1. Rochester Area Math Science Partnership 2012 Continuous Improvement Report Byron School District June 2012

2. Math & Science

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5. Effective use of technology will be used as a teaching and learning tool to prepare our students to be successful in a global world. Flickr photo by noticelj

6. Expand inquiry science student learning opportunities grades 3-6

7. Develop e-Learning math & science curriculums, grades 7-12

16. Note: Grades 9 – 11 test in the FallGrades 1 – 8 test in the Spring

18. Added Geometry class (2010- 2011) at Byron High School, primarily for sophomores Seminar Sessions (40 minutes week) year round Added high school classes for struggling learners/students in Math, Reading ALEKS program for all Basic Algebra students

19. Classroom

22. Innovation means first different then better.

23. Areas for Improvement

24. My idea will: select all that apply Increase revenue Increase achievement Make operations more efficient or effective Make our school system safer Other

25. Questions on the form Describe the present situation, condition, method, or procedure to be improved. How will your idea improve the present situation or benefit the School District? What people and/or resources do you need to implement your idea? Is this idea being made by more than one employee? If so, attach names.

26. Are you willing to participate in the implementation of this idea? I am willing to lead/plan the effort I am willing to help coordinate resources to implement the suggestion I am willing to test/demonstrate/try the idea I am willing to evaluate or provide feedback on the implementation I am unable to participate.

27. Classroom/Department/Team No Senior Leader / no $ / no Time Ex – 1 st grade High Five Category 1 Building Level Admin/Mngr sponsor needed / little $ / some time Ex - E-Portfolios, 7 grade blogs Category 2 Building-District Level Multiple Admin/ More complex / $ / time Ex - Google Apps for education Category 3 District Level Multiple Admin / Very complex / $$ / significant time Significant Gains Ex – Infinite Campus, Data Warehouse Category 4

28. “Continuous improvement is a core value of the Byron School District. Over the last decade, our position of excellence has been achieved through the deployment, alignment and evaluation of continuous improvement processes. Our PDSA plans and district goals are central to improving student learning and student achievement.” -Wendy Shannon