2023-2024 World’s Best Workforce Report

2024-2025 Comprehensive Achievement & Civic Readiness Plan

December 2, 2024
Park Rapids Annual Public Meeting
Kerry Johnson, Sue Keranen, & Jill Stevenson
WBWF to CRCA
What is Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness?
During the 2024 session, the Minnesota Legislature renamed WBWF to Comprehensive Achievement
and Civic Readiness (CACR). This new name emphasizes dual roles for the goals set forth in district
plans—supporting students with academic achievement within their pre-K through 12 experience as
well as preparing them to be active members of their community after graduation. This change will take
effect as of the 2024-25 school year strategic plans and Fall 2025 annual summary report.
CACR plans will address the four WBWF goals above as well as one additional goal:

● Prepare students to be lifelong learners.

Annual Meeting & District Advisory Committee
● District Advisory Meeting:
Tues., Nov. 26, 2024 @ 3:15pm

Approved WBWF Report

2023-2024
Approved CACR Plan
2024-2025

● Annual Public Meeting:

Mon., Dec. 2, 2024 @ 6:00pm
World’s Best Workforce Goals
1. All Students Ready for School
2. Closing the Achievement Gap(s) Between Student Groups
3. All Students Career and College Ready by Graduation
4. All Students Graduate
All Students Ready for School
● GOAL:

The state approved Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment is used to assess each preschooler in
the focuses of Social-Emotional, Physical, Language, Cognitive, Literacy and Mathematics
domains. This information is used to guide teachers as they strategically develop instructional
practices throughout the year.

● In the spring of 2024, the final assessment will show the progress for all preschool students.
This report will show individual growth and the percentage of students meeting or exceeding
their benchmarks. This percentage will indicate that the goal of 80% of the transitioning
preschoolers will have the skills needed to be successful in kindergarten.

Mike LeMier - Century School Principal

Steph Mercil - Century School PreK-3 Assistant Principal
All Students Ready for School
● GOAL RESULTS: Goal Met (One-Year Goal)
○ In 2023-2024, 92% of the transitioning preschool students have acquired the necessary
skills to be successful in kindergarten as measured by the Teach Strategies Gold
Assessment.
○ These results were reflective of our 60 VPK students. Our average kindergarten class
sizes are between 110 and 120 students.

New GOAL:

● In the spring of 2025, the final assessment will show the progress for all preschool students.
The percentage will indicate that 80% of the transitioning preschoolers will have the skills
needed to be successful in kindergarten
Close the Achievement Gap(s) Between Student Groups
● GOAL:
In 2023-2024 5th grade will reduce the number of "F" grades earned across all subject areas by
25% from 20 in Trimester 1 to 15 or fewer in Trimester 3.

In 2023-2024 8th grade will reduce the number of "F" grades earned across all subject areas by
25% from 53 in Trimester 1 to 40 or fewer in Trimester 3.

● GOAL RESULTS: Did not Meet (One-Year Goal)

In 2023-2024 5th grade reduced “F” grades from 20 to 16 (20%)

In 2023-2024 8th grade reduced “F” grades from 53 to 44 (17%)

Mike LeMier - Park Rapids Area Century School Principal

Mark Frank - Park Rapids Area Century Middle School Assistant Principal
Close the Achievement Gap(s) Between Student Groups
● New GOAL:

By the end of the 2024-2025 school year 90% or more of 5th grade students will earn passing
grades in Math in Reading.

By the end of the 2024-2025 90% or more of 8th grade students will earn passing grades in
Math in Reading.

● Core 5th grade teachers provide WIN time and ADSIS and A&I Interventionists support
students who meet criteria. Core 8th grade teachers provide Academic Success Skills
time daily to support students’ specific needs. Targeted Services is provided after school
two days a week and in the summer.
Mike LeMier - Park Rapids Area Century School Principal
Mark Frank - Park Rapids Area Century Middle School Assistant Principal
All Students Career and College Ready by Graduation
● GOAL:
○ 90% of 11th grade students will complete one of the ASVAB, ACT, or Accuplacer assessments or Transitional Skills
Planning.
○ 90% of 8th through 12th grade students will complete at least one of the assessments in YouScience guided by the
Community Career Collaboration Coordinator and Academic Counselor.

● GOAL RESULTS: Met All (Multiple Goals)

○ 90% of 11th grade students completed one of the ASVAB, ACT, or Accuplacer assessments or Transitional Skills
Planning.
○ 93.5% of 8th through 12th grade students completed at least one of the assessments in YouScience guided by the
Community Career Collaboration Coordinator and High School Counselor.

● NEW GOAL:
○ Increase both goals to 95%.
Jeff Johnson - Park Rapids Area High School Principal
Kerry Johnson - Community Career Collaboration Coordinator
Nicole Brandt - Academic Counselor
All Students Graduate
● GOAL:
○ Meet the four-year Graduation Target of 82%.
○ Meet the seven-year Graduation Target of 92%.

