LEADERSHIP ACADEMY NETWORK

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY NETWORK

A partnership between Texas Wesleyan University

and Fort Worth ISD

2019-20 Annual Report

1 | 2019-20 Annual Report

CONTENTS

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY NETWORK: IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN ............................. 2

LAN JOURNEY LINE ................................... 3

1882 PARTNERSHIP .................................. 4

PARTNERSHIP PERFORMANCE CONTRACT OVERVIEW ............................... 5

GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE ......................... 6

CONTRACTUAL PERFORMANCE TARGETS ....... 7

STRATEGIC OVERVIEW ............................... 8

LEADERSHIP TEAM PROFILE ....................... 9

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MODEL ..............10

ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS .........................11

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ..................12

STAFF RETENTION AND PROMOTION ............13

LAN SNAPSHOT ......................................14

LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES:

COMO ELEMENTARY ...........................15

JOHN T. WHITE ELEMENTARY ................16

MAUDE I. LOGAN ELEMENTARY ..............17

MITCHELL BOULEVARD ELEMENTARY ......18

FOREST OAK / 6 .................................19

FOREST OAK / 7-8...............................20

LAN 2019-20 BUDGET ..............................21

TXWES + FWISD BOARDS OF TRUSTEES ........22

Some photos in this report were taken prior to mask-wearing protocols.

Texas Wesleyan University | 3015 Avenue D Ste 204 | Fort Worth, TX 76105 | 817-531-4216

Frederick SlabachPRESIDENTTEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

Dr. Kent P. ScribnerSUPERINTENDENTFORT WORTH ISD

2019-20 Annual Report | 2

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY NETWORK: IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN

In May 2019, Fort Worth ISD and Texas Wesleyan University entered into a first-of-its-kind, innovative partnership to sustain a remarkable academic turnaround at five elementary and middle schools. It was a bold, important collaboration designed to draw from the strengths of both entities—and a partnership that has proven itself time and again during the last academic year.

No one could have predicted the challenges that would face our country and educational system with an international pandemic—the decisions that would have to be made, the hurdles that would need to be cleared, or the extraordinary things that would be asked of educators and families. Each decision took on even greater weight for the students in some of the district’s most vulnerable schools.

Without a doubt, the Leadership Academy Network has risen to the task. Our young scholars and families have benefited from the strong leadership of the LAN executive team and the remarkable efforts of the principals at Como Elementary, Maude I. Logan Elementary, Mitchell Boulevard Elementary, John T. White Elementary and Forest Oak Middle campuses.

As one of Fort Worth’s oldest institutions of higher learning, Texas Wesleyan has brought a strong governance structure that ensures continued stability in LAN operations. Housed under the school of education, the LAN is drawing on the university’s extensive experience in instruction, curriculum and administration.

LAN administrators work with teachers and other school leaders to set campus-specific performance goals based on assessment results and targeted strategies to achieve those goals. The partnership offers the flexibility and autonomy to create customized solutions based on real time data within individual schools.

At the same time, the Leadership Academy schools maintain the dedicated staff, resources, framework and performance targets of Fort Worth ISD. It is the best of both worlds, and students richly deserve this comprehensive approach to education that enhances their ability to succeed and thrive.

As we review the past year and look forward to the work to come, we reflect with pride on the accomplishments that have been made and the success achieved—against all odds—in the LAN’s quest to maintain the highest standards of educational excellence.

What is happening on these campuses is changing young lives and preparing students for college, career and community leadership—a win for us all.

LAN JOURNEY LINE

In 2017, the Leadership Academy campuses were multi-year improvement required with the exception of Forest Oak Middle School. Fort Worth ISD committed to the implementation of the Leadership Academy model and after one year, the schools came off the improvement required list and have continued demonstrating student growth. The district and outside partners sought out ways to sustain the resources and efforts that contributed to the success of the schools. In 2019, Fort Worth ISD

LAN SCHOOLS MULTI-YEAR IMPROVEMENT REQUIRED

1 2 3 4 5LAN SCHOOLS DEMONSTRATED GREAT GAINS

FWISD/TXWES PARTNERSHIP FOR SUSTAINABILITY

FIRST YEAR OF PARTNERSHIP WITH NO STATE ACCOUNTABILITY

LAN ON TRACK TO DEMONSTRATE STUDENT OUTCOMES

and Texas Wesleyan University entered into a partnership under Senate Bill 1882 to create the Leadership Academy Network. The partnership allows for the Network to have an established leadership team at TXWES that solely supports the academics, operations and management of the LAN schools. LAN completed the first year of the partnership in the spring of 2020 and looks forward to continuing to demonstrate student outcomes for the 2020-2021 school year.


