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Cultural AuditCommunity of Learners 1Stephanie CannonJarrett DooleyCarrie DoomRebecca MarkosianJessica RobbinsJesse Welsh
Cultural Audit: Moapa Valley
“Though educators and students may be in the same classroom and school at the same time, very often we are strangers to one another.” Terrell and Lindsey
This audit is designed to raise awareness of the community and schools that we are studying .
Clark County School District
Students52% Male48% Female
36% White, 40% Hispanic, 14% African American,9% Asian/Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian
10% IEP, 20% LEP, 43% FRL
Clark County School District
Mission
To create an environment where students, parents, educators, and the community foster achievement.
Clark County School DistrictBoard of Trustees
The Clark County Board of School Trustees is a dedicated group of community leaders who are elected to overlapping four-year terms and represent a specific geographic region of Clark County. Although each trustee represents a different region, they are dedicated to ensuring the success of every student in the district through clear, concise direction to the superintendent.
Clark County School District
Goals1. The District will demonstrate increased student
achievement in English language arts, mathematics, and science, reduce the achievement gap between disaggregated populations, decrease the number of high school dropouts, and increase achievement of ELL and IEP students by institutionalizing scientifically research-based instructional systems as evidenced in the Quality Assurance Framework baseline data.
Clark County School District
Goals2. The District will coordinate, design, deliver and evaluate
ongoing professional development aligned to District instructional initiatives.
Clark County School District
Goals3. The District will expand recruitment, support, and
retention of qualified staff including teachers, administrators, and support staff.
Clark County School District
Executive Summary CCSD’s vision incorporates “ethics” but neither
its vision nor mission address “respect”, “citizenship” or “diversity”.
CCSD’s goals & objectives discuss reducing the achievement gap and increasing achievement for ELL and IEP students, with specific targets listed.
Bowler Elementary School
Students50.6% Male49.4% Female
85.8% White, 9.9% Hispanic, 2% Asian/Pacific Islander
12.1% IEP, 4.7% LEP, 20.3% FRL
Bowler Elementary School
Mission
The W. Mack Lyon Middle School community dedicates itself to continuous improvement to achieve excellence and social responsibility.
Bowler Elementary School
Administration and Staff
Principal, Shawna Jessen
AP, Pledger Solomon
38 Teachers
Bowler Elementary School
Goals
• Increase Reading Achievement71% of 3/4th grade63% of 5th grade
• Increased Writing Achievement55% of 5th grade
• Math Achievement74% 3/4th grade66% 5th grade
Bowler Elementary School
Executive Summary• Majority white students served teachers and
administrators of the same background• Community is facing changes as more Hispanic
students move in• Professional Development is key to meeting the
needs of this changing population
Perkins Elementary
Students49% Male51% Female
54% White, 30% Hispanic, 11% American Indian
21% IEP, 18% LEP, 40% FRL
Perkins Elementary
Mission
We believe in assisting each child to maximize his/her full potential in becoming a productive citizen who values learning and respects self and others.
Perkins Elementary
Administration and StaffPrincipal, Ken Paul
AP, None
15 Teachers
Perkins Elementary
Goals
• Students will achieve the Annual Growth Target of 51.7% (% of students proficient) in reading on the Nevada CRT exam.
• Students will achieve the Annual Growth Target of 54.6% (% of students proficient) in math on the Nevada CRT exam.
• Students will maintain or exceed 70% proficiency on the 2007-2008 Nevada Writing Proficiency Exam.
Perkins Elementary
Executive Summary• A culturally diverse school made up of 200 students, half of
which are white and half Native American, Black, and Hispanic.
• Principal has lived and worked in the area for 11 years and stated how progress is building most particularly with the Native American population.
• There is a more open and positive line of communication between Tribal Leaders and school leaders than there ever has been.
• There is a great sense of community because of the small-town effect and lack of commercialism.
Lyon Middle School
Students52% Male48% Female
77% White, 15% Hispanic, 6% American Indian
12% IEP, 4% LEP, 24% FRL
Lyon Middle School
Mission
The Grant M. Bowler Elementary School staff will work in partnership with parents and the community to provide positive learning experiences which promote respect, responsibility, a positive self-image, and the skills needed for our students to reach their highest potential as citizens of our society.
Lyon Middle School
Administration and StaffPrincipal, Rod Adams
AP, Jaydel Wilson
26 Teachers
Lyon Middle School
Goals
• Increased Achievement on NV Proficiency Writing Exam for Hispanic & IEP Students
25-35% of Hispanic22-32% of IEP
• Increased Achievement on the Problem Solving portion on the CRT for Hispanic and IEP students
30-40% Hispanic26-36% IEP
Lyon Middle School
Executive Summary• The community dedicates itself to continuous
improvement to achieve excellence and social responsibility.
• Student community is predominantly White, with growing population of Hispanic and American Indian Students.
• Integrating Special Education, ELL, and Low Socioeconomic Students into classrooms is key to their achievement.
Moapa Valley High School
Students54% Male46% Female
80% White, 15% Hispanic, 4% American Indian
11% IEP, 2% LEP, 20% FRL
Moapa Valley High School
Mission
The mission of Moapa Valley High School is to teach with diversity and flexibility, empowering students to succeed and become productive and responsible citizens.
Moapa Valley High School
Administration and StaffPrincipal, Grant Hanevold
AP, Hal Mortensen
34 Teachers
Moapa Valley High School
Goals
• All subgroups in mathematics, science, and ELA will demonstrate an increase of 4% on the March 2009 Nevada High School Proficiency Exams.
• The percentage of Moapa Valley High School graduates enrolling in post-secondary education will increase by 5%.
Moapa Valley High School
Executive Summary• The school’s goal is to teach with diversity and
flexibility, empowering students to succeed and become productive and responsible citizens.
• Student community is predominantly White, with growing population of Hispanic and American Indian Students.
• MVHS is the central hub of activities, especially sports, of the community.
Findings and Analysis
Missions, Goals & Objectives CCSD’s vision lacks “respect”, “citizenship” or “diversity”.
Moapa Valley schools mission statements all include these terms.
CCSD’s goals & objectives discuss reducing the achievement gap and increasing achievement for ELL and IEP students.
Moapa Valley schools do not include goals for Native American, Hispanic or FRL students.
Findings and Analysis
Demographics CCSD’s demographics differ significantly from Moapa Valley
schools. There is a strong influence by the LDS and, increasingly, the
Catholic church in the community. Data indicates limited ethnic and cultural representation among
administration, teachers, and staff. Data revealed perception of mistrust of school and government
among Native American population. Data revealed conflicting opinions regarding equity of resources
allocated to the subgroup.
Findings and Analysis
School Community Involvement Being a small, “tight-knit” community, schools are one of
the cornerstones of the community. Schools and school personnel are highly active in the
community, reaching out through clubs, activities, community events, and an “Educational Support Center” on the Paiute reservation.
Data revealed a recent trend separating religion and the schools resulting in LDS community events no longer being allowed to be held on school campuses.
Implications and Conclusions
Mission, Goals, & Objectives Moapa Schools’ goals and objectives indicate minimal cultural
proficiency concerning the identified needs of the Native American and FRL students.
Implications and Conclusions
Demographics Moapa Schools are progressing toward cultural proficiency
and cultural informancy in relation to the needs of Native American students.
There is resistance and a need to increase awareness among community shareholders.
Native American students have had a negative view of education which is beginning to change.
Implications and Conclusions
School Community Involvement Moapa Schools are highly proficient at community
involvement. Care must be taken with respect to religious cultural informancy to
ensure equity of access while following all CCSD rules and regulations as well as state and federal law.