Brookville, Indiana | Elementary & Middle School | Enrollment: 231 students
Client Overview
St. Michael School, a faith-based K–8 school, partnered with Tools for Success at the start of the 2023–2024 school year to gain an experienced K–12 professional development partner. Known for its academic rigor and commitment to developing the whole child, St. Michael sought to update and align its curriculum maps, which had not been revised since before the COVID-19 pandemic, to meet Indiana Academic Standards and strengthen data-driven instruction.
Challenges / Opportunities
- Curriculum Mapping & Alignment: Curriculum maps were outdated and needed alignment to post-pandemic academic expectations and assessment frameworks.
- Professional Development for Veteran Teachers: Teachers sought new strategies and collaboration opportunities to enhance instruction and student engagement.
- Data-Driven Decision-Making: Staff wanted to deepen their use of student performance data to refine instruction and monitor growth.
Solutions Implemented by Tools for Success
- Pathway to Success – Step 1: A structured process designed by Tools for Success to assess instructional needs, align curriculum with standards, and set measurable improvement goals.
- Professional Learning & Coaching: Collaborative sessions that empowered teachers to rebuild curriculum maps, integrate formative assessment practices, and strengthen lesson design.
- Teacher Development for Student Achievement: Ongoing coaching focused on supporting veteran educators in refining strategies to meet diverse learner needs.
Results & Impact
- Mathematics Growth: Last year’s 8th-grade class improved from 60% proficiency in 4th grade to 85% proficiency by graduation.
- Cohort 2024 Achievement: Student proficiency in mathematics rose from 55% in 3rd grade to 95% by graduation.
- ELA Performance: Average pass proficiency in English Language Arts increased from 47% in 3rd grade to 85% in 8th grade, showing sustained academic growth.
Principal Reflection
Chad Moeller, Principal
“Partnering with Tools for Success gave our teachers the structure and confidence to modernize our curriculum while staying true to who we are as a faith-based school. The collaboration continues to help us translate experience into measurable student growth, and our results speak for themselves.”