Northeast Charter School
Evaluation Report
Year One - 2005-2006
Year Two – 2006-2007
Year Three – 2007-2008
Year Four – 2008-2009
West Central Community School District
Performance Document:
Formative Evaluation Tool
By John Johnson
Report Conclusions
Program Evaluation – 2008-09
Based on quantitative and qualitative data
Trend line data from the 2005-06 through 2008-09 school years
indicate the Northeast Charter School has continued to achieve 100% of
the goals set in 2005. Quantitative and qualitative evidence supporting
these accomplishments has been reported to the Iowa Department of
Education. A summary of the data is included in this slide show. Minor
adjustments are being made to assure sustainability. The NEICHS
successfully went though the renewal process with the Iowa Department of
Education and has renewed for an additional four years. New 28E
agreements have been developed and approved between West Central and
Northeast Iowa Community College to continue services and postsecondary offerings for the Northeast Iowa Charter High School. Strong
community and school support for the charter continues.
Parents, students, and teachers believe that college courses
provide academic motivation for high school students.
•The academic performance of juniors and seniors has
increased during the past four years according to scores
on the ITED and ACT.
•The attendance rate has increased
•Discipline referrals have decreased
•Renewal process completed!!!!
Provide special needs and low SES students with the
opportunity to develop individualized
courses of study working toward a high school diploma
and developing employability skills.
In 2008-09, 100% of low SES students participated in
college level course work; total of 46 college credits
earned. Participation is up 25% from 2008.
Also, 100% of IEP students participated in college level
course work; total of 37 college credits. Participation
is up 40% from 2008.
Goal #1: Number College Credits Earned
Upon Graduation
30
25
20
All
IEP
15
Low SES
10
5
0
2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Goal #1 (Con’t): Increase Student Completion
of Postsecondary Training Program
(DATA CURRENTLY BEING
COLLECTED)
1
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
4 year
2 year
Technical
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Goal #3
Low SES Students Graduating with
College Credits
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
200304
Percent
of
students
earning
credits
2004- 2005- 2006- 2007- 200805
06
07
08
09
Percent of students earning credits
Goal #3
Low SES Students Graduating with
College Credits
2008-09
2007-08
2006-07
2005-06
2004-05
2003-04
0
10
20
30
40
total # Credits earned
50
Goal #3
Low SES Students Graduating with
College Credits
2008-09
2007-08
2006-07
2005-06
2004-05
2003-04
0
10
20
Average # Credits per student
30
Goal #3
IEP Students Graduating with
College Credits
2008-09
2007-08
2006-07
2005-06
2004-05
2003-04
0
25
50
75
100
Percent of students earning credits
Goal #3
IEP Students Graduating with
College Credits
2008-09
2007-08
2006-07
2005-06
2004-05
2003-04
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
total # Credits earned
35
40
Goal #3
IEP Students Graduating with
College Credits
2008-09
2007-08
2006-07
2005-06
2004-05
2003-04
0
5
10
Average # Credits earned
15
Improving Attendance
Employability Measure
Percent
99
97
95
93
91
89
87
85
2004- 2005- 2006- 2007- 200805
06
07
08
09
Attendance Juniors
Attendance Seniors
Male
Males
Female
Female
Reducing Office Referrals
Employability Measure
70
60
50
Total & 40
Percent 30
20
10
0
2004- 2005- 2006- 2007- 20082005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Referrals Juniors
Female
Male
Average per student
Raise academic proficiencies
11th grade students in reading,
mathematics, and science
Goal #2
2006-07 & 2007-08 11th Grade Charter Students
Comparison (ITED % Proficient)
98
96
94
92
90
88
86
84
82
80
78
76
Reading
Math
Science
All Students
2006-07
All Students Charter 06-07 Charter 07-08
2007-08
ITED 2006-07 & 07-08
11th Grade Students - % Proficient
Charter/Non-Charter comparison
2006-07
100
80
60
Reading
Math
Science
40
20
0
All Student Charter
Students
NonCharter
Students
2007-08
100
80
60
Reading
Math
Science
40
20
0
All Student Charter
Students
NonCharter
Students
Goal #2
Increase 11th Grade ITED Scores
Percent Proficient – All 11th grade
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Reading
Math
Science
20 20
03- 0404 05
20
0506
20
0607
20 20
07- 0808 09
Goal #2: ITED by Subgroup- 2005-06
11th Grade Students - % Proficient
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Reading
Math
Science
All
Charter Low SES
Student Students
IEP
ITED by Subgroup- 2006-07
11th Grade Students - % Proficient
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Reading
Math
Science
All
Charter Low SES
Student Students
IEP
ITED by Subgroup- 2007-08
11th Grade Students - % Proficient
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Reading
Math
Science
All Student
Low SES
IEP
ITED by Subgroup- 2008-09
11th Grade Students - % Proficient
100
80
60
Reading
Math
Science
40
20
0
All Student
Low SES
IEP
ACT DATA: A total of twelve seniors, or 54.5% of the class of 2009, have taken the ACT with
28 being the high and 15 the lowest score, for a class total average of 21.92. 9 of 12 2009
seniors, or 75%, scored at or above the cut-score of 20, which is the cut-score used to indicate
probable success in college.
