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Annual Report

2010 – 2011

September 15

2011

Submitted by:

Dennis Sawyers, President

Board of Trustees

Early Childhood Academy PCS

4025 9th Street, SE

Washington, DC 20032

Phone (202) 373-0035

Fax (202) 373-5586

www.ecapcs.org

http://www.ecapcs.org/

Early Childhood Academy PCS Annual Report 2010-2011 Page | 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Board of Trustees List ...................................................................................................................... 3

School Leaders and School Teaching Staff List ............................................................................... 4

I. School Description ............................................................................................................... 6

A. Mission Statement ................................................................................................................................... 6

B. School Program ...................................................................................................................................... 6

C. School Staff ............................................................................................................................................ 9

D. Student Characteristics ........................................................................................................................ 11

E. Governance ......................................................................................................................................... 12

F. Finance .......................................................................................................................................... 13

II. School Performance ........................................................................................................... 14

A. Evidence of Performance and Progress ............................................................................................... 14

1. Performance Management Framework and Accountability Plan Results

a. Student Academic Performance

b. Non-Academic Performance

2. Verification of Authorizations

B. Lessons Learned and Actions Taken Based on Performance Management Data and Review

Findings.................................................................................................................................................. 18

C. Reporting Performance Management Framework Information to Students, Teachers, Parents, and

the Public .............................................................................................................................................. 19

D. Unique Accomplishments ............................................................................................................. 19

III. Appendices ......................................................................................................................... 20

Teaching Staff List

Verification of Authorizations

Annual Report Data Worksheets

Approved Budget

Schedule of Grants

2009 School Performance Repo


Early Childhood Academy Public Charter School

Board of Trustees

2010

Dennis Sawyers, President

Senior Consultant and Business Development Manager

Non-Profit HR Solutions

Dennis Sawyers, a senior human resources consultant with Non-Profit HR Solutions, is the Board President and chairs the

strategic planning committee. This committee meets annually to assess program achievements and challenges and develop

one to three year strategic plans.

*David A. DeSchryver, Secretary

Legislative Director

Brustein & Manasevit

Eric Bellamey, Treasurer

Deputy Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer

ASCD

Eric Bellamy, Deputy Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer for ASCD, serves as the Board Treasurer and chairs the

finance committee. Eric works closely with the principal, vice principal, and school financial manager to review and plan the

annual budget.

*Patrick Akers, Parent Board Member

Former ECA parent

The American Telephone and Telegraph Corporation

*Karl Paulson, Board Member

Associate Attorney Dechert LLP

Arleta Fleet, Board Member

Special Education Specialist

DC Public Schools

Arleta Fleet, special education specialist for the DC Public Schools, chairs the education committee and works with school

leadership to disaggregate assessment data and plan school improvement initiatives.

Deborah A. Hall, Board Member

Chief Human Resources and Administration Officer

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

ASCD

Human resources senior executive with extensive experience in strategic planning.

Pat Hall Jaynes, Board Member

President/CEO

The HR SOURCE

*James C. Williams, Board Member

Co-Owner and Principal

Senate Realty Corporation

James Williams, president and owner of Senate Realty in Washington, DC, DC real estate developer chairs the facilities

committee and supported the school in initially obtaining Certificates of Occupancy and other occupancy authorizations.

*Eric Makovsky, Parent Board Member

Current ECA parent

*Rasheda Simon, Parent Board Member

Current ECA parent

* Denotes members of the board who are DC residents



Staff Roster

2010-2011

Administration

Executive Director/Principal Wendy S Edwards

Vice Principal Thann Ingraham

Program Administrator Yesenia Menjivar

Financial Consultant Debra Robinson-Foster

Director of Curriculum and Instruction Pamela Faulcon

Special Education Coordinator Rebecca Schultz

Finance and HR Specialist Barbara Dortch

Support Staff

Administrative Assistant Rasheda Simon

Administrative Assistant Kristen Gaines

Food Service Worker Nataya Torrence

Food Service Worker LaShell Johnson

Food Service Worker Cynthia Crawley

Resident Substitute Delores Dailey

Custodian Kenneth Walker

Walter Washington Campus

Teachers

Preschool Shadawn Waters Room A

Preschool Barbara DiNino Room B

Prekindergarten Arrione Strawbridge Room C

Prekindergarten Tara Nixon Room D

Teachers Assistants

Preschool Mediena McCollough Rooms A

Preschool India Patrick Room B

Prekindergarten Felicia Drake Room C

Prekindergarten Toni Gopee Room D


Johenning Campus

Teachers

Preschool Nina Myers Room 20

Kindergarten La'Kea Edwards Room 21

Kindergarten Shannon Blassingame Room 23

Grade 1 Lisa Yousif Room 11

Grade 1 Cassaundra Lockett Room 13

Grade 2 Shameeka Lawson Room 10

Grade 2 Shannon Glenn Room 12

Grade 3 Audrey Campbell Room 16

Grade 3 Patrice Jones Room 14

Music Gerard Battle Room 18

Sped Julia Dove Room 15

Sped Leticia Dyett Room 15

Teachers Assistants

Preschool Lorene Hoffler Room 20

Kindergarten Anita D'Abreu Room 21

Kindergarten Cortney Wiggins Room 23

Grade 1 Dieynaba Sall Room 11

Grade 1 Ayrika Calhoun Room 13

Grade 2 SaShawna Bailey Rooms 10 & 12

Grade 3 Kathy Peterson-Prince Rooms 14 & 16


I. SCHOOL DESCRIPTION

Startup and Current Year: Early Childhood Academy Public Charter School, (ECA), opened in

2005 and has completed its sixth year of operation. During school year 2010 – 2011, the DC-

CAS, the assessment based on the District of Columbia academic standards, was administered to

ECA’s third grade class for the second time in ECA’s history. Based on the students’ performance

on the test, ECA made AYP through Safe Harbor. The results helped us to identify areas of

strength and challenge. Approximately 87% of ECA’s students scored at the Basic level or above in

both reading and math. These scores support ECA’s belief that a focus on increased rigor,

continuance of a Professional Learning Community, and the strategic use of data will move our

students to Proficient and above in the coming school year.

