1. Ivy Academy Appeal Hearing

2. Introduction Brief Procedural Background Comment on Evaluation Process Essence of Ivy Academy Standard for Review Evidence in Support of Ivy Academy Conclusion

3. Procedural Background State application form received by HC and State – one week before deadline Two denials from HC

4. Procedure, continued 1 st denial – two page grading rubric with just a few vague reasons for point deductions 2 nd denial – 10 page grading rubric with more complete and more objective reasons for point deductions.

5. Question If the complete objective response was provided with first HC evaluation would we even be to the appeals stage?

6. Comment on the Procedure

7. Who is Ivy Academy? Personal – 14 to 1 student/teacher ratio 84 total students per teacher

8. !!! Public School !!! Aligned with HCDE Strategic Plan Aligned with purpose of charter school law Serving at risk and other students

9. Learning Environment Small Class Groups Themed learning Project-based learning Outdoor “classrooms” Longer class periods

10. Standard for Review …contrary to the best interests of the pupils, school district or community… Tenn. Code Ann. §49-19-108(3)

11. Contrary to Existing Need NCLB History History of AYP in district 6 High Priority schools in HC system on 2007- 2008 list Tennessee Department of Education – Report Card www.state.tn.us/education www.state.tn.us/education

12. HCDE Strategic Plan and Strategies Goal: High academic achievement from proficient to advanced. Strategy: Team with local universities, business and community leaders to make students competitive in the global arena Ivy: Already has partners helping design educational opportunities for students

13. HCDE Strategic Plan and Strategies Goal: Move from proficient to advanced. Strategy: Innovative ideas and strategies Ivy: Our innovative teaching methods and environment are ideas and strategies that will help HCDE achieve this goal

14. HCDE Strategic Plan and Strategies Goal: Empower Schools with Freedom and Flexibility Strategy: Expand curriculum to provide successful enrichment programs …research- based programs used as academic designs… field studies of selected programs Ivy: Our life-skills and other enrichment programs will implement this strategy and we can be an in- house study providing data for HCDE’s success

15. HCDE Strategic Plan and Strategies Goal: District Accountability Strategy: Put resources and decision- making close to the classroom Ivy: This is also part of the intent of the charter school law and we look forward to being able to put our energy where it serves best: with students in the classroom.

16. Purpose of Charter School Law Encourage the use of different and innovative teaching methods Provide greater decision making authority to schools and teachers in exchange for greater responsibility for student performance To provide an alternative means within the public school system for ensuring accomplishment Tenn. Code Ann. §49-13-102

17. Conclusion – Ivy is: Aligned with the HCDE Strategic Plan’s Goals and Strategies Aligned with the purpose of the charter school law Prepared to begin operations with the approval of charter status Aggressively dedicated to succeeding

18. It Would Contrary to the Best Interests of Students – The at-risk population exists and would be denied the opportunity to shift within the HC system to an environment that will help them succeed…tragic School District – To refuse to avail themselves of a ready, willing, and able agent of its own strategies for success under its 2011 plan…counterproductive Community – To deny this unique and timely approach for HC and Ivy to partner for success and reap both local and possibly national recognition…illogical

19. It’s About Students and teachers Learning together

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