School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2007-08 Published During 2008-09

Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card, 2007-08
Ayers Elementary School
Address:	5120 Myrtle Dr. , Concord CA 94521-1522	Phone:	925-682-7686
Principal:	Nancy Baum	Grade Span:	K  - 5

This executive summary of the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is intended to provide parents and community members with a quick snapshot of school accountability. The data presented in this report are reported for the 2007-08 school year, except the School Finances and School Completion data that are reported for the 2006-07 school year. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should review the entire SARC or contact the school principal or the district office.

About This School

Ayers vision is to provide students with the academic skills, life skills and attitudes to allow them to become responsible and productive citizens and to foster a desire for a lifetime of academic and personal growth.

Ayers Elementary, in the east portion of Concord is an eclectic suburban neighborhood comprised of middle/lower middle class residences. Portions of the attendance area are unincorporated (county) and the remaining areas are part of the city of Concord. It is one of 29 elementary schools in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District (35,880 ADA). Ayers ethnic composition is 55% Caucasian, 23% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 5% Filipino, 4% African American and 4% Other. There are more than 17 different languages spoken in our students’ homes.

The staff is comprised of 23 certificated and 13 classified personnel who work collaboratively toward student success. Ayers has 16 classroom teachers, Resource Specialist, Speech Language Pathologist, Librarian, Vocal and Instrumental Music teachers, PE Specialist, Computer Assistant and 9 Classroom Assistants. Diane Adair Daycare serves 130 students in two modern portables adjacent to the playground.

Our Learning Center Intervention Model provides services to students who are most in need of assistance. Students With Disabilities are fully included in our general education program, but also receive all the specialized services prescribed in their IEPs. Eleven students receive Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) instruction in their classrooms through differentiated instruction, after school in a pull-out program, in the week long Markham Science Center and in the specialized summer program. Ayers students continue their education at Pine Hollow and Diablo View Middle Schools and Clayton Valley High School.

The hallmark of Ayers is its Leadership Team, which has been in existence for over 20 years! Teachers develop as leaders. Decisions are made collaboratively.

Our motto is, “Catch them being good!” Ayers believes in positive reinforcement and provides are variety of programs including VIP Lunch, Office Recognition, Good Bears, Mrs. Baum’s Book Club, and the “Beary Good Behavior Club”. Ayers has consistent behavior expectations. In 2001 Ayers adopted the Climate Meeting System. Parents are involved and ongoing communication improves student behaviors. In May 2006, Ayers was named a California Distinguished School!

Student Enrollment

Group	Percent
African American	4.46  %
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.49  %
Asian	9.16  %
Filipino	5.45  %
Hispanic or Latino	23.02  %
Pacific Islander	1.73  %
White (not Hispanic)	54.7  %
Multiple or No Response	%
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged	21  %
English Learners	14  %
Students with Disabilities	10  %

Total Number of students

404

Teachers

Indicator	Teachers
Teachers with full credential	19
Teachers without full credential	0
Teachers Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence	0
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners	1
Total Teacher Misassignments	1

School Facilities

Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection

Site inspection revealed that the site enjoyed a generally high level of facility repair. No significant facility concerns were identified.

Repairs Needed

None.

Corrective Actions Taken or Planned

None.

Curriculum and Instructional Materials

Core Curriculum Areas	Pupils Who Lack Textbooks and Instructional Materials
Reading/Language Arts	0.0%
Mathematics	0.0%
Science	0.0%
History-Social Science	0.0%
Visual and Performing Arts	0.0%

School Finances

Level	Expenditures Per Pupil (Unrestricted Sources Only)
School Site	$ 4,482.89
District	$3,943.71
State	$5,300

Student Performance

Subject	Students Proficient and Above on California Standards Tests
English-Language Arts	50%
Mathematics	62%
Science	63%
History-Social Science	N/A

Academic Progress

Indicator	Result
2008 Growth API Score (from 2008 Growth API Report)	801
Statewide Rank (from 2007 Base API Report)	7
2008-09 Program Improvement Status (PI Year)

2007-08 School Accountability Report Card Report (SARC)

The School Accountability Report Card (SARC), which is required by law to be published annually, contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. More information about SARC requirements is available at the SARC Web site. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office.