Address: The school is located at 4025 9th

Street, and 4301 9th

Street, SE in the 20032 zip code.

ECA is in the Ward 8 community.

Facility: The school is located in the Johenning Community Center, owned by the DC Baptist

Convention.

The second site is located ½ a block away in the Walter Washington Community Center.

Number of Students: Grades and Classes: The school’s charter authorized a maximum enrollment

of 300 students in 2010-2011. Enrollment at the beginning of the school year was 228 students. At

the end of the school year, enrollment was 225. There are two classes at each grade level except

preschool, in which there are three.

A. Mission Statement

Early Childhood Academy Public Charter School’s mission is to foster the academic and

social/emotional growth and development of each student in a safe and holistic learning

environment that will equip all students with the knowledge and tools to become high

achievers, proficient readers, and critical thinkers who will thrive for a lifetime as

productive and caring citizens.

B. School Program

1. Early Childhood Academy Public Charter School, (ECA) served three, four, five,

six, seven and eight year old students in grades preschool through third.

2. The ECA 2010-2011 school year began August 23, 2010 and ended June 16, 2011.

Two makeup days were added to the school year because of a weather closure and

a furnace malfunction. Hours of operation were from 8:05 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday. Aftercare took place from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.


3. The instructional focus of the school includes a strong emphasis on language and

literacy to promote reading fluency, critical thinking, and vocabulary development,

and to encourage appropriate social interaction. During 2010-2011, ECA based all

instruction on the national Common Core standards. The standards provide an

explicit and comprehensive explanation of what students are expected to know and

be able to do at each grade level. The standards are designed to be robust and

relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that ECA students

need for success. As ECA moves to the coming school year, it will continue using

the national Common Core standards that have been adopted by the District of

Columbia and most other states in the U.S.

Preschool and prekindergarten students participated in the US Department of

Education Early Reading First grant. This partnership provided a number of

additional resources including ongoing support through the assistance of a

Response to Intervention (RTI) coach. The RTI coach provided instructional

support to teaching staff and assessment support for preschool and prekindergarten

classes. Our preschool and prekindergarten students used the Pearson OWL

Curriculum, (Opening the World of Learning) and MacMillan/McGraw-Hill Math

Connects series. These instructional resources are research-based and designed to

develop oral language and early literacy skills in the context of rich content,

primarily in the areas of mathematics, science, and social studies. The OWL

program contains units with sequentially developed themes that include Family &

Friends, Wind & Water, Shadows & Reflections, and Things that Grow. This

program also includes children’s books, songs, poems, and other resources that are

age appropriate.

The students in kindergarten through grade three used the Houghton-Mifflin

Harcourt Reading, Social Studies, and Science resources, as well as MacMillan

Math Connects. The Houghton-Mifflin Reading Series is a literacy-based program

that focuses on language development, phonics, comprehension, vocabulary

development, and phonemic awareness. The social studies component focuses on

motivating students to become active and informed citizens. The science

component offers an accessible, standards-based, spiral curriculum covering life,

earth, and physical science topics leading students to a deeper understanding of

science content and concepts. Math Connects focuses on counting, number sense,

simple geometry, problem-solving, and simple addition and subtraction equations.

Teacher-directed and child-initiated activities were implemented to ensure a

balance between children’s ability to learn and discover on their own and the need

to directly provide instruction in certain skills and concepts. Whole group, small

group, and individualized instruction were provided to address the diverse needs of

students, including those with disabilities.

During 2010-2011, Early Childhood Academy served 28 students with identified

special needs in the areas of speech development, developmental delay, other

health-impaired, and specific learning disability. All services were rendered through


full-time licensed special educators and consultants from Metropolitan Education

and Therapeutic Services, Inc. using the inclusion and pull-out models. The school

did not serve any LEP or NEP students for the 2010-2011 school year.

All students also participated in weekly Spanish, physical education, and general

music classes. Violin, viola, cello, drum, and xylophone classes were offered to

students identified for the instrumental music program.

4. ECA conducted student assessments for each benchmark period in October,

January, and April of the 2010–2011 school year. Students in preschool and

prekindergarten were given the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT) and the

Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS). Students in grades

kindergarten through third were given the NWEA Measures of Academic Progress,

DC Benchmark Assessment System (third grade), and the Discovery Education

Early Skills Assessment. The District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment

System (DC CAS) was administered to our third grade class for the second year in

the school’s six year history. In 2011, ECA made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)

through Safe Harbor. We are extremely pleased with our students’ success and

strive to continue to grow and improve our school programs.

ECA continued its after school literacy program, Three @ Three for all of its first

through third grade students. This program was implemented to provide students

with after school language arts and math enrichment and to prepare the third grade

students for the state testing, DC-CAS. The program operated after school, three

times per week and was held through April 2011. Students received rich language

and literacy instruction that focused on language development, writing,

comprehension, vocabulary development, and language conventions. Math

instruction focused on the interpretation of data, number sense, and problem

solving.

