- Cambridge-Isanti Schools
- Student Progress and Growth Monitoring
Student Progress and Growth Monitoring
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The primary purpose of student assessment in Cambridge-Isanti Schools is to provide information to help improve student achievement through instruction and program design. The assessment plan employs a variety of assessments and standardized tests. Assessment data is reviewed with both growth and proficiency in mind. The data received from testing helps the District analyze student progress and District curriculum, learn which programs will be most helpful for each student, and hold the District accountable for offering the best possible education for all students. The areas below provide additional information on specific tools used to support student progress and growth monitoring.
Academic Standards
The Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards provide the statewide expectations for student achievement in all public Minnesota K-12 schools. These standards identify the knowledge and skills that all students in must achieve in each content area by the end of a grade level or grade band. The academic standards are important because they are designed to help prepare students for college and career experiences, define the common expectations for all students, define the credit requirements for graduation, and assist in the guidance of school-developed curriculum design, review, and adoption processes.The Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards can be accessed through the below links:
- Arts
- English Language Arts
- Health and Physical Education
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- World Languages
Assessment
The Cambridge-Isanti Assessment Calendar provides an overview of assessments that are administered state-wide, district-wide, or school-wide. The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) are the state tests that help districts measure student progress toward Minnesota’s academic standards and also meet federal and state legislative requirements. The Measures of Academic Progress (MAP/NWEA) are tests that are given locally that are used to monitor student growth throughout the year and over the course of multiple years.- Assessment Calendar 2020-2021
- Assessment Sequence Overview
- District MDE Report Card
- Data and Assessment Homepage
Committees and Roles
District committees exist to support the continued efforts to ensure all students have positive learning experiences, resulting in academic and social/emotional growth. A process of systems accountability is established through the specific flow of information and levels of decision making authority.
District Committees and Roles
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Building Instructional Leadership Teams (BILT)
Cambridge Primary School
Rhonda Malecha, Principal
Trina Godfrey, Academic Coach
Gretchen Sickler, Kindergarten
Jessica Montague, First Grade
Angie Nelson, Second Grade
Melinda Helseth, Special EducationCambridge Intermediate School
Scott Peterson, Principal
Tanya Siedlecki, Academic Coach
Kelly Hajek, Third Grade
Sue Palmer, Fourth Grade
Katie Adams, Fifth Grade
Gloria Wressell, Specialist
Donna Stromquist, Special EducationCambridge Middle School
Chad Gerlach, Principal
Tricia Anderson, Assistant Principal
Kim Nelles, Academic Coach
Kelly Vavra, English/Language Arts Teacher
Theresa Erickson, Math Teacher
Diana Gagnon, Science Teacher
Sherry Carlson, Special EducationIsanti Primary School
Shane Dordal, Principal
Ann Marie Guldseth, Academic Coach
Heidi Heifort, Kindergarten
Cath Hendrickson, First Grade
Rima Silver, Second GradeIsanti Intermediate School/School For All Seasons
Mark Ziebarth, Principal
Sara Edwards, Academic Coach
Cassandra Ott, Third Grade
Jesse Jennissen, Fourth Grade
Sue Gorka, Fifth Grade
Deb Sunde, SFAS Primary
Theresa Sibbald, Special EducationIsanti Middle School
Randy Pauly, Principal
Kyle Groves, Assistant Principal
Kim Nelles, Academic Coach
Crystal Kennedy, Music/Band
Andy Strand, Special EducationCambridge-Isanti High School
Steve Gibbs, Principal
Pam Austad, Assistant Principal
Eric Nelson, Assistant Principal
Andrea Bertz, FACS
Shelly Olmstead, Math
Trina Dallmann, World Language
Michael Galligan, Social Studies
Mary Sima, Special Education
Aaron Knudsvig, Music
Paul Maltrud, Science
Greg Doom, Industrial Technology
Jody Ledahl, Business
Jessica Miller, Specialist
David Kaufmann, Special Education
Justina Glovatsky, Counselor
Thea Lowman, English/Language Arts
Kristi Fobbe, Phy Ed
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District ADSIS Leadership and Implementation Team
The Alternative Delivery of Specialized Instructional Services (ADSIS) Leadership and Implementation Team has a broad membership to coordinate, align and oversee implementation of ADSIS services. The team must meet at least three times during the year to review ADSIS services and progress. The committee members also advise Teaching & Learning Advisory.
