6. Program Enhancements
Elementary Primary Intervention Program and Elementary Math Resource
Program refined to follow Response to Intervention Model.
Elementary Primary Intervention Program
DIBELS assessment to students grades K-1, evaluates early literacy
skills, e.g., initial sound fluency, letter naming fluency, phoneme
segmentation fluency, nonsense word fluency, and oral reading
fluency; Frequent remedial services address systematic, research
based phonemic awareness and phonics instruction to at-risk readers
with progress monitoring guiding instruction
Elementary Math Resource Program
End of year math assessments assess student mastery of grade level
curricula; Scantron and PSSA test data also identify at-risk learners;
remedial services address deficient mathematical skills and concepts
with progress monitoring guiding instruction
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7. Program Enhancements
All district curricula revised aligned with PA standards, PA assessment
anchors/eligible content, national standards, and content specific research based
practices
English as a Second Language
Family and Consumer Science
Health and Physical Education
Information and Communications Technology
Language Arts
Library Science
Life Skills
Math
Music
Preschool
Science
Social Studies
Technology Education
Visual Arts
World Language 7
8. Program Enhancements
Expansion of advanced placement course offerings:
AP Language and Composition
AP Literature and Composition
AP Studio Art
AP Calculus AB
AP Statistics
AP Chemistry
AP Physics B
AP Economics
AP Biology
AP Government
AP Psychology
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9. Program Enhancements
Accelerated Reading Program
Project Lead the Way for the HS technology education program continues.
Courses will off pre-engineering opportunities in a hands-on instructional
environment. New courses include Digital Electronics and Computer
Integrated Manufacturing.
Newly introduced courses: 3-D Animation, Career and Personal Success,
Advanced Foods
Edline utilized in grades kindergarten through 12 during the 2011-2012
academic year replacing traditional paper/pencil report cards.
Smart School Literacy Centers utilized in grades K-5 as a tool to
differentiate reading instruction and offer Tier 2 instruction through the
RTI model.
District math department to utilize Scantron’s Achievement Series to
determine mastery of math curriculum. The Achievement Series utilized
to design grades 5-7 placement exams for the Pre-AP classes.
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10. Program Enhancements
Pre-AP reading/English courses in grades 6-8
A full year of world language in grade 8
A redesigned exploratory class block to promote intensive studies in
Research/Inquiry and Health with an increase of instructional time from
30 periods to 36 periods
Core academic courses scheduled before 9th period in order to benefit
students involved in extra-curricular activities
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11. Program Enhancements
Textbook Adoptions:
MS Science (Holt)
HS Science (Misc. classes/publisher)
K-5 Social Studies (Harcourt)
6-12 Social Studies (Holt)
K-5 Math (McGraw Hill)
MS Math
High School Math (Misc. classes/publishers)
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12. Program Enhancements
District Homework Policy revised to address:
purposes of homework
time guidelines
management of homework demands
communication of homework policy and guidelines
additional support to assist students
District Grading Policy revised to be consistent with current research and
sound educational practices by addressing:
calculation of grade point average for weighted courses
calculation of class rank
grading scale comparisons with other progressive districts
assignment of extra credit
elementary report card revisions following a modified
Standards-based format
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13. Program Enhancements
Professional Development has included:
Progress monitoring Edline training
Accelerated Reader Autism
Olweus Anti-Bullying Training Diversity
Standards Aligned System (SAS) site use Safari Montage
Differentiated reading strategies Tier II Instruction
Grade level meetings Emetric training
Segmenting text to enhance comprehension
Co-teaching/reading information text
Technology (Use of Smartboards, Videostreaming, Use of I-Pads)
Curriculum, instruction, and assessment training
Overview of formative/summative assessment
Literacy training
PQ4R, Extended response, Differentiated lessons, Literacy centers,
Creation of literacy mini-lessons
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14. Technology
1427 Desk Top Computers
336 Laptop Computers
104 Projectors
105 Promethean or Smart Boards
67 Ipads
57 Printers
16 Copiers
2 Document Cameras
Internet Connectivity
Expansion of Wireless Network
Safari Montage
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15. WA Virtual Academy
Kindergarten – 12 opportunity to attend full-time cyber school.
