provincial school review
regulations. It will be supplemented by an Impact Assessment Report which will be tabled at a
public meeting of the Halifax Regional School Board no later than March 30, 2012. That report will
outline in detail the rationale supporting the Boards decision to initiate the school review process for
Sheet Harbour Elementary School as well as the impact of the possible review outcomes.
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Identification Report: Sheet Harbour Elementary School 3 | P a g e
POPULATIONPATTERNSANDPROJECTIONS
HalifaxRegionalMunicipalityHistoricalandProjectedPopulation
Sources:StatisticsCanada(historical),EnvironmentalDesignandManagementLtd(projected).
FiguresdonotincludeCensusunder-count.
ENROLMENTPATTERNS
Sheet Harbour Elementary School provides regular programming for grades primary to six.
Actual enrolments are given through 2011 and projected enrolments are provided through 2018. Projections
provided by Paradigm Shift.
HistoricalandProjectedEnrolmentsofSheet HarbourElementarySchool
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT
The Halifax Regional Municipality intends to undertake, within the next year, a Watershed Management/Servicing
Study for the Sheet Harbour area. HRM is aware that the community is interested in determining whether or not
central services, especially water service, is feasible. The Watershed Study will be followed by a Community
Visioning exercise, which entails working with the residents, businesses and other stakeholders to determine
what they want their community to look like in the next 5, 10, 15, 20 years.
The Greater Halifax Partnership may be working with the Sheet Harbour community on economic development
opportunities.
AgeCohort 1996 2001 2006 2011 2016 2021
0to4 22,460 19,925 18,205 18,104 18,311 18,368
5to9 23,675 22,365 19,645 17,957 17,873 18,080
10to14 22,040 23,685 22,325 19,608 17,924 17,842
15to19 21,190 22,905 24,340 23,025 20,274 18,510
20to24 25,570 26,560 28,120 29,842 28,868 25,938
25to29 27,950 26,440 26,015 27,578 29,262 28,261
30to34 33,195 27,600 25,850 25,461 27,025 28,676
35to39 31,980 32,850 27,405 25,677 25,294 26,852
40to44 28,080 31,645 32,745 27,336 25,601 25,214
45to49 25,765 28,070 31,565 32,675 27,327 25,569
50to54 19,075 25,525 28,235 31,741 32,913 27,674
55to59 14,155 18,335 25,065 27,778 31,229 32,402
60to64 12,305 13,670 18,235 24,898 27,819 31,262
65to69 10,595 11,840 13,210 17,525 23,918 26,89670to74 9,415 9,715 11,010 12,327 16,254 22,172
75to79 7,055 8,060 8,560 9,677 10,854 14,197
80to84 4,610 5,535 6,475 6,924 7,771 8,719
85to89 2,325 2,880 3,735 4,420 4,758 5,301
90andover 1,230 1,505 1,935 2,476 3,014 3,400
TotalPopulation 342,670 359,110 372,675 385,029 396,289 405,333
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
P-6 154 151 155 139 142 128 137 136 137 132 130 130 131
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Identification Report: Sheet Harbour Elementary School 4 | P a g e
BUILDINGANDSITEINFORMATION
479 Church Point Road
Sheet Harbour, NS
B0J 3B0
Area: 21,150 ft Site Area: 4.1 acres
No. of storeys: 2
Portables: 0Total Pupil Loaded Instructional Spaces:
Capacity: 176
Utilization 2011: 73%
Excess Space 2011: 27%
Building Age and Renovations: 1957; gym addition 1987
Accessibility: accessible
Elevator (Y/N): yes
Geographicisolation
The school is located within the Sheet Harbour community and may be considered geographically isolated.
StudentTransportationFactors
Students within the boundary of Sheet Harbour Elementary are bussed and potential bus times will be
considered as part of the Impact Assessment Report.
CONDITIONOFTHEBUILDINGSTRUCTUREANDSYSTEMS
Facility Program Delivery Review Observations
Site condition fairEducational Areas
Classrooms fairOther instructional areas poorLibrary poorGymnasium above average
Support AreasAdministration/Student Services poorCafeteria/Food Services poor (none)
DeferredMaintenanceandRequiredCapitalUpgrades
Roof replacement
Exterior painting on wood shingle required
Entrance door upgrades required
One boiler upgrade Washrooms upgrade
Floor tile replacement
Well unable to maintain sufficient water supply
COSTSASSOCIATEDWITHMAINTENANCEANDOPERATION
It is estimated that it currently costs $5.99 per square foot of building space for yearly maintenance and
operations.
21,150 ft building x $5.99 /ft/yr = approximately $126,688/yr spent in operations and maintenance costs
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Public x Report No: 12-02-1338
Private Date: February 29, 2012
HALIFAX REGIONAL SCHOOL BOARD
Early Literacy Support Interim Report
PURPOSE: To provide an interim update on the implementation of the Early Literacy Support
model, this is the replacement for Reading Recovery.
BACKGROUND: On April 26, 2011, the Department of Education released the Succeeding in Reading:
An Early Literacy Support Framework document, which replaced Reading Recovery.
Individual School Boards were asked to design models of support that aligned with the
guiding parameters, approach and roles outlined in the framework document.
The Halifax Regional School Board developed the Early Literacy Support model which
included the Department of Educations parameters of focusing support at the grade
primary and one level; basing student need on current assessment information; focusingon providing small group support within the classroom environment; using a flexible
approach to instruction; and ensuring on-going teacher professional learning and
support.