ECA also continued with its Professional Learning Communities (PLC) which

focuses on teacher collaboration to ensure the effectiveness of the teaching and

learning process. As a PLC, educators within the school embraced high levels of

learning for all students as both the reason the school exists and the fundamental

responsibility of those who work within. Teaching staff worked together to

determine what each student must learn, monitor each student’s learning at

frequent intervals, provide systematic intervention for strugglers, and extend and

enrich learning when students have already achieved goals.


C. School Staff

1. Name and titles of those in key leadership positions at ECA:

Principal/Executive Director – Wendy S. Edwards

The role of the Principal/Executive Director is to facilitate the effective management

and instructional leadership of the school, ensure fiscal responsibility, and to oversee

the general program of the school. The Principal/Executive Director maintains an

active role in the classroom in order to support the needs of teachers and students.

Wendy Edwards has worked as ECA’s principal and Executive Director for six years.

She worked as a classroom teacher and local school administrator for over 30 years.

Wendy holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in

educational psychology. Wendy also has completed a post-graduate certification

program in educational administration.

Vice Principal – Thann Ingraham

The role of the Vice Principal is to assist the Principal in fulfilling administrative tasks,

which include providing professional development to teachers and staff, addressing

parent questions and concerns, and supporting the needs of teachers and students.

Thann Ingraham has worked as the Vice Principal at ECA for six year. He worked as a

classroom teacher, special education coordinator, and math specialist for over 25 years.

Thann holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in

teaching. He is currently pursuing a second master’s degree in early childhood special

education.

Financial Manager – Debra Robinson-Foster, CPA

The role of the Financial Manager is to work with the Principal to ensure the

implementation of responsible fiscal policies and appropriate accounting procedures,

to advise the Principal on budgetary matters, to provide regular monthly reports to the

Board of Trustees, and to implement the approved recommendations of the school

Treasurer.

Debra Robinson-Foster has worked as the financial manager at ECA for four years. She

worked for over 25 years as a certified public accountant for firms throughout the

Washington, DC area before founding her own CPA company in 2002. Debra is also a

visiting assistant professor, teaching accounting courses at the University of the District

of Columbia. She holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in accounting.

Director of Curriculum and Instruction – Pamela Faulcon

The role of the Director of Curriculum and Instruction is to assist the principal in the

planning and implementation of professional development, the identification and use

of curricula and resources, and the development of education initiatives.


Pamela Faulcon has worked as ECA’s Director of Curriculum for four years. She

worked as a classroom teacher and in administration for over 7 years. Pamela holds a

bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in curriculum and

instruction and a second masters in early childhood special education.

Special Education Coordinator – Rebecca Schultz

The role of the Special Education Coordinator is to coordinate assessments, meetings,

IEP development and instruction of special needs students and students in the referral

process, in accordance with the federal individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA).

Rebecca Schultz has worked as ECA’s Special Education Coordinator for four years.

She worked as a teacher in the field of special education for over ten years. Rebecca

holds a bachelor’s degree in human growth and development / education and a

master’s degree in Emotionally Disturbed Special Education.

2. Number of teachers*

ECA had 13 classroom teachers, 3 special education teachers, and 2 special subject

teachers during 2010 – 2011.

3. Number of Teacher Aides:

11 teacher aides during school year 2010 -2011, one for each classroom.

4. Average class size*

The average class size was 18 students.

5. Qualifications and assignments of school staff*

Please see the enclosed “Data Collection Worksheet” and HQT Report for this item.

6. Staff Attrition rate*

During school year 2010 – 2011, 1 administrative assistant resigned. Two teachers and

two teacher assistants completed the school year but did not return for 2011-2012.

7. Salary range and average salary, for teachers and administrators:

Teachers’ salary range was between $44,007 and $72,100.00; Teachers’ average salary

was $54,366.00.

The salary range for administrators was from $89,996.00 to $115,000; Administrators’

average salary was $103,332.00.


D. Student Characteristics

Number of Students: Grades and Classes

Student Characteristics Table: Early Childhood Academy PCS

Number of students enrolled, by grade level 36 Preschool; 44

prekindergarten; 35

kindergarten; 42 first grade; 35

second grade; 36 third grade

Student attrition rate during the 2010-2011 school year 16%

Student re-enrollment rate 84%

Demographics (Race, Ethnicity, and Gender) 99% Black; 1% Caucasian; 109

male; 119 female

Percentage of limited- and non-English proficient students 0%

Percentage of students with special education IEPs 12%

Percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch 87%

Average daily membership 228

Average daily attendance 202

Promotion Rate 98%


E. Governance

1. Members of the Board of Trustees:

Board of Trustees

ECA currently has an eleven-member Board of Trustees. The board includes two current ECA

parents, one former ECA parent, three human resources executives with extensive experience in

strategic planning, two attorneys (one who works with educational policy), one DC real estate

developer, one special education administrator, and one financial executive with a national non-

profit educational organization. Dennis Sawyers, a senior human resources consultant with Non-

Profit HR Solutions, is the Board President and chairs the strategic planning committee. This

committee meets annually to assess program achievements and challenges and develop one to

three year strategic plans. Eric Bellamy, Deputy Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer for

ASCD, serves as the Board Treasurer and chairs the finance committee. Eric works closely with

the principal, vice principal, and school financial manager to review and plan the annual budget.

