Institute for School Innovation

National Demonstration Sites and
Exemplary Visitation Sites

The Institute for School Innovation announces the selection of Six National Demonstration Sites and Two Exemplary Visitation Sites for the 2011-2012 school year. These sites will host visitors to showcase innovative methods for school improvement.

National Demonstration Detailed Contact List
Exemplary Visitation Sites Detailed Contact List

National Demonstration Sites are schools that have been successfully implementing CHILD as a widespread model. Exemplary Visitation Sites have at least one year of successful implementation in at least three classrooms. The schools have demonstrated positive results with CHILD in the following areas that are aligned with the No Child Left Behind Act:

  • Documented academic success for students
  • High degree of student involvement using technology and hands-on learning
  • Professional leadership by highly qualified teachers and administrators
  • Strong focus on reading
  • Positive student behavior

CHILD National Demonstration Sites

Chamberlain Primary School         (New Britain Consolidated Schools, CT)
http://www.csdnb.org/schools/chamberlain/index.html
120 Newington Avenue
New Britain, CT 06051
Phone: 860-832-5691; Fax: 860-224-1597
Jane Perez, Principal                    Lyn Channey, CHILD Facilitator
perezj@csdnb.org                                    channeyL@csdnb.org
Year of Implementation: 2008
6 Primary Clusters
School Size: 526           Minority: 75%             Free & Reduced Lunch: 70%  Title One         ESOL: 5%
Nearest Airport: Bradley International, CT: 50 miles
Special Programs: Breakthrough to Literacy Reading, Math Expressions, Lucy Caulkins, Being a Writer

Dishman-McGinnis Elementary          (Bowling Green Independent Schools, KY)
http://www.b-g.k12.ky.us/school_home.aspx?schoolid=3
503 Old Morgantown Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: 270-746-2250; Fax: 270-746-2255
Michael Wix, Principal                   Deborah Ecton, CHILD Coordinator
michael.wix@bgreen.kyschools.us  Deborah.ecton@bgreen.kyschools.us
Year of Implementation: 2008
2 Primary, 3 Intermediate Clusters
School Size: 343           Minority: 59%             Free & Reduced Lunch: 97%  Title One         ESOL: 39%
Nearest Airport: Nashville, TN: 80 miles
Special Programs: Scott Foresman Reading, McGraw Hill Math, Writing Fundamentals, Social Studies Alive, MacMillan Science

Imagine School at North Port            (Sarasota County)
http://www.imagineschoolatnorthport.com/
1000 Innovation Avenue
North Port, FL 34289
Phone: 941-426-2050; Fax: 941-423-8252
Justin Matthews, Principal                                    Lisa Sturz, Assistant Principal
justin.matthews@imagineschools.com        lisa.sturz@imagineschools.com
Year of Implementation: 2008
4 Primary, 4 Intermediate Clusters
School Size: 525           Minority: 11%             Free & Reduced Lunch: 50%              ESOL: 6%
Nearest Airport: Sarasota-Bradenton International, FL: 30 miles
Special Programs: Harcourt Storytown Reading, Harcourt Math, Harcourt Language/Writers in Control, Words Their Way, Harcourt Science & Social Studies

South Heights Elementary School     (Henderson County, KY)
http://www.southheights.henderson.k12.ky.us/
1199 Madison Street
Henderson, KY 42420
Phone: (270) 831-5080; Fax: (270) 831-5082
Rob Carroll, Principal                   Crissy Sandefur, Assistant Principal                                   Bridget Lutz, CHILD Coach
robin.carroll@henderson.kyschools.us; crissy.sandefur@henderson.kyschools.us; bridget.lutz@henderson.kyschools.us
Year of Implementation: 1999
3 Primary, 3 Intermediate Clusters
School Size: 540           Minority: 20%             Free & Reduced Lunch: 90%  Title One        ESOL: 2%
Nearest Airport: Evansville Regional, IN: 20 miles
Special Programs: History Alive, Harcourt Reading, Special Needs Inclusion, Math in Focus, Step Up to Writing, Lindamond Bell Literacy Program

Treasure Coast Elementary School   (Indian River County, FL)
http://www.indianriverschools.org/Schools/TCE/
8955 85th Street
Sebastian, FL 32958
Phone: (772) 978-8500; Fax: (772) 978-8503
Mark Dugan, Principal                              Caroline Baker, Assistant Principal
mark.dugan@indianriverschools.org                        caroline.barker@indianriverschools.org
Year of Implementation: 2006
3 Primary, 3 Intermediate Clusters
School Size: 642           Minority: 35%             Free & Reduced Lunch: 70%              ESOL: 10.2%
Nearest Airport: Melbourne, FL:  26 miles
Special Programs: Harcourt Storytown Reading, Pearson Envision Math (Primary), Go Math (Intermediate), 6 Traits Writing,
Harcourt Science, Scott Foresman Social Studies

Western Academy Charter School    (Palm Beach County, FL)
http://www.westernacademycharter.com
650 Royal Palm Beach Boulevard, Suite 300
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
Phone: (561) 792-4123; Fax: (561) 422-0674
Linda Terranova, Principal                                    Lindsay Sum, CHILD Coordinator
linda.terranova@palmbeachschools.org                   lindsay.sum@palmbeachschools.org
Year of Implementation: 2003
2 Primary, 2 Intermediate Clusters
School Size: 370           Minority: 52%             Free & Reduced Lunch: 40%              ESOL: 0%
Nearest Airport: Palm Beach International Airport, FL:  12 miles
Special Programs: Mc-Graw Hill Treasures  Reading, Harcourt Go Math, Mc-Graw Hill Language Arts, Houghton Mifflin Social Studies, Houghton Mifflin Hartcourt: Florida Science Fusion

Special Programs: Houghton Mifflin Reading, Macmillan- McGraw Math (Primary), Everyday Math (Intermediate), Houghton Mifflin Teach Me Writing, Houghton Mifflin Social Studies, Harcourt Science

CHILD Exemplary Visitation Sites

Imagine School North Manatee                    (Manatee County, FL)
http://www.imaginenorthmanatee.com/
9275 49th Ave East
Palmetto, FL 34221
Phone: (941)981- 5345; Fax: (941) 981-5349
Jennifer Lucas, Principal                            Samantha Del Ponte, CHILD Coordinator
jennifer.lucas@imagineschools.com              samantha.delponte@imagineschools.com
Year of Implementation: 2006
3 Primary, 2 Intermediate Clusters
School Size: 378           Minority: 37%             Free & Reduced Lunch: 45%              ESOL: 4%
Nearest Airport: Sarasota Bradenton Airport, FL: 23 miles
Special Programs: Harcourt & Making Meaning Reading, Harcourt Math, Writer’s Workshop & Words Their Way Writing,

Parker-Bennett-Curry Elementary School   (Bowling Green Independent Schools, KY)
http://www.b-g.k12.ky.us/
165 Webb Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: (270) 746-2270; Fax: (270) 746-2275
Cheri Smith, Principal                              Deborah Ecton, CHILD Coordinator
Cheri.smith@bgreen.kyschools.us              deborah.ecton@bgreen.kyschools.us
Year of Implementation: 2008
3 Primary Clusters
School Size: 404           Minority: 77.2%                       Free & Reduced Lunch: 98%  Title One         ESOL: 52%
Nearest Airport: Nashville, TN:  80 miles
Special Programs: Houghton Mifflin Reading, Macmillan- McGraw Math (Primary), Everyday Math (Intermediate), Houghton Mifflin Teach Me Writing, Houghton Mifflin Social Studies, Harcourt Science