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January 9, 2024
Dear Parents and Community Members:
We are pleased to present you with the Annual Education Report (AER), which provides key information on the 2022-23 educational progress for Gladys Dillon Elementary School. The AER addresses the complex reporting information required by federal and state laws. The school’s report contains information about student assessment, accountability, and teacher quality. If you have any questions about the AER, please contact Klaire Verbeke for assistance.
The AER is available for you to review electronically by visiting the following website https://www.mischooldata.org/annual-education-report-1?Common_Locations=1-S,7631,984,80, or you may review a copy in the main office at your child’s school.
For the 2023-24 school year, schools were identified based on previous years’ performance using definitions and labels as required in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). A Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) school is one that had at least one underperforming student subgroup in 2022-23. An Additional Targeted Support (ATS) school is one that had a student subgroup performing at the same level as the lowest 5% of all schools in the state in 2021-22. A Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) school is one whose performance was in the lowest 5% of all schools in the state or had a graduation rate at or below 67% in 2021-22. Some schools are not identified with any of these labels. In these cases, no label is given.
Our school was identified as a school that has not been given one of these labels.
Gladys Dillon Elementary has put initiatives in place to increase attendance and improve achievement while closing academic gaps for identified subgroups. To improve attendance, Gladys Dillon Elementary is implementing the following initiatives:
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- Weekly prizes/incentives distributed to students with perfect attendance
- Monthly awards/incentives for classrooms with perfect attendance
- Weekly attendance calls and letters home to parents of students whose children are frequently absent
- Attendance mediations with parents to develop attendance plans for students who are frequently absent
As attendance percentages decline, student achievement will increase as more students are at school daily to receive necessary instruction. Ultimately, over time, this will aid in closing the achievement gap.
In the area of improving achievement and closing academic gaps for identified subgroups, Gladys Dillon is continuously working to improve identified areas of weakness. To support this, we provide:
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- Interventions for the lowest performing students in ELA and Mathematics
- Current curriculum incorporating targeted small group instruction with a focus on differentiated learning based on skills
- Instructional coaching for teachers to support curricular mastery
- PLC’s supporting data analysis and instructional growth
- Targeted, differentiated instruction
- Computer programs targeted toward individual needs in both reading and math
- Analyzed assessments guiding instructional needs of students
- Intervention and skill building for third grade students with an IRIP
- Family events targeted to increase parental involvement and knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Through continued implementation of these initiatives, we look forward to our academic achievement increasing.
State law requires that we also report additional information.
- Students that live within the designated school boundaries attend Gladys Dillon Elementary School. Additionally, parents may complete forms for our Internal Schools of Choice Application if they reside within the Carman Ainsworth Schools district boundaries. For families who are not residents of Carman Ainsworth Community Schools, they may apply through the district’s limited choice program.
- Gladys Dillon is committed to continuous school improvement. Gladys Dillon has established school wide improvement goals through the MICIP process based on identified student needs. Specific strategies for each grade level have been identified based on researched best practices to address these goals. Activities, strategies, and assessments are being implemented to support and increase student achievement during the 2023-24 school year.
- Gladys Dillon Elementary has a highly qualified team of teachers that actively pursues educational excellence for all students. Our teachers work together as a Professional Learning Community (PLC) to continuously support our students’ achievement and academic growth.
- Curriculum is developed and implemented based on the Common Core Standards. Information regarding the core curriculum is contained in grade level pacing guides and teacher provided parent information packets which are available at Dillon Elementary and at the Carman Ainsworth administrative office.
- Gladys Dillon Elementary measures student achievement yearly. The NWEA assessment determines annual student academic growth. Results are shared with parents during conferences bi-annually.
- Gladys Dillon Elementary prides itself by communicating with parents and guardians at parent/teacher conferences held bi-annually in the Fall and Spring (see chart below).
Year
Term
Number of Parents
Percent of Parents
2021-22
Fall
237
92%
Spring
246
95%
2022-23
Fall
206
83%
Spring
205
84%
In conclusion, the staff and learning community of Gladys Dillon Elementary present this report to you with enthusiasm and pride. Through our continuous dedication and devotion to our students and families, Gladys Dillon will continue to be a leading educational institution within our community.
Sincerely,
Klaire Verbeke, Principal
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