Arleta Fleet, special education specialist for the DC Public Schools, chairs the education

committee and works with school leadership to disaggregate assessment data and plan school

improvement initiatives. James Williams, president and owner of Senate Realty in Washington,

DC, chairs the facilities committee and supported the school in initially obtaining Certificates of

Occupancy and other occupancy authorizations.

2. ECA did not have an Advisory Committee for this School Year.

3. During school year 2010-2011, members of the Board of Trustees did not participate in

any in house workshops or conferences.


F. Finance

1. See attached school’s approved budget for SY 2010-2011.

2. See Attached for grant information for SY 2010-2011.


II. SCHOOL PERFORMANCE

In 2010-2011, ECA students made significant progress and met its goals in all areas of its

Accountability Plan, including preschool and prekindergarten PALS goals, kindergarten through

second grade Discovery Education and Measures of Academic Progress goals, third grade DC

CAS goals, attendance and re-enrollment goals, and parent satisfaction goals.

A. Evidence of Performance and Progress

The following measures were a part of ECA’s Accountability Plan and used to assess

students’ and the school’s performance and progress. The results are presented in the

tables below.

Student Progress

Reported by the PCSB

Performance Indicator & Assessment Tool

2010-2011 Target Results and Supporting Evidence

Target Met?

Preschool/ prekindergarten students gain letter id at or above expected level of growth on the Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS).

Preschool/prekindergarten students will demonstrate an average gain of 10 or more points on the PALS letter ID.

The average gain was 12.15 for preschool and prekindergarten students.

Yes

Kindergarten through grade three students score at or above expected level of growth on the NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP).

Kindergarten through grade three students will demonstrate an average growth of 6 RIT points in math from fall to spring as measured by the NWEA MAP.

Total average gain for K-3rd: 12.88 points

Yes

Kindergarten through grade three students score at or above expected level of growth on the NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP).

Kindergarten through grade three students will demonstrate an average growth of 6 RIT points in reading from fall to spring as measured by the NWEA MAP.

Total average gain for K-3rd: 13.4 points

Yes

Student Achievement


Performance Indicator & Assessment Tool 2010-2011 Target Results and Supporting Evidence

Target Met?

Percent of kindergarten through second grade students scoring at or above the Proficient level on the Discovery Education Early Learning Skills assessment.

35% of kindergarten through second grade students will score at or above the Proficient level in math as indicated by Early Learning Skills assessment.

Total average for K-2nd scoring at Proficient or above: 42%

Yes

Percent of kindergarten through second grade students scoring at or above the Proficient level on the Discovery Education Early Learning Skills assessment.

45% of kindergarten through second grade students will score at or above the Proficient level in reading as indicated by Early Learning Skills assessment.

Total average for K-2nd scoring at Proficient or above: 54%

Yes


Percent of third graders scoring at our above the Proficient level in math on the DC Comprehensive Assessment System (DC CAS).

30% of third graders will score at or above the Proficient level in math on the DC CAS. (10% increase over the spring 2010 DC CAS scores).

44.7% scored at or above Proficient

Yes

Percent of third graders scoring at our above the Proficient level in reading on the DC Comprehensive Assessment System (DC CAS).

47% of third graders will score at or above the Proficient level in reading on the DC CAS. (10% increase over the spring 2010 DC CAS scores).

55.3% scored at or above Proficient

Yes

Performance Indicator &

Assessment Tool 2010-2011 Target Reported by the PCSB Target Met?

Re-enrollment rates 75% or more of students in kindergarten through grade two will re-enroll for the 2011-2012 school year.

83% of students re-enrolled Yes

Mission Specific


Performance Indicator & Assessment Tool

2010-2011 Target Results and Supporting Evidence

Target Met?

Percent of parents that report satisfied or highly satisfied with the school on the end of year parent satisfaction survey.

80% of parents will report “Satisfied” or “Highly Satisfied” with the school on the end of year Parent Satisfaction Survey

163 parents submitted responses to the multi-question survey. All parents answered Satisfied or Highly Satisfied on at least one part on the survey. Satisfied or Highly Satisfied was the response on 98% of the questions.

Yes

a. Student Academic Performance:

The attached tables provide specific data related to each of the academic goals:

Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (Preschool & Prekindergarten)

PALS Assessment Teacher A Teacher B Teacher C Teacher D Teacher E

Baseline PALS ID 12.1 4.4 5.8 19.6 16.8

Fall PALS ID 14.9 7.2 9.9 24.4 18.8

Winter PALS ID 18.8 13 14.6 25 21.2

Spring PALS ID 22.9 19.7 18.2 25.3 24.3

Outcome PALS ID 24.16 23.7 21.23 25.86 24.52

GROWTH - Letter ID 12.06 19.3 15.43 6.26 7.72


DISCOVERY EDUCATION

EARLY SKILLS ASSESSMENT

SPRING 2011 ACHIEVEMENT

READING No. Tested - Spring No. Proficient - Spring

(Levels 3 & 4)

Spring Proficiency

Percentage

Kindergarten 34 24 71%

Grade 1 39 17 44%

Grade 2 33 15 45%

READING AVERAGE 53%

MATH No. Tested - Spring No. Proficient - Spring

(Levels 3 & 4)

