AGENDA

School Board Meeting

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 6:00 pm Dartmouth High School 95 Victoria Road Dartmouth, NS

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CALL TO ORDER

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APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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AWARDS / PRESENTATIONS (Normally awards and presentations will be limited to 5 minutes the Chair may extend the time limit under unique circumstances.)

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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES/BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES February 29, 2012 (Regular Board)

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CORRESPONDENCE

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CHAIRS REPORT

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SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT

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ITEMS FOR DECISION 9.1 Report #12-03-1339 School Review Identification Reports Charles Clattenburg, Director, Operation Services School Review Decisions Central Spryfield Elementary, Gertrude Parker, Prince Arthur Junior High, Sackville Centennial Elementary, South Woodside Elementary

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The HRSB would appreciate the support of the public and staff in creating a scent-reduced environment at all meetings. During Board meetings, cell phone ringers should be switched to vibrate or turned off. Cell phone conversations must take place outside the Board Chambers. We appreciate your cooperation. Thank you.

Halifax Regional School Board 33 Spectacle Lake Drive Dartmouth NS B3B 1X7 T 902 464-2000 Ext. 2321 F 902 464-2420

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Board Member Chris Pooles motion: That we revise the Halifax Regional School Boards School Review Process for Permanent Closure policy and Creating School Population policy to include consultation with any schools identified as a receiving school by the school review process or boundary review.

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COMMITTEE REPORTS (Committee reports will be limited to 5 minutes the Chair may extend the time limit under unique circumstances.) 10.1 10.2 Audit Committee Nova Scotia School Boards Association

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INFORMATION ITEMS 11.1 Report #12-02-1338 Early Literacy Support Interim Report Geoff Cainen, Director, Program

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NOTICE OF MOTION

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DATE OF NEXT MEETING Board Meeting April 25, 2012

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IN-CAMERA

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ADJOURNMENT

The HRSB would appreciate the support of the public and staff in creating a scent-reduced environment at all meetings. During Board meetings, cell phone ringers should be switched to vibrate or turned off. Cell phone conversations must take place outside the Board Chambers. We appreciate your cooperation. Thank you.

Halifax Regional School Board 33 Spectacle Lake Drive Dartmouth NS B3B 1X7 T 902 464-2000 Ext. 2321 F 902 464-2420

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Report No. 12-03-1339 Date: March 28, 2012

HALIFAX REGIONAL SCHOOL BOARD

Potential School Reviews for 2012-13 School Year

PURPOSE:

To provide the Board with an identification list of schools for possible permanent closure. Currently, staff is completing a long term facility master plan which was initiated in part to address the challenges of aging facilities, declining enrolments, unpredictable regional development, and limited funding. The effects are excess capacity in many of the boards schools, overcrowding in others, and difficulty in properly providing school programming, modern technology, arts and music opportunities, and physical activity options. Schools that have been recommended for review will be consolidated with new infrastructure that will be included in a request for capital funding to the Department of Education.

BACKGROUND:

CONTENT:

These schools have been identified for review based on construction of replacement infrastructure. The Capital Plan has identified a number of schools that should be considered for review as part of the ongoing planning process. Catchment areas that are experiencing enrolment decline provide opportunities to consolidate populations into existing infrastructure, renovated or replacement schools. Staff has identified a number of schools that meet the above referenced criteria for school review; however, due to staffing resource constraints, these schools will not be recommended for review in the 2012-2013 school year. Schools identified for future review as a result of requested capital funding: Duncan MacMillan Family of Schools: Replacement for Duncan MacMillan High School Eastern Consolidated Elementary Sheet Harbour Consolidated Elementary Lakefront Consolidated

Identification reports have been compiled in accordance with the provincial school review regulations. The reports include the following information: Historical and projected enrolment patterns General population patterns