Members:
Tammy Kraft, Federal Programs Coordinator (Primary contact)
Brenda Damiani, Director of Teaching and Learning
Christopher Kampa, Business Manager
Julie Williams, Director of Student Support
Michelle Glasgow, Curriculum Coordinator
Steve Gibbs, Cambridge-Isanti High School Principal
Chad Gerlach, Cambridge Middle School Principal
Randy Pauly, Isanti Middle School Principal
Scott Peterson, Cambridge Intermediate School Principal
Mark Ziebarth, Isanti Intermediate School & School For All Seasons Principal
Rhonda Malecha, Cambridge Primary School Principal
Shane Dordal, Isanti Primary School Principal
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District Assessment Committee
The District Assessment Committee exists to review and make recommendations, to the Principal/Coordinator Team, on the continuous improvement of the effectiveness, responsiveness, and value received from assessments used by the district. The District Assessment Committee will recommend policies and procedures to attain goals relating to assessment in alignment with the District’s Strategic Plan and the State Department of Education.
Members:
Patrick Morrow, Data & Assessment Coordinator
Michelle Glasgow, Curriculum Coordinator
Tammy Kraft, Federal Programs Coordinator
Julie Williams, Director of Student Support Services
Eric Nelson, Administrator
Scott Peterson, Administrator
Shane Dordal, Administrator
Jeremy Miller, Technology Integration
Trina Godfrey, Academic Coach
Kim Nelles, Academic Coach
Jan Nieuwsma, Elementary Special Education
Jane Dirkes, Elementary School Teacher
Tiffaney Fry, Middle School Teacher
Stacy Kelzer, Intermediate School Teacher
Katie, Soler, Specialist
Kim Goodmanson, Early Childhood Coordinator
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District Curriculum Committee
The purpose of the District Curriculum Committee is to implement the curriculum process and monitor the work of the content area teams. The committee members also advise the Teaching & Learning Advisory and the Teaching & Learning Department on curricular and instructional topics.
Members:
Brenda Damiani, Director of Teaching & Learning
Michelle Glasgow, Curriculum Coordinator
Julie Williams, Director of Student Support Services
Tammy Kraft, Federal Programs Coordinator
Patrick Morrow, Data & Assessment Coordinator
Ray Sperl, Technology Coordinator
Rhonda Malecha, Administrator
Chad Gerlach, Administrator
Steve Gibbs, Administrator
Tanya Siedlecki, Academic Coach
Molly Grell, Teacher
Caroline Resler, Teacher
Sherry Salo, Teacher
Tracy Dibb, Teacher
Jamie Engbrecht, Teacher
Angie Sutherland, Special Education Coordinator
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District PBIS Leadership Team
Members:
Tammy Kraft, Federal Programs Coordinator (Facilitor)
Mark Ziebarth, Administrator (Co-Chair)
John Droubie, Administrator (Co-Chair)
Nate Rudolph, Superintendent
Brenda Damiani, Director of Teaching & Learning
Shawn Kirkeide, Director of Admin Services and HR
Shane Dordal, Administrator
Rhonda Malecha, Administrator
Tricia Anderson, Administrator
Pam Austad, Administrator
Scott Peterson, Administrator
Kyle Groves, Administrator
Kyle Johnson, Transportation Director
Nathan Huff, Food Service Director
Trina Godfrey, Academic Coach
Sara Edwards, Academic Coach
Krisanne Wessel, Teacher
Erin Engness, Parent/MDE PBIS
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District Professional Development Committee
The District Professional Development Committee includes representation from a diverse group of staff across the district. It exists to serve the district as an advisory group, specifically to the Teaching & Learning Department, in order to ensure that the professional development needs of all groups are met and carried out throughout the year.