The key components of the Halifax Regional School Boards Early Literacy Support
model are:
Support is initially provided to grade one students and when student needs aremet at grade one, schools can transition to supporting at risk grade primary
students
Support is to be provided to the most at risk students, who are identified throughperformance on a series of assessment tasks
Support can be provided a number of ways:o Small group / one-on-oneo In-class / outside of the classroom
All decisions related to support are made at the school level through theDepartment of Educations Program Planning process
CONTENT: The interim report is comprised of the following sections:
A general summary of the students supported during the first support block(September November)
A summary of the results for English program students A summary of the results for French Immersion Program students Overview of participation of Early Learning Opportunities students A comparison to former Reading Recovery results
COST: N/A
FUNDING: Included in 2011/12 General Fund staffing.
TIMELINE: Ongoing with a year end report available in the fall of 2012.
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RECOMMENDATIONS: It is recommended the Governing Board accept the Early Literacy Support
Interim Report for information.
COMMUNICATIONS:
From: For further information please contact Geoff Cainen, Director, Program,
[email protected], or (902) 464-2000, ext. 2114; or Heather Syms, Coordinator,
Education Quality and Accountability,[email protected]; ext. 2626.
To: Halifax Regional School Board, February 29, 2012
AUDIENCE RESPONSIBLE TIMELINE
Board Geoff Cainen, Director Program
Heather Syms, Coordinator Education
Quality and Accountability
February 29, 2012
Elementary
Schools
Geoff Cainen, Director Program
Heather Syms, Coordinator Education
Quality and Accountability
March 1, 2012
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Program Department February 2012
Early Literacy Support Interim ReportFebruary 29, 2012
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Program Department February 2012
Background
On April 26, 2011 the Department of Education released the Succeeding in Reading: An EarlyLiteracy Support framework document, which replaced Reading Recovery. Individual SchoolBoards were asked to design models of support that aligned with the guiding parameters, approach
and roles outlined in the framework document.
The Halifax Regional School Board developed the Early Literacy Support model which included theDepartment of Educations parameters of focusing support at the grade primary and one level,basing student need on current assessment information, focusing on providing small group supportwithin the classroom environment, using a flexible approach to instruction and ensuring on-goingteacher professional learning and support.
The key components of the Halifax Regional School Boards Early Literacy Support model are:
Support is initially provided to grade one students and when student needs are met atgrade one the support can then be directed to grade primary students at risk in their
literacy development Support is to be provided to the most at risk students, who are identified through
performance on a series of assessment tasks
Support can be provided a number of ways:o Small group / one on oneo In-class / outside of the classroom
All decisions related to support are made at the school level through the Department ofEducations Program Planning process
This report contains a summary of the data obtained from the first 12 week support block(September to November), as well as initial data for students beginning to receive support in the
second support block (December to end of February).
General Summary of Students Supported (September to November 30th)
547 students (both English and French Immersion programs) were supported
184 female (34%)
363 male (66%)
Total grade one population has 3444 students
48% female 52% male
Of the 547 students supported
449 students were in English program 98 students were in French Immersion program
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Program Department February 2012
Nature of Support
The majority of students supported in both English and French Immersion received their support
within a small group.
Location of Support
The majority of students supported in both English and French Immersion received their support inclass or a combination of in class and out of class support.
English Program Interim Results
Of the 449 English program grade one students supported 225
continueto receive support
74 (33%) females 151 (67%) males
Of the 224 students that schools have determined will no longer receive support at this time 97 (43%) have not met the benchmarks set but for various reasons will
not continue to receive support
44%
25%
32%In Class
Out of Class
Combined
86%
7% 8% Small Group
Individual
Combined
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Program Department February 2012
27 (28%) females 70 (72%) males
127 ( 57%) have met benchmarks and school teams have determined nolonger require additional support
53 (42%) females 74 (58%) males
French Immersion Program Interim Results
Of the 98 French Immersion program grade one students supported 29 continue to receive support
11 (38%) females 18 (62%) males
Of the 69 students that schools have determined will no longer receive support at this time 51(74%) have not met the benchmarks set but for various reasons will not
continue to receive support 12 (24%) female 39 (76%) male
18 (26%) have met benchmarks and school teams determined no longerrequire additional support
7 (39%) female 11 (61%) male
Early Learning Opportunities
Of the 70 students who participated in the Early Learning Opportunities program and are currentlyregistered in HRSB, 24 students are receiving Early Literacy Support.
19 are continuing to receive support 3 have not met the benchmarks set but for various reasons will not
continue to receive support
2 have met benchmarks and school teams have determined no longerrequire additional support
Comparison to Reading Recovery
Last year in Reading Recovery 616 English program grade students were supported
So far this year (by February 15, 2012) in both the first and second support block early Literacyteachers have supported
656 English program students 165 French Immersion students Total of 821 grade one students
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Last year ,215 grade one English program students received Reading Recovery support betweenSeptember and the end of November. By November 30 th:
53% were reading at our current benchmark -text level 8 or higher
Of the 224 English program students receiving support between September and November 30th ofthis year, 214 exited the program with exit data that could be used for comparison. By November30th.
60% were reading at our current benchmark -text level 8 or higher
Preliminary Data Indicates
We need to continue to support Early Literacy teachers to develop their instructional skills We need to examine the criteria and grade level positioning of support for French
Immersion We need to continue to support the development of classroom teacher practice so they
can further develop students skills
We need to continue to support decision making at the school level