Jane Goodall Environmental Sciences Academy

At the Jane Goodall Environmental Sciences Academy, students will foster their knowledge, love and respect for the environment while promoting sustainability for future generations. This teacher-led school is located near Maple Lake, Minnesota in the heart of Wright County.

Contact Information: Jane Goodall Environmental Sciences Academy

8008 83rd ST NW, Maple Lake , MN 55358

Office (952) 852-0129

Contact information: Tammie Walker, Advisor, twalker@jgesa.org

Brief Profile:

Enrollment: 115 students

Grades served: Grade 6-Grade 12

Innovation(s): Project based, environmental science focus

NGAPS Focus:

Jane Goodall identified four possible areas for consideration in the NGAPS pilot:

1. Enhanced analysis of data collected through the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment.

2. Effective use of student portfolios to demonstrate learning through a balance of formative and summative assessments.

3. The impact of life-skills on academic achievement.

4. Effective methods for gathering feedback from parents.

The staff at the school has prioritized student portfolios as their main focus for their work with Dr. Magnusson. This portfolio will be a comprehensive assessment of student learning, based on a balance of formative and summative assessments. The faculty team at Jane Goodall, with Dr. Magnusson's support, continues to explore the various data collected through NWEA MAP testing and are building an understanding of how this data can support learning through inclusion in the student portfolio. Dr. Magnusson is also supporting the school by providing guidance in developing a parent survey tool that aligns with the IQS scorecard and the mission and goals of the school. Work is also being done at Jane Goodall, in partnership with EdVisions, to further develop rubrics to measure student progress of previously identified life-skills.

Assessment Consultant: Dr. Deanne Magnusson