I. Data and Access

DataQuest

DataQuest is an online data tool that contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state. Specifically, DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports for accountability (e.g. Academic Performance Index [API], Adequate Yearly Progress [AYP]), test data, enrollment, graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners.

Internet Access

Internet access is available at public libraries and other locations that are publicly accessible (e.g., the California State Library). Access to the Internet at libraries and public locations is generally provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Other use restrictions include the hours of operation, the length of time that a workstation may be used (depending on availability), the types of software programs available on a workstation, and the ability to print documents.

II. About This School

Contact Information (School Year 2008-09)

This section provides the schools contact information.

School		District
School Name	Ayers Elementary	District Name	Mt. Diablo Unified
Street	5120 Myrtle Dr.	Phone Number	925-682-8000
City, State, Zip	Concord  , CA 94521-1522	Web Site	www.mdusd.k12.ca.us
Phone Number	925-682-7686	Superintendent	Gary  McHenry
Principal	Nancy Baum	E-mail Address	bergs@mdusd.k12.ca.us
E-mail Address	baumn@mdusd.k12.ca.us	CDS Code	07-61754-6003958

School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2007-08)

This section provides information about the school’s goals and programs.

Our mission is to provide a positive learning environment that supports and encourages each child to reach his or her full potential. We work collaboratively with parents and community member to create that learning environment, which includes high educational standards, the integration of technology to help reach those standards, and differentiated learning opportunities to ensure the success of all students.

Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2007-08)

This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities.

Parents can be involved in various ways including volunteering in the classroom, working in the library, duplicating, binder moms (upper grades), making materials, attending field trips, coordinating the Ayers Book Club and Ayers Math Whiz Programs, Science Fair; attending parent education workshops and serving on the School Site Council (SSC) and the Ayers Parent Teacher Association (PTA). The Ayers PTA is a hard-working and supportive group that provides parent volunteers, chairpersons and liaisons for all school activities and events and is responsible for all fundraising efforts. Their efforts have provided support for the Ayers curriculum and programs.

Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2007-08)

This table displays the number of students enrolled in each grade level at the school.

Grade Level	Number of Students
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	63
Ungraded Elementary	0
Total Enrollment	404

Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2007-08)

This table displays the percent of students enrolled at the school who are identified as being in a particular group.

Group	Percent of Total Enrollment
African American	4.46  %
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.49  %
Asian	9.16  %
Filipino	5.45  %
Hispanic or Latino	23.02  %
Pacific Islander	1.73  %
White (not Hispanic)	54.7  %
Multiple or No Response	%
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged	21  %
English Learners	14  %
Students with Disabilities	10  %

Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Elementary)

This table displays by grade level the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom).

Grade Level	2005-06				2006-07				2007-08
	Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms			Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms			Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms
		1-20	21-32	33+		1-20	21-32	33+		1-20	21-32	33+
K	29.5		2		29.0		2		32.0		2.0
1	16.7	3			19.7	3			19.3	3.0
2	16.8	4			18.7	3			19.0	3.0
3	19.7	3			18.8	4			16.7	3.0
4	31.5		2		33.5			2	34.0			2.0
5	33.0			2	31.5		2		31.5		2.0
6
K-3	17.5	2			12.5	2			20.0	2.0
3-4
4-8
Other

III. School Climate

School Safety Plan (School Year 2007-08)

This section provides information about the school's comprehensive safety plan.