Factors relating to the physical condition of the public school, including: delivery of public school program facility utilization, including excess space condition of building structure and systems costs associated with its maintenance and operation information about municipal plans geographical isolation factors relating to student transportation proposed development

If the Board decides to direct staff to prepare impact assessment reports to be prepared, these reports will be tabled at a public meeting no later than May 31, 2012. COST: Facilitator, building assessment reports, public meeting costs, etc. will cost approximately $20,000 per site. From Board Services and Operations Services Budget Report has been prepared in time for the mandated April 1, 2012 deadline. Appendix 1 Identification Report- Eastern Consolidated Elementary Appendix 2 Identification Report- Lakefront Consolidated Elementary Appendix 3 Identification Report- Sheet Harbour Consolidated Elementary It is recommended the Board: receive this report for information; direct staff to prepare Impact Assessment reports for the schools identified for review which include: o Eastern Consolidated Elementary o Lakefront Consolidated Elementary o Sheet Harbour Consolidated Elementary initiate the review process for the schools identified for review.

FUNDING: TIMELINE: APPENDICES:

RECOMMENDATIONS:

COMMUNICATIONS: From: For further information please contact Charles Clattenburg, Director, Operations Services by way of e-mail at cclattenburg@hrsb.ns.ca or Ron Heiman by way of e-mail at rheiman@hrsb.ns.ca or by phone at 464-2000 ext 5118. Board: March 28, 2012

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SCHOOL REVIEW PROCESS

Appendix 1 Identification Report Eastern Consolidated Elementary March 28, 2012

INTRODUCTION

In December, 2011, the provincial government submitted a letter to the chairperson of the Halifax Regional School Board (HRSB) which outlined the approach the provincial government is to use for school capital planning. At this same time, the Superintendent of the Board also received a letter from the Deputy Minister of Education providing additional detail information regarding the school capital planning process. The letter reminded School Boards that the latest school capital construction submissions were made in 2008, and advised that the government believes that since that time there have been changes to the P-12 system for which government is providing Boards with an opportunity to review and revise current capital construction needs and priorities. The Halifax Regional School Board was instructed to submit no more than ten (10) capital projects to Government for consideration. A draft proposed Capital Construction priority list has been established that includes construction of a P-12 school in Sheet Harbour. The proposed timeline requires that an Identification Report be submitted to the governing Board prior to April 1, 2012. The information in this report has been compiled according to the provincial school review regulations. It will be supplemented by an Impact Assessment Report which will be tabled at a public meeting of the Halifax Regional School Board no later than March 30, 2012. That report will outline in detail the rationale supporting the Boards decision to initiate the school review process for Eastern Consolidated Elementary School as well as the impact of the possible review outcomes.

Identification Report: Eastern Consolidated Elementary School

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POPULATION PATTERNS AND PROJECTIONS Halifax Regional Municipality Historical and Projected Population Age Cohort 0 to 4 5 to 9 10 to 14 15 to 19 20 to 24 25 to 29 30 to 34 35 to 39 40 to 44 45 to 49 50 to 54 55 to 59 60 to 64 65 to 69 70 to 74 75 to 79 80 to 84 85 to 89 90 and over Total Population 1996 22,460 23,675 22,040 21,190 25,570 27,950 33,195 31,980 28,080 25,765 19,075 14,155 12,305 10,595 9,415 7,055 4,610 2,325 1,230 342,670 2001 19,925 22,365 23,685 22,905 26,560 26,440 27,600 32,850 31,645 28,070 25,525 18,335 13,670 11,840 9,715 8,060 5,535 2,880 1,505 359,110 2006 18,205 19,645 22,325 24,340 28,120 26,015 25,850 27,405 32,745 31,565 28,235 25,065 18,235 13,210 11,010 8,560 6,475 3,735 1,935 372,675 2011 18,104 17,957 19,608 23,025 29,842 27,578 25,461 25,677 27,336 32,675 31,741 27,778 24,898 17,525 12,327 9,677 6,924 4,420 2,476 385,029 2016 18,311 17,873 17,924 20,274 28,868 29,262 27,025 25,294 25,601 27,327 32,913 31,229 27,819 23,918 16,254 10,854 7,771 4,758 3,014 396,289 2021 18,368 18,080 17,842 18,510 25,938 28,261 28,676 26,852 25,214 25,569 27,674 32,402 31,262 26,896 22,172 14,197 8,719 5,301 3,400 405,333