● GOAL RESULTS: Met Some (Multiple Goals)

○ For 2023, Park Rapids Senior High, upon completion of their senior year, had a 87.5% graduation rate
from fall to spring reporting.
○ For 2023, Park Rapids Public School District, (Senior High, ALC, PRAVA), upon completion of their school
graduation requirements, had a 87.8% graduation rate from fall to spring.

● NEW GOAL:
○ For 2024, upon completion of their senior year, Park Rapids Senior High will meet a target graduation
rate of 88% based on the fall to spring reporting.
○ For 2024, upon completion of their graduation requirements, Park Rapids Public School District will meet
a target graduation rate of 90% based on the fall to spring reporting.

Jeff Johnson - Park Rapids Area High School Principal

Comprehensive Achievement & Civic Readiness Goals
1. All Students Ready for School
2. Closing the Achievement Gap(s) Between Student Groups
3. All Students Career and College Ready by Graduation
4. All Students Graduate
5. Prepare Students to be Lifelong Learners
Prepare Students to be Lifelong Learners
● NEW GOAL:
○ 90% of the graduating seniors in 2025, will share their post graduation
outcomes, which may include employment or further education.
■ The school will be able to report percentage for those:
● attending 4 years of college
● attending 2 years of college
● going into the military
● going into the workforce

Jeff Johnson - Park Rapids Area High School Principal

Nicole Brandt - PRAHS Academic Counselor
Prepare Students to be Lifelong Learners
Achievement & Integration
December 2, 2024
Park Rapids Annual Public Meeting
Kerry Johnson
Achievement & Integration Initiative Goals
1. Integration Goal
Aligns with WBWF All Students Career and College Ready by Graduation Goal

2. Achievement Goal #1
Aligns with WBWF Closing the Achievement Gap(s) Between Student Groups Goal

3. Achievement Goal #2
Aligns with WBWF Closing the Achievement Gap(s) Between Student Groups Goal

4. Teacher Equity Goal

Achievement & Integration Goal 1
● GOAL 1: Integration Goal
○ By 2025, 95% of 11th grade students will complete one of the ASVAB, ACT, or Accuplacer assessments or
Transitional Skills Planning.
○ By 2025, 95%, 8th through 12th grade students will complete at least one of the assessments in
YouScience guided by the Community Career Collaboration Coordinator and counselor.

● TARGET 1 RESULTS: On Track

○ Met Target 1 Goal of 85% For Both
■ 95% of 11th grade students completed one of the ASVAB, ACT, or Accuplacer assessments or
Transitional Skills Planning.
■ 93.5% of 8th through 12th grade students completed at least one of the assessments in
YouScience guided by the Community Career Collaboration Coordinator and counselor.
○ Target 2 Goal of 90% For Both

Jeff Johnson - Park Rapids Area High School Principal

Achievement & Integration Goal 2 & 3
● GOAL 2: Achievement Goal #1
○ By 2025, Fifth grade students will increase their comprehension on the FASTBridge aReading test from
65% at or above benchmark in the fall to 70% at or above benchmark in the spring as measured by the
FastBridge aReading (Benchmarks) test.
○ By 2025, Eighth grade students will increase their comprehension on the FASTBridge aReading test from
52% at or above benchmark in the fall to 57% at or above benchmark in the spring as measured by the
FastBridge aReading (Benchmarks) test.

● GOAL 3: Achievement Goal #2

○ By 2025, Fifth grade students will increase their comprehension on the FASTBridge aMath test from 64%
at or above benchmark in the fall to 69% at or above benchmark in the spring as measured by the
FastBridge aMath (Benchmarks) test.
○ By 2025, Eighth grade students will increase their proficiency on the FASTBridge aMath test from 60% at
or above benchmark in the fall to 65% at or above benchmark in the spring as measured by the
FastBridge aMath (Benchmarks) test.
Mike LeMier - Park Rapids Area Century School Principal
Achievement & Integration Goal 2 & 3
● Goal 2: Achievement Goal #1
○ In 2023-2024, 5th grade will reduce the number of students earning an "F" grade in Reading/Language
Arts by 50% from 8 in Trimester 1 to 4 or fewer at the end of Trimester 3.
■ Did not meet: Reduced from 8 to 7 “F” grades in Reading/Language Arts
○ In 2023-2024, 8th grade will reduce the number of students earning an "F" grade in Reading/Language
Arts by 50% from 21 in Trimester 3 of the 2022-2023 school year to 10 or fewer at the end of Trimester 3
in the 2023-2024 school year.
■ Goal met: Reduced from 21 to 9 “F” grades in Reading/Language Arts

● Goal 3: Achievement Goal #2

○ In 2023-2024, 5th grade will reduce the number of students earning an "F" grade in Math by 50% from 10
in Trimester 1 to 5 or fewer at the end of Trimester 3.
■ Did not meet: Reduced from 10 to 7 “F” grades in Math
○ In 2023-2024, 8th grade will reduce the number of students earning an "F" grade in Math by 50% from 12
in Trimester 3 of the 2022-2023 school year to 6 or fewer at the end of Trimester 3 in the 2023-2024
school year.
■ Goal met: Reduced from 12 to 6 “F” grades in Math
Mike LeMier - Park Rapids Area Century School Principal
Achievement & Integration Goal 2 & 3
New Goal:

By the end of the 2024-2025 school year 90% or more of 5th grade students will earn passing
grades in Math and Reading.

