Quincy Conference 2.0, January 4, 2016
Thank You to These Generous Sponsors
The Adams County Academic Success Initiative (ACASI) began in the fall of 2006 as a United Way of Adams County planning grant to determine the most effective strategies to improve success of at-risk students in the entire county. Through the 2006-2007 school year, representatives from the five school districts and local agencies met monthly to discuss, research, and in the end determine the best “At-Risk Student” strategy for Adams County. In April of 2007, the group’s decision was the implementation of the “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” in its schools.
ACASI’s vision is to improve student success through improved leadership skills. Consequently, the mission is to establish a leadership culture in all Adams County schools.
Through the generous support of the United Way, Tracy Family Foundation, ADM, John W. Gardner II Foundation, Regional Office of Education #1, Quincy Public Schools Foundation, Panther Pride for Central Schools Foundation and other donors, ACASI has promoted the 7 Habits implementation through teacher trainings and professional development activities. ACASI has also funded coaching by FranklinCovey, Inc. consultants who assist in the 7 Habits and leadership implementation.
Of the 34 Adams County public and private schools and child care centers, 24 facilities have implemented the 7 Habits with varying degrees into their culture. Adams County has 2 Lighthouse Award schools: Blessed Sacrament Catholic School in Quincy and Central Elementary School in Camp Point. Four others schools (Berrian Elementary, Ellington Elementary, Washington Elementary, and Quincy Junior High) are working toward that goal.
ACASI is pleased to co-sponsor Quincy Conference 2.0 with the Quincy Public School system. We hope you learn many strategies to promote leadership and also other “best practices”.
ACASI’s vision is to improve student success through improved leadership skills. Consequently, the mission is to establish a leadership culture in all Adams County schools.
Through the generous support of the United Way, Tracy Family Foundation, ADM, John W. Gardner II Foundation, Regional Office of Education #1, Quincy Public Schools Foundation, Panther Pride for Central Schools Foundation and other donors, ACASI has promoted the 7 Habits implementation through teacher trainings and professional development activities. ACASI has also funded coaching by FranklinCovey, Inc. consultants who assist in the 7 Habits and leadership implementation.
Of the 34 Adams County public and private schools and child care centers, 24 facilities have implemented the 7 Habits with varying degrees into their culture. Adams County has 2 Lighthouse Award schools: Blessed Sacrament Catholic School in Quincy and Central Elementary School in Camp Point. Four others schools (Berrian Elementary, Ellington Elementary, Washington Elementary, and Quincy Junior High) are working toward that goal.
ACASI is pleased to co-sponsor Quincy Conference 2.0 with the Quincy Public School system. We hope you learn many strategies to promote leadership and also other “best practices”.
Panther Pride Foundation for Central Schools was formed in 1997 and its Mission Statement reads: “To solicit and administer gifts and bequests in order to enhance educational opportunities for students of CUSD #3”.
Panther Pride’s initial funding came from CHS alumni, local individuals, and businesses. Since then, additional contributions from individuals, families, service organizations, businesses, and bequests from estates have enabled Panther Pride to increase funding of scholarships and grants.
Since 1997, Panther Pride has administered 195 scholarships to graduating Central High School graduates totaling $109,736. Panther Pride has also awarded Learning Enhancement Grants to CUSD #3 teachers totaling over $58,000, enabling them to purchase additional programs, equipment, and teaching aids to enhance the educational experiences of their students.
Panther Pride has also made contributions for improvements for some Central athletic programs, and has been a supporter of the “Seven Habits” programs in Central Schools.
In 2007, Panther Pride was asked and agreed to be the financial agent for the Adams County Academic Success Initiative. PPF provides financial reporting for the group.
Panther Pride Foundation for Central Schools is administered by 9 local trustees, all graduates of Central High School.
To support activities of Panther Pride Foundation with a donation, see our web page: www.pantherpride.org or mail to PPF, 2110 Highway 94 N, Camp Point, Il 62320.
Panther Pride’s initial funding came from CHS alumni, local individuals, and businesses. Since then, additional contributions from individuals, families, service organizations, businesses, and bequests from estates have enabled Panther Pride to increase funding of scholarships and grants.
Since 1997, Panther Pride has administered 195 scholarships to graduating Central High School graduates totaling $109,736. Panther Pride has also awarded Learning Enhancement Grants to CUSD #3 teachers totaling over $58,000, enabling them to purchase additional programs, equipment, and teaching aids to enhance the educational experiences of their students.
Panther Pride has also made contributions for improvements for some Central athletic programs, and has been a supporter of the “Seven Habits” programs in Central Schools.
In 2007, Panther Pride was asked and agreed to be the financial agent for the Adams County Academic Success Initiative. PPF provides financial reporting for the group.
Panther Pride Foundation for Central Schools is administered by 9 local trustees, all graduates of Central High School.
To support activities of Panther Pride Foundation with a donation, see our web page: www.pantherpride.org or mail to PPF, 2110 Highway 94 N, Camp Point, Il 62320.