Spring Proficiency

Percentage

Kindergarten 34 14 41%

Grade 1 37 12 32%

Grade 2 32 17 53%

MATH AVERAGE 42%

NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION

MEASURES OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS

FALL TO SPRING RIT GROWTH 2010-2011

READING Fall RIT Mean Scores Spring RIT Mean

Scores

Growth Points

Kindergarten 150.5 168.5 +18

Grade 1 165.8 181.5 +15.7

Grade 2 173.3 183.5 +10.2

Grade 3 168.3 193.9 +25.6

READING AVERAGE +17.37

MATH Fall RIT Mean Scores Spring RIT Mean

Scores

Growth Points

Kindergarten 147.2 166.4 +19.2

Grade 1 167.5 178.5 +11

Grade 2 174.1 184.3 +10.2

Grade 3 187.2 200.4 +13.2

MATH AVERAGE +13.4


ECA demonstrated solid growth and performance at all grade levels. As indicated in the

Accountability Plan, students met or surpassed all academic targets for the 2010-2011 school

year. ECA achieved Adequate Yearly Progress through Safe Harbor on the 2011 DC CAS. See

chart below:

REPORT CARD

EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY PCS - JOHENNING

CAMPUS

Year : 2011

Category

: ELEMENTARY

MET AYP?

Reading Math Attendanc

e

YES YES -

Group Yea

r

Number in

Group

Reading Math

#

Tested

%

Tested

%

BB (1)

%

Basic

%

Prof.

%

Adv.

#

Tested

%

Tested

%

BB (1)

%

Basic

%

Prof.

%

Adv.

Ethnicity

Black/Non-hispanic

2011 38 38 100.00%

13.16%

31.58%

55.26%

0.00%

38 100.00%

13.16%

42.11%

28.95%

15.79%

2010 31 31 100.00% 9.68% 54.84%

35.48%

0.00% 31 100.00% 12.90% 67.74%

19.35%

0.00%

Female

2011 19 19 100.00%

15.79%

31.58%

52.63%

0.00%

19 100.00%

21.05%

47.37%

26.32%

5.26%

2010 20 20 100.00% 5.00% 65.00%

30.00%

0.00% 20 100.00% 15.00% 70.00%

15.00%

0.00%

Male

2011 19 19 100.00%

10.53%

31.58%

57.89%

0.00%

19 100.00%

5.26% 36.84%

31.58%

26.32%

2010 11 11 100.00% 18.18% 36.36%

45.45%

0.00% 11 100.00% 9.09% 63.64%

27.27%

0.00%

Special Education

Disabled* 2011 6 - - - - - - - - - - - -

2010 1 - - - - - - - - - - - -

Non-disabled

2011 32 32 100.00%

6.25% 28.13%

65.63%

0.00%

32 100.00%

9.38% 40.63%

31.25%

18.75%

2010 30 30 100.00% 10.00% 53.33

%

36.67

%

0.00% 30 100.00% 13.33% 66.67

%

20.00

%

0.00%

Lep/Nep*

Non-Lep/Nep

Economic Status

Econ. Disadvantaged

2011 32 32 100.00%

12.50%

25.00%

62.50%

0.00%

32 100.00%

9.38% 40.63%

31.25%

18.75%

2010 31 31 100.00% 9.68% 54.84%

35.48%

0.00% 31 100.00% 12.90% 67.74%

19.35%

0.00%

Non-Econ. Disadvantaged*

2011 6 - - - - - - - - - - - -

2010 0 - - - - - - - - - - - -

Migrant Status

Non-Migrant

2011 38 38 100.00%

13.16%

31.58%

55.26%

0.00%

38 100.00%

13.16%

42.11%

28.95%

15.79%

2010 31 31 100.00% 9.68% 54.84

%

35.48

%

0.00% 31 100.00% 12.90% 67.74

%

19.35

%

0.00%

School Total:

2011 38 38 100.00%

13.16%

31.58%

55.26%

0.00%

38 100.00%

13.16%

42.11%

28.95%

15.79%

2010 31 31 100.00% 9.68% 54.84 35.48 0.00% 31 100.00% 12.90% 67.74 19.35 0.00%


% % % %

LEA Total:

2011 38 38 100.00%

13.16%

31.58%

55.26%

0.00%

38 100.00%

13.16%

42.11%

28.95%

15.79%

2010 31 31 100.00% 9.68% 54.84%

35.48%

0.00% 31 100.00% 12.90% 67.74%

19.35%

0.00%

STATE Total:

(3)

2011 18,349 18,125 98.78% 17.53%

38.69%

36.71%

7.07%

18,230 99.35% 18.72%

38.32%

31.83%

11.13%

2010 18,279 18,040 98.69% 17.45% 38.41

%

37.36

%

6.78% 18,124 99.15% 19.45% 37.71

%

33.42

%

9.42%

b. Non-Academic Performance:

Early Childhood Academy PCS, (ECA) performed adequately on the Compliance Review

and the Financial Audit. The school has maintained all licenses, certifications, and is

appropriately insured.

Please see attached letter certifying that all authorizations are in full force and effect

(Appendix).

B. Lessons Learned and Actions Taken Based on Performance Management Data and

Review Findings

Although Early Childhood Academy PCS, (ECA), has used many qualitative and quantitative tools

to assess its students over the past five years, it was initially unclear what tools would be accepted as

part of the Performance Management Framework (PMF). Ultimately, it was determined that early

childhood programs would be assessed using an Accountability Plan that included student

achievement, student progress, re-enrollment rates, and a mission-specific goal.

Because ECA typically utilizes numerous assessments for all grade levels, much discussion

centered around the specific assessment tools that would be most appropriate for Accountability

Plan reporting. The identified assessments proved to include the most reliable data for student

achievement and student progress.

During 2010-2011, ECA was not under any School Improvement, Corrective Action, or

Restructuring Plan.