The Ayers School Safety plan includes assessment of current status of school crime, strategies and programs (child abuse reporting, disaster procedures, policy regarding actions leading to suspension and/or expulsion, procedures to notify teacher of dangerous pupils, sexual harassment policy, school wide dress code; procedures for safe ingress and egress of pupils, rules and procedures on school discipline, other safe school strategies and programs), action plan, and the appendix (districts policies and procedures; notice to teachers for student suspensions, sexual harassment policy; Ayers emergency procedures master plan; Ayers parent handbook).

Suspensions and Expulsions

This table displays the rate of suspensions and expulsions (the total number of incidents divided by the total enrollment) at the school and district levels for the most recent three-year period.

Rate	School			District
	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08
Suspensions	0.5	3.7	1.2	10.6	11.4	14.5
Expulsions	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.2	0.2	0.2

IV. School Facilities

Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (School Year 2008-09)

This section provides information about the condition of the school’s grounds, buildings, and restrooms, and a description of any planned or recently completed facility improvements.

The District takes great efforts to ensure that all schools are clean, safe, and functional. To assist in this effort, the District uses a facility survey instrument developed by the State of California Office of Public School Construction. The results of this survey are available through the Maintenance and Operations Department.

District maintenance staff ensures that the repairs necessary to keep the school in good repair and working order are completed in a timely manner. A work order process is used to ensure efficient service and that emergency repairs are given the highest priority.

Additionally, the District participates in the State School Deferred Maintenance Program, which provides State matching funds on a dollar-for-dollar basis, to assist school districts with expenditures for major repair or replacement of existing school building components. Typically, this includes roofing, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical systems, interior or exterior painting, and floor systems.

School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2008-09)

This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school facility’s good repair status.

Item Inspected	Repair Status			Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned
	Good	Fair	Poor
Gas Leaks	X
Mechanical Systems	X
Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)	X
Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)	X
Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)	X
Structural Damage	X
Fire Safety	X
Electrical (interior and exterior)	X
Pest/Vermin Infestation	X
Drinking Fountains (inside and outside)	X
Restrooms	X
Sewer	X
Playground/School Grounds	X
Roofs	X
Overall Cleanliness	X

Overall Summary of School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2008-09)

This table displays the overall summary of the results of the most recently completed school site inspection.

Item Inspected	Facility Condition
	Exemplary	Good	Fair	Poor
Overall Summary	Good

V. Teachers

Teacher Credentials

This table displays the number of teachers assigned to the school with a full credential, without a full credential, and those teaching outside of their subject area of competence. Detailed information about teacher qualifications can be found at the DataQuest Web site.

Teachers	School			District
	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2007-08
With Full Credential	20	19	19	1646
Without Full Credential	0	0	0	138
Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence	0	0	0	N/A

Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions

This table displays the number of teacher misassignments (teachers assigned without proper legal authorization) and the number of vacant teacher positions (not filled by a single designated teacher assigned to teach the entire course at the beginning of the school year or semester). Note: Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners.

Indicator	2006-07	2007-08	2008-09
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners	0	0	1
Total Teacher Misassignments	0	0	1
Vacant Teacher Positions	1	0	0

Core Academic Classes Taught by No Child Left Behind Compliant Teachers (School Year 2006-07)

This table displays the percent of classes in core academic subjects taught by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant and non-NCLB compliant teachers at the school, at all schools in the district, at high-poverty schools in the district, and at low-poverty schools in the district. More information on teacher qualifications required under NCLB can be found at the NCLB Web site.

Location of Classes	Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects
	Taught by NCLB Compliant Teachers	Taught by Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers
This School	100.0	0.0
All Schools in District	92.5	7.5
High-Poverty Schools in District	83.6	16.4
Low-Poverty Schools in District	93.1	6.9

VI. Support Staff

Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year 2007-08)

This table displays, in units of full-time equivalents (FTE), the number of academic counselors and other support staff who are assigned to the school and the average number of students per academic counselor. One FTE equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time.

