Prioritizing Tiered Support to Schools 2012-2013

1. Marie Izquierdo & Pablo G. Ortiz Prioritizing Tiered Support to Schools2012-2013

2. Prioritizing Tiered Support to Schools2012-2013 26 schools defined as “persistently low- achieving” by the requirements of the School Improvement Grant; supported by the Education Transformation Office SIG Schools 40 schools that have historically been vulnerable schools; supported by the Education Transformation Office Non-SIG Schools within ETO assigned to ETO Office “A”, “B”, and “C” schools that have demonstrated consistent improvement; supported generally by the district through region offices All Other Designations

3. Evolution of:The Education Transformation Office 2010-11 • 19schools selected as “persistently lowest-achieving” 6 elementary schools; 3 middle schools; 10 high schools. 14 million dollars for each of the next three years through School Improvement Grant (SIG) 2011-12 • Expanded to 26 schools in year two. Added 3 elementary and 4 middle schools. Additional 6 million dollars. 2012-13 • Expanded to 66 schools in year three. Added 27 elementary, 11 middle and 2 senior high schools for a total of 36 elementary, 18 middle and 12 senior high schools.

4. Aligned and Structured Support • Education Transformation Office • SIG Schools • Persistently Low-Achieving schools receive additional funding from School Improvement Grant • 10 high schools • 7 middle schools • 9 elementary schools • Non-SIG Schools • 40 schools that have historically been vulnerable schools receive additional funding through District Title I • 2 high schools • 11 middle schools • 27 elementary schools

5. Criteria for Placement in ETO • SIG Schools • 26 schools • Schools identified by the state as being in the “Lowest 100 Performing Elementary Schools” • 10 Schools • Schools that received a “D” or “F” grade in 2012 • 28 Schools • Schools that received a “C” grade in 2012 but would have received a “D” if not held harmless by the state • 4 Schools • Fragile “C” Schools that earned a “D” in at least one of the three previous years • 18 Schools • Vulnerable schools that would have dropped 2 letter grades but were held harmless for 2012-2013 • 7 Schools

6. 4 Pillars of Support Improve Teacher Quality Develop Instructional Leaders STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT Strengthen Parent & Community Involvement Expand Wraparound Services for Students

7. Improve Teacher Quality • Innovative Instructional Resources and Strategies • Differentiated Instruction • Gradual Release • Instructional Frameworks • Job-Embedded Professional Development with Problem-Solving Focus • Common Planning • Lesson Study • iCADS • Aligned Support • Coaching Academy • Teacher Academy • Mathematics, Reading, and Science Instructional Coaches • Each school will be allocated at least: • 1 reading coach • 1 math coach • 1 science coach • Recruit/Retain High Performing Educators • Recruitment Fairs • Teach for America • University Partnerships

8. Develop Instructional Leaders • Assign administrators to departments and grade levels • Include assistant principals in all instructional coaches’ training to build instructional capacity and ensure alignment and iCADs • Create network of APs and Principals • Implement internship process for future principals and assistant principals through Project Lead Strong and Florida Turnaround Leadership Program • Conduct instructional rounds with principals and focus on best practices and instructional rigor

9. Expand days/times for parent-teacher conferences • Expansion of PTA enrollment • ETO Task Force • Visibility • Focus on Parent Academy classes • Executive PASS: CEO and Principal Partnership • Creation of four parent advocacy centers Strengthen Parent & Community Involvement

10. Expand Wraparound Services for Students • Mentoring and Outreach Programs • City Year • Big Brothers/Big Sisters • Diplomas Now • Communities in Schools • Positive Behavior Support (PBS) • Positive Reinforcement • Appropriate Social Behaviors • Improve School Climate and Student Behavior • Enrichment Opportunities • Dual-Enrollment • Advanced Academics • CTE • IB Programs • College Summit • Academic Interventions • City Year • Saturday Academy • Spring Break Academy • Before/After-School Tutoring

11. Prioritizing Tiered Support to Schools2012-2013 26 schools defined as “persistently low- achieving” by the requirements of the School Improvement Grant; supported by the Education Transformation Office SIG Schools • Develop district pacing guides to ensure instructional coherence and consistency across schools • Provide ongoing communication and support to core content area department heads • Provide information and support to region superintendents and their schools as new End of Course exams come on-line (i.e. Civics, U.S. History) • Use Florida Continuous Improvement Model process to review data and identify Target and Focus schools • Provide additional support to ETO schools as needed • Serve as lead on the transition to full Common Core State Standards (CCSS) implementation 40 schools that have historically been vulnerable schools; supported by the Education Transformation Office Non-SIG Schools within ETO assigned to ETO Office “A”, “B”, and “C” schools that have demonstrated consistent improvement; supported generally by the district through region offices All Other Designations

12. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT