ATT A CONCORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS CONCORD-CARLISLE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 120 MERIAM ROAD CONCORD, MA 01742 PHONE: 978.318.1500 FAX: 978.318.1537 www.concordpublicschools.net TO: Concord School Committee FROM: Diana Rigby, Superintendent DATE: January 8, 2013 SUBJECT: Gift Acceptance – Donation from Lueders Environmental, Inc. Mr. Michael Lueders, President of Lueders Environmental, Inc., has made a donation of $50 to the school department on behalf of its clients for whom he provides lawn and plant care services in the Town of Concord. Motion: That the Concord School Committee vote to accept the $50 donation and publicly thank Mr. Michael Lueders. Annual Report 2012 Strength in diversity Quality through collaboration Table of Contents About EDCO Collaborative 3 Mission 4 Leadership 5 Programs 6 - 10 Contract Services 11 - 12 Professional Development 13 - 16 Partnerships 17 – 18 FY 12 Audit Information 20 EDCO Collaborative Appendix A Education Collab. of Greater Boston, Inc. Appendix B Cost Comparison Appendix C 2 About EDCO Collaborative EDCO is a collaborative of 20 urban and suburban school districts serving the Greater Boston metropolitan area and governed by a board of directors comprised of school superintendents and school committee members representing each of its member school districts. All EDCO programs and services are developed and implemented through extensive consultation with staff in member school districts and other sponsoring agencies. Programs are in alignment with EDCO’s mission, reflect those priorities of EDCO’s primary constituencies, and are provided in a cost effective manner through interdistrict and interagency collaboration. We support member districts through a wide range of services including professional development services to teachers and administrators from member and non-member school districts; special education programs for students with behavioral and emotional challenges; comprehensive educational programming to middle and high school students who are deaf and hard of hearing; special education transportation through a cost effective consortium of adjacent communities; and cooperative purchasing of utilities and other items upon request. In addition, EDCO provides services to youth and adults through a variety of city, state and federally funded programs, including the Massachusetts Migrant Education Program, the Special Education Surrogate Parent Program, the Wrentham Habilitative Service Program, the Boston Public Schools Titles I & II programs, and the EDCO Youth Alternative. 3 EDCO Collaborative’s Mission Improve education through interdistrict and interagency collaboration Provide high quality education and related services to students-at-risk Enhance equity, intercultural understanding and equal opportunity in education 4 Leadership at EDCO Collaborative Board of Directors Dr. Stephen Mills, Superintendent, Acton Public Schools, Acton-Boxborough Regional School District Dr. Xuan Kong, School Committee, Acton Public Schools Dr. Kathleen Bodie, Superintendent, Arlington Public Schools Dr. Maureen LaCroix, Superintendent, Bedford Public Schools Dr. Thomas Kingston, Interim Superintendent, Belmont Public Schools Dr. Curtis Bates, Superintendent, Boxborough Public Schools Dr. William Lupini, Superintendent, Brookline Public Schools Dr. Joyce Mehaffey, Superintendent, Carlisle Public Schools Ms. Pamela Gannon, School Committee, Concord Public Schools Ms. Diana Rigby, Superintendent, Concord-Carlisle Regional School District Dr. Paul Ash, Superintendent, Lexington Public Schools Dr. Michael Brandmeyer, Superintendent, Lincoln Public Schools Mr. Scott Carpenter, Superintendent, Lincoln-Sudbury Regional School District Dr. David Fleishman, Superintendent, Newton Public Schools Dr. Anne Wilson, Superintendent, Sudbury Public Schools Dr. Susan Nicholson, Superintendent, Waltham Public Schools Dr. Jean Fitzgerald, Superintendent, Watertown Public Schools Ms. Bella Wong, Superintendent, Wellesley Public Schools Dr. Cheryl Maloney, Superintendent, Weston Public Schools Ms. Sarah Swiger, School Committee, Winchester Public Schools Administrative Team Ms. Dorsey Yearley, Executive Director Ms. Nancy Slater, Associate Executive Director Ms. Dean Poirier, Chief Financial Officer Mr. Hendrik Kopperl, Director of Contracts and Human Resources Ms. Eileen McSwiney, Director, Seefurth Education Center Mr. Eric Halloran, Director, Instructional Technology, Title I and II Services 5 Programs and Services 6 Special Education Programs Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Ed Mulligan, Director Located at F.A. Day Middle School, Newton, and Newton North High School This program serves students diagnosed as deaf or hearing impaired in grades 6 through 12. Both self contained and full