Title	Number of FTE Assigned to School	Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor
Academic Counselor
Library Media Teacher (Librarian)		N/A
Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional)		N/A
Psychologist		N/A
Social Worker		N/A
Nurse		N/A
Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist		N/A
Resource Specialist (non-teaching)		N/A
Other		N/A

VII. Curriculum and Instructional Materials

Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2008-09)

This table displays information about the quality, currency, and availability of the standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at the school, and information about the school’s use of any supplemental curriculum or non-adopted textbooks or instructional materials.

Core Curriculum Area 

Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials 

Percent of Pupils Who Lack Their Own Assigned Textbooks and Instructional Materials 

Reading/Language Arts

	SBE Adopted 2002/MDUSD Adopted 2003		# Students	# Books
K	Houghton Mifflin Reading California	Houghton Mifflin	72	72
1	Houghton Mifflin Reading California	Houghton Mifflin	71	71
2	Houghton Mifflin Reading California	Houghton Mifflin	72	72
3	Houghton Mifflin Reading California	Houghton Mifflin	76	76
4	Houghton Mifflin Reading California	Houghton Mifflin	60	60
5	Houghton Mifflin Reading California	Houghton Mifflin	68	68

0.0%

Mathematics

	SBE Adopted 2001/MDUSD Adopted 2001		# Students	# Books
K	Houghton Mifflin Mathematics	Houghton Mifflin	72	72
1	Houghton Mifflin Mathematics	Houghton Mifflin	71	71
2	Houghton Mifflin Mathematics	Houghton Mifflin	72	72
3	Houghton Mifflin Mathematics	Houghton Mifflin	76	76
4	Houghton Mifflin Mathematics	Houghton Mifflin	60	60
5	Houghton Mifflin Mathematics	Houghton Mifflin	68	68

0.0%

Science

	SBE Adopted 2007		# Students	# Books
K	California Science	Macmillian/ McGraw-Hill	72	72
1	California Science	Macmillian/ McGraw-Hill	71	71
2	California Science	Macmillian/ McGraw-Hill	72	72
3	California Science	Macmillian/ McGraw-Hill	76	76
4	California Science	Macmillian/ McGraw-Hill	60	60
5	California Science	Macmillian/ McGraw-Hill	68	68

0.0%

History-Social Science

	SBE Adopted 2005/MDUSD Adopted 2006		# Students	# Books
K	California Reflections 2006	Harcourt Brace	72	72
1	California Reflections 2006	Harcourt Brace	71	71
2	California Reflections 2006	Harcourt Brace	72	72
3	California Reflections 2006	Harcourt Brace	76	76
4	California Reflections 2006	Harcourt Brace	60	60
5	California Reflections 2006	Harcourt Brace	68	68

0.0%

Visual and Performing Arts

			# Students	# Books
2	Silver Burdett Making Music	Scott Foresman	72	72
3	Silver Burdett Making Music	Scott Foresman	76	76
5	Silver Burdett Making Music	Scott Foresman	68	68

0.0%

VIII. School Finances

Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2006-07)

This table displays a comparison of the school’s per pupil expenditures from unrestricted (basic) sources with other schools in the district and throughout the state, and a comparison of the average teacher salary at the school site with average teacher salaries at the district and state levels. Detailed information regarding school expenditures can be found at the Current Expense of Education Web page and teacher salaries can be found on the Certificated Salaries and Benefites Web page.

Level	Total Expenditures Per Pupil	Expenditures Per Pupil (Supplemental)	Expenditures Per Pupil (Basic)	Average Teacher Salary
School Site	$5,245.71	$762.82	$4,482.89	$63,196.44
District	N/A	N/A	$3,943.71	$60,400
Percent Difference – School Site and District	N/A	N/A	13.67%	4.42%
State	N/A	N/A	$5300	$65,008
Percent Difference – School Site and State	N/A	N/A	-9.31%	-2.87%

Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2007-08)

This section provides information about the programs and supplemental services that are available at the school and funded through either categorical or other sources.