Sources: Statistics Canada (historical), Environmental Design and Management Ltd (projected). Figures do not include Census under-count. ENROLMENT PATTERNS Eastern Consolidated Elementary School provides regular programming for grades primary to five. Actual enrolments are given through 2011 and projected enrolments are provided through 2018. Projections provided by Paradigm Shift. Historical and Projected Enrolments of Eastern Consolidated Elementary School P-5 2006 34 2007 28 2008 17 2009 12 2010 12 2011 15 2012 18 2013 18 2014 15 2015 17 2016 20 2017 21 2018 21

MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT The Halifax Regional Municipality staff advise there are not any residential or economic development plans currently being considered for the Moser River area.

Identification Report: Eastern Consolidated Elementary School

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BUILDING AND SITE INFORMATION 28875 Highway 7 Moser River, NS B0J 2K0 Area: 11,990 ft Site Area: 3.35 acres No. of storeys: 2 Portables: 0 Total Pupil Loaded Instructional Spaces: Capacity: 110 Utilization 2011: 14% Excess Space 2011: 86% Building Age and Renovations: 1956/60 Accessibility: not accessible Elevator (Y/N): no Geographic isolation The school is located within the Moser River community and may be considered geographically isolated. Student Transportation Factors Students within the boundary of Eastern Consolidated Elementary School are bussed and potential bus times will be considered as part of the Impact Assessment Report. CONDITION OF THE BUILDING STRUCTURE AND SYSTEMS
Facility Program Delivery Review Observations Site condition Educational Areas Classrooms Other instructional areas Library Gymnasium Support Areas Administration/Student Services Cafeteria/Food Services average average poor poor poor poor poor(none)

Deferred Maintenance and Required Capital Upgrades Roof replacement Window/panels upgrade Electrical upgrade One boiler upgrade Washrooms upgrade Exhaust ventilation only No public address system COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION It is estimated that it currently costs $5.99 per square foot of building space for yearly maintenance and operations. 11,990 ft building x $5.99 /ft/yr = approximately $71,820/yr spent in operations and maintenance costs
Identification Report: Eastern Consolidated Elementary School 4|Page

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Appendix 2 Identification Report Lakefront Consolidated Elementary March 28, 2012

INTRODUCTION

In December, 2011, the provincial government submitted a letter to the chairperson of the Halifax Regional School Board (HRSB) which outlined the approach the provincial government is to use for school capital planning. At this same time, the Superintendent of the Board also received a letter from the Deputy Minister of Education providing additional detail information regarding the school capital planning process. The letter reminded School Boards that the latest school capital construction submissions were made in 2008, and advised that the government believes that since that time there have been changes to the P-12 system for which government is providing Boards with an opportunity to review and revise current capital construction needs and priorities. The Halifax Regional School Board was instructed to submit no more than ten (10) capital projects to Government for consideration. A draft proposed Capital Construction priority list has been established that includes construction of a P-12 school in Sheet Harbour. The proposed timeline requires that an Identification Report be submitted to the governing Board prior to April 1, 2012. The information in this report has been compiled according to the provincial school review regulations. It will be supplemented by an Impact Assessment Report which will be tabled at a public meeting of the Halifax Regional School Board no later than March 30, 2012. That report will outline in detail the rationale supporting the Boards decision to initiate the school review process for Lakefront Consolidated Elementary School as well as the impact of the possible review outcomes.