The Texas Legislature signed Senate Bill 1882 into effect in 2017. SB 1882 incentivizes districts to work collaboratively with new and existing partners to promote innovation and dramatically improve student outcomes. These “Texas Partnerships” offer districts the opportunity to expand the diversity of school options, bring in targeted expertise for innovation and turnaround support, and empower school leaders and partners with greater autonomy. Most importantly, effective partnerships give more students access to great schools1.

During the planning of a Texas Partnership, the school district issues a “Call for Great Schools” to recruit and authorize a carefully selected partner to operate a school under a performance contract. These partners may be nonprofits, universities or government organizations. The partner has responsibility for staff, curriculum, calendar, assessments, and other school-level decision-making while the district holds the partner accountable for academic and financial performance.

In 2019, FWISD sought to take advantage of SB 1882 and partnered with Texas Wesleyan University to create the Leadership Academy Network. Under the leadership of Priscila Dilley, the original five leadership academies completed successful turnaround efforts in the 2018-2019 school year, and the district sought ways to support the continued improvement of the schools, all of which are located in historically underserved neighborhoods of Fort Worth. Utilizing SB 1882 benefits, the partnership with Texas Wesleyan allowed the turnaround to be sustained, but also provided resources that the schools could use to become incubators of innovation in the district. A longtime community partner and institution, Texas Wesleyan has deepened its connection to FWISD through this partnership and expanded the pursuit of its own mission to develop students to their full potential as individuals and as members of the world community.

Through this structure,

Leadership Academies will

have freedom and flexibility in

instruction methods, funding,

schedules and other areas, while

operating under mutually agreed

upon performance targets that

align with Fort Worth ISD school

performance guidelines.

1882 PARTNERSHIP

1 txpartnerships.org


WHEREAS a partnership with TXWES

will contribute to the

continued success and continuous

improvement of the

successfulLeadership Academies

initiative.

PARTNERSHIP PERFORMANCE CONTRACT OVERVIEW

• Sustain and continuously improve the Leadership Academies model to improve student outcomes.

• Leverage the expertise and commitment of TXWES to support FWISD students, families, and staff.

• AUTHORITY: The performance contract between FWISD and TXWES allows the campuses to remain FWISD campuses while entrusting TXWES to manage the schools day-to-day. FWISD’s Board of Trustees retains ultimate responsibility for the campuses.

• CAMPUSES: Como Elementary, Maude I. Logan Elementary, John T. White Elementary, Mitchell Boulevard Elementary, and Forest Oak Middle schools.

• TERM: Five-year term (through SY23-24) renewable based on performance.• STUDENT OUTCOME GOALS: TEA accountability ratings of ‘A’ overall and in

school progress by the end of SY23-24.• CONTRACT TERMINATION: Contract may be terminated by mutual consent

of FWISD and TXWES, for breach of contract, or for failure of TXWES to substantially achieve the student outcome goals.

• LAN campuses have flexibility around schedule and calendar, curriculum and assessment, professional development, budget allocation, and staffing model.

• Campus-level educator teams will be empowered to build upon successful strategies and adjust to continuously improve.

• Network campuses must still abide by state and federal laws and some specific FWISD policies.

• Leadership Academy staff remain employees of FWISD, with continued access to TRS and other benefits.

• TXWES will hire a small network-level staff team to support LAN campuses and manage the partnership.

• TXWES has ultimate management and supervisory authority staff at LAN campuses.

• The Leadership Academy Network will continue to utilize FWISD HCM operational services.

• ENROLLMENT: LAN students remain FWISD students; LAN campuses maintain current attendance zones; if there is still capacity, other students may enroll, starting with those who reside in the district.

• EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Students at LAN campuses may join any extracurricular activity offered to district students as long as participation does not interfere with the campus schedule.

