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ENI Announces Presenters for the Common Core State Standards and Transformational Leadership Symposium

National Education Practitioners to Present at CCSS Conference for Administrators in February

Scottsdale, AZ (January 17, 2012) – Evans Newton Incorporated (ENI) is proud to announce the nationally recognized thought leaders who will present at the Common Core State Standards and Transformational Leadership Symposium from February 8–10, 2012 in Scottsdale, AZ. The forum of education leaders includes:

  • Keynote speaker Dr. Mike Schmoker, author of the best-selling book FOCUS:  Elevating the Essentials to Radically Improve Student Learning. Schmoker will highlight the three primary elements that educators must focus on to dramatically improve student learning: what we teach; how we teach; and building authentic literacy in both of those.
  • Dr. Paul D. Houston, founding partner of the Center of Empowered Leadership and an advocate for the Common Core State Standards Initiative, will moderate a panel discussion, titled “Leading Transformation,”addressing solutions and challenges that successful schools and districts have had throughout the transformation process.
  • Denette Kolbe, supervisor of data analysis and training, and Virginia Mayfield, math instructional coach, from Putnam County School District, TN, will share how Putnam is transitioning into CCSS and transforming their schools by focusing on leadership development.
  • Michelle Mansheim, principal of Clifton Elementary School of Mesa County School District 51, CO, will share how Clifton achieved significant gains on their state test results and how leadership strategies can positively impact student proficiency.

 

The symposium will be held at the Marriott at McDowell Mountains Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, and will feature interactive workshops and presentations to aid administrators in transitioning to the CCSS. Participants will leave with concrete ideas for implementing systemic change and comprehensive data analyses that lead to increased student learning.

For more information or to register, please contact Melissa Myers at 480.290.1035 or mmyers@evansnewton.com. You can also register online at www.evansnewton.com/symposium.

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Dr. Victoria L. Bernhardt to Present Webinar on Using Data for Continuous School Improvement

Nationally Recognized Thought Leader on Data Analysis Presents Webinar on February 1st

Scottsdale, AZ (January 12, 2012) –Dr. Victoria L. Bernhardt, Executive Director of the Education for the Future Initiative, says that true data decision-making gives schools information about their current situation and clues about what would help them improve, as well as the leadership to improve. Dr. Bernhardt will provide participants with a framework for Continuous School Improvement during part 6 of ENI’s School transformation webinar series, “Data-Enhanced Decisions: Using Data to Drive Classroom Instruction and Remediation,” on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. PST.

Dr. Bernhardt is well-known for her leadership in using data to improve student learning and affect systemic change. During the webinar, participants will learn:

  • Why data are important to Continuous School Improvement
  • What data are important to Continuous School Improvement
  • How to analyze and use the results for Continuous School Improvement

 

For attending, participants will receive a signed copy of Dr. Victoria L. Bernhardt's latest book, "RTI and CSI - Response to Intervention and Continuous School Improvement."

Dr. Bernhardt says, “A clear and shared vision and leadership play major parts in data-driven decision-making. If there is no focus or unified front in a school, there is also no continuum of learning that makes sense for students, and no structure to increase student achievement.”

Dr. Bernhardt is the Executive Director of Education for the Future, whose mission is to build the capacity of learning organizations at all levels to gather, analyze, and use data to continuously improve learning for all students. She is also a Professor (currently on leave) from the College of Communication and Education at California State University, Chico.

For more information or to register, please contact Melissa Myers at 480.290.1035 or mmyers@evansnewton.com. You can also register online at http://www.evansnewton.com/company/news-and-events/upcoming-events/.

About Education for the Future
Education for the Future is a not-for-profit initiative, located on the California State University, Chico campus, that works with schools, districts, state departments of education, and other educational service centers and agencies, focusing on systemic change and comprehensive data analyses that lead to increased student learning. Learn more at http://eff.csuchico.edu.

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Dr. Paul D. Houston to Host Evans Newton Incorporated’s Winter 2012 CCSS and Transformational Leadership Symposium

Executive Director Emeritus of AASA Hosts Conference to Help Administrators Lead Their Districts through the Implementation of the Common Core

Scottsdale, AZ (January 10, 2012) – Dr. Paul D. Houston, founding partner of the Center of Empowered Leadership and an advocate for the Common Core State Standards Initiative, will host ENI’s Winter 2012 Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Transformational Leadership Symposium. Dr. Houston is one of several nationally recognized thought leaders who will be presenting at the conference hosted by Evans Newton Incorporated (ENI).

Dr. Houston said: “For years I have been concerned with the direction of school reform in America. It has taken a very standardized, mechanistic approach that tends to make children focus on the narrow right answers to standardized tests.” He continued, “I have been very excited to see the movement towards a Common Core of standards because that, despite its name, pushes kids to be more open, creative and collaborative—exactly what is needed in today’s world. While there are no silver bullet solutions to education, learning more about the Common Core will put an important tool in educators’ hands.”