Identification Report: Lakefront Consolidated Elementary School

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POPULATION PATTERNS AND PROJECTIONS Halifax Regional Municipality Historical and Projected Population Age Cohort 0 to 4 5 to 9 10 to 14 15 to 19 20 to 24 25 to 29 30 to 34 35 to 39 40 to 44 45 to 49 50 to 54 55 to 59 60 to 64 65 to 69 70 to 74 75 to 79 80 to 84 85 to 89 90 and over Total Population 1996 22,460 23,675 22,040 21,190 25,570 27,950 33,195 31,980 28,080 25,765 19,075 14,155 12,305 10,595 9,415 7,055 4,610 2,325 1,230 342,670 2001 19,925 22,365 23,685 22,905 26,560 26,440 27,600 32,850 31,645 28,070 25,525 18,335 13,670 11,840 9,715 8,060 5,535 2,880 1,505 359,110 2006 18,205 19,645 22,325 24,340 28,120 26,015 25,850 27,405 32,745 31,565 28,235 25,065 18,235 13,210 11,010 8,560 6,475 3,735 1,935 372,675 2011 18,104 17,957 19,608 23,025 29,842 27,578 25,461 25,677 27,336 32,675 31,741 27,778 24,898 17,525 12,327 9,677 6,924 4,420 2,476 385,029 2016 18,311 17,873 17,924 20,274 28,868 29,262 27,025 25,294 25,601 27,327 32,913 31,229 27,819 23,918 16,254 10,854 7,771 4,758 3,014 396,289 2021 18,368 18,080 17,842 18,510 25,938 28,261 28,676 26,852 25,214 25,569 27,674 32,402 31,262 26,896 22,172 14,197 8,719 5,301 3,400 405,333

Sources: Statistics Canada (historical), Environmental Design and Management Ltd (projected). Figures do not include Census under-count. ENROLMENT PATTERNS Lakefront Consolidated Elementary School provides regular programming for grades primary to six. Actual enrolments are given through 2011 and projected enrolments are provided through 2018. Projections provided by Paradigm Shift. Historical and Projected Enrolments of Lakefront Consolidated Elementary School P-6 2006 43 2007 41 2008 39 2009 32 2010 25 2011 32 2012 25 2013 27 2014 27 2015 29 2016 30 2017 30 2018 30

MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT
According to Halifax Regional Municipality Planning, Tangier might be influenced by the new gold mine proposed near Moose River. No other specific residential or economic development is reported for this area.

Identification Report: Lakefront Consolidated Elementary School

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BUILDING AND SITE INFORMATION 17286 Highway 7 Tangier, NS B0J 3H0 Area: 8,256 ft Site Area: 1.14 acres No. of storeys: 2 Portables: 0 Total Pupil Loaded Instructional Spaces: Capacity: 88 Utilization 2011: 36% Excess Space 2011: 64%

Building Age and Renovations: 1972 Accessibility: not accessible Elevator (Y/N): no Geographic isolation The school is located within the Tangier community and may be considered geographically isolated. Student Transportation Factors Students within the boundary of Lakefront Consolidated Elementary School are bussed and potential bus times will be considered as part of the Impact Assessment Report. CONDITION OF THE BUILDING STRUCTURE AND SYSTEMS
Facility Program Delivery Review Observations Site condition Educational Areas Classrooms Other instructional areas Library Gymnasium Support Areas Administration/Student Services Cafeteria/Food Services poor fair poor poor poor poor poor(none)

Deferred Maintenance and Required Capital Upgrades Roof replacement Window/panels upgrade Electrical upgrade One boiler upgrade Washrooms upgrade Flooring upgrade Interior painting Exhaust ventilation only No public address system COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION It is estimated that it currently costs $5.99 per square foot of building space for yearly maintenance and operations. 8,256 ft building x $5.99 /ft/yr = approximately $49,453.00/yr spent in operations and maintenance costs