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT

CONTRACTSTRUCTURE

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY NETWORK

AUTONOMIES

STAFFING PARAMETERS


Leadership Academy Network (LAN) Team

Steering CommitteeTXWES

Dean of Education(Ex Officio Member)

TXWES Provost

TXWES President

Texas Wesleyan Board

Board Liaison toSteering CommitteeFWISD

FWISD Office of Innovation & Transformation

Senior Officer

Executive Directorof Academics

OperationsCoordinator

Executive Director of Operations

Maude I. LoganElementary

ComoElementary

John T. WhiteElementary

Mitchell Blvd.Elementary

Forest Oak Middle

Campus Council Campus Council Campus Council Campus Council Campus Council

Network Teacher Focus Group

To meet TEA requirements and the

unique needs of the Leadership

Academies, there is a layered

governance structure.

GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE


DEAN OF SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY Dr. Carlos Martinez

The interactions among Texas

Wesleyan, the LAN leadership

team, the school staff and school

communities have been exceptional.

It is clear this model will be very effective in helping

us achieve our targeted goals.

2020*

B

2021 2022 2023 2024

B B B A

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE TARGETS Overall School Rating by TEA that Measures Student Achievement and Growth

* Due to COVID19, FWISD, TXWES and TEA are evaluating the contractual targets by year due to no accountability requirement for the 2019-2020 school year.

** As of November 2020, TEA has not provided targets for Forest Oak Middle School 6th grade for 2021 and beyond.

B B B A

B B B B A

B B B B A

C B B B A

Fort Worth ISD and Texas Wesleyan University have set the following school performance targets for LAN schools from 2020 to 2024. These overall letter grades are communicated and shared with stakeholders across each school, with student-level goals established in order for each school to meet or exceed their contractual performance target.

FINANCIAL/OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE TARGETS

CONTRACTUAL PERFORMANCE TARGETS

FOREST OAKMIDDLE SCHOOL**

COMOELEMENTARY

MAUDE I. LOGANELEMENTARY

JOHN T. WHITEELEMENTARY

MITCHELL BOULEVARDMIDDLE SCHOOL

Completion of annual financial report demonstrating fiscal responsibility

PERFORMANCE OUTCOME MEASURE(S)GOALS

Accurate financial reporting and demonstration of fiscal responsibility

Annual receipt of an unqualified audit opinion, in connection with the annual financial report

Demonstration of sound organizational financial practices


B

2020*

B

2021 2022 2023 2024

B B B A

DOMAIN 2 PART A SCALED SCORE TARGETS School Rating by TEA that Measures Student Growth from Year Prior to Current School Year Utilizing the STAAR test

* Due to COVID19, FWISD, TXWES and TEA are evaluating the Domain 2 Part A Scaled Score Targets due to no accountability requirement and lack of progress measures for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years.

B B B A

B B B B A

B B B B A

B B B B A

FOREST OAKMIDDLE SCHOOL

COMOELEMENTARY



MITCHELL BOULEVARDMIDDLE SCHOOL

B

WHY DO WE EXIST? Our mission is to accelerate student achievement through service and a relentless pursuit of excellence. MISSION

VALUES

PILLARS

• KIDS FIRST: We are kid centered. All decisions are made with the needs and well-being of our students as the top priority.

• SERVE OTHERS: We are solutions-oriented and use empathy to put others’ needs before our own.• RESULTS DRIVEN: We are all driving towards the goal of accelerating student achievement.• EVERYBODY GROWS: Everyone in our system continuously grows their talent and abilities

through persistence, effort and practice.• BETTER TOGETHER: We work as a family. It takes a team of different skill sets, talent and

backgrounds to create impact.

HOW WILL WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION?

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE is our commitment to quality curriculum, instruction and professional learning to ensure growth for all staff and students.

STRATEGIC OPERATIONS enable us to become successful

through sustainable best practices.

Through TALENT MANAGEMENT, we grow leaders at all levels through

a system designed to provoke and cultivate growth, development and advancement.

Our unique PARTNERSHIPS allow us to create powerful learning and

leadership opportunities for students.

