GLADWIN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
2013-2014
Annual Education Report
Report
Contents
Rick Seebeck, Superintendent
August 11, 2014
Student Assessment
Data
Accountability
Scorecard
Teacher
Qualification Data
NAEP Data
Vision & Mission
Statement
School Board
Members
Core Benefits
District
Improvement Plan
Status
Core Curriculum
Status
Academic progress
Pupil Retention
Rate
Parent Involvement
Parent/Teacher
Conference Data
Local Assessment
Data
Dear Parents and Community Members:
We are pleased to present you with the Annual Education Report (AER)
which provides key information on the 2013-14 educational progress
for the Gladwin Community Schools. The AER addresses the complex
reporting information required by Federal and some State laws. Our
staff is available to help you understand this information. Please
contact Julie Shearer, Director of Business, for help if you need
assistance.
The AER is available for you to review electronically by visiting the
following web site www.gladwinschools.net or you may review a copy
in the Superintendent’s Office located at 401 North Bowery Avenue,
2nd Floor, Gladwin, Michigan.
The report contains the following information:
Student Assessment Data – Elementary or middle school
assessment results on the Michigan Educational Assessment Program
(MEAP), high school assessment results on Michigan Merit Exam
(MME), and assessment results for students with disabilities on
Michigan’s Alternative Assessment Program (MI-Access or MEAPAccess)
 Presents achievement data for all five tested subjects
(mathematics, reading, science, social studies and writing)
compared to targets for all students as well as subgroups of
students.
 Helps parents understand achievement progress within schools
and compare these to district and State achievement.
Accountability Scorecard – Detail Data and Status
Information is provided for the district and each school related to
achievement targets in reading, writing, mathematics, science and
social studies answering questions like:
 Did the district (and schools) meet achievement targets for all
students and subgroups of students?
 Did the district (and schools) meet achievement growth targets
for all students and subgroups of students?

Teacher Qualification Data
 Identifies teacher qualifications at district and school levels
 Reports percentage of core academic classes taught by teachers not considered
highly qualified to teach such classes
NAEP Data (National Assessment of Educational Progress)
 Provides State results of the national assessment in mathematics and reading every
other year in grades 4 and 8
Review the table below listing our schools. The state has identified some schools with the
status of Reward, Focus or Priority. A Reward school is one that is outperforming other
schools in achievement, growth, or is performing better than other schools with a similar
student population. A Focus school is one that has a large achievement gap in 30% of its
student achievement scores. A Priority school is one whose achievement and growth is in
the lowest 5% of all schools in the state. Some schools are not identified with any of these
labels. In these cases no status label is given.
School Name
Status Label
Key initiative to accelerate
achievement
Gladwin Elementary
Focus
Gladwin Intermediate
None
Gladwin Jr. High
None
Gladwin High School
Focus
Gladwin Alternative HS
None
Address achievement gap of the
Students with Disabilities subgroup in
all core content areas
Address achievement gap of the
Students with Disabilities subgroup in
Reading and Math
Address achievement gaps in various
groups within our student population
Address achievement gap of the
Students with Disabilities subgroup
Address graduation rate and
attendance issues
I am pleased with the process of learning that has been taking place in our school district
this past year. Our staff is working harder than ever to insure that all students are
learning.
Our facilities and grounds continue to be maintained at a high quality level for the safety
of our students. This is truly a school district to take pride in. Thank you for allowing our
staff to teach your children.
Sincerely,
Rick Seebeck
Superintendent
Vision and Mission Statement
Our Gladwin Community Schools believe
that all students CAN LEARN. We will
provide a safe, caring environment
where teaching and learning can take
place. Each student will receive the
opportunity and encouragement to
become successful and responsible
citizens.
School Board Members
Sally Hightower, President
Lisa Schwager, Vice-President
Brad Withrow, Secretary
Linda Winarski, Treasurer
Kelly Gower. Trustee
Eric Dion, Trustee
Carol Darlington, Trustee
Core Benefits
Gladwin Community Schools believes that it has the responsibility to provide an
exceptional education to all students.
District Improvement Plan Status
The District Improvement Team, composed of several focus groups, meets
regularly during the school year. The purpose of the team is to develop, review
and evaluate goals, objectives and strategies for the District Improvement Plan.
The District Improvement Team facilitates the continuous collection and analysis
of academic assessment data to guide instruction. A copy of the District
Improvement Plan is available at www.gladwinschools.net or a paper copy is
available from the Gladwin Community Schools Administrative Office, 401 N.
Bowery Avenue, Gladwin, MI 48624. Goals that are being addressed by each
building are available in the building annual reports, which are located on the
school website.
Core Curriculum Status
English Language Arts
Please refer to the school building annual reports for this information
Mathematics
Please refer to the school building annual reports for this information
Science
Please refer to the school building annual reports for this information
Social Studies
Please refer to the school building annual reports for this information
Academic Progress
Dual Enrollment
Gladwin Community Schools had 69 students registered in 124 dual enrollment
classes at Mid Michigan Community College during the 2013-2014 school year.
Career and Technical
Gladwin Community Schools had 73 students in 10 career and Technical classes
offered by Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District and Mid Michigan
Community College. Classes were located not only at those locations but also in
the Gladwin, Beaverton and Clare School Districts.
Pupil Retention Rate
Grade
Kindergarten
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine
Ten
Eleven
Twelve
District Total
2010-2011
164
116
121
116
138
180
136
148
146
159
154
133
157
1,868
Number of Students Enrolled
2011-2012
2012-13
172
168
124
123
114
129
128
110
115
125
145
119
179
149
141
179
151
147
160
184
136
141
126
126
120
110
1,811
1,810
2013-2014
149
129
114
116
111
125
122
154
181
153
146
124
123
1,747