Members:
Brenda Damiani, Director of Teachning & Learning
Michelle Glasgow, Curriculum Coordinator
Patrick Morrow, Data & Assessment Coordinator
Ann Marie Guldseth, Teacher Leader/Academic Coach
Trina Godfrey, Teachers Leader/Academic Coach
Mark Ziebarth, Administrator
Pam Austad, Administrator
Tricia Anderson, Administrator
Lisa Jennissen, Grade 5 Teacher
Jared Faust, Content Teacher
Becca Orvis, Special Education Teacher
Kim Goodmanson, Early Childhood Coordinator
Terri Olson, Skyward Specialist/Administrative Assistants
Emily Ramlet, Special Education Coordinator
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District Special Education Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Special Education Parent/Staff Advisory Council is to act as an advisory body to the District through the Director of Special Services on behalf of students receiving special education services.
Members:
Julie Williams, Director of Student Support Services
Angela Sutherland, Special Education Coordinator
Emily Ramlet, Special Education Coordinator
James White, Teacher
Melinda Helseth, Teacher
Shari Breezee, Teacher
Theresa Sibbald, Teacher
Sherry Carlson, Teacher
Brandy Polzin-Volk, Teacher
Jodi Oslund, Teacher
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District Technology Advisory Committee
The utilization of technology will be interwoven throughout the curriculum, instruction, and assessment processes in a purposeful manner that increases efficiency and effectiveness in order to develop and support modern educators who create a dynamic learning experience for every student every day.
Members:
Ray Sperl, Technology Coordinator
Rance Eberhardt, District Technician - Network
Michael Porta, Building Technician
Jeremy Miller, Technology Integrationist
Randy Pauly, Administrator
Steve Gibbs, Administrator
Tanya Siedlecki, Academic Coach
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District Title I Leadership Implementation Teams
The Title I Leadership Implementation Teams meet to analyze the data from the Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Develop Schoolwide Title I plans, assist in the execution of the plans, and evaluate progress. The committee members also advise Teaching & Learning Advisory.
Isanti Primary School:
Shane Dordal, Isanti Primary School Principal
Tammy Kraft, Federal Programs Coordinator
Jane Dirkes, Title Interventionist
Ann Marie Guldseth, Academic Coach
Krissy Golyer, Teacher
Susan Kaspar, ParentCambridge Primary School:
Rhonda Malecha, Cambridge Primary School Principal
Tammy Kraft, Federal Programs Coordinator
Dawn Doyle, Academic Interventionist
Melissa Hanson, Academic Coach
Jessica Montague, Classroom Teacher
Trina Godfrey, Academic Coach
Jessica Montague, ParentIsanti Intermediate School:
Mark Ziebarth, Isanti Intermediate School Principal
Tammy Kraft, Federal Programs Coordinator
Krisanne Wessel, Title Interventionist
Sara Edwards, Academic Coach
Sonia Suihkonen, TeacherCambridge Intermediate School:
Scott Peterson, Cambridge Intermediate School Principal
Tammy Kraft, Federal Programs Coordinator
Tanya Siedlecki, Academic Coach
Carla Allen, Academic Interventionist
Elizabeth Young, Teacher
Jamie Berg, Parent -
Teaching & Learning Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Teaching & learning Advisory Committee is to hear from district committees and provide affirmation and areas of concern to T&L Coordinators and principals, paying close to attention to equity, access and diversity and with intent to honor community/parent input.
Members:
Brenda Damiani, Director of Teaching & Learning
Miranda Block, Teachers as Learners and Learders (TALL)
John Droubie, Administrator
Eric Nelson, Administrator
Randy Pauly, Administrator
Sara Edwards, Academic Coach
Trina Godfrey, Academic Coach
Chad Filley, Teacher
Tim Kosel, Teacher
Linda Krings, Teacher
Darla Peterson, Teacher
Katie Soler, Teacher
Ray Sperl, Technology Coordinator
Michelle Glasgow, Curriculum Coordinator
Tammy Kraft, Federal Programs Coordinator
Patrick Morrow, Data & Assessment Coordinator
Nikki Johnson, School Board Member
18 Parent/Community Members