STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND PROGRAMMING
School Readiness
Children and families of Pine City School District #578 have many opportunities to enhance their child's school readiness. Birth-age two in home services are available, providing a strong foundation that feeds into the strong Early Childhood programs. The District partners with local daycares to provide Early Childhood Family Education, as well as offering an inclusionary Early Childhood Special Education program to eligible families. An active Speech Therapy department is assessing and addressing children's needs through these programs, as well.
The school readiness of the district's children is formally assessed in two primary manners; those student's looking to enter Kindergarten are administered a pre-school screening assessment, and registered kindergarten students attend a "Kinder Camp Experience" day in the spring, where Kindergarten teachers perform a screening to assess readiness, as well.
The school readiness of the district's children is formally assessed in two primary manners; those student's looking to enter Kindergarten are administered a pre-school screening assessment, and registered kindergarten students attend a "Kinder Camp Experience" day in the spring, where Kindergarten teachers perform a screening to assess readiness, as well.
Read Well By Third Grade
Reading Well by 3rd Grade (Minn. Stat.§ 120B.12), was revised during the 2011 legislative session and includes requirements for local school districts to post literacy plans that ensure all students are reading well by 3rd grade, data submission requirements, and local literacy aid incentives.
Follow the link below to review the Literacy Plan for Pine City Schools.
Follow the link below to review the Literacy Plan for Pine City Schools.
College and Career Readiness
Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.125
Legislation requires all students, starting in grade nine, to have a "plan" around seven key elements. This plan includes academic scheduling, career exploration, 21st century skills, community partnerships, college access, all forms of post-secondary training, and experiential learning opportunities. These seven elements are integrated into students' experiences and programming at Little Falls Community High School.
All Pine City Students will be Career- and College-Ready by Graduation
Actions:
· A career committee has been in place for three years focused on the career curriculum, assessments, and instructional scope and sequence of the career program.
· Members of this committee attended MDE workshops related to this topic
· Comprehensive MCIS training for all students.
· Individual Learning Plans to be completed for all students in grades 9-12 via MCIS, beginning Fall of 2014.
· The design of a mandatory course for all grade 9 students, Careers has been implemented in the Social Studies department.
· The College in the Schools program continues to provide post-secondary options for high school students.
· The assessment schedule includes the ACT Explore, Plan, Compass, and ACT requirements.
· The transitions program for eligible special education students continues to be further developed.
Legislation requires all students, starting in grade nine, to have a "plan" around seven key elements. This plan includes academic scheduling, career exploration, 21st century skills, community partnerships, college access, all forms of post-secondary training, and experiential learning opportunities. These seven elements are integrated into students' experiences and programming at Little Falls Community High School.
- Provide a comprehensive academic plan for completing a college and career ready curriculum premised on meeting state and local academic standards
- Developing 21st century skills such as teamwork, collaboration, and good work habits
- Emphasize academic rigor and high expectations
- Help students identify personal learning styles that may affect their post-secondary education and employment choices
- Help students succeed at gaining/gain access to post-secondary education and career options.
- Integrate strong academic content into career focused courses and integrate relevant career focused courses into strong academic content
- Help students and families identify and gain access to appropriate counseling and other supports and assistance that enable students to complete required coursework, prepare for post-secondary education and careers, and obtain information about post-secondary education costs and eligibility for financial aid and scholarship
All Pine City Students will be Career- and College-Ready by Graduation
Actions:
· A career committee has been in place for three years focused on the career curriculum, assessments, and instructional scope and sequence of the career program.
· Members of this committee attended MDE workshops related to this topic
· Comprehensive MCIS training for all students.
· Individual Learning Plans to be completed for all students in grades 9-12 via MCIS, beginning Fall of 2014.
· The design of a mandatory course for all grade 9 students, Careers has been implemented in the Social Studies department.
· The College in the Schools program continues to provide post-secondary options for high school students.
· The assessment schedule includes the ACT Explore, Plan, Compass, and ACT requirements.
· The transitions program for eligible special education students continues to be further developed.
Title Services
Pine City School District receive federal Title I funds. These funds are used to help students served by the program to achieve proficiency on challenging State academic achievement standards.. The use of Title I funds provides the ability for the elementary to provide school-wide services. This means that Title I teachers can serve any student who needs assistance. The title program focuses more attention on how support services are provided to students and school-wide programming allows for more flexibility in which students are served, by whom and when they receive services
Special Education Services
Each school in the Pine City School District has staff members licensed to provide special education and related services for those students who meet criteria and have special education needs.
A robust group of programs are available to meet student needs; Early Childhood Special Education, programs and licensed professionals in the areas of Learning Disabilities, Emotional Behavioral Disabilities, Developmental Cognitive Disabilities are present in each building, as well as access to speech, occupational and physical therapy services as needed. T
Pine City Schools has had a long-standing partnership with the St. Croix River Education District (SCRED). SCRED has provided both special education services through low-incidence staff and professional development for all special education teachers.
A robust group of programs are available to meet student needs; Early Childhood Special Education, programs and licensed professionals in the areas of Learning Disabilities, Emotional Behavioral Disabilities, Developmental Cognitive Disabilities are present in each building, as well as access to speech, occupational and physical therapy services as needed. T
Pine City Schools has had a long-standing partnership with the St. Croix River Education District (SCRED). SCRED has provided both special education services through low-incidence staff and professional development for all special education teachers.
