Board Workshop August 19, 2008

1. Board Workshop August 19, 2008

2. Overview • Brief Background Information • Early Implementation of the Initiative • College Readiness Efforts • Career Technical Education • 2013 Districtwide Academic Goals • Annual District and School Targets • A System to Monitor Progress To provide as many college and career opportunities as possible to all students.

3. Academic & Career Success Initiative BACKGROUND • Summer 2007: A diverse group of stakeholders recommended a three-part policy to improve college and career readiness. • Enhance the Seamless Education Initiative. • Set clear and comprehensive goals and milestones. • Provide periodic reports on the district’s progress. • September 2007: The Board of Education unanimously adopted the recommendations.

4. Enhance Seamless Education Strengthening our system of services to ensure that families know about all postsecondary options. Inform students and parents of the A-G Requirements and college and career preparation beginning in sixth grade. College and Career Awareness • GEAR UP Student and Parent Survey • Parent Outreach • Initiative Communications • CollegeEd and the ACT System Early Algebra Readiness and Completion • Algebra Prep Academy • Math Camp and Other CSULB Summer Programs • MAP2D and Algebra Success Training External Resources • State Waiversfor Supplemental Counseling Program and Teaching as a Priority Grant (see prior presentation) • California GEAR UP Grant Opportunity • FAFSA Pilot Program Collaborate with LBCC and CSULB to consider the establishment of student benchmarks for guaranteed college admission. Align higher education initiatives with substantive career technical education programs.

5. GEAR UP Student and Parent Surveys Students: 3,058 Surveys (82% Response Rate) • 66% said that a school staff member has spoken with them about entering college. • 30% said that a school staff members has spoken with them about financial aid. • 73% said that a “four-year degree or higher” is the highest educational level that they want to attain; 21% said “some college.” Parents: 2,205 Surveys (60% Response Rate) • 71% felt that they do not have enough information about college preparation to guide their children. • 68% said that a “four-year degree or higher” is the highest educational level that their children will attain; 24% said “some college.”

6. Parent Outreach 2008-09 School Year • PIQE and four parent workshops are scheduled throughout the district. • A-G Requirements • Career Awareness • Goal Setting • 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens • 35 parents will be in Algebra Success training. Spring 2008 • Over 3,500 6th grade parents were called. • Over 600 parents attended workshops on the Initiative, GEAR UP, and high school choice. • At each of the 13 GEAR UP schools, 30 to 50 participants completed the 8-week Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE). • Offered slots to non-GEAR UP parents.

7. Initiative Communications Course of Study Notifications • Send letters on the A-G Requirements, college admissions, and career technical education to 8th – 12th grade parents. Communication Materials • New brochures for the Initiative, Mentoring Moments, and AVID. • 40,000 “Every Student, Every Day” editions were disseminated (Award of Excellence). • Revamped web pages on key components of the Initiative. Aligned with Goal 5 of the Strategic Plan.

8. CollegeEd and the ACT System CollegeEd • Provide to 7th graders. • Reviewed curriculum and developed lessons for counselors to deliver. • Three counselors are working to develop a pacing chart and other resources. ACT System • EXPLORE to all 8th graders. • PLAN to 10th grade AVID students (approximately 425). • ACT (and SAT) to all 11th graders with a 3.0+ GPA and who have completed the A-G Requirements. ACT EXPLORE World-of-Work Map

9. Algebra Prep Academy Basic Information • 130 regularly attending students • Four-week summer program located at three sites: Hill, Washington, and Lingbergh. • Designed to help students who scored at the “basic” level on the CST to prepare them to pass Algebra I by 8th grade. Nearly 9 out of 10 students showed academic growth during the Academy.

