Annual Report
GoalsBackground/History of PACT Charter
SchoolAchievements/Accomplishments
related to tenetsOperationsReplicationVision for Future
PACT Mission Statement
Partnering together as Parents, Students and Teachers
I. To prepare students for college and life-long learning through a combination of rigorous core academics and innovative teaching methods.
II. To promote strong moral values thereby developing considerate, responsible citizens who contribute to society.
III. To pursue a community atmosphere of mutual respect that will cultivate a positive outlook on school, family, and life.
PACT History
Some “very exciting elements of your proposal” Intergenerational Learning Personalized Education Plan Multi-grade Levels
- Senator Paula Hanson
PACT History
“… Exactly what the Legislature had in mind when they created the opportunity for the development of charter schools.” - Rep. Charlie Weaver
Improve Student Learning
“Whether located in an urban, suburbanor rural area, small schools are safer andin general, students in small schools learnmore.”
Summary of Research, Small, Safer, Saner Successful Schools , National Clearinghousefor Educational Facilities, Center for School Change
Improve Student Learning
“...A small school fosters a sense of community among teachers and students alike. “... By keeping enrollments small, students receive more personalized attention. “... Students are more satisfied in their school environment so they are more academically productive, better behaved, more likely to participate in after school activities and less likely to drop out.”
Summary of Research, Small, Safer, Saner Successful Schools , National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Center for School Change
McCall-Crabbs Reading Comprehension Test Scale (normed)
2000-2001 School Year
Test Scores Trimester1 2 3 Difference
Class – Third GradeSample student- low 2.3 2.9 3.4 1.1Sample student -mid 3.1 3.8 4.4 1.3Sample student-high 4.5 5.7 6.9 2.4
Cumulative GL 3.3 4.1 4.7 1.2
Class – Sixth GradeSample student- low 4.2 5.1 5.1 1.0Sample student -mid 7.7 8.8 9.8 2.3Sample student-high 12.5 12.5 12.5 0.0Cumulative GL 6.8 7.3 7.5 0.7
Improve Student Learning
McCall-Crabbs Reading Comprehension Test ScaleNationally Normed
2000-2001 School YearGrade Level Equivalency Test Scores
No Pre-test Given
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 DifferenceClass - 16-3rd, 7-4thRange of Grade Level 2.3-4.5 3.2-7.0Cumulative GL 3.3 4.7 1.4
Class - 14-5th, 12-6thRange of Grade Level 2.2-12.5 3.1-13.0Cumulative GL 6.8 7.5 0.7
Improve Student Learning
District: PACT CHARTER SCHOOL (4008-07)Date of Test: February 2001Grade 8 Test Score Information Reading Mathematics
Percent of Grade 8 Students At/Above Scale Score 600 86% 80%Average Score for All Students Tested 35 of 40 56 of 68Average Score for All Students Enrolled As of 34 of 40 57 of 68
Jan. 1 of the Prior YearAverage Score Not Including LEP Students 35 of 40 56 of 68
Grade 8 Test Participation Information Reading MathematicsNumber of Students Enrolled On Day Of Test 31 31No. of Students Tested 29 30No. of Students Absent 0 0No. of Students Not Tested 2 1
Improve Student Learning
Increase in Percentage of Student Achieving the Honor Roll
School Year 2000-2001
Semester 1 Semester 2
A Honor Roll 22% 22%
B Honor Roll 53% 40%
Improve Student Learning
Increase Numbers of Students Enrolled in Post Secondary Education Option
School Year
1999-2000 Three Students2000-2001 Four Students2001-2002 Ten Students with additional 3-5 students in Jan. 2002
Improve Student Learning
PACT Charter SchoolSpecial Education Student Population
Elementary Secondary
# of Students Receiving Special Education 47 22
Percentage of population 28% 15%
MN Average Special Education Percentage 11% 11%
Learning Opportunities
Enrollment Opportunities For Concerned Families For Small School Preference For Comprehensive K-12 Plan Prior Settings & Future Options
Learning Opportunities
Prior SettingsPublic School
41%Homeschool
20%Private
13%New Student
24%
Future OptionsDistrict 11 33%Homeschool 27%Private 13%Other Public 12%Don’t Know 14%
Totals more than 100% to reflect multiple responses on some surveys.