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
ACT
6 of 18 10 of
16 of
19 of 31 12 of
39
Particip 33.3% 23
61.29% 22
ation
43.47% 44.44%
54.54%
Rate
Average 22.83
ACT
Score
22.20
24.18
23.32
21.92
Increase the percentage of students that graduate
with a dual concentration of
vocational and academic credits
(baseline year ’03-04)
Goal #4: Total Charter Credits
Pre/Post Charter
2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07
Cr./Students
Aver. # Cr
All
Seniors
Cr./Students
Aver. # Cr
164/27 97/17
6.1%
5.4%
Cr./Students
Aver. # Cr
Cr./Students
Aver. # Cr
465/23
20.2%
666/33
20.2
Low SES 2 of 8
25%
1 of 4
25%
1 of 1
100%
2 of 2
100%
IEP
0 of 5
0%
1 of 2
50%
3 of 5
60%
2 of 6
33.3%
Goal #4: Total Charter Credits
All
Seniors
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
2008-09
Cr./Students
Aver. # Cr
Cr./Students
Aver. # Cr
Cr./Students
Aver. # Cr
861/31
27.8%
488/22
22.2%
Cr./Students
Aver. # Cr
465/23 666/33
20.2% 20.2
Low SES 1 of 1
100%
2 of 2
100%
3 of 4
75%
3 of 3
100%
IEP
3 of 5
60%
3 of 5
60%
4 of 4
100%
1 of 2
50%
Goal #4
Dual Concentration
2 years pre / 4 years post charter
200304
All
16 of
Seniors 27
59.3%
Low
2 of 8
SES
25%
IEP
200405
8 of
17
47%
1 of 4
25%
200506
22 of
23
96%
1 of 1
100%
200607
30 of
33
91%
3 of 3
100%
200708
29 of
31
96%
3 of 4
75%
200809
22 of
22
100%
3 of 3
100%
2 of 6 0 of 5 1 of 2
33.3% 0%
50%
3 of 5
60%
3 of 5
60%
4 of 4
100%
Number College Credits Earned
Upon Graduation
30
25
20
All
IEP
15
Low SES
10
5
0
2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Qualitative Data
Data Collection:
2005/06, 2006/07, 2007/08, and 2008/09
•Students: Interviews
•Teachers: Interviews
•Board Members: Interviews
Qualitative
Percent of staff and students indicating students are prepared
for participation in college credit courses
100
80
60
Percent
40
20
0
05/06 Student
Preparation
College Staff
Charter Students
06/07 Student
Preparation
07/08 Student
Preparation
08/09 Student
Preparation
Charter Advisory
NonCharter Students
Learners Engaged
Percent of staff and students college credit courses
are engaging to students
Percent
100
98
96
94
92
90
88
86
84
05/06 Student 06/07 Student 07/08 Student 08/09 Student
Enagaement
Engagement
Engagement
Engagement
College Staff
Charter Students
Charter Advisory
NonCharter Students
Perception Data:2005-06
Students reasons for participation in the charter
verses Staff perception of why students are in the
charter.
100
75
50
25
College Staff
Charter Students
Career
Guidance
Cost
Savings
College
Credits
Engaging &
Challenging
0
HS Staff
NonCharter Students
Perception Data:2006-07
Students reasons for participation in the charter
verses Staff perception of why students are in the
charter.
100
75
50
25
College Staff
Charter Students
Career
Guidance
Cost
Savings
College
Credits
Engaging &
Challenging
0
HS Staff
NonCharter Students
Perception Data:2007-08
Students reasons for participation in the charter
verses Staff perception of why students are in the
charter.
