Our Mission: To support high student achievement through world class standards in

math and science.

2013 Continuous Improvement Report forTriton School District

June 26, 2013

VISION: Developing Lifelong Learners

 MISSION:

Inspiring and preparing learners for life by providing educational opportunities in a safe,

caring and respectful environment  

AIMS: Improving Student Performance

Safe, Caring and Respectful SchoolsCommunity Support and Involvement

Strong Workforce

Science

Technology

Engineering

Mathematics

Students will meet or exceed proficiency levels on the Science Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment at fifth, eighth, and tenth

grade.

Students will meet or exceed state average on the American College Test.

Year2007-20082008-20092009-20102010-20112011-2012Average Score

Year Triton Science MN Science

2007-2008 21.0 22.5

2008-2009 21.2 22.6

2009-2010 23 22.8

2010-2011 23.3 22.8

2011-2012 23.9 22.7

Strengths K-12 Curriculum aligned

to the Minnesota Academic Standards

Focus on Inquiry-based learning (FOSS Kits) at Elementary and Middle

AP Biology offered in the high school

Environmental/ Nature Center

Ninth Grade Wolf Ridge Trip

Science Olympiad Success

Opportunities for Improvement Enhance the

engineering component of our curriculum

Analyze the MCA strand data Grades 3-11 for strengths and areas of need

Explore STEM and PLTW initiatives

Embed more reading into science curriculum

The District will utilize technology as a tool to enhance instruction.

Presently: Smart Boards/ENO Boards are utilized in all

classrooms PreK-12. All teaching staff have an iPad. Staff training focusing on the use of the iPad has

been provided. The Middle and Elementary School students have

access to iPads through the RtI process, Special Education, Speech/Language, and other content areas.

The District will utilize technology as a tool to enhance instruction.

New Initiatives The High School is exploring the possibility of a 1:1 initiative for

the 2014-2015 school year. The Elementary will have an Elementary Technology and

Keyboarding Teacher for the 2013-14 school year with an additional computer lab with 30 computers.

The Middle School will have 3 to 1 ratio of students to computers with the addition of another lab.

The Elementary and Middle Schools are exploring the possibility of mobile iPad laboratories.

Staff development opportunities how to utilize technology to enhance instruction will be continued at all levels of the district.

Strengths Addressing the

Minnesota Academic Standards in this area

AgScience growth with increased class offerings and increased number of students participating

RAMSP AgScience initiative

Opportunities for Improvement Explore areas to

embed engineering process and concepts into curriculum such as PLTW

Students will meet or exceed proficiency levels on the Math Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment at grades 3-8 and grade 11.

Percent of Students Proficient

On the MCAIIs

Students will meet or exceed state average on the American College Test.

Year Triton Math MN Math2007-2008 20.1 22.62008-2009 20.0 22.72009-2010 22.3 22.9

2010-2011 23.0 23.0

2011-2012 23.5 23.0

Strengths Content and

language Objectives – Sheltered Instruction

PLCs (Team Meeting) focus on Math

Improvement in results – particularly ACT

Opportunities for Improvement Root cause

analysis for results through diagnostic assessments

RtI (Differentiated instruction)

Successful Completion Rates Common Assessment Data Implementation of the ISTE Standards Testing Data

AIMS Web – Reading and Math MCAs – Reading, Math and Science NWEA – moving to STAR Enterprise Math and

Reading ACT Assessment

Data from NWEA were not driving instruction as often or well as needed.

Root cause analysis is critical when providing interventions.

Tiered/differentiated instruction must become a common practice – not an add-on.

T he focus on reading instruction in the elementary affects the amount of time for science instruction.

Fidelity to the Minnesota Academic Standards as well as to research-based instructional strategies is essential for academic growth.

Thank you!