• Strong School Leadership, Teaching and Development

• Instructional Support Model

• Extended Learning Experiences

• Intentional Social-Emotional and Culture Systems

• Family and Community Partnerships

• Strategic Alignment of Resources

STRATEGIC OVERVIEW

LAN drives high performance

by continuously monitoring and

being held accountable in these

focus areas.


The faculty and staff at each LAN campus benefit from independent management, data-driven academic oversight, professional development and other resources.

PRISCILA DILLEY is the LAN’s senior officer and a visionary leader who oversees curriculum, instruction, administration and student development. A former executive director of Fort Worth ISD’s Office of Innovation and Transformation, Dilley helped launch the first phase of the Leadership Academy model in 2017. Under her direction, the schools came off of the Texas Education Agency’s “Improvement Required” list in 2018, and demonstrated levels of student growth that placed them among the top half of campuses across the state. The Leadership Academy Network is designed to maintain that success.

ALEX SELTZER is executive director of operations. He supports school principals, handles contract negotiations and maintenance, oversees budgets, and manages relationships among the university, Fort Worth ISD, and academy schools. Alex joined the team in October 2020, replacing CHRISTOPHER SHROPSHIRE who helped launch LAN in its first year.

WHITNEY CLARK is executive director of academics. She is responsible for maintaining a culture of instructional excellence, high student expectations and social-emotional support. She works with instructional coaches, monitors and customizes implementation of curriculum, coordinates development of assessment processes, and assists in the creation of annual school improvement plans.

BETHANY MULLIGAN is university coordinator. In her role, she supports program management, operations and events, while serving as the Network’s liaison for partners throughout the campus community. She works closely with the LAN officers as well as the dean of education.

Leadership Academy Network is led

by an innovative and experienced

team that oversees the success of

four elementary schools and one

middle school.

LEADERSHIP TEAM PROFILE

2019-2020 team members (pictured left to right) Bethany Mulligan, Priscila Dilley, Whitney Clark, and Christopher Shropshire.

Current team members (pictured left to right) Alex Seltzer, Whitney Clark, Priscila Dilley, and Bethany Mulligan.


The LAN instructional support model is specifically designed around key components that contribute to the success of high-performing innovative schools. The LAN team offers strategic campus support based on specific needs. The team strives to build a positive culture and environment for families and employees where they feel supported, empowered, and valued. Instructional support is provided by building high-quality systems of accountability and alignment. LAN is committed to growing leaders at both the teacher and administrator levels.

The Leadership Academy Network

established its academic model

based on its core values.

LAN ACADEMIC MODEL:

Campus Support

Culture & Environment

Instructional Support

Leadership Development

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MODEL


Percentage of growth from 1st six weeks to 3rd six weeks of teacher best practices in the classroom

The Leadership Academy Network considers the academic achievement of all students as one of the most significant factors in assessing progress. According to state law, all LAN schools participate in annual state assessments to determine student achievement and growth. Students in grades three through eight participate in the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) for math, reading, science, and social studies.

LAN schools participate in additional screenings and assessments to track student growth and achievement. Pre-Kindergarten through eighth-grade students engage in Beginning of Year, Middle of Year and End of Year universal screening assessments. Those include: CLI Engage, TX-KEA, and MAP Growth for Literacy and Math. LAN also uses IStation as an adaptive assessment to track student progress in foundational literacy skills. IStation serves as a supplement to literacy instruction and works at the student’s level to adapt to a learner’s individual needs.

Interim assessments are given at each six-week interval on the essential knowledge and skills taught within that period of time. Twice a year, students take a cumulative benchmark to analyze growth toward STAAR testing.

LAN also conducts campus growth walks to determine the level of growth for campuses and track evidence of campus-level initiatives, programs, and support. All LAN campuses select evidence criteria to implement each year from the LAN best practices chart. Growth walks are aligned to this evidence chart and take place quarterly at each campus to measure growth.