Online course offerings consistent with West Allegheny curricula and
course expectations through synchronous place and asynchronous
delivery.
Students who complete program requirements awarded West
Allegheny Diploma.
Online options available to West Allegheny High School students
pursuing courses not currently offered.
Online courses available to West Allegheny Kindergarten-12 students
receiving Homebound Instruction.
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16. School Corporate Partnerships
Choices – Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
University of Pittsburgh – School Leadership
Bayer Corporation
Dicks Sporting Goods
West Allegheny Foundation
Grable Foundation
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17. Keystone Exams
Implementation begins during 2012-2013
End of Course Exams include Biology, Algebra, and Literature. May be
taken twice to demonstrate proficiency
Students identified as advanced, proficient, basic, or below basic
This year’s 7th grade students responsible for passing all exams to
graduate in 2017
Students taking Algebra this year will be “grandfathered”, not
responsible for taking exam next year
Students not demonstrating proficiency will receive supplemental
instruction
Following supplemental instruction, students will complete online
project based assessments in non-proficient areas and must pass to
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19. Buildings and Grounds
Director – Mr. Kenneth Fibbi
Total Staff – 41
679,100 Square Feet of Space
(includes 52,815 square feet added to HS)
198 Acres of Grounds
Six Athletic Fields
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20. Food Services
Director – Jim Sheridan
Total Staff - 27
2010 - 2011 Statistics
• 283,242 lunches
• 67,709 breakfasts
• $1,208,763 revenue (1.1% increase)
• 23.4% of lunches/free or reduced
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21. Transportation
Director – George Safin
Secretary - Veva Tessmer
Monark Transportation – Scott Stover
61 Busses
24 – 84 passengers
9 – 72 passengers
3 – 48 passengers
22 – mini-busses
2 – wheel chair vehicles
4,910 miles per day or
898,530 miles per year.
25,000 miles for activity runs.
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23. School Funding in Pennsylvania
PA Spends $9 billion on K-12 Education in 2011-12
PA Ranks 47-50 out of 50 in State Support
PA Contributes 36% (WA – 23%)
Local Taxpayers 63% (WA – 76%)
Federal 1% (WA – 1%)
Public education is 34% of state budget
Cost of Instruction
On Avg.- $9,000/student ($6,000 - $16,000)
$13,700/student with capital outlay, debt service, transportation
7 hours a day – 180 days per year
$7.14 per hour
$10.85 per hour
$49.81 per day instruction and related costs
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24. School Funding in Pennsylvania
Are Schools Successful?
Jan 2012 Education Week
PA 7th out of 50 in student achievement
Nov 2011 College Board
AP Honor Roll
2011 PSSA – 94% of Public School Met AYB under NCLBA
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25. Impact of State Funding Reductions
$860 million of cuts in 2011-12
(WA = $608,033)
Additional $100 million of cuts in 2011-12 – ABG
(WA = $100,000)
2012-13 – 27.14 Billion Budget - $20 million less than 2011-12
K-12 – $9.05 Billion – slight increase
Major cuts in Higher Education
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26. Impact of State Funding Reductions
What Comprises Costs?
Mandates
Special Education
Transportation
Food Service Regulations
Charter School Reimbursement
Employee Pensions
Testing/Curriculum Requirements
ESL
Prevailing wages for construction
Curriculum
Technology
Textbooks
Supplies
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28. The Charter School Dilemma
$1 Billion spend 73,000 students
$108 Million surplus in 2008-09
Flawed funding formula (tuition rate)
WA - $9,730.32 $18,347.95
Underperforming only 2 of 12 “cyber” met AYP
44% of Charters failed to meet AYP
“Students in PA Charter Schools on average make smaller gains”
(Center for Educational Opportunities (CREDO) Stanford University 2011)
Lack of Accountability – Fiscal/Performance Source: PA Auditor General
October 2010
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29. How Will Districts Balance Budgets?
Class Sizes/Elective Courses
Declining Enrollment
Attrition
Curtailment or Alteration of Programs
Furloughs/Layoffs Seniority
Program Cuts
Arts and Athletic Programs
Pay to Participate Fees
Tax Increase
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