The mission of the QPS Foundation is to acquire and distribute financial and other resources for the enrichment of academic programs and for other projects aimed at fulfilling the mission of the Quincy Public School District.The Foundation will achieve its mission by directing support toward the following goals:
I. To promote student development by:
Providing resources for additional educational enrichment activities for all students;
Providing grants for students to pursue additional educational opportunities;
Recognizing outstanding academic excellence;
Supporting programs which provide additional opportunities for a variety of special needs students to succeed; and
Providing family learning opportunities that will enhance student learning.
II. To promote excellence through creative teaching by:
Supporting professional growth for all staff; and
Providing resources for creative teaching ideas and programs.
III. To encourage school/community partnerships by:
Promoting community awareness about school programs;
Providing a means for individuals and organizations to share resources with schools to enhance learning;
Providing an organization to facilitate cooperative ventures among the Foundation, community groups, and the School District;
Serving as an organization that promotes unity within Quincy School District 172.
I. To promote student development by:
Providing resources for additional educational enrichment activities for all students;
Providing grants for students to pursue additional educational opportunities;
Recognizing outstanding academic excellence;
Supporting programs which provide additional opportunities for a variety of special needs students to succeed; and
Providing family learning opportunities that will enhance student learning.
II. To promote excellence through creative teaching by:
Supporting professional growth for all staff; and
Providing resources for creative teaching ideas and programs.
III. To encourage school/community partnerships by:
Promoting community awareness about school programs;
Providing a means for individuals and organizations to share resources with schools to enhance learning;
Providing an organization to facilitate cooperative ventures among the Foundation, community groups, and the School District;
Serving as an organization that promotes unity within Quincy School District 172.
Quincy Public School District #172 is a large unit district located in west central Illinois. The QPS mission is to educate students and teachers to achieve personal excellence. QPS is a Pre K -12 district with 6,891 students enrolled. The district includes a Pre K/Head Start school, seven elementary schools for grades K-3, an intermediate school for grades 4-6, a junior high for grades 7-9, and a high school for grades 10-12.
In November of 2014, an 89 million dollar referendum for five new state of the art K-5 elementary schools and an expansion to the high school passed overwhelmingly in all voting districts. As a result, the district will transform into five elementary schools for grades K-5, a middle school model for grades 6-8, and a traditional high school for grades 9-12 over the next few years.
Currently, QPS has four Leader In Me schools on the path to Lighthouse status. QPS offers a rigorous standards aligned curriculum, including AP courses at the high school, Project Lead the Way courses in grades 7-12, accelerated course in grades 4-8, and STEM courses K-12. Students at all grade levels have access to technology in a blended learning environment, which was made possible through the generous support from community partnerships and the Quincy Public Schools Foundation. QPS offers many robust co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities through the music department. In addition, the QJHS and QHS athletic departments offer a variety of extra-curricular activities.
In November of 2014, an 89 million dollar referendum for five new state of the art K-5 elementary schools and an expansion to the high school passed overwhelmingly in all voting districts. As a result, the district will transform into five elementary schools for grades K-5, a middle school model for grades 6-8, and a traditional high school for grades 9-12 over the next few years.
Currently, QPS has four Leader In Me schools on the path to Lighthouse status. QPS offers a rigorous standards aligned curriculum, including AP courses at the high school, Project Lead the Way courses in grades 7-12, accelerated course in grades 4-8, and STEM courses K-12. Students at all grade levels have access to technology in a blended learning environment, which was made possible through the generous support from community partnerships and the Quincy Public Schools Foundation. QPS offers many robust co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities through the music department. In addition, the QJHS and QHS athletic departments offer a variety of extra-curricular activities.
The Regional Office of Education #1 provides support for students, school districts, families, and the communities in Adams, Brown, Cass, Morgan, Pike, and Scott counties. The Regional Office helps to keep students safe by annually inspecting school buildings, providing bus driver training, and conducting background checks for educators. The ROE supports educators and districts with quality professional development, assistance with educator licensure, and compliance with state and federal guidelines. The office helps to promote student success with GED testing, and the Regional Safe Schools program. The Regional Office of Education has provided positive leadership and served as a source of information for educators, school districts, and the public for 150 years. ROE #1 is proud to support Quincy Conference 2.0 and looks forward to continuing to serve.
The Tracy Family Foundation is a funder serving west central Illinois. The focus areas of the foundation are Education, Economic Development (Brown County only), Leadership, and Youth and Families. To learn more, check out our website at www.tracyfoundation.org
United Way of Adams County harnesses the caring power of communities to advance the greater good and create opportunities for a better life for all. We strive for Adams County to be a region where children are prepared for success in school; high school graduates are ready for college or career; individuals and families can manage basic needs and save for the future; and people are healthy. To this end, United Way of Adams County convenes public, private, corporate, faith-based, healthcare, education and human service sectors of the community to sustain, develop and implement programs that address changing needs in Adams County.