C. Reporting Performance Management Framework Information to Students, Teachers,

Parents, and the Public

Accountability Plan data was disseminated and reviewed by the entire ECA staff during

professional development activities on Monday, August 15, 2011. The data will be disseminated

and reported to all students and parents on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at ECA’s Back to

School night. Data will also be available to parents and the public in September via ECA’s website.

D. Unique Accomplishments

This school year, Early Childhood Academy PCS, (ECA) applied for and was awarded a

number of grants: E-Rate Grant, City Build Grant, Teacher Compensation Grant and

Education Jobs Grant. All grant funds were funded by The Office of the State Superintendent

of Education of the District of Columbia (OSSE).

ECA has continued the development of a Professional Learning Community during 2010-

2011. The PLC has involved a continuous process of growth, acceptance, and a paradigm shift

by each school team member. Many changes have already taken root to support a collaborative

culture. Teachers began planning collaboratively monthly, establishing goals and common

assessments and reviewing data to determine strategies. As ECA becomes more proficient in

maintaining its PLC, greater achievement in all classrooms is expected.


III. APPENDICES



Teaching Staff Roster

2010-2011

Walter Washington Campus

Teachers

Preschool Shadawn Waters Room A

Preschool Barbara DiNino Room B

Prekindergarten Arrione Strawbridge Room C

Prekindergarten Tara Nixon Room D

Johenning Campus

Teachers

Preschool Nina Myers Room 20

Kindergarten La'Kea Edwards Room 21

Kindergarten Shannon Blassingame Room 23

Grade 1 Lisa Yousif Room 11

Grade 1 Cassaundra Lockett Room 13

Grade 2 Shameeka Lawson Room 10

Grade 2 Shannon Glenn Room 12

Grade 3 Audrey Campbell Room 16

Grade 3 Patrice Jones Room 14

Music Gerard Battle Room 18

Sped Julia Dove Room 15

Sped Leticia Dyett Room 15



4025 9th Street, SE Washington, DC 20032 202-373-0035 office 202-373-5586 fax

September 14, 2011

This is to verify that Early Childhood Academy Public Charter School received the following

authorizations for school year 2010-2011:

Fully executed lease agreements for the Walter Washington and Johenning campuses

Liability insurance through Polkes and Goldberg

Certificates of Occupancy for the Walter Washington and Johenning campuses

Basic business licenses for the Walter Washington and Johenning campuses

Licensing for all food service workers

Fully executed contract for the student meal program through Anchor Mental Health,

Catholic Charities Enterprises.

Respectfully,

Executive Director, Principal

Deployment Type: Web

Completion Time: Sep 12, 2011 9:44AM Page 1 of 10

Mission Statement

1. Enter your Campus/LEA's Mission Statement in the space provided below.

Early Childhood Academy Public Charter School’s mission is to foster the academic and social/emotional growth and development of each student in a safe

and holistic learning environment that will equip all students with the knowledge and tools to become high achievers, proficient readers, and critical thinkers

who will thrive for a lifetime as productive and caring citizens.

School Contact Information

2. Please choose your Campus/LEA's School Name. Each campus must submit a separate data sheet. (For Central Office submissions, use the CENTRAL OFFICE

choice provided for your organization).

Early Childhood Academy PCS

3. Was your organization accredited in the 2010-2011 school Year? If yes, please list the name (s) of the accrediting organization (s) and the accreditation

term (month/year start- month/year end). If your accreditation is pending, meaning your organization has formally submitted an application to a nationally

recognized accrediting organization, please provide details with the expected date of accreditation in the space provided below.

No

Our accreditation is pending, our LEA is currently completing the self study section of the accreditation process.

4. Please list the complete contact information for the person completing the Online Annual Report for your Campus/LEA. This may or may not be a member

of school leadership, however be advised that information collected will be used by the PCSB. Fill out all information completely. Contact information should

be direct and current.

Name

Yesenia Menjivar

Title

Program Administrator

School Street Address

4025 9th Street, SE Washington, DC

School Zip

20032

School Ward

8

Direct Phone Number

(202) 373-0035 Ext.304



Email

[email protected]

5. Please select the lowest grade level served by your Campus/LEA in the 2010-11 school year.

PK3

6. Please select the highest grade level served by your Campus/LEA in the 2010-11 school year .

3

7. Hours of Operation: Enter the Start time for the REGULAR school day for the 10-11 school year. For schools with Multiple Regular Start times please provide

details in the additional comments section. Enter time as 8:05 AM (See Definitions)

8:30

8. Please enter the End time for the REGULAR school day for the 10-11 school year. For schools with Multiple Regular Bell Dismissal Times, please provide

details in the additional comments section. (See Definitions)

3:00

9. Enter any additional comments regarding Start time/End time for Regular School Day.

N/A

10. Please enter the Start and End Dates for the 2010-11 School Year.

Start Date

August 23, 2010

End Date

June 16, 2011

11. Did your campus/LEA operate as a year-round school for the 2010-2011 school year?

No

12. Please enter the average class size and student teacher ratio for the 2010-2011 school year in the space provided below. Average Class Size:

Calculate using core subjects only-do not include specials. Student: Teacher Ratio: Calculate by using the total reported students divided by the number Full-

Time Education classroom teachers; do not include special needs teachers unless that is your school's focus. This value should be entered as "# of Students to

# of Teachers" format. For example, a school with 300 students and 20 FTE teachers will enter the student teacher ratio 15 to 1.