The types of services funded including categorical and other special programs at Ayers are as follows:

· 4th/ 5th Grade P.E. prep

· Classroom Buddies

· Computer Lab

· English Language Learner (ELL) Program

· Fifth Grade Family Life

· Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Program

· Intervention

· Instructional Assistants

· Instrumental Music Program

· Learning Center/Resource Specialist Program

· Library

· Peer Assistance Review/ Beginning Teacher Coaching Program

· Speech and Language Therapy

· Vocal Music Program

Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2006-07)

This table displays district-level salary information for teachers, principals, and superintendents, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. The table also displays teacher and administrative salaries as a percent of a district's budget, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. Detailed information regarding salaries may be found on the Certificated Salaries and Benefits Web page.

Category	District Amount	State Average For Districts In Same Category
Beginning Teacher Salary	$44650	$40721
Mid-Range Teacher Salary	$61647	$65190
Highest Teacher Salary	$79944	$84151
Average Principal Salary (Elementary)	$90589	$104476
Average Principal Salary (Middle)	$93671	$108527
Average Principal Salary (High)	$104367	$119210
Superintendent Salary	$184086	$210769
Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries	40.6 %	39.9 %
Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries	5.1 %	5.5 %

IX. Student Performance

California Standards Tests

The California Standards Tests (CSTs) show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. The CSTs include English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics in grades 2 through 11; science in grades 5, 8, and 9 through 11; and history-social science in grades 8, and 10 through 11. Student scores are reported as performance levels. Detailed information regarding CST results for each grade and performance level, including the percent of students not tested, can be found on the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Results Web page.

CST Results for All Students - Three-Year Comparison

This table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards).

Subject	School			District			State
	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08
English-Language Arts	59	56	50	50	50	51	42	43	46
Mathematics	59	63	62	46	44	45	40	40	43
Science	50	45	63	39	42	51	35	38	46
History-Social Science				37	36	40	33	33	36

Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or privacy protection. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

CST Results by Student Group – Most Recent Year

This table displays the percent of students, by group, achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period.

Group	Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced
	English-Language Arts	Mathematics	Science	History-Social Science
African American	*	*
American Indian or Alaska Native	*	*	*
Asian	57	74	*
Filipino	83	83	*
Hispanic or Latino	31	58	47
Pacific Islander	*	*	*
White (not Hispanic)	55	61	68
Male	43	60	68
Female	58	64	57
Economically Disadvantaged	25	49	64
English Learners	26	58	*
Students with Disabilities	27	35	*
Students Receiving Migrant Education Services

Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or privacy protection. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

California Physical Fitness Test Results (School Year 2007-08)

The California Physical Fitness Test is administered to students in grades 5, 7, and 9 only. This table displays by grade level the percent of students meeting the healthy fitness zone on all six fitness standards for the most recent testing period. Detailed information regarding this test, and comparisons of a school’s test results to the district and state levels, may be found on the Physical Fitness Testing Web page.

Grade Level	Percent of Students Meeting Healthy Fitness Zones
5	18.0
7	*
9	*

Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or privacy protection. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

X. Accountability

Academic Performance Index

The Academic Performance Index (API) is an annual measure of the academic performance and progress of schools in California. API scores range from 200 to 1,000, with a statewide target of 800. Detailed information about the API can be found at the API Web page.

API Ranks – Three-Year Comparison

This table displays the school’s statewide and similar schools API ranks. These ranks are published when the Base API is released each March. The statewide API rank ranges from 1 to 10. A statewide rank of 1 means that the school has an API score in the lowest 10 percent of all schools in the state, while a statewide rank of 10 means that the school has an API score in the highest 10 percent of all schools in the state. The similar schools API rank reflects how a school compares to 100 statistically matched “similar schools.” A similar schools rank of 1 means that the school’s academic performance is comparable to the lowest performing 10 schools of the 100 similar schools, while a similar schools rank of 10 means that the school’s academic performance is better than at least 90 of the 100 similar schools.