Dr. Houston served as executive director of the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) from 1994 to 2008 and has established himself as one of the leading spokespersons for American public education through his extensive U.S. and international speaking engagements, published articles, and media interviews. Attendees will receive a signed copy of Dr. Houston's latest book, "Giving Wings to Children’s Dreams: Making Our Schools Worthy of Our Children."

In addition to hosting the conference, Dr. Houston will moderate a panel discussion made up of nationally recognized thought leaders and practitioners, all of whom are presenting at the CCSS and Transformational Leadership Symposium. Attendees will leave with concrete ideas for implementing systemic change and comprehensive data analyses that lead to increased student learning—keys to success—while transitioning to the CCSS.

The event will be held at the Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, from February 8–10, 2012. For more information or to register, please contact Melissa Myers at 480.290.1035 or email her at mmyers@evansnewton.com. You can also register online at www.evansnewton.com/symposium.

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Dr. Mike Schmoker to Keynote the Winter 2012 Administrators Common Core State Standards and Transformational Leadership Symposium

Nationally Recognized Thought Leader in Education Focuses on the Importance of Curriculum and Lesson Design to Improve Student Learning

Scottsdale, AZ (January 4, 2012) – According to Dr. Mike Schmoker, a nationally recognized leader in education,the U.S. has made only limited progress toward creating truly better schools in the last 30 years of school reform. However, many studies confirm that making essential, simple improvements in curriculum will vastly increase the number of students who are prepared for college and careers. Schmoker will address these issues during his keynote presentation at the Winter 2012 Common Core State Standards and Transformational Leadership Symposium hosted by Evans Newton Incorporated (ENI).

During his presentation, Dr. Schmoker will highlight the three primary elements that educators must focus on to dramatically improve student learning: what we teach; how we teach; and building authentic literacy in both of those. Attendees will leave with best practices that lead to truly substantive education reform.

According to Dr. Schmoker, “By implementing fairly simple best practices (listed above), we can bridge the achievement gap in just a few years.” He continued, “There is compelling evidence that if these three elements are implemented well, they would improve student learning more than all other current initiatives combined.”

The Symposium, hosted by Evans Newton Incorporated, features presentations from education thought leaders and practitioners from across the country. The event will be held at the Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale, Arizona, from February 8–10, 2012.

Dr. Schmoker is the best-selling author of the book FOCUS: Elevating the Essentials to Radically Improve Student Learning (ASCD 2011). Dr. Schmoker is a former school administrator, English teacher, and football coach. He has written five books and dozens of articles for educational journals, newspapers, and for TIME magazine. Dr. Schmoker has keynoted at hundreds of state, national, and international events and has consulted for school districts and state and provincial education departments throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia.

For more information or to register, please contact Melissa Myers at 480.290.1035 or email her at mmyers@evansnewton.com. You can also register online at www.evansnewton.com/symposium.

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ENI Announces the February 2012 Administrators Common Core State Standards and Transformational Leadership Symposium

Thought leaders and administrators come together to discuss transformational-leadership-development strategies to aid in the implementation of the CCSS.

Scottsdale, AZ (December 21, 2011) – Due to popular demand, The Winter 2012 Common Core State Standards and Transformational Leadership Symposium, hosted by the leader in school transformation, Evans Newton Incorporated (ENI), will be held at the Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale, Arizona, from February 8–10, 2012. Last Fall dozens of districts from across the country came together to obtain the latest information on transitioning to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).

To expand on that event, the upcoming conference features interactive sessions, thought-leader panel discussions, and research findings to aid administrators in developing the transformational leadership required to support the transition to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) by the 2014 deadline.

Participants will get a chance to get their “hands dirty” with the Common Core by exploring a CCSS lesson and identifying in the lesson the key elements that reflect the content and intent of the CCSS. Participants will leave with concrete ideas for implementing systemic change and transformational-leadership-development strategies that develop leaders throughout the school culture and increase student learning while transitioning to the CCSS.

Nationally recognized thought leaders such as keynote Dr. Mike Schmoker; ENI experts like Cheryl Tibbals, Senior Advisor of Product Development and Implementation; as well as education practitioners will present on the following topics:

  • The ENI Way: ENI will present an overview of its transformational and turnaround process designed to build leadership capacity and improve student achievement.
  • Leading the Transition to CCSS: Participants will engage in interactive group activities that will develop a deeper understanding of the kind of leadership that will be required to support teachers and students in the CCSS transition.
  • The Process of Transitioning to the CCSS: Putnam County School District will share the opportunities and challenges of transitioning to CCSS, beginning with revisions of the pacing guide.
  • How Leadership Drives School Transformation: Clifton Elementary School Administrators will describe how low-performing districts achieved significant gains on their state test results and how leadership strategies can move underperforming schools to achieving AYP.
  • Leading Transformation: A panel discus solutions and challenges that successful schools have had throughout the transformation process, which will be moderated by Dr. Paul Houston, Executive Director Emeritus of AASA. Panel participants include all of the CCSS Transformational leadership Event Speakers.