100
75
50
25
College Staff
Charter Students
Career
Guidance
Cost
Savings
College
Credits
Engaging &
Challenging
0
HS Staff
NonCharter Students
Perception Data:2008-09
Students reasons for participation in the charter
verses Staff perception of why students are in the
charter.
100
75
50
25
College Staff
Charter Students
Career
Guidance
Cost
Savings
College
Credits
Engaging &
Challenging
0
HS Staff
NonCharter Students
2008/09 Benefits of the Charter school
High School Staff
College Faculty,
Students (charter and non-charter)
Charter Advisory Committee
Flexibility
Security/Supports
Student Responsibility
Basics Completed
2008/09
Charter School Safety
100
80
60
Percent
40
20
0
Safety on Bus Safety at NICC
College Staff
Charter Students
Overall
Feeling of
Safety
Charter Advisory
NonCharter Students
Qualitative Data – 2008/09
•
As a result of the Charter school, more students are transferring to higher education with more
college credits than ever before.
•
Students are taking a more rigorous course load earlier in their high school career than prior to
the Charter.
•
Students with IEPs and who are Low SES have had an increased opportunity for participation in
college. Both are finding success at the college level as a result of charter participation.
All interviewees, including Charter and Non-Charter students, high school and college faculty,
and advisory members feel the Charter is good for students, families, and the West Central
School District. Numerous individuals referenced the support of the school
board/administration and their commitment to maintaining the charter.
•
•
The Charter Advisory Committee have a good understanding of the requirements of the
Charter, the responsibilities of the Advisory Committee to the Charter, and a high degree of
confidence in the leadership and administration at both NICC and West Central. The group
operates independently from the school BOD; the Superintendent is responsible for
communicating between the advisory committee and BOD.
•
Charter students and college faculty indicated that courses offered on the NICC campus were
taken more seriously by students. Courses offered over the ICN were more challenging for
faculty. ICN classrooms did not have monitors on site and in some cases this was a problem
•
College and high school faculty felt they would like to have more communication and
coordination – specifically related to student success or supports needed.
Report Conclusions: Program Evaluation – 2008-09
Considerations for Sustainability
Based on quantitative and qualitative data
Goal #1
•
Data indicates that the charter school is providing increased opportunities for
students who are low income and who have IEPs, as well as students in the
general population. The total numbers of IEP and Low SES students in the
general population as well as those participating in the charter are small,
however the percent of participation of both subgroups in the charter continues
to be high from year to year. This goal is one that makes the Northeast Iowa
Charter School unique. 2008-09 is the first year that a graduating class in the
NEICHS had 100% participation in from both the Low SES and IEP subgroups!
Goal #2
•
Continued evaluation of student performance in the charter, specifically in
relationship to ITED, will be a good indicator of “value added” to a students
secondary education. If students in the charter continue to have a high
percentage of low SES and IEP students, and the academic performance of all
charter students continues to rise, there is a clear indication that, #1) when
students are challenged to higher levels of rigor and, #2) when the instruction
has meaning (relevance) for them, academic performance increases.
This data continue to be provided to the appropriate administrator at the
Department of Education as support for a rigor, relevance, and relationship
model for high school reform.
Report Conclusions: Program Evaluation – 2008-09
Considerations for Sustainability, Con’t
Based on quantitative and qualitative data
Goal #3
•
The number of college level credits for students participating in the charter
continues to increase annually. The class of 2008 graduate with an average of 27.7
credits per student and the class of 2009 graduated with an average of 22.2 credits
per graduate. Students interviewed indicated that the charter is challenging but
better prepares the for their life after high school. The guidance counselor does an
excellent job of discussing all possible options with students, including the charter
school. Students that would have not considered post-secondary education,
specifically low SES and IEP students, now are taking college level courses,
graduating with college credits and continuing their education beyond high school.
The guidance, referral and support provided by the high school and through the
charter is well established and achieving the goal.
Goal #4
•
Tracking charter students through college completion of a post-secondary degree
would provide quality data that will could be used for participation in Governor
Culver’s newly proposed Senior Plus Program. This data is currently being collected.
Additionally, the data could be used by the school board to garner continued support
and resources for the charter continuation, specifically if the data supported a
reduction of time in college and cost of education due to student engagement in the
charter. All of the data collected was key in the charter renewal process in 2008/09.
Contact John Johnson, Charter Manager, if you have any questions
regarding the Northeast Iowa Charter High School report for 20082009.
Contact information:
West Central Community School District
305 Pember Street
Maynard, Iowa 50655
School: 563-637-2283
Fax: 563-637-2294
E-mail: [email protected]