BOY/MOY/EOY FOR UNIVERSAL SCREEING• K-8 Literacy: NWEA MAP Growth• K-8 Math: NWEA MAP Growth• PK: CLI• Kinder: TX KEA

THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY “WAY”

LAN TEAM

• LAN Team Weekly Visits• Master Teacher Model• COVID Response

• Growth Walks• Coaching• Master Teacher Model• Leadership Development

• LAN Campus Culture Initiatives• Teacher Incentives• Social Emotional Support• Equity Framework

• Coaching Model• Extended Learning

Lesson Literacy Model• Teacher Residency

CAMPUS SUPPORT

CULTURE & ENVIRONMENT

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORTLEADERSHIP

DEVELOPMENT

LAN GROWTH WALK

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LAN 6 WEEK INTERIMS• 3-8th Grade Math and Reading• 5th Grade Science• 6-8th Grade Science

and Social Studies

STAARBENCHMARKS• Winter: prior to

Christmas Break• Spring: 6 weeks

prior to STAAR

ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

In addition, the Master Teacher program at LAN campuses offers peer-to-peer coaching between teachers to improve the practices of all educators through collaboration and feedback. Professional development needs vary by campuses, and the LAN leadership team serves as the approver of purchased and campus-designed professional development materials.

INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING MODEL:All campuses have assigned instructional coaches who use Paul Bambrick Six Steps to Feedback to support teachers throughout the coaching cycle. Instructional coaches meet monthly in Professional Learning Communities and engage in coaching conversations with the LAN Executive Director of Academics during campus walks.

AT THE NETWORK LEVEL:• LAN provides ongoing professional development for

teaching and leadership staff aligned to reading and writing needs.

• LAN designs and implements a coaching model for math teachers to meet the skills and strategies needed in foundational math practices.

• BILINGUAL/DUAL LANGUAGE ENRICHMENT meets the diverse language skills students need to develop biliteracy.

• SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL INTERVENTION TRAINING provides skills and strategies for working as a trauma-informed educator to meet a learner’s social-emotional needs.

All LAN campuses return to work one week prior to district employees in order to engage in an extra week of professional development. This additional time allows for comprehensive training on campus initiatives and instructional practices that will be implemented for the coming year.

The Leadership Academy Network offers

instructional staff on-campus coaching and

curriculum-aligned professional development.


STAFF RETENTION AND PROMOTION

Currently, each LAN campus has six Master Teachers and two Instructional Coaches who receive weekly “in-field” support and coaching from the LAN Academic Officer. This structure ensures the fidelity of implementation of the LAN instructional model and establishes a pipeline of instructional leadership to lead and innovate.

The LAN also implemented the Grow Your Own Teacher Residency Program, a two-year initiative designed to provide individuals with a bachelor’s degree an opportunity to obtain a Texas Standard Certificate; receive focused, supported academic and in-field training; and earn a master’s degree. This program combines a rigorous, researched-based curriculum with a robust, engaging and supported experiential component designed to build resident capacity and drive successful student outcomes. LAN campuses will serve as learning laboratories while connecting K-12 and higher education, creating an educational ecosystem to sustain, innovate and scale the Leadership Academy model.

The Leadership Academy Network

aims to develop, support and

retain high quality teachers,

administrators, and staff members

through many different facets.

PRINCIPALS PROMOTED/RETAINED within LAN

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS PROMOTED/RETAINED within LAN

INSTRUCTIONAL COACHESPROMOTED/RETAINED within LAN

MASTER TEACHERS PROMOTED/RETAINEDwithin LAN

LAN EMPLOYEES in TXWES/LAN RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Retirements Promotion to Executive Leadership Promoted to Principal/Lead AP

Promoted to AP/Principal Retained 3+ Years Resignation

Promoted to Assistant Principal Promoted from Master Teacher to IC Retained 3+ Years Resignation

Master Teachers Retained MT Position

2019-20 Master Teachers Promoted to Instructional Coaches for 2020-21

New Master Teachers

Teacher Residents are former Leadership Academy Network Employees (Teacher Assistants and Support Staff)

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LAN STAFF RETENTION AND PROMOTION*