API Rank	2005	2006	2007
Statewide	8	8	7
Similar Schools	5	1	1

"N/A"	means a number is not applicable or not available due to missing data.
"*"	means this API is calculated for a small school, defined as having between 11 and 99 valid Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program test scores included in the API. The API is asterisked if the school was small either in 2007 or 2008. APIs based on small numbers of students are less reliable and therefore should be carefully interpreted.
"A"	means the school or subgroups scored at or above the statewide performance target of 800 in 2008.
"B"	6003958
"C"	means the school had significant demographic changes and will not have any growth or target information.
"D"	means this is either an LEA, an Alternative Schools Accountability Model (ASAM) school, or a special education school. Target information is not applicable to LEAs, ASAM schools, or special education schools.
"E"	indicates this school was an ASAM school in the 2007 Base API Report and has no target information even though the school is no longer an ASAM school.

API Changes by Student Group – Three-Year Comparison

This table displays by student group the actual API changes in points added or lost for the past three years, and the most recent API score. Note: "N/A" means that the student group is not numerically significant.

Group	Actual API Change			Growth API Score
	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2008
All Students at the School	-16	5	-16	801
African American
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Filipino
Hispanic or Latino	-46	4	1	747
Pacific Islander
White (not Hispanic)	-1	-3	-18	815
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged		-11	5	715
English Learners
Students with Disabilities

"N/A"	means a number is not applicable or not available due to missing data.
"*"	means this API is calculated for a small school, defined as having between 11 and 99 valid Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program test scores included in the API. The API is asterisked if the school was small either in 2007 or 2008. APIs based on small numbers of students are less reliable and therefore should be carefully interpreted.
"A"	means the school or subgroups scored at or above the statewide performance target of 800 in 2008.
"B"	means the school did not have a valid 2007 Base API and will not have any growth or target information.
"C"	means the school had significant demographic changes and will not have any growth or target information.
"D"	means this is either an LEA, an Alternative Schools Accountability Model (ASAM) school, or a special education school. Target information is not applicable to LEAs, ASAM schools, or special education schools.
"E"	indicates this school was an ASAM school in the 2007 Base API Report and has no target information even though the school is no longer an ASAM school.

Adequate Yearly Progress

The federal NCLB act requires that all schools and districts meet the following Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) criteria:

Participation rate on the state's standards-based assessments in English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics

Percent proficient on the state's standards-based assessments in ELA and mathematics

API as an additional indicator

Graduation rate (for secondary schools)

Detailed information about AYP, including participation rates and percent proficient results by student group, can be found at the AYP Web page.

AYP Overall and by Criteria (School Year 2007-08)

This table displays an indication of whether the school and the district made AYP overall and whether the school and the district met each of the AYP criteria.

AYP Criteria	School	District
Overall	No	No
Participation Rate - English-Language Arts	Yes	Yes
Participation Rate - Mathematics	Yes	Yes
Percent Proficient - English-Language Arts	No	No
Percent Proficient - Mathematics	Yes	No
API	Yes	Yes
Graduation Rate	N/A	Yes

Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2008-09)

Schools and districts receiving federal Title I funding enter Program Improvement (PI) if they do not make AYP for two consecutive years in the same content area (English-language arts or mathematics) or on the same indicator (API or graduation rate). After entering PI, schools and districts advance to the next level of intervention with each additional year that they do not make AYP. Detailed information about PI identification can be found at the AYP Web page.

Indicator	School	District
Program Improvement Status		Not In PI
First Year of Program Improvement
Year in Program Improvement
Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement	N/A	10
Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement	N/A	18.2

XI. Instructional Planning and Scheduling

Professional Development

This section provides information on the annual number of school days dedicated to staff development for the most recent three-year period.

Two days per school year are dedicated to staff development. Staff Development Buy Back Days have focused on, Reading Comprehension, Step Up to Writing, Kevin Feldman/Kate Kinsella Strategies, and technology trainings ( Ed1Stop, PowerPoint I and II, and Excel). Teachers use Wednesday afternoons for professional development activities.