Average Class Size:

18

Student/Teacher Ratio:



18 to 2

Student Attrition and Grade Advancement

13. For the 2010-2011 school year, please provide the total number of students falling into each category listed below. (Suspension counts should reference

the total number of incidents. For example, one student that is suspended short term 3 times will count as 3 "incidents" of short-term suspension.)

# Transferring out/Withdrawls

3

# Short Term Out of School Suspensions

1

# Long Term Out of School Suspensions

0

# Expulsions

0

# of Dropouts

0

# Retained at grade level

5

Staff Demographics

14. Please complete the following entries regarding the total number of Executive DIRECTORS that fall within the categories listed below.

# of Directors

1

# with Masters

1

# Degree in Field of Expertise

1

# Meeting NCLB Requirements

1

% Meeting NCLB Requirements

100%

15. Please complete the following entries regarding the total number of PRINCIPALS that fall within the categories listed below.



# of Principals

1

# with Masters

1


1


1


100%

16. Please complete the following entries regarding the total number of ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS that fall within the categories listed below.

# of Asst. Principals

0

17. Please complete the following entries regarding the total number of CLASSROOM TEACHERS that fall within the categories listed below.

# of Classroom Teachers

13

# with Bachelors

13

# with Masters

4


12

# Licensed in Field of Expertise

2


8 out of 8 (kindergarten through grade 3)


100%

18. Please complete the following entries regarding the total number of SPECIAL SUBJECT TEACHERS that fall within the categories listed below.



# of Special Subject Teachers

2

# with Bachelors

1


1


1


100%

19. Please complete the following entries regarding the total number of Bilingual/ESL Teachers that fall within the categories listed below.

# of Bilingual/ESL Teachers

0

20. Please complete the following entries regarding the total number of Special Education Teachers that fall within the categories listed below.

# of SPED Teachers

3

# with Bachelors

3

# with Masters

1


3


3


100%

21. Please complete the following entries regarding the total number of VOCATIONAL/CAREER ED Teachers that fall within the categories listed below.

# of Vocational Teachers

0



22. Please complete the following entries regarding the total number of BUILDING RESOURCE Teachers that fall within the categories listed below.

# of Build Resource Teachers

0

23. Please complete the following entries regarding the total number of COUNSELORS that fall within the categories listed below.

# of Counselors

0

24. Please complete the following entries regarding the total number of LIBRARIANS/MEDIA SPECIALISTS that fall within the categories listed below.

# of Librarians/Media Specialists

0

25. Please complete the following entries regarding the total number of COORDINATORS that fall within the categories listed below.

# of Coordinators

0

26. Please complete the following entries regarding the total number of CLASSROOM AIDES that fall within the categories listed below.

# of Classroom Aides

11


11


100%

27. Please complete the following entries regarding the total number of TITLE I EDUCATIONAL AIDES that fall within the categories listed below.

# of Title I Educational Aides

0

28. Are you a single-campus LEA or a central office?

No

29. Please complete the following entries regarding staffing statistics listed below.

Staff Attrition Rate

11%

Number of Teachers



14

Salary Range for Teachers

$44,007 to $72,100

Average Teacher Salary

$54,366

Number of School Administrators

7

Salary Range for School Administrators

$53,000 to $115,000

Average School Administrator Salary

$79,034

Number of Central Office Administrators

0

Salary Range for Central Office Administrators

N/A

Average Central Office Administrator Salary

N/A

Number of School Support Staff

7

Salary Range for School Support Staff

$13,432 to $41,200

Average School Support Staff Salary

$24,098

30. To ensure that PCSB has up to date information for the 2011-2012 School Year, provide contact information in the fields listed below for the

following: School/Organization Board Chair, Executive Director, Principal/Head of School, Assistant Principal, and Business Manager.* #31. Parents,

employees, and community members call the PCSB with individual and specific school-related issues and concerns (Complaints). These issues and concerns

include questions and at times, complaints about individual schools. In the space provided below, list the desired representatives from your Campus/LEA's

staff and one member of your school's Board of Trustees to receive all initial correspondence from PCSB regarding these concernsfor the 2011-2012 school

year.

Board Chair Name

Dennis Sawyers



Board Chair Title

President

Board Chair Email

[email protected]

Board Chair Phone

(301) 332-6456

Board Chair Mailing Address

1466 Dervish Court

Board Chair Mailing City, State

Bowie, MD

Board Chair Mailing Zip

20721

Exec. Director Name

Wendy S. Edwards

Exec. Director Title

Executive Director

Exec. Director Email

[email protected]

Exec. Director Phone

(202) 373-0035

Exec. Director Mailing Address

4025 9th Street, SE

Exec. Director Mailing City, State

Washington, DC

Exec. Director Mailing Zip

20032

Principal Name

Thann Ingraham

Principal Title

Principal



Principal Email

[email protected]

Principal Phone

(202) 373-0035

Asst. Principal Name

0

Asst. Principal Title

N/A

Asst. Principal Email

N/A

Asst. Principal Phone

N/A

Business Manager Name

Debra Robinson-Foster

Business Manager Title

Financial Manager

Business Manager Email

[email protected]

Business Manager Phone

(301)785-0238

Business Manager Mailing Address

8117 Muirkirk Road

Business Manager Mailing City, State

Beltsville, MD

Business Manager Mailing Zip

20705

Complaint Staff Member Name

Wendy S. Edwards

Complaint Staff Member Title

Executive Director



Complaint Staff Member Phone

(202) 373-0035

Complaint Staff Member Email

[email protected]

