1. FY05 School Year Academic Support Preliminary Data Results (FY05 Fall & Winter Sessions) FY05 School Year Academic Support Preliminary Data Results (FY05 Fall & Winter Sessions) Department of Education December 2, 2005

2. FY05 School Year Programs Highlights (Fall and Winter Sessions) More than 4,100 students in math and 2,100 in English Language Arts (ELA) were served by districts, high schools, community colleges, and partnering organizations during the fall and/or winter. 56% served were in the 11 th grade (’06), 26% in 12 th grade (’05), 14% in 9/10 th grade (’07/’08), and 4% were post-12 th graders (’03/’04). Over 23% more students who participated earned their competency determination (CD) on Nov.04/Mar. 05 retest than those who did not participate.

3. FY05 School Year Programs Highlights Continued (Fall and Winter Sessions) According to SIMS data reported by districts: Nearly 50% of students served were eligible for free/reduced lunch. Overall, approximately 40% served were Special Education (SPED) and 15% Limited English Proficient (LEP) (nearly 30% served in ELA were LEP). 50% of students served were White, 24% Hispanic, 22% Black, and 4% Asian/Pacific Islander.

4. Percentage of Academic Support Participants Compared to Non- Participants Who Earned Competency Determination (CD) during School Year 04-05 Overall and by Subgroups

5. (Note: Data on students in classes of 2003-2006 (Grades 11+) who earned competency determination through March 2005 retests).

6. (Note: Data on students in classes of 2003-2006 (Grades 11+) who earned competency determination through March 2005 retests).

7. (Note: Data on students in classes of 2003-2006 (Grades 11+) who earned competency determination through March 2005 retests).

8. (Note: Data on students in classes of 2003-2006 (Grades 11+) who earned competency determination through March 2005 retests).

9. (Note: Native Americans not shown due to small numbers. Data on students in classes of 2003-2006 (Grades 11+) who earned competency determination through March 2005 retests).

10. Percentage of Academic Support Participants Receiving Passing Score on Subsequent ELA/Math MCAS Retest Overall and by Subgroups

11. (Note: Data on students in classes of 2003-2006 (Grades 11+).

12. (Note: Data on students in classes of 2003-2006 (Grades 11+) through March 2005 retests).

18. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Allison Ward, Academic Support Data Specialist via email: ACsupport@doe.mass.edu or phone: 781-338-3232 ACADEMIC SUPPORT DATA WEBSITE: http://www.doe.mass.edu/as/data