Learning Opportunities
Enrollment Opportunities For Concerned Families For Small School Preference For Comprehensive K-12 Plan Prior Settings & Future Options
Learning Opportunities Opportunities for Students
Individualized Options Students choose Honors components PEP; Self-Directed; Community Service Placement Testing; Ability Grouping across Broader Range Small Breakout Classes (early grades)
Teaching Methods
1. Different Methods School-wide Curriculum Multiple Learning Styles
2. Innovative MethodsUnit Studies: Theme & CharacterMulti-Age Grouping Program-wideK-12 SymposiumsHonors Options at Secondary
Different and Innovative Forms of Measurement
Testing:
Norm-Referenced: ITBS, TAP, MCA/BST
Pre- & Post-Testing: Reading & Spelling
OutcomesInnovative Measurement
Class SummaryMcCall-Crabbs Reading Comprehension Test
Class Teacher School Year
Pre-Test Trimester #1 Trimester #2 Trimester #3
GRADE Student ID Pre-Test BookNumber of
TestsAverage
Score
Average Grade Level
GL Gain since Last Trimester
G/L Gain YTD Book
Number of Tests
Average Score
Average Grade Level
GL Gain since Last Trimester
G/L Gain YTD Book
Number of Tests
3 006-10 0 3.73 354-10 4.5 5.73 287-10 2.6 33 180-10 3.7 4.63 058-10 3 3.64 159-09 2.8 3.53 289-10 2.7 3.63 286-10 2.8 3.44 131-09 3.1 3.84 103-09 4.2 4.64 014-09 4.3 4.93 304-10 3.8 4.13 292-10 3.4 4.73 002-10 4.1 4.63 295-10 4.4 5.93 300-10 4.5 5.63 004-10 3.1 3.84 194-09 4.2 4.83 290-10 2.8 3.93 012-10 2.1 2.93 294-10 2.6 2.74 060-09 3.7 3.74 063-09 4 3.8
OutcomesInnovative Measurement
Students, teachers, and parents are able to ASSESS their PROGRESS by having ACCESS to their work on a daily basis.
AccountabilityParents as Consumers
“… In an increasingly competitive educational market, satisfied parents will be a marker of any such program’s success.”
Accountability
“The daily presence of parents in the classroom creates much greater feedback relative to the teacher, the course content, and the environment than would ordinarily be possible in a setting where parents were less active day-to-day”
Accountability
Indicators of Success:
•Stable Enrollment•Lower Turnover Rate•Teachers as Satisfied Parents
Accountability
Professional Accountability:
•Program Steering Committees•Curriculum Development•Annual Performance Reviews•Key Decision Makers
Opportunities for Teachers
Program Development and Oversight
School BoardCommitteesIndividual and In-Service TrainingCollaborationSchool-wide teaching peersParents
Opportunities for Teachers
Program Development and Oversight
School BoardCommitteesIndividual and In-Service TrainingCollaborationSchool-wide teaching peersParents
Operations
Board OperationsBylaws, Policies, ProceduresCommittee and Job DescriptionsAttorney CommentsProfessional Memberships
Operations
Facilities and ResourcesLeased BuildingSite OptionsBudgetingTechnology PlanCrisis PlanVolunteer Hours
Steve DessExecutive Director
Minnesota Association of Charter SchoolsPromoting Quality Education Through Accountable Charter Schools
Replication Requires Synergism
Small Enrollment Parents as Co-Professionals Non-Traditional Aspects in Traditional Class Settings Character Multi-Age Classes Phonics-based Reading, Frequent Achievement
Testing Ability-Grouped Math Secondary Advisory Groups and Curriculum Student-Led Conferences Teacher Collaboration, Team-Building
Looking to the FutureAdvancing Academics
Comprehensive “Critical Thinking and Writing” programRefine Scope and SequenceElectives via Distance-Learning
Refining our MissionPhilosophyMultiage Integration Across More GradesDissemination Project and Grant
OperationsBuilding, Site, LocationGrant-Writing
PACT Mission Statement
Partnering together as Parents, Students and Teachers
I. To prepare students for college and life-long learning through a combination of rigorous core academics and innovative teaching methods.
II. To promote strong moral values thereby developing considerate, responsible citizens who contribute to society.
III. To pursue a community atmosphere of mutual respect that will cultivate a positive outlook on school, family, and life.