OVERALL TEACHER RETENTION – 86%


*As reported to the Steering Committee in August 2020

LAN SNAPSHOT

452

476

308

345

577

+

+

+

+

3,021

ENROLLMENT BY CAMPUS*

TOTAL NETWORK ENROLLMENT

COMOELEMENTARY

JOHN T. WHITE

ELEMENTARY

MAUDE I. LOGAN

ELEMENTARY

MITCHELL BOULEVARDELEMENTARY

FOREST OAKMIDDLE SCHOOL

6

AFRICANWHITE

HISPANIC

ASIAN OR

FOREST OAKMIDDLE SCHOOL / 6

17530%

34660%

254%

112%

TWO OR MORERACES

203%

COMOELEMENTARY

23752%

16937%

184%

204%

72%


14647%

14948%

93%

31%

10%


35274%

9620%

102%

112%

71%

MITCHELL BOULEVARDELEMENTARY

21462%

12135%

10%

72%

21%

PACIFIC ISLANDER

FEMALE

ECONOMICALLY

MALE

28950%

28850%

56698%

29751%

EL

458%

21347%

23953%

43997%

10423%

409%

13945%

16955%

29897%

7123%

3612%

23950%

23750%

44894%

4810%

459%

16949%

17651%

33798%

8324%

4012%

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DISADVANTAGED

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863+FOREST OAK

MIDDLE SCHOOL7-8

FOREST OAKMIDDLE SCHOOL / 7-8

30435%

49257%

202%

91%

384%

41348%

45052%

84898%

39946%

9411%

*As of September 16, 2020

Como Elementary opened in February 1954 when students transferred from the adjacent Como School at 4001 Littlepage. Prior to construction of the new building, the school’s elementary classrooms were located in several wood framed buildings behind the current site. The Como schools were constructed to serve the youth of the Arlington Heights area on Fort Worth’s west side. With its flat roof and slight overhang, Herman G. Cox’s design for the mostly one-story building was influenced by the International movement. The use of contrasting red and orange brick provides visual emphasis. Classrooms have large window openings, most of which have been partially infilled. An addition of 20 classrooms and other facilities under the 1956 Building Program gave Como Elementary a capacity for 1,152 students, making it one of the largest elementary schools for African American youth in the city.

Como received an interior update when it became part of the LAN during the 2017-2018 school year, and the campus soared from an F to a B rating. New colors now adorn the campus, and murals of the school mascot decorate its walls. The school is listed as an architecturally significant building in the historic area of Lake Como in the center of Fort Worth.


FORT WORTH ISD

LEADERSHIPACADEMY ATCOMO

YEAR ESTABLISHED 1954GRADES Pre-K through 5STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO 20:1 PERCENT HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS 100%4000 Horne St. Fort Worth, TX 76107817-815-6500

PRINCIPAL Shawn

Buchanan

Having the flexibility of doing things in

a way that focuses on what’s best for both students and

teachers makes my job easier and that

leads to a larger impact and better

results for our children. Sharing and getting ideas

in our current environment has been my biggest reflection, as the lack of traditional face-to-face time has been replaced

with more virtual time.

BELIEVE THERE

ARE NO LIMITS

BUT THE SKY.


The Leadership Academy at John T. White Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5 on Fort Worth’s east side. School leaders are committed to providing every student with the optimal educational opportunities and an enriched academic environment.

John T. White’s mission is to accelerate student achievement through service and a relentless pursuit of excellence. That mission is accomplished by preparing Instructional Planning Calendars (IPCs) and daily objectives specific to the TEKs, followed by tightly aligned lessons, aggressive monitoring and checks for understanding through Demonstration of Learning. Extended learning offers an opportunity to provide an intervention hour to reteach students who are struggling with concepts and skills. A Literacy Leveled Intervention program is provided to students who are performing below grade level and need additional support. Students also receive individualized instruction by trained volunteers through Reading Partners.

In 2017-2018, the school earned a Top 25 Percent distinction for Student Progress.

PRINCIPAL Nikita Moye

No matter what the obstacle or challenge,

I know that our young scholars

come first. Everyone is in alignment

for our children and our

community. It is our first pillar:

kids first.

FORT WORTH ISD

LEADERSHIPACADEMY ATJOHN T. WHITE

SERVING KIDS

WITH EXCELLENCE.

NO EXCUSES.

YEAR ESTABLISHED 2011GRADES Pre-K through 5STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO 21:1 PERCENT HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS 97%7300 John T. White Rd. Fort Worth, TX 76120817-814-7900

FORT WORTH ISD

LEADERSHIPACADEMY ATMAUDE I. LOGAN

YEAR ESTABLISHED 1953GRADES Pre-K through 5STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO 14:1 PERCENT HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS 100%2300 Dillard St. Fort Worth, TX 76105817-815-3700

PRINCIPAL Steven Moore

The business of educating is

the development of the holistic child,

and our culture plays a critical role in that. At the LAN,

we invest in our children by having

a professional environment where students can best

and effectively learn. This is

the first step in turning around the academic progress

for our kids.