 

For more information or to register, please contact Melissa Myers at 480.290.1035 or mmyers@evansnewton.com. You can also register online at www.evansnewton.com/symposium.

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Evans Newton Incorporated Becomes Authorized Provider of IACET CEUs

Prestigious Authorization Demonstrates Commitment to High-Quality Lifelong Learning

November 20, 2011 (Scottsdale, AZ) –The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has awarded Evans Newton Incorporated (ENI) the prestigious Authorized Provider status. IACET Authorized Providers are the only organizations approved to offer IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs). The recognition period extends for five years and includes all programs offered or created during that time.

“ENI is proud of our education programs that train hundreds of district and school administrators, facilitators, and staff each year in important transformational leadership and instructional skills so that our partner schools and districts stay on the cutting edge,” stated Tami Zale, ENI President.

Bernice Stafford, Vice President of Implementation and Education Partnerships, who oversaw ENI’s IACET authorization process, commented, “Our new partnership with IACET is a demonstration of our commitment to lifelong learning and high standards for all of our programs, and we are very pleased to join such a prestigious organization as well as an elite group of organizations that offer excellent continuing education and training programs.”

“We are pleased to welcome Evans Newton Incorporated as our newest Authorized Provider organization,” stated Francenia Johnson, President of IACET and Supervisor of Operations and Measurements at Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) in Memphis, TN. Johnson added, “ENI joins nearly 650 organizations around the globe that have had their programs vetted by third-party experts in continuing education to ensure the highest possible standards are met.”

In order to achieve Authorized Provider status, ENI completed a rigorous application process, including a review by an IACET site visitor, and successfully demonstrated adherence to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard addressing the design, development, administration, and evaluation of its programs. ENI has pledged its continued compliance with the Standard and is now authorized to use the IACET name and Authorized Provider logo on promotional course material.  In addition, ENI is now linked to the IACET website and is recognized as offering the highest-quality continuing education and training programs.

About IACET: The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) is a nonprofit association dedicated to quality continuing education and training programs. IACET is the only standard-setting organization approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for continuing education and training. The ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard is the core of thousands of educational programs worldwide.  For more information, please visit www.iacet.org or call 703-506-3275.

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Louisiana School District Takes On Accountability and Shines

Assumption High School Instructional Coach to Discuss Pacing, Benchmarking and Aligned Curriculum During a Free Webinar on November 16th

Scottsdale, AZ (November 7, 2011) – In May 2003, Louisiana’s Accountability Plan required districts to show—with data—that students are making academic progress. That’s when Assumption’s Leadership decided to use their data in a more valid, reliable and efficient way.

Recent Graduate Exit Exam results show that 10th-grade students at Assumption High School have steadily maintained advances in both reading and mathematics since the 2005–2006 school year.

Karla Ledet, Instructional Coach of Assumption Parish Schools, will describe the high school’s transformation in Part 5 of ENI’s webinar series on “Pacing and Assessments: Ensuring Mastery of the Standards,” on Wednesday, November 16th at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. CDT. During the webinar, participants will learn about.

  • Analyzing curriculum maps to ensure alignment with the state standards
  • Implementing an incremental instructional cycle
  • Preparing students to demonstrate proficiency with confidence

 

Karla Ledet says, “Assumption’s leadership, administration, and staff made a commitment to our students. We now offer them the highest quality education possible. Our students are college and career-ready. And we want to tell our story.”

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 Assumption Parish School District
Located in Napoleonville, Louisiana, the district serves a high poverty and high minority student population of approximately 4100 students. The district is made up of five elementary schools, four middle schools, and one high school. Its mission is to unite people and resources toward the common goal of providing a high quality education that is directed toward teaching and learning for all children.

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Evans Newton Incorporated and Education for the Future Announce Partnership to Cross Promote School Transformation Services

Partnership extends awareness of Education for the Future’s leadership in data analyses and systemic school improvement, and ENI’s proven school transformation services

Phoenix, AZ (October 19, 2011) – Evans Newton Incorporated (ENI), whose proven transformation model has improved test scores for more than a million students nationwide, is now partnering with Education for the Future. Education for the Future is well known for their leadership in using data to improve student learning and affect systemic change.

Dr. Victoria L. Bernhardt, Executive Director of Education for the Future, stated, “I have worked with the professionals at ENI in my summer institute and at ENI events. ENI’s transformation process uses the data analysis Education for the Future provides to district administration to identify root causes and drive systemic improvement. Their mission, guiding principles, and philosophies on education complement Education for the Future, so a partnership made sense.”

ENI President’s, Tami Zale, said, “We have great respect for the work Dr. Bernhardt and Education for the Future provide. We have found that their data when used in conjunction with our school transformation model has the most potential for success.  This partnership will enable both organizations to extend their offerings but, more importantly, will benefit students and schools now and in the future.”

Bernhardt presented at the ENI Common Core State Standards and School Transformation Symposium on October 7th. During her presentation, Dr. Bernhardt provided participants with a framework for Continuous School Improvement to help during schools’ transitions to the Common Core State Standards by the 2014 deadline. In addition, she will be presenting the 6th installation of a 9-part school improvement webinar series about using data to drive classroom instruction and remediation (date to be announced).