inclusion service delivery are offered and the program is staffed by certified teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing as well as Educational Interpreters. The programs offer a Total Communication approach including the use of sign, speech, and gesture. Supports include opportunities for students to receive pre and post teaching, speech and language services and counseling. Our students receive a full range of academic offerings at both schools. The daily rate for EDCO Collaborative’s Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is $213.17. Comparable programs in the area average $298.57 per day with a range of $230.03 to $378.25. In addition, The Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing offers inclusion opportunities and after school programming. 7 EDCO Manville Partners Program, Natalie Labouchere, Lead Teacher Located at Brookline High School The mission of the EDCO-Manville Partners Program is to provide comprehensive academic instruction as well as intensive social and life skills instruction to academically capable adolescents diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome or related challenges. Program Highlights: Student to staff ratio is approximately 3:1. Ongoing milieu counseling is provided on an as-needed basis. Staff members maintain consistent communication with families via phone or email. An online wikispace is utilized to keep families informed and to provide access to schedule, curriculum, and homework. Individual Apple laptop computers are provided for each student to use for writing assignments and research related projects. Students are assisted in meeting home-district eligibility requirements for graduation and earn diplomas from their home school districts. Students participate in social skills, transition skills, and life skills groups on a weekly basis and participate in community trips to practice learned skills in real life settings. Integration into Brookline High School general education classes is determined on a case-by-case basis. Students also have the opportunity to participate in BHS clubs and activities as well as attend school assemblies and school events. A five-week summer program is available that focuses on transition planning, social & life skills. 8 The daily rate for the EDCO Manville Program is $305.48. Comparable programs in the area average $320.56 per day with a range of $218.40 to $430.20. The Manville Program also offers access to Brookline High School classes. 9 EDCO North Crossing School Program, Kristine Horigan, Site Supervisor Located adjacent to Watertown High School The EDCO North Crossing School Program is designed to serve students in grades 6-12 diagnosed with clinical mental health issues, the impact of which adversely influences daily performance in the classroom. The mission of the EDCO North Crossing School Program is to provide comprehensive educational instruction to students with special academic, emotional, and social challenges, by offering a highly structured therapeutic environment while maintaining academic integrity. The program is dedicated to helping students reach full potential by fostering individuality and personal growth within a safe and supportive learning community. Students engage in purposeful learning that stimulates curiosity, enjoyment, and understanding. The EDCO North Crossing School Program is committed to promoting diversity, acceptance, and a sense of belonging. Program highlights: Licensed special education teachers and/or general education teachers with content area expertise Small student-to-staff ratio with frequent 1:1 academic support Individualized and multi-modal approach to teaching Instruction and commitment to engage reluctant learners Intensive and continuous instruction with a focus toward preparation for transition to life after high school Technology addressed in classroom and computer lab Community trips to practice and reinforce skills and to engage in community service projects The daily rate for EDCO Collaborative’s North Crossing Program is $224.76. Comparable programs in the area average $284.31 per day with a range of $233.58 to $339.73. The North Crossing Program also offers access to Watertown High School classes. 10 North Crossing Interim Assessment Program, Leslie LeBlanc, Contact Located adjacent to Watertown High School The EDCO 45-Day Program provides a small structured environment for students requiring removal from current educational settings in accordance with special education disciplinary laws. The program also serves students, with and without IEPs, who may benefit from an in- depth analysis of concerning behaviors. A formal written assessment provides districts, students and families with specific recommendations for maximizing and fostering academic, emotional, behavioral and social gains for each student