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Peoria High School, Peoria, IL: Changing The Culture

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Overview

In 2011, after years of failing to meet state standards, and on the heels of a difficult school merger, Peoria High School decided to seek a federal School Improvement Grant. To receive the multi-million dollar grant, the school had to commit to a massive transformation of its administration and academic practices, including replacing the principal and other key school leaders. After an extensive search, Peoria High School chose CEC to serve as the lead partner for this transformation effort.

Client: Peoria Public School District 150
Impact Area: The importance of collaborative transformation to turn around a school district
Related Services: Labor Management Collaboration; PLC’S; coaching

View the video series below to see how CEC supported Peoria High School over the three years of the grant. Learn about how a new culture and climate were created for students and staff.

CEC provided on-site staff to coach Peoria teachers and administrators as they adapted their union contract, implemented student growth measures into their teacher evaluation process, fully invested in Professional Learning Communities, and formed an effective community Partnership Council. CEC used a “train-the-trainer” model to ensure capacity for sustainable change at the school after the grant period ended.

Peoria High School saw a 27% increase in students meeting and exceeding standards on the NWEA reading test between 2011 and 2013, and a 29% increase in math scores.

1. Peoria High School – Overview

Follow Peoria High School’s transformation through a School Improvement Grant. See how shared leadership and a strong union relationship paved the way for sustainable change. Produced by Catalyst for Educational Change, 2015.

 

2. Peoria High School Chooses a Lead Partner and Applies for a School Improvement Grant

 

3. Incorporating the Use of Data and Video-Taped Lessons in PLCs, and Raising the Rigor

 

4. The Importance of Community Engagement

 

5. Changing the Culture: Peoria High School Votes for Tougher Evaluations

 

6. Relationship-Building, Sustainability and the Role of TURN