10. Math Camp & Other CSULB Summer Programs Basic Information • 250 students participated in various academic summer programs at CSULB, including: • Math Camp • Young Writers’ Camp • Young Scientists’ Camp • Technology Camp

11. MAP2D & Algebra Success Training Credit: Scott Smeltzer, Press-Telegram, July 27, 2008. CONTEXT With the new state policy requiring all eighth graders to be assessed in Algebra I within three years, it is more important than ever to align professional development and resources for math, particularly at the middle school level. MAP2D • Expand 6th grade pilot program. • Begin 7th grade pilot program in four schools. Algebra Success Training • About 100 total 7th grade math teachers will be trained. • Summer workshops are at full enrollment with 50 participants.

12. External Resources • California GEAR UP Grant Opportunity • Purpose: Provide a framework and professional development to integrate a college-going culture into a school’s reform efforts. • Two-year program starting in 2009. • $7,500 for staff development and student scholarships. • Main Requirement: Schools must have at least 51% of students in the free/reduced price lunch program (almost three-fourths of LBUSD middle and K-8 schools). • FAFSA Pilot Program • The US Department of Education has selected Long Beach for a pilot program to increase the number of minorities, particularly Hispanics, who apply for federal student aid. • Includes a targeted media campaign, community outreach, focus groups, FAFSA training, etc. • Aligns with Seamless Education and Fresno partnerships.

13. Enhance Seamless Education Strengthening our external partnerships to ensure that families know about all postsecondary options. Inform students and parents of the A-G Requirements and college and career preparation beginning in sixth grade. College Visits for Elementary Students • Pilot for 33 schools with AVID Elementary program • 4th Graders visit LBCC and 5th Graders visit CSULB • Approximately 7,000 students will be reached this year College Promise Outreach • 4,000 7th graders will attend a CSULB sporting event. • 6th – 8th Grade: Letters will be sent home • 9th – 12th Grade: Parent Nights • Align outreach efforts through Leadership Council • Beverly O’Neill Excellence in Education Award College and Career Readiness at LBCC • Consider the acceptance of Early Assessment Program • $100,000 grant for middle school career awareness (see the next slide) “A standard of K-12 / college collaboration that will serve as a model for many other districts nationwide.” -- The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation Collaborate with LBCC and CSULB to consider the establishment of student benchmarks for guaranteed college admission. Align higher education initiatives with substantive career technical education programs.

14. Enhance Seamless Education Strengthening our CTE programs to ensure that families know about all postsecondary options. Inform students and parents of the A-G Requirements and college and career preparation beginning in sixth grade. LBCC Grant for Middle School Career Awareness • $100,000 for 18-month program • Parent training, counselor training, and curriculum development (similar to the Port of Long Beach project) • Construction, Health Care, Goods Movement / Logistics DeVry “Passport to College” Expansion • In 2007-08, 30 students took free courses in computer information systems, networking, math, and business. • Fall 2008 Pilot: Offer courses at two LBUSD sites. California’s Multiple Pathways Field • Irvine Foundation’s Superintendent Focus Group • Possible grant proposal opportunity in Fall 2008 Early College Academic and Technical School • Develop facility scope-of-work options, cost estimates, educational specifications, master schedule, etc. • Present plans to Executive Staff and Board in Fall 2008. Collaborate with LBCC and CSULB to consider the establishment of student benchmarks for guaranteed college admission. Align higher education initiatives with substantive career technical education programs.

15. Academic & Career Success Initiative BACKGROUND • Summer 2007: A diverse group of stakeholders recommended a three-part policy to improve college and career readiness. • Enhance the Seamless Education Initiative. • Set clear and comprehensive goals and milestones. • Provide periodic reports on the district’s progress. • September 2007: The Board of Education unanimously adopted the recommendations.

16. Set Clear and Comprehensive Goals • April 2008 Board Policy on the Initiative • Approve metrics for the 2013 districtwide academic goals. • Issue annual reports and status updates. • Keep it simple. • Three-Step Plan to Implement the Policy • Research and finalize the 2013 districtwide academic goals. • Establish annual targets for both the district and schools. • Develop a simple system to monitor progress. • Three Guidelines for the Implementation of the Policy • Promote growth. • Emphasize support (it is not intended to be punitive). • Ensure that all stakeholders can easily understand it.