About Education for the Future
Education for the Future is a not-for-profit initiative, located on the California State University, Chico campus, that works with schools, districts, state departments of education, and other educational service centers and agencies, focusing on systemic change and comprehensive data analyses that lead to increased student learning. Learn more at http://eff.csuchico.edu.

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Calumet Public School District Moving from Low to High Performance with an Average of 11% Improvement on Standards Achievement Test

Illinois Superintendent of Calumet to Discuss School Transformation During Free Webinar on October 26th Sponsored by ENI

Scottsdale, AZ (October 12, 2011) – 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.

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21st Century Grant Recipient Spells Out Success in Transforming His Arkansas Elementary School

Principal of Mabelvale Elementary to Present School Transformation Webinar on September 28th

Scottsdale, AZ (September 12, 2011) – After years of struggling to make AYP, Mabelvale Elementary was recognized for the greatest increase in student test scores on the Arkansas Comprehensive Testing, Assessment and Accountability Program (ACTAAP).

Darian Smith, principal of Mabelvale Elementary School, and 2001 Administrator of the Year, will discuss the school’s transformation in a webinar titled “Building the Foundation for Success,” on Wednesday, September 28th at 10:30 a.m. CDT. This is the third installment of a nine-part school transformation webinar series sponsored by ENI.

Participants will learn ways to multiply leadership capacity, create and sustain an organizational culture conducive to student learning, and develop an organizational structure for improving school achievement. Educators will leave the webinar with ideas and resources to aid in school transformation initiatives.

Smith says, “Our customized coaching model, based on both National and Arkansas state standards, has been implemented in grades 3–5 to enhance the teacher's ability to identify and address learning deficits in literacy and math, based on standardized data. This has served as our foundation for boosting student achievement and has aided us in building capacity for long-term sustainability.”

Darian has served as principal of Mabelvale Elementary School for the past six years. For more information or to register, please contact Melissa Myers at 800.443.0544 or visit http://www.evansnewton.com/company/news-and-events/upcoming-events/.

About Mabelvale Elementary School
Mabelvale Elementary School of Little Rock School District was built in 1980 and is located in Southwest Little Rock. It serves Pre K–5th grade students and is committed to putting “children first.” The facility provides the students and staff with a safe environment that fosters early child learning and development.

 

ENI Announces Presenters for the Common Core State Standards and School Transformation Symposium

National Education Practitioners with Significant Gains in Student Achievement to Present at CCSS Event This Fall

Scottsdale, AZ (August 31, 2011) – Evans Newton Incorporated (ENI) is proud to announce the school and district administrators presenting at the Common Core State Standards and School Transformation Symposium from October 5–7, 2011. The forum of education leaders includes:

  • Jerry S. Boyd, assistant director of schools, whose expertise includes curriculum, instruction and strategic planning, and Denette Kolbe, supervisor of data analysis and training from Putnam County School District, KY, will share the opportunities and challenges experienced while transitioning to Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
  • Mr. Joseph Pye, superintendent of Dorchester School District Two, SC, and South Carolina ASA’s 2012 “Superintendent of the Year,” has 41 years’ experience in education and is recognized by many educational and professional associations for his work in Dorchester Two. Mr. Pye served as the superintendent of schools for Dorchester School District Two since July 1999 and will share some pros and cons of his distributive leadership style as it relates to school transformation.
  • Cindi Hemm, principal of Eugene Field Elementary School, in OKC, OK, has overseen a dramatic change at a high-minority, high-poverty school that serves the children from several public housing projects in Tulsa. Through her leadership, Eugene Field has gone from having the lowest academic scores in the district to among the highest in the district and the state. Cindi will discuss her collaborative leadership strategy in school transformation. Engaging the staff and community from the ground up in this process has lead to huge gains in student achievement and community participation.
  • Michelle Mansheim currently serves as principal of Clifton Elementary School of Mesa County School District 51, CO. In the spring of 2008, Michelle was appointed principal and will share her strategies, challenges and experience in moving from a chronically underperforming school to one that achieved AYP in 2011.

 

The symposium will be held at the Marriott at McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale, Arizona, and features interactive workshops and presentations to aid administrators in increasing and maintaining student achievement results while transitioning to the CCSS. Participants will leave with concrete ideas for implementing systemic change and comprehensive data analyses that lead to increased student learning.

For more information or to register, please contact Melissa Myers at 800.443.0544 ext. 219, or mmyers@evansnewton.com. You can also register online at www.evansnewton.com/symposium. To receive ENI’s discounted hotel rate at the Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains, please contact Vickie Hoffman at 800.443.0544 ext. 310 or vhoffman@evansnewton.com.