Identification Report: Lakefront Consolidated Elementary School

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Appendix 3 Identification Report Sheet Harbour Elementary March 28, 2012

INTRODUCTION

In December, 2011, the provincial government submitted a letter to the chairperson of the Halifax Regional School Board (HRSB) which outlined the approach the provincial government is to use for school capital planning. At this same time, the Superintendent of the Board also received a letter from the Deputy Minister of Education providing additional detail information regarding the school capital planning process. The letter reminded School Boards that the latest school capital construction submissions were made in 2008, and advised that the government believes that since that time there have been changes to the P-12 system for which government is providing Boards with an opportunity to review and revise current capital construction needs and priorities. The Halifax Regional School Board was instructed to submit no more than ten (10) capital projects to Government for consideration. A draft proposed Capital Construction priority list has been established that includes construction of a P-12 school in Sheet Harbour. The proposed timeline requires that an Identification Report be submitted to the governing Board prior to April 1, 2012. The information in this report has been compiled according to the provincial school review regulations. It will be supplemented by an Impact Assessment Report which will be tabled at a public meeting of the Halifax Regional School Board no later than March 30, 2012. That report will outline in detail the rationale supporting the Boards decision to initiate the school review process for Sheet Harbour Elementary School as well as the impact of the possible review outcomes.

Identification Report: Sheet Harbour Elementary School

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POPULATION PATTERNS AND PROJECTIONS Halifax Regional Municipality Historical and Projected Population Age Cohort 0 to 4 5 to 9 10 to 14 15 to 19 20 to 24 25 to 29 30 to 34 35 to 39 40 to 44 45 to 49 50 to 54 55 to 59 60 to 64 65 to 69 70 to 74 75 to 79 80 to 84 85 to 89 90 and over Total Population 1996 22,460 23,675 22,040 21,190 25,570 27,950 33,195 31,980 28,080 25,765 19,075 14,155 12,305 10,595 9,415 7,055 4,610 2,325 1,230 342,670 2001 19,925 22,365 23,685 22,905 26,560 26,440 27,600 32,850 31,645 28,070 25,525 18,335 13,670 11,840 9,715 8,060 5,535 2,880 1,505 359,110 2006 18,205 19,645 22,325 24,340 28,120 26,015 25,850 27,405 32,745 31,565 28,235 25,065 18,235 13,210 11,010 8,560 6,475 3,735 1,935 372,675 2011 18,104 17,957 19,608 23,025 29,842 27,578 25,461 25,677 27,336 32,675 31,741 27,778 24,898 17,525 12,327 9,677 6,924 4,420 2,476 385,029 2016 18,311 17,873 17,924 20,274 28,868 29,262 27,025 25,294 25,601 27,327 32,913 31,229 27,819 23,918 16,254 10,854 7,771 4,758 3,014 396,289 2021 18,368 18,080 17,842 18,510 25,938 28,261 28,676 26,852 25,214 25,569 27,674 32,402 31,262 26,896 22,172 14,197 8,719 5,301 3,400 405,333

Sources: Statistics Canada (historical), Environmental Design and Management Ltd (projected). Figures do not include Census under-count. ENROLMENT PATTERNS Sheet Harbour Elementary School provides regular programming for grades primary to six. Actual enrolments are given through 2011 and projected enrolments are provided through 2018. Projections provided by Paradigm Shift. Historical and Projected Enrolments of Sheet Harbour Elementary School P-6 2006 154 2007 151 2008 155 2009 139 2010 142 2011 128 2012 137 2013 136 2014 137 2015 132 2016 130 2017 130 2018 131

MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT
The Halifax Regional Municipality intends to undertake, within the next year, a Watershed Management/Servicing Study for the Sheet Harbour area. HRM is aware that the community is interested in determining whether or not central services, especially water service, is feasible. The Watershed Study will be followed by a Community Visioning exercise, which entails working with the residents, businesses and other stakeholders to determine what they want their community to look like in the next 5, 10, 15, 20 years. The Greater Halifax Partnership may be working with the Sheet Harbour community on economic development opportunities. Identification Report: Sheet Harbour Elementary School 3|Page