Complaint Board Member Name

Dennis Sawyers

Complaint Board Member Title

President

Complaint Board Member Phone

(301)332-6456

Complaint Board Member Email

[email protected]

EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY, PCSBUDGET YEAR: 2010-2011

Column A Column B Column C

REVENUES

501(c)3

School Applicant

Education

Management

Organization

Total Revenues

by Funding

Source

1 Per Pupil Charter Payments 2,589,613 2,589,613

2 Per Pupil Facilities Allowance 678,000 678,000

3 Federal Entitlements 132,100 132,100

4 Federal Entitlements-NSLP 146,484 146,484

5 Other Govt Funding/Grants 0 0

6 Total Public Funding 3,546,197 3,546,197

7 Private Grants and Donations-Head Start 142,657 142,657

8 Activity Fees (Summer School Co-pays) 11,200 11,200

9 Other Income (Before and After Care Income) 67,400 67,400

10 Other Income (Grants, Interest & Fundraising) 2,600 2,600

11 Total Non-Public Funding 223,857 0 223,857

12 EMO Management Fee (= line 73, col. G)

13

14

15 TOTAL REVENUES $3,770,054 $0 $3,770,054

EXPENSES

501(c)3

School Applicant

Education

Management

Organization

Combined Total

16 Personnel Salaries and Benefits

17 Executives Salary (Principal & V. Principal) 220,000 220,000

18 Administrative Salaries 352,601 352,601

19 Teachers Salaries 957,462 957,462

20 Teacher Aides/Assistants Salaries 331,058 331,058

21 Custodial Salaries 28,783 28,783

22 Food Staff Salaries 42,983 42,983

23 Employee Benefits 372,742 372,742

24 Staff Development Costs 34,000 34,000

25

26 Subtotal: Personnel Costs $2,339,629 $0 $2,339,629

27

28 Direct Student Costs

29 Textbooks 1,000 1,000

30 Student Assessment Materials (QI ) 3,165 3,165

31 Library and Media Center Materials 0 0

32 Classroom Material & Supplies 4,000 4,000

33 Other Instructional Equipment 2,000 2,000

34 Classroom Consumables 29,500 29,500

35 Classroom Furnishings 4,000 4,000

36 Computers, Materials & Technology 19,281 19,281

37 Contracted Student Services 101,841 101,841

38 Student Field Trips 36,050 36,050

39 Miscellaneous Student Costs 4,500 4,500

40 Other: Grant Expenses 0 0

41 Other: Before & After Care Costs 184,528 184,528

42 Subtotal: Direct Student Costs $389,865 $0 $389,865

43

DESCRIPTION BUDGETED AMOUNTS

44 Occupancy Expenses

45 Rent 262,009 262,009

46 Mortgage Principal Payments 0 0

47 Mortgage Interest Payments 0 0

48 Building Maintenance and Repairs 5,600 5,600

49 Renovation/Leasehold Improvements 9,079 9,079

50 Utilities 19,689 19,689

51 Janitorial Supplies 17,376 17,376

52 Equipment Rental and Maintenance 2,000 2,000

53 Contracted Building Services 22,248 22,24854

55 Subtotal: Occupancy Expenses $338,002 $0 $338,002

56

57 Office Expenses

58 Office Supplies and Materials 17,510 17,510

59 Office Furnishings and Equipment 630 630

60 Office Equipment Rental and Maintenance 3,090 3,090

61 Telephone/Telecommunications (See Occupancy) 0 0

62 Financial Audit 21,788 21,788

63 Legal, Accounting and Payroll Services 88,430 88,430

64 Printing and Copying 7,416 7,416

65 Postage and Shipping 556 556

66 Other: Contracted Grant Writer 6,000 6,000

67 Other Office Expenses 3,761 3,761

68 Subtotal: Office Expenses $149,181 $0 $149,181

69

70 General Expenses

71 Insurance 19,096 19,096

72 Advertising & Recruiting 2,060 2,060

73 Interest Expense 0 0

74 Transportation 600 600

75 Food Service (60% Subsidized by NSLP) 97,656 97,656

76 Administration Fee (to PCSB) 17,731 17,731

77 EMO Management Fee 0 0

78 Other General Expense 11,514 11,514

79 0

80 Subtotal: General Expenses $148,657 $0 $148,657

81

82 TOTAL EXPENSES $3,365,333 $0 $3,365,333

83

84 CHANGES IN NET ASSETS $404,721 $0 $404,721

85 Restricted for Facility Procurement (10% of Public Funding) $354,620 354,620$

Balance as Unrestriced $50,101 $50,101

Accrual Basis Early Childhood Academy, PCS Schedule of Grants

SY 2010 - 2011

Amount Balance

4200 · Grants

4230 · Grant - NCLB Entitlement

Total 4230 · Grant - NCLB Entitlement 177,706.61 177,706.61

4232 · Title II

Total 4232 · Title II 32,380.41 32,380.41

4234 · Title IV

Total 4234 · Title IV 2,314.36 2,314.36

4251 · Edu Job Grant

Total 4251 · Edu Job Grant 50,491.24 50,491.24

4270 · Grant - School Dissemination

Total 4270 · Grant - School Dissemination 52,166.88 52,166.88

4300 · Grants-NSLP

Total 4300 · Grants-NSLP 148,277.70 148,277.70

4200 · Grants - PCSTC

Total 4200 · Grants - PCSTC 44,777.03 44,777.03

Total 4200 · Grants 508,114.23 508,114.23

TOTAL 508,114.23 508,114.23

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