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Dr. Victoria L. Bernhardt to Keynote the Fall 2011 Common Core State Standards and School Transformation Symposium

Nationally Recognized Thought Leader in Education Helps District and School Administrators Through the Implementation of the Common Core

Scottsdale, AZ (August 23, 2011) – Dr. Victoria L. Bernhardt, a nationally recognized leader on data analysis, will make the keynote presentation titled “Implementing the Common Core State Standards with Integrity and Fidelity” at the Fall 2011 Common Core State Standards and School Transformation Symposium. The Symposium, hosted by Evans Newton Incorporated (ENI), features presentations from thought leaders and practitioners in education from across the country. The event will be held at the Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale, Arizona, from October 5–7, 2011.

During her presentation, Dr. Bernhardt, will provide participants with a framework for Continuous School Improvement to help during their transition to the Common Core State Standards by the 2014 deadline. Attendees will leave with concrete ideas for implementing systemic change and comprehensive data analyses that lead to increased student learning—keys to success—while transitioning to the CCSS. For attending, they will receive a signed copy of Dr. Bernhardt’s latest book, ”RTI and CSI - Response to Intervention and Continuous School Improvement.”

When questioned about the event, Dr. Bernhardt stated, “I had the pleasure of presenting and attending the spring symposium and was thrilled to be asked back. Aligning and implementing the Common Core State Standards are critical to the success of our education system, and I am excited to provide support to early adopters of the initiative.”

Dr. Bernhardt is the Executive Director of Education for the Future, whose mission is to build the capacity of learning organizations at all levels to gather, analyze, and use data to continuously improve learning for all students. She is also a Professor (currently on leave) from the College of Communication and Education at California State University, Chico.

For more information or to register, please contact Melissa Myers at 800.443.0544, ext. 219, or mmyers@evansnewton.com. You can also register online at www.evansnewton.com/symposium.

About Education of the Future
Education for the Future is a not-for-profit initiative located on the California State University, Chico campus, that focuses on working with schools, districts, State Departments of Education, and other educational service centers and agencies on systemic change and comprehensive data analyses that lead to increased student learning.

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Common Core State Standards and School Transformation Symposium Hosted by Evans Newton Incorporated in October 2011

Interactive Seminar Provides Tools to Help Administrators Lead Their Districts
Through the Implementation of the Common Core

Phoenix, AZ (August 16, 2011) – The Fall 2011 Common Core State Standards and School Transformation Symposium, hosted by Evans Newton Incorporated (ENI), will be held at the Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale, Arizona, from October 5–7, 2011. The event features interactive workshops, panel discussions, and research findings to aid administrators in increasing and maintaining student achievement results while transitioning to the Common Core State Standards by the 2014 deadline.

Participants will leave with concrete ideas for implementing systemic change and comprehensive data analyses that lead to increased student learning—keys to success—while transitioning to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).

Nationally recognized thought leaders and practitioners will present on the following topics:

  • Leading the Transition to CCSS: Participants will engage in an interactive group activity that will reveal some of the greatest challenges that the CCSS present for school and district leaders.
  • The Process of Transitioning to the CCSS: Starting with the revision of the Curriculum Pacing Guide, Putnam County School District will share some of the opportunities and challenges of transitioning to CCSS.
  • Distributed Leadership in School Transformation: The superintendent of Dorchester School District Two and SCASA’s 2012 “Superintendent of the Year” will share some pros and cons of his leadership style as it relates to school transformation.
  • Collaborative Leadership Strategy in School Transformation: The principal of Eugene Field Elementary School will discuss how engaging the staff and community from the ground up in this process has lead to huge gains in student achievement and community participation.
  • Transforming an Underperforming School: The principal of Clifton Elementary School will share her experience in moving from a chronic underperforming school to one that achieved AYP in 2011.
  • Implementing the Common Core State Standards with Integrity and Fidelity: A nationally recognized leader on data analysis will provide participants with a framework for Continuous School Improvement to help during their transition. 
  • Leading Transformation: Panel discussion about solutions and challenges successful ENI partners have had throughout the transformation process, led by an Executive Director Emeritus of AASA. Panel participants include all of the CCSS School Transformation Event Speakers.

 

For more information or to register, please contact Melissa Myers at 800.443.0544 ext. 219 or mmyers@evansnewton.com. You can also register online at www.evansnewton.com/symposium. To receive ENI’s discounted hotel rate at the Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains, please contact Vickie Hoffman at 800.443.0544 ext. 310 or vhoffman@evansnewton.com.

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Clifton Elementary Sees 138% Improvement in 5th Grade Math Results

Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Publishes 2011 CSAP Results

Phoenix, AZ (August 9, 2011) – In 2009, Clifton was identified as one of the lowest performing elementary schools in the state. Today, they are on their way to becoming one of the highest. The Clifton Elementary of Mesa County Valley School District 51 results show that grades 3–5 scored significantly higher than the goals it set for the 2011–12 school year in mathematics. The objective of their school transformation plan was to meet and exceed the state requirements in reading, writing, and math over the next three years: Clifton did it in one.

Michelle Mansheim, Principal of Clifton Elementary, believes the increases in their interim reading scores were also affected by the work Evans Newton Incorporated (ENI) has supported them with. “This was a complete culture shift for the entire school that spilled over to all aspects of instruction,” Mansheim said.

