SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- (Marketwire) -- 10/14/11 -- In 2007, Calumet was identified as one of the lowest performing districts in the state. Today, they are on their way to becoming one of the highest. This year's Calumet Public School District 132 results show that grades 3-8 scored significantly higher on the 2011 ISAT results in both reading and mathematics.
Dr. Elizabeth H. Reynolds, Superintendent of Calumet Public School District 132, stated, "We really had to dig deep to understand the root causes of Calumet's barriers to student learning. What we found is that we needed to create ways to instill confidence in both our children and staff and develop our teachers into educational leaders."
Calumet Superintendent, Dr. Reynolds, will describe the school's transformation in Part 4 of ENI's webinar series on "Alignment and Adaptation to the State Standards," on Wednesday, October 26th at 11:30 a.m. CDT. During the webinar, participants will learn:
- How to work collaboratively with your staff during the alignment process
- How to fill your curriculum, learning, and instructional delivery gaps
- Ideas on incorporating the materials and resources you already own
Dr. Reynolds said, "The main focus of School District 132 is student achievement. As a Superintendent, I am obligated to build the organizational structure and environment to ensure we do everything we can to make our students successful in college and their careers."
For more information or to register, please contact Melissa Myers at 800.443.0544 or mmyers@evansnewton.com. You can also register online at: http://www.evansnewton.com/company/news-and-events/upcoming-events/.
About Calumet Public School District 132
Located in Calumet Park, Illinois, the district serves a high poverty and high minority student population of approximately 1,900 students. The district is made up of one K-2 school, one 3-5 grade elementary school, and one 6-8 grade middle school. The district employs more than 125 staff members, including teachers, support staff, and administrators who support and values their overall success. Its mission is to form a partnership with family, community, and the educational staff to develop academic, social, physical, emotional, and cultural needs of all students.
About Evans Newton Incorporated
Since 1973, the professionals at Evans Newton Incorporated (ENI) have been working with schools to improve student achievement using innovative, customized programs tailored to state objectives and standardized tests. Our TargetTeach® process has been used by schools and districts across the country to create dramatic improvement in student performance while empowering teachers and school leaders by establishing a research-based foundation for sustainable change. For more information, please visit: http://www.evansnewton.com/turnaround.
Contact:
Jeff Angle
Evans Newton Incorporated
480-998-2777
jangle@evansnewton.com