17. 2013 Districtwide Academic Goals

18. Establish Annual Targets • Use a simple “average annual growth” model. • Set 2008 as the starting year and 2013 as the final year. • Take the difference between the 2008 and 2013 figures. • Divide by five (number of years between 2008 and 2013). * 2008 figures are preliminary, since they exclude 20 year-round schools. Official targets will be set after all scores are finalized. • Exceptions: AVID and Advanced Placement • By 2013, all middle, K-8, and high schools should have 10% of their students in AVID. • Each year, the number of students enrolled in an AP course, the number of AP tests taken, and the number of AP tests passed should increase by 5%.

19. Establish Annual Targets • Use the same formula to set annual targets for schools. • If a school is already above the 2013 goal, it is expected to remain above that figure (and encouraged to continue growing).

20. Develop a System to Monitor Progress QUESTION Given the many metrics that we must track, how can we present the data in such a way that all stakeholders can easily understand whether progress is being made? • Use a simple color scheme. Green: At or above the target. Yellow: Between the baseline and the target. Red: At or below the baseline. Note: In the subsequent years, the district’s “old target” becomes its new “baseline.”

21. Develop a System to Monitor Progress AT OR BELOW THE DISTRICT TARGET ABOVE THE DISTRICT TARGET “Yellow” Scheme Green: At or above the school target. Yellow: Between the baseline and school target. Red: At or below the baseline. “Orange” Scheme Green: At/above school/district target (whichever is higher). Orange: Between the district and school targets. Red: At/below school/district target (whichever is lower). If a school’s performance level is… • For schools, use two similar color schemes that are based on performance level. • This way, the entire monitoring system can easily highlight areas of strength and opportunities for growth. • The applicable color scheme depends on a school’s performance level relative to the district annual target.

22. Develop a System to Monitor Progress EXAMPLE 1: SCHOOL PERFORMANCE LEVEL BELOW THE DISTRICT TARGET The Three-Step Process • Compare the two blue boxes. • Select the “Yellow” scheme. • Determine whether the school reached its target.

23. Develop a System to Monitor Progress EXAMPLE 2: SCHOOL PERFORMANCE LEVEL ABOVE THE DISTRICT TARGET The Three-Step Process • Compare the two blue boxes. • Select the “Orange” scheme. • Determine whether the school reached its target.

24. Develop a System to Monitor Progress EXAMPLE 3: SCHOOL PERFORMANCE LEVEL ABOVE THE 2013 GOAL The Three-Step Process • Compare the two blue boxes. • Select the “Orange” scheme. • Determine whether the school reached its target.

25. Develop a System to Monitor Progress AT OR BELOW THE DISTRICT TARGET ABOVE THE DISTRICT TARGET “Yellow” Scheme Green: At or above the school target. Yellow: Between the baseline and school target. Red: At or below the baseline. “Orange” Scheme Green: At/above school/district target (whichever is higher). Orange: Between the district and school targets. Red: At/below school/district target (whichever is lower). If a school’s performance level is… • After the first cycle (2008-09), the steps are similar: • Compare the school’s “actual” performance to new district target. • Select either yellow or orange scheme accordingly. • Determine whether the school reaches its new target. Note: In the subsequent cycles, a school’s “old target” becomes its new “baseline.” Note: In the subsequent cycles, the “baseline” concept does not apply to schools that use this scheme.

26. Develop a System to Monitor Progress EXAMPLE 4: SCHOOL PERFORMANCE LEVEL BELOW THE DISTRICT TARGET YELLOW Follow the same process.

27. Develop a System to Monitor Progress EXAMPLE 5: SCHOOL PERFORMANCE LEVEL ABOVE THE DISTRICT TARGET ORANGE Follow the same process.

28. Next Steps • Share the districtwide academic goals with stakeholders. • Incorporate stakeholder feedback and tweak the system. • Set official annual targets using complete 2008 results. • Develop communication tools for public reports. • Share work progress at a future board workshop/meeting. Questions?