Clifton’s results demonstrate the rapid impact of the school improvement grant (SIG) they received in 2010. Using the grant funds, Clifton enlisted the support of ENI to improve math curriculum and instruction at the beginning of the 2010–2011 school year, and the results are compelling.

Mansheim stated, “We are so thankful for our partnership with ENI. With assistance in aligning curriculum, setting up processes, coaching of teachers, and assessment, we have been able to make incredible gains in student achievement and teacher growth. We look forward to continuing our work with ENI. We aren’t truly successful until 100% of our students are successful.”

This year, 3rd grade math scores jumped from 49.3% to 72.9% proficient and above, while 5th grade math soared from 30% to 71.4% proficient and above. This comes after years of struggling to make adequate yearly progress (AYP).

In order to accomplish this, Clifton had to overcome major hurdles to student achievement, including:

  • A poverty level of 81%
  • A staff turnover rate of 50%
  • Lack of basic reading and math programs
  • A school culture that said its students couldn’t learn

ENI President Tami Zale commented, “ENI is proud to have played a part in the success of Clifton Elementary. From my experience, results like these are based upon everyone in the school—leaders, teachers, and support staff—working together on behalf of students and the belief that every student can learn.”

Principal Mansheim described the school’s transformation in a webinar titled, “Situation Analysis: Identifying Where You Are and Where You Need to Go.” She is also expected to present at the ENI Common Core State Standards School Transformation Symposium in Scottsdale, Arizona from October 5–7, 2011. For more information or to register, please contact Melissa Myers at 800.443.0544 or mmyers@evansnewton.com. You can also register online at www.evansnewton.com/symposium.

About Clifton Elementary
Located in Clifton, Colorado, the school has approximately 470 students in grades PK–5. Its mission is to lead all students to reach their individual potential by rigorously pursuing and evaluating achievement of high academic and ethical standards in a disciplined, nurturing environment.

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Medal of Excellence Winner Shares Experience of Transforming Her Tulsa Public School

Cindi Hemm, Principal of Eugene Field Elementary, Explains How the School Went From a “Prison” to a Place of Learning in Upcoming Webinar

Phoenix, AZ (August 3, 2011) – Since Cindi Hemm arrived at Eugene Field Elementary School in 2003, academic scores have risen from the lowest in Tulsa to some of the highest in the district.  According to Hemm, “The school was falling apart both physically and academically.  It looked more like a prison than a place of learning.”

Hemm will discuss the school’s impressive transformation in a webinar titled, “Developing A Customized Action Plan,” on August 24th at 10:30am CDT with an encore presentation at 2:30pm CDT.  This is the second installment of a nine part school transformation webinar series sponsored by ENI.

Just one year after the implementation of ENI’s School Transformation and Turnaround model Eugene Field won the 2006 Oklahoma Academic Achievement Award as one of the most improved schools in the state.  By 2008, Tulsa Public Schools met all the academic requirements for the second consecutive year of AYP as a district.  In 2010 Tulsa Public Schools was removed from the Districts in Need of Improvement list.

Hemm says, “I developed a plan.  I began re-inventing the school by creating a culture of kindness and caring.  I replaced half the teaching staff with those who shared my vision for putting students first, and we went to work implementing the changes our students needed, with TargetTeach® as our academic anchor.  The resulting successes have impacted not only our students, but their families and the entire community.”

ENI’s president, Tami Zale, said, “I am excited to have Cindi Hemm share her success story with districts that have similar circumstances.  We are proud to have partnered with Eugene Field Elementary since January 2005.  It is a great example of how changing the school culture has positively impacted growth in student achievement.”

During the webinar participants will learn how to set measurable growth targets for leaders, teachers, and students, develop customized and flexible action plans using best instructional practices and proven strategies, and ensuring leaders and teachers feel supported throughout the transformation process.  The remainder of the series will feature other educators sharing similar success stories.
                                                        
Hemm is also scheduled to present at the ENI Common Core State Standards School Transformation Symposium in Scottsdale, Arizona from October 5-7, 2011. For more information or to register, please contact Melissa Myers at 800.443.0544 or visit www.evansnewton.com/symposium.

About Eugene Field Elementary School
Located in West Tulsa, Oklahoma the school has approximately 415 students in grades PK-5. Its mission is to, “provide excellence every day.”  Eugene Field Elementary is named after the poet, Eugene Field, who wrote many poems and short stories in the late 19th Century.  It was originally built in 1922 and completely rebuilt in 2005.

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Michelle Mansheim Talks Successful School Turnaround in Clifton, Colorado

Principal of Clifton Elementary School Presents School Transformation Webinar

Phoenix, AZ (June 20, 2011) –.Clifton Elementary has achieved significant gains in its interim test results and Principal, Michelle Mansheim, wants to share her experience. Clifton’s results demonstrate the rapid impact of the school improvement grant (SIG) they received in 2010, after years of struggling to make adequate yearly progress (AYP). Using the grant funds, Clifton enlisted the support of Evans Newton Incorporated (ENI) to improve math curriculum and instruction at the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year, and the results are showing.