By the end of the 2024-2025 90% or more of 8th grade students will earn passing grades in
Math and Reading.

Mike LeMier - Park Rapids Area Century School Principal

Achievement & Integration Goal 4
● GOAL 4: Teacher Equity Goal (Three Year Goal)
○ By 2025, 95% of district staff will Complete ACES training, Cultural Competencies training, Suicide Prevention
training, and/or attend Keynote Speaker opportunities for all staff.

● TARGET 1 RESULTS: On Track

○ Met Target 1 Goal of 85% in 2022-2023
■ 86% of district staff will Complete ACES training, Cultural Competencies training, Suicide Prevention
training, and/or attend Keynote Speaker opportunities for all staff.
○ Met Target 2 Goal of 90% in 2023-2024
■ 95% of district staff will Complete ACES training, Cultural Competencies training, Suicide Prevention
training, and/or attend Keynote Speaker opportunities for all staff.
○ Target 3 Goal 95% for 2024-2025

Marie Frost - Park Rapids Human Resources

Literacy in Action
2024-2025
Sue Keranen & Jill Stevenson
Reading to Ensure Academic Development (READ) Act
The Minnesota Reading to Ensure Academic Development (READ) Act
Minnesota Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act, known as the READ Act, was passed and signed
into law by Governor Tim Walz on May 24, 2023. The goal of this legislation is to have every Minnesota child
reading at or above grade level every year, beginning in kindergarten, and to support multilingual learner and
students receiving special education services in achieving their individualized reading goals in order to meet
grade level proficiency. The READ Act replaces Read Well by Third Grade (RWBTG) and is in effect as of July 1,
2023.
Literacy Lead
120B.123 READ ACT IMPLEMENTATION.
Subd. 6. Literacy lead.
(a) By August 30, 2025, a district must employ or contract with a literacy lead, or be actively supporting
a designated literacy specialist through the process of becoming a literacy lead. A board may satisfy the
requirements of this subdivision by contracting with another school board or cooperative unit under
section 123A.24 for the services of a literacy lead by August 30, 2025.
(b) A district literacy lead must collaborate with district administrators and staff to support the
district's implementation of requirements under the Read Act.
Online Language & Literacy Academy (OL&LA)
The Minnesota READ Act Legislative Professional Development Requirement
● Professional Development for 74 Phase 1 educators - In progress
● Professional Development requirements for Phase 2 educators - TBD by MDE and completed by July
1, 2027
● Professional Development Paraprofessionals Training - Through Region 1
74 Literacy Teachers in 3 Cohorts
Professional Development in Structured Literacy
K-6 ELA Resource & Review
● Grade Level Representation
● Special Education Teachers
● Title/ADSIS Teachers
● Literacy Lead
● Curriculum Director
● Administration
ELA Timeline
Determined MDE
Professional
Development - CORE
Paraprofessional PD
Identified K-2 Training released
supplemental
curriculum support ELA Team
materials (UFLI) recommends
Fall purchase of new core Fall
materials
2024 2025

Spring January
2024 CORE PD for all Phase 1 2025
Teachers Professional Development for
Pilot UFLI Phase 2 Teachers
Sonday Supplementation PreK-
K-2
12
ELA Team reviewing MDE approved core Focus on implementation of
materials new curriculum materials
ELA - English Language Arts Resource Review
Foundational Phonics Skills
● UFLI
○ Grades K-2
● Sonday
○ Title, ADSIS, Special Education K- 4
○ Special Education, ALC 4 - 8
○ ELL 7-8, 9-12
○ Supplementing whole group Grades 3 - 6
UFLI - University of Florida Institute - Foundational Skills
Sonday System - Foundational Skills Intervention
FastBridge Screening Provides Data
FastBridge Assessments
● Computer Adaptive Tests
○ Assessment questions individualize & adapt to each students’ skill level
○ Shows what students know and what they still need to learn
● Universal Screener
○ Identifies at risk students
○ Identifies needs within Tier 1 instruction
FastBridge Reports
● Group Screening Report
○ Shows who is at or below grade level
● Screening to Intervention Report
○ Shows grade wide intervention if needed
○ Shows individual student plan for intervention when needed
○ Use plans to group students for instruction
● Individual Skills Report *will be shared with PRAHS students and parents
○ Explains developing, mastered, and future skills
How FastBridge Data Helps Teachers
● Identifies student needs
● Aligns interventions to meet student needs
● Measures effectiveness of interventions
● Helps make data-driven decisions
● Drives student achievement
9-12th Grade Results Shared in Synergy
Questions?
 Thank You!
December 2, 2024
Park Rapids Annual Public Meeting
Kerry Johnson, Jill Stevenson, & Sue Keranen