Professional Learning Communities

Board Update

February 2012

Agenda

Further Communications Key Statements Schedule Alternatives Explored Principal Notes Survey Results Recommendation / Next Steps

Summary/Recommendation Proposal presented Concern communicated Request from the Board We implemented a 3 week communication plan We received ample feedback Brief Recommendation:

Continue communications for remainder of 2011-12 I believe our parents desire to learn more and we should take

advantage of the opportunity Utilize our Community Engagement Committee fully Delay any implementation to 2012-13

Further Communications

Last three weeks Half page with key statements introducing PLCs Survey Principal Communications

Committee and Small Group discussions Individual meetings / phone calls / Emails

Newsletters Web pages

Key Communication Statements for PLCs

Increase student success Increase your teachers’ ability to challenge all

students at their level Enhance the quality of instruction your student

receives Respond quickly and target your student’s

individual learning needs Teachers working together will increase overall

student learning

Scheduling Alternatives Explored

*Some would require contractual considerations Common Preparation Time

Contract and scheduling limitations Parallel Scheduling

Being utilized in some buildings Is limited by the numbers of support staff available

Adjust Start and End Time for Staff Some buildings have implemented Doesn’t gain more time

Scheduling Alternatives

Shared Classes Possible Impact; double up classes and quality of time

Group Activities and Events Possible Impact; quality of time Availability of supervision

Scheduling Alternatives

Banked Time Possible Limitation; Coordination of supervision and

decrease specialist supervision In-service

Utilized fully Could look at calendar adjustments

Summary Comments

Stayton Elementary Principal Notes: Parents seem to prefer every week to every other week. In general, parents support the plan and understand how

helpful this could be for students and teachers. The staff believes they are making solid progress. The staff is pleased the district is looking at delayed

starts as a way to provide additional time for PLC work.

Summary Comments

SIS/SMS Principal Notes: Most parents are understanding the reasoning behind

the time spent in PLCs The parents are stating it would be easier to have the

PLC time weekly rather than bi- monthly. The staff is ready for it to begin, but also wants the

community support The general impression is parents prefer to start this

next year and we would have increased support if they had more time to prepare for the change in schedule

Summary Comments

Sublimity Principal Notes: Parents are concerned about lost instructional

time Parents feel it would be easier to implement at

the beginning of next year Parents who work are worried about

supervision

Summary Comments Mari-Linn Principal Notes:

There is concern over changing the schedule mid-year Some parents will have a difficult time with daycare

issues Some parents have stated they would like the extra time

in the morning Overall concerns regarding missed instruction time From most of the conversations with parents and staff,

there is support for the idea of the collaborative work of teachers

Summary Comments Stayton High Principal Notes:

Staff are excited, but are concerned with the timing and communication with community

Staff believe the work will create better focused instruction

Parents are concerned about the loss of instructional time

Parents have a limited understanding, but it is improving

Overall I feel that the Stayton High school community likes the idea, but more communications will benefit all

Survey Results

447 Total Families 437 English 10 Second Language

Approximately 30%

Survey Results

Which school does your child attend?

Survey Results

Grade Level?

Survey Results

Weekly or Bi-Monthly?

Survey Results

Which Day of Week?

Survey Results

Level of Difficulty with Supervision?

Survey Results

Requests for Hardship *note

Survey Results

What concerns do you have and would like the District to respond to?

Top five ranked responses

1. Loss of instructional time2. Teachers have enough time already3. Getting child to school4. Child care availability and financial

impact

Survey Results

5. General Detail Questions Graduation requirements Start and end times Bus pick up times Music and PE Schedule adjustments Kindergarten schedules

Survey Results What suggestions or considerations do you

have? Top six ranked responses

1. Start next year2. More information needed3. Teachers need to alter their schedule4. Be consistent each week5. 4 day week / lengthen the day6. Have supervision available at normal time

The Positives

Our implementation of PLC is further along than anticipated

Be proud or our progress and our staff Parents want to learn more

Recommendation Further engage our parents Delay any implementation to 2012-13 Use this Spring for community and school engagement

activities Focus on:

How it will benefit students The practices of a PLC Details of a delayed start day

Further explore creative alternatives Fully utilize the Community Engagement Committee Update the board monthly Make a final determination on delayed starts in May