Mansheim says, “I truly believe the increases in our interim scores were impacted by the work ENI has supported us with. This has been a complete culture shift for the entire school that has spilled over to all aspects of instruction. I expect to see a significant increase in our Math and ELA CSAP scores in August.”

Michelle Mansheim, principal of Clifton Elementary, will describe the school’s transformation in a webinar titled, “Situation Analysis: Identifying Where you Are and Where You Need to Go,” on June 29th and 30th at 11:30 MDT. This is the first installment of a nine part school transformation webinar series sponsored by ENI.

During the webinar participant s will learn how to quickly evaluate their current school/district's environment; identify and re-evaluate their school/district's objectives; and analyze and mitigate the root causes hampering their school/district's improvement. The remainder of the series will feature other educators sharing similar success stories.

ENI’s president, Tami Zale, said, “I am excited to have one of ENI’s partner schools share their story. We are proud of our work with Clifton Elementary, which is already seeing positive results from ENI’s TargetTeach® process. I traditionally see this in schools and districts that have a strong leadership team and are truly committed to their student’s success.”

For more information or to register for the webinar, contact Laurie Patania at 800.443.0544 or lpatania@evansnewton.com.

About Clifton Elementary
Located in Clifton, Colorado the school has approximately 470 students in grades PK-5. Its mission is to lead all students to reach their individual potential by rigorously pursuing and evaluating achievement of high academic and ethical standards in a disciplined, nurturing environment.

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Mr. Joseph Pye, of Dorchester School District Two Recognized by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA)

ENI Partner District Superintendent named “Superintendent of the Year”

Phoenix, AZ (June 13, 2011) – Mr. Joseph Pye, Superintendent of Dorchester County School District Two was awarded the honor of “2012 Superintendent of the Year” by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) on Thursday. This announcement comes just a few weeks after a District Two school was recognized as Carolina First Palmetto's “Finest”, and the District's Annual School Report Card improved to an overall rating of "Good."

Pye who has worked for Dorchester District Two for 38 years, said “I am grateful for the honor and appreciate all of the district employees who helped me. I share this award with the District Two employees that have worked so hard to help the district compensate for state budget cuts over the past few years.“

Each year, the SCASA Superintendents Awards Committee reviews numerous nominations and selects finalists. Those candidates are then interviewed by a team of education and community leaders. Scores are compiled from the two teams of committees and the winner is announced in May.

Among many noteworthy achievements during Pye’s tenure, Dorchester Two recently has realized unprecedented gains in state test scores in middle school. The district accomplished this in part by implementing the nationally known TargetTeach® Five-Step Process from ENI over the past two years. The district has now expanded the process into its elementary schools.

ENI’s President, Tami Zale, said, “ENI is grateful to play a part in the success of Dorchester School District Two. We have enjoyed working with Superintendent Pye and congratulate him on this well-deserved award.  Through dedication to the success of Dorchester’s students, Mr. Pye and his leadership team have attained exceptional results.”

Mr. Pye will be presented with the award on Tuesday, June 21, at the 8:00 a.m. General Session of the SCASA Summer Leadership Institute in Myrtle Beach. In addition, members of the Dorchester Two Administrative team will be making a presentation titled, “Alignment, Coaching, and Collaboration Yield Success,” on Thursday, June 23, at 11:00 a.m. during the conference.

About Dorchester School District Two
Dorchester School District Two is one of the fastest growing school districts in South Carolina, with more than 22,700 students enrolled in 21 schools. They have one of the lowest per pupil expenditures in South Carolina. The district is located 22 miles West of Charleston and consists of 11 elementary, 6 middle, 3 high schools and 1 alternative program.

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Dorchester School District Two Shows Outstanding Gains in Middle School Achievement using TargetTeach® Process

“Superintendent of the Year” and Leadership Team to Speak about Results

Phoenix, AZ (June 2, 2011) – Dorchester School District Two recently achieved unprecedented gains on middle schools’ state report cards. Five of the district’s six middle schools moved from “Average” to “Good” on their 2010 state improvement ratings. The five improved schools received the South Carolina Palmetto Silver Award for general performance, with three of them also receiving a Silver Award for closing the achievement gap.

Dorchester’s sixth middle school maintained an “Excellent” improvement rating and received the South Carolina Palmetto Gold Award both for general performance and closing the achievement gap. Based in part on the growth in middle schools, the District's Annual School Report Card improved to an absolute rating of "Good" and a growth rating of “Excellent.”