A LOGAN TIGER ROARS:

RESPECTFUL, OPEN TO

LEARNING, ACHIEVERS,

RESPONSIBLE, SAFE.

Maude I. Logan Elementary is named after a long-time former principal. The school is an integral part of the historic Stop Six Community in Fort Worth and serves students in grades Pre-K through 5.

The mission of the Leadership Academy at Maude I. Logan is to grow high-achieving leaders, using positive attitudes to build relationships through collaborative planning and consistent schoolwide procedures. This mission strategically propels the school to fulfill its vision as the forerunner of exemplary instruction. All stakeholders, including administration, teachers, and parents, holistically impact students. This is reflected in the school’s core values:

• Students First: Leaders in the Making• Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships• Growth Mindset• Courage and Resilience• Respect and Humility• Only Excellence Will Do



PRINCIPAL Danny

Fracassi

Over the past year, it has been amazing to see

the resources and support that the LAN has provided

our campuses. The needs of some of our

children, families, and surrounding

community are so extreme. The LAN does

anything it can for children, and it simply

cannot be defined through dollars,

accolades, or anything tangible.

FORT WORTH ISD

LEADERSHIPACADEMY ATMITCHELL BOULEVARD

LEARNING

TODAY, LEADING

TOMORROW.

YEAR ESTABLISHED 1954GRADES Pre-K through 5STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO 141:1 PERCENT HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS 100%3601 Mitchell Fort Worth, TX 76105817-815-9000

Mitchell Boulevard Elementary was designed by Charles E. Armstrong and built by the Rambo Construction Company. The school was created to fit the shape of the land and benefit from the breezes that blew in the hot months of September and May. Betty Y. Mercy was the first principal and watched over the 509 students that attended when the school opened.

Being part of the LAN means the school receives more learning resources, highly noted math and reading programs, as well as the ability to recruit and hire highly qualified teachers and staff. The Leadership Academy at Mitchell Boulevard focuses on developing well-rounded individuals who are equipped to excel within the greater Fort Worth community and the competitive workforce of the 21st century. This goal is achieved by establishing partnerships with parents and implementing a balanced curriculum that pairs high-quality instruction with social-emotional learning. A dedicated team of teachers sets high expectations for all learners using data-driven and differentiated instruction, effectively setting up all students for success.

FORT WORTH ISD

LEADERSHIPACADEMY ATFOREST OAK / 6

YEAR ESTABLISHED 1954GRADE 6STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO 15:1 PERCENT HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS 100%4801 Eastline Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76119817-815-8400

ONLY

EXCELLENCE

WILL DO.


LEAD ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL MichaelConner

The Leadership Academy at Forest Oak 6th Grade Campus (LAFO 6) serves sixth-graders. The campus mascot is the Mighty Lion. Lions symbolize power, courage, and nobility. At the beginning of the 2019 school year, Leadership Academy at Forest Oak 6th Grade Campus, formerly Glencrest 6th, joined the LAN as part of an effort to combine all sixth-grade centers into their respective middle schools throughout the district. As students of a LAN school, sixth-graders attending the LAFO 6 campus receive extended hours for instruction, tutoring and enrichment activities.

The Leadership Academy at Forest Oak 6th Grade Campus is an open-enrollment campus that does not charge tuition or give entrance exams. Enrollment priority for incoming Forest Oaks sixth-graders goes to students who live in the campus’s current attendance zone; other students can apply to transfer.

Both Forest Oak campuses are rich in academic

best practices and strive

to meet the social- emotional needs of students.

The student support team

works with teachers to

ensure these needs are

met.

Students and faculty utilize

restorative practices

as a means of conflict resolution.

PRINCIPAL Seretha Lofton

In the last year, our instructional practices were

absolutely amazing. Going through the

pandemic our team was committed to

supporting students with their

virtual learning. This has helped

energize our kids and even

throughout this difficult time,

they have been thriving.