BUILDING AND SITE INFORMATION 479 Church Point Road Sheet Harbour, NS B0J 3B0 Area: 21,150 ft Site Area: 4.1 acres No. of storeys: 2 Portables: 0 Total Pupil Loaded Instructional Spaces: Capacity: 176 Utilization 2011: 73% Excess Space 2011: 27% Building Age and Renovations: 1957; gym addition 1987 Accessibility: accessible Elevator (Y/N): yes Geographic isolation The school is located within the Sheet Harbour community and may be considered geographically isolated. Student Transportation Factors Students within the boundary of Sheet Harbour Elementary are bussed and potential bus times will be considered as part of the Impact Assessment Report. CONDITION OF THE BUILDING STRUCTURE AND SYSTEMS
Facility Program Delivery Review Observations Site condition Educational Areas Classrooms Other instructional areas Library Gymnasium Support Areas Administration/Student Services Cafeteria/Food Services fair fair poor poor above average poor poor (none)

Deferred Maintenance and Required Capital Upgrades Roof replacement Exterior painting on wood shingle required Entrance door upgrades required One boiler upgrade Washrooms upgrade Floor tile replacement Well unable to maintain sufficient water supply COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION It is estimated that it currently costs $5.99 per square foot of building space for yearly maintenance and operations. 21,150 ft building x $5.99 /ft/yr = approximately $126,688/yr spent in operations and maintenance costs
Identification Report: Sheet Harbour Elementary School 4|Page

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Report No: 12-02-1338 Date: February 29, 2012

HALIFAX REGIONAL SCHOOL BOARD Early Literacy Support Interim Report

PURPOSE:

To provide an interim update on the implementation of the Early Literacy Support model, this is the replacement for Reading Recovery.

BACKGROUND:

On April 26, 2011, the Department of Education released the Succeeding in Reading: An Early Literacy Support Framework document, which replaced Reading Recovery. Individual School Boards were asked to design models of support that aligned with the guiding parameters, approach and roles outlined in the framework document. The Halifax Regional School Board developed the Early Literacy Support model which included the Department of Educations parameters of focusing support at the grade primary and one level; basing student need on current assessment information; focusing on providing small group support within the classroom environment; using a flexible approach to instruction; and ensuring on-going teacher professional learning and support. The key components of the Halifax Regional School Boards Early Literacy Support model are: Support is initially provided to grade one students and when student needs are met at grade one, schools can transition to supporting at risk grade primary students Support is to be provided to the most at risk students, who are identified through performance on a series of assessment tasks Support can be provided a number of ways: o Small group / one-on-one o In-class / outside of the classroom All decisions related to support are made at the school level through the Department of Educations Program Planning process

CONTENT:

The interim report is comprised of the following sections: A general summary of the students supported during the first support block (September November) A summary of the results for English program students A summary of the results for French Immersion Program students Overview of participation of Early Learning Opportunities students A comparison to former Reading Recovery results

COST:

N/A

FUNDING:

Included in 2011/12 General Fund staffing.

TIMELINE:

Ongoing with a year end report available in the fall of 2012.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

It is recommended the Governing Board accept the Early Literacy Support Interim Report for information.