Dorchester District Two Superintendent Joseph Pye, who last week was announced as “2012 Superintendent of the Year” by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA), gives credit for the gains to his outstanding staff and their implementation of an instructional process called TargetTeach®. “I couldn’t be more proud of the District Two employees who have worked so hard to help district performance grow while compensating for state budget cuts over the past few years. During this same time, thanks to the dedication of our leadership team and teachers, we have seen improved instruction and exceptional growth in middle schools built around the TargetTeach® process.“

According to Mr. Pye, middle schools in Dorchester have a laser-like focus for instruction because of the TargetTeach process from Evans Newton Incorporated (ENI). “Since organizing middle school efforts around TargetTeach®, collaboration among our middle school teams and PLCs (professional learning communities) has soared. Teachers and leaders are using student data and best instructional practices to guide their shared planning discussions. The results really show the impact.”

ENI’s President, Tami Zale, said, “ENI is grateful to play a part in the success of Dorchester School District Two. We have enjoyed working with Superintendent Pye and congratulate him on his well-deserved award. Through dedication to the success of Dorchester’s students, Mr. Pye and his leadership team have attained exceptional results.”


Members of the Dorchester Two leadership team will be making a presentation titled, “Alignment, Coaching, and Collaboration Yield Success,” on Thursday, June 23, at 11:00 a.m. during the week long SCASA Summer Leadership Institute in Myrtle Beach. In addition, Mr. Pye will be presented with his award on Tuesday, June 21, at the 8:00 a.m. General Session of the conference.

About Dorchester School District Two
Dorchester School District Two is one of the fastest growing school districts in South Carolina with more than 22,700 students enrolled in 21 schools. They have one of the lowest per pupil expenditures in South Carolina. The district is located 22 miles West of Charleston and consists of 11 elementary, 6 middle, 3 high schools and 1 alternative program.

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Arizona State University Researchers Release A National Review of Evans Newton Incorporated's Signature TargetTeach® Program

ENI School Transformation Model Makes Significant Difference in Low Performing Schools

Phoenix, AZ (May 16, 2011) – An independent research study released today by Kimberly A. Scott, Ed.D., and members of an ASU research team, reveals that schools who implemented ENI's whole school transformation model, TargetTeach®, saw significant increases in student achievement. The study used a meta-analytic approach whereby data from numerous studies were pooled to study group effects.

When asked about outcomes of the study, Dr. Scott commented, “This study shows that student achievement after TargetTeach® implementation is associated with a statistically significant increase in passing scores for students on their state standardized test in mathematics and reading. This indicates that, aside from district-level variables associated with implementation, student demographics, or teacher characteristics, the TargetTeach® tools made a difference in increasing student achievement.”

Results for mathematics showed that the percentage of students who achieved proficient or above grew from 53.6% to 73.6% proficient. The percentage of students who scored proficient or above in reading jumped from 50.4% to 70.4%.

After reviewing the most recent meta-analysis, ENI CEO Jamie Piotti said, “We are thrilled with the conclusions of the meta-analysis. ENI has been helping schools improve their performance for nearly 40 years. This study adds to a rich history of data that supports the TargetTeach® process and its effectiveness in elementary, middle and high schools.”

The meta-analysis examined the effect of TargetTeach® from a random sample of nine districts.  Participants of the study were randomly selected from students in 3rd grade through high school.

For more information on the study, please contact Loren Sucher at 800.443.0544 or email him at lsucher@evansnewton.com. To download a copy, please visit: http://www.evansnewton.com/support/pdfs/research/Meta-Analysis-TargetTeach2011.pdf.

 

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Illinois Selects Evans Newton Incorporated (ENI) as a Comprehensive School Improvement Grant (SIG) Educational Service Provider

ENI Approved as a SIG Lead Partner in Illinois

Phoenix, AZ (April 29, 2011) – Evans Newton Incorporated has been selected as an authorized educational service provider by the Illinois State Board of Education under the School Improvement Grant program. ENI is now able to serve eligible designated turnaround schools under the respective state SIG for the 2011-2012 school year.

Todd Flaherty Ed.D, of TDF Consulting, former Deputy in Residence for the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), and Senior Policy Consultant for the National High School Center stated, “ENI’s Blueprint for high schools addresses the complexities and critical challenges of comprehensive school improvement at the secondary school level, based on a whole school transformation model. The theory of action being advanced by ENI in the case of high schools is that sustainable school improvement can occur only when well planned actions, grounded in research and promising practices, are implemented with fidelity in a whole school change model.”

ENI offers districts a proven, comprehensive approach to standards-based curriculum reform and improvement. Our integrated methods of working with school and district teams incorporate in-depth alignment services, custom curriculum development, incremental assessments, supporting software tools, implementation strategies and support, professional development with coaching, and end-to-end integration support. The precise components of each project are adapted to your specific needs, so you can efficiently initiate, manage and monitor progress toward your school improvement objectives.

Upon receiving notice of the firm’s selection, ENI President, Tami Zale commented, “ENI is pleased to be selected by the Illinois State Board of Education to assist the state’s low-performing schools. We have seen tremendous results from our TargetTeach® process in Illinois and are confident with proper implementation and a firm commitment from district leadership that we can extend those services across the state.”

ENI is also an authorized educational service provider in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Ohio, and Washington under the SIG program and an approved Race to the Top vendor in Tennessee.

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