FORT WORTH ISD

LEADERSHIPACADEMY ATFOREST OAK / 7-8

YEAR ESTABLISHED 1954GRADES 7-8STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO 15:1 PERCENT HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS 100%3221 Pecos Fort Worth, TX 76119817-815-8200


Forest Oak Middle School opened in 1954 as Forest Oak Junior High with 787 students. Enrollment increased quickly to approximately 1,400 students, making it necessary to expand the cafeteria and add a new wing.

Today, the school serves students in grades seven and eight. In its first year as the Leadership Academy at Forest Oak, the school rating grew from F to B and it received two distinctions for Comparative Academic Growth and Comparative Closing the Gap. In addition, for the 2018-2019 academic year, the Leadership Academy at Forest Oak Middle School received another distinction in Comparative Academic Growth.

Groups on campus, like the Lion Empowerment Group and Diverse Lounge, provide students the opportunity to express themselves through poetry and music performances. The Leadership Academy at Forest Oak utilizes these programs to build relationships with the students and the surrounding community: truly better together.

ONLY

EXCELLENCE

WILL DO.

LAN 2019-2020 BUDGET

TOTAL BUDGETED EXPENSES

OPERATING REVENUE

TWU General Fund Operating Revenue $23,860,582(SB 1882 Funds: $3.6M; $1,516.17/student)

BUDGETED EXPENSES

LAN Payroll (Campus Personnel) $15,336,633Fringe Benefits $1,674,597Other Budgeted Expenses

Campus Allocations $209,600

Opt-In/LDA Stipends $4,386,803

Fringe for LDA Stipends $154,560

Substitutes $300,000

TWU (LAN) $497,510

Operations/Maint. Function $644,378

Total Other Budgeted Expenses $6,192,851

Total Budgeted Expenses $23,204,081


2% Fringe for LDA Stipends

3% Campus Allocations

5% Substitutes

8% TWU (LAN)

10% Operations/Maint. Function

71% Opt-In/LDA Stipends

7% Fringe Benefits

27% Other Budgeted Expenses

66% LAN Payroll

OTHER BUDGETED EXPENSES

TXWES + FWISD BOARDS OF TRUSTEES

Larry AnfinRoy Charles BrooksDr. Tim BrusterTim CarterSusan CoultasDouglas J. Compton, Sr.Karen CramerJames E. DuBoseJanie FarisJan FersingKerry GetterCongresswoman Kay GrangerKelly Allen GrayW. Tompie HallAslam M. KhanGeorge F. LeoneGlenn O. LewisThomas R. LockeBishop Mike LowryVanisha ‘Nisha’ LuniaMark MaDr. Louella Baker MartinRick McWhorterRosa NavejarTerry O’HalloranDavid ParkerDr. Greg PhillipsState Senator Beverly PowellAlice PuenteLowisa RainwaterNorma RobyRev. D. Nick ScholarsClaudia SteppVickie StevensJudge Louis E. SturnsGary TerryCongressman Marc VeaseyRev. Anthony VinsonMax M. WaymanDr. Michael Williams

Erika BeltranJohnny F. Cook-MuhammedJanie Faris*

Dr. Ken HelveyHank JohnsonDr. Carlos MartinezDarren B. MooreRosa NavejarNorie Pride-WomackPatricia Scott*

Jeremy Smith

Jacinto “Cinto” Ramos, Jr.Tobi JacksonQuinton “Q” PhillipsAnael LuebanosDaphne BrookinsCarin “CJ” EvansAnne DarrNorman RobbinsAshley Paz

FWISD Dr. Kent P. Scribner, Superintendent

TXWES Frederick G. Slabach, President

FWISD OFFICE OF INNOVATION Dr. David Saenz, Chief of Innovation

TXWES SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Dr. Carlos Martinez, Dean

Priscila Dilley, Senior OfficerWhitney Clark, Executive Director of AcademicsAlex Seltzer, Executive Director of OperationsBethany Mulligan, Operations Coordinator

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

LAN TEAM

FWISD

STEERING COMMITTEE

TXWES BOARD OF TRUSTEES


Tim Carter, ChairmanThomas R. Locke, Vice ChairmanAlice Puente, SecretaryBeverly Powell, Texas State Senator

TXWES

*Served in 2019-2020

1201 Wesleyan StreetFort Worth, TX 76105

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