COMMUNICATIONS:

AUDIENCE Board

Elementary Schools From:

RESPONSIBLE TIMELINE Geoff Cainen, Director Program February 29, 2012 Heather Syms, Coordinator Education Quality and Accountability Geoff Cainen, Director Program March 1, 2012 Heather Syms, Coordinator Education Quality and Accountability

For further information please contact Geoff Cainen, Director, Program, gcainen@hrsb.ns.ca, or (902) 464-2000, ext. 2114; or Heather Syms, Coordinator, Education Quality and Accountability, hsyms@hrsb.ns.ca; ext. 2626. Halifax Regional School Board, February 29, 2012

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Early Literacy Support Interim Report

February 29, 2012

Program Department February 2012

Background
On April 26, 2011 the Department of Education released the Succeeding in Reading: An Early Literacy Support framework document, which replaced Reading Recovery. Individual School Boards were asked to design models of support that aligned with the guiding parameters, approach and roles outlined in the framework document. The Halifax Regional School Board developed the Early Literacy Support model which included the Department of Educations parameters of focusing support at the grade primary and one level, basing student need on current assessment information, focusing on providing small group support within the classroom environment, using a flexible approach to instruction and ensuring on-going teacher professional learning and support. The key components of the Halifax Regional School Boards Early Literacy Support model are: Support is initially provided to grade one students and when student needs are met at grade one the support can then be directed to grade primary students at risk in their literacy development Support is to be provided to the most at risk students, who are identified through performance on a series of assessment tasks Support can be provided a number of ways: o Small group / one on one o In-class / outside of the classroom All decisions related to support are made at the school level through the Department of Educations Program Planning process This report contains a summary of the data obtained from the first 12 week support block (September to November), as well as initial data for students beginning to receive support in the second support block (December to end of February).

General Summary of Students Supported (September to November 30th)

547 students (both English and French Immersion programs) were supported 184 female (34%) 363 male (66%) Total grade one population has 3444 students 48% female 52% male Of the 547 students supported 449 students were in English program 98 students were in French Immersion program

Program Department February 2012

Nature of Support

7% 8%

Small Group Individual

86%

Combined

The majority of students supported in both English and French Immersion received their support within a small group. Location of Support

32% 25%

In Class
44%

Out of Class Combined

The majority of students supported in both English and French Immersion received their support in class or a combination of in class and out of class support.

English Program Interim Results

Of the 449 English program grade one students supported 225 continue to receive support 74 (33%) females 151 (67%) males Of the 224 students that schools have determined will no longer receive support at this time 97 (43%) have not met the benchmarks set but for various reasons will not continue to receive support

Program Department February 2012

 27 (28%) females 70 (72%) males 127 ( 57%) have met benchmarks and school teams have determined no longer require additional support 53 (42%) females 74 (58%) males

French Immersion Program Interim Results

Of the 98 French Immersion program grade one students supported 29 continue to receive support 11 (38%) females 18 (62%) males Of the 69 students that schools have determined will no longer receive support at this time 51(74%) have not met the benchmarks set but for various reasons will not continue to receive support 12 (24%) female 39 (76%) male 18 (26%) have met benchmarks and school teams determined no longer require additional support 7 (39%) female 11 (61%) male

Early Learning Opportunities

Of the 70 students who participated in the Early Learning Opportunities program and are currently registered in HRSB, 24 students are receiving Early Literacy Support. 19 are continuing to receive support 3 have not met the benchmarks set but for various reasons will not continue to receive support 2 have met benchmarks and school teams have determined no longer require additional support

Comparison to Reading Recovery

Last year in Reading Recovery 616 English program grade students were supported So far this year (by February 15, 2012) in both the first and second support block early Literacy teachers have supported 656 English program students 165 French Immersion students Total of 821 grade one students Program Department February 2012

Last year ,215 grade one English program students received Reading Recovery support between September and the end of November. By November 30th: 53% were reading at our current benchmark -text level 8 or higher Of the 224 English program students receiving support between September and November 30th of this year, 214 exited the program with exit data that could be used for comparison. By November 30th. 60% were reading at our current benchmark -text level 8 or higher

Preliminary Data Indicates

We need to continue to support Early Literacy teachers to develop their instructional skills We need to examine the criteria and grade level positioning of support for French Immersion We need to continue to support the development of classroom teacher practice so they can further develop students skills We need to continue to support decision making at the school level

Program Department February 2012