1. © 2013 Providence Public School District 1 PPSD Graduation Campaign GRADUATION CAMPAIGN Graduation Info Session Graduation Campaign | February/March 2013 Graduation Info Session Graduation Campaign | February/March 2013

2. © 2013 Providence Public School District 2 Graduation Info Session Agenda 1.Welcome and Call to Action Welcome by Mayor Taveras and Superintendent Lusi (15 minutes) 2. New PBGRs and School and District Supports Presentation by the school principal (30 minutes) 3. Q&A with the Principal Q&A period with the principal and the opportunity sign up for Grad Forum timeslots (30 minutes)

3. © 2013 Providence Public School District 3 Info Session Objectives Build awareness about the new graduation requirements. Create a community-wide sense of urgency around the needs of our students and our schools. Engage family and community members as key partners in promoting student success and on-time graduation. Preview the Personal Graduation Plan and discuss the purpose of the upcoming Grad Forums. 1. 2. 3. 4.

4. © 2013 Providence Public School District 4 Introduction and Overview The Situation The Challenge The Opportunity PPSD is committed to preparing all students for success in their chosen colleges and careers. Beginning with the Class of 2014, students must score a level 2 or higher on NECAP in order to graduate. Despite our best efforts, we are falling short of our goal. Close to 65% of the Class of 2014 may be in jeopardy of not graduating on time. We must work quickly to prepare our juniors for graduation, while also building awareness among all of our students. There is good news—we have invested in programs and interventions to support our students through graduation. We must work together to ensure that our students graduate college- and career-ready. Everyone must be part of the solution—students, families, community members and educators.

5. © 2013 Providence Public School District 5 Community Engagement: Design and implement a robust strategy to engage parents and community members in the graduation campaign. About the Graduation Campaign Academic Interventions: Organize immediate academic interventions designed to maximize ELA and math supports for struggling students. Extraordinary Oversight: Promote the continuous use of data to inform decision-making and allow for heightened accountability at all levels of the organization. Policy Development: Investigate alternative policies that maintain high expectations for student learning within the context of new standards and assessments.

6. © 2013 Providence Public School District 6 New Performance-Based Graduation Requirements 21 Credits Diploma Assessments NECAP Level 2+ 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 credits in Math 4 in English 3 in History 3 in Science 2 in Foreign Language 2 in Physical Education.5 in Art.5 in Technology 2 in Electives Senior exhibition/Senior project Comprehensive course assessments Level 2, 3, or 4 (partially proficient or above) on Reading NECAP exam Level 2, 3, or 4 (partially proficient or above) on Math NECAP exam graduateprovidence.org

7. © 2013 Providence Public School District 7 A Closer Look at the NECAP Requirement Students will have more than one opportunity to take the NECAP (during their junior and senior years). Students can show growth to meet the requirement. It’s really a matter of answering 5 to 8 more questions correctly. Students must score a 2 (“Partially Proficient”) or better on both the Reading and Math NECAP exams.

8. © 2013 Providence Public School District 8 Class of 2014 Assessment Schedule Score < 2 Spring 2013: School develops progress plans for students Score < 2 Spring 2013: School develops progress plans for students Student remains in school or participates in a program to reach proficiency Spring 2014: Student may be eligible for Local waiver Requirement not met October 2013: Student retakes NECAP Reading and/or Math exam(s) October 2013: Student retakes NECAP Reading and/or Math exam(s) Score < 2 Spring 2014: Student takes approved alternative tests or takes state retest Score < 2 Spring 2014: Student takes approved alternative tests or takes state retest October 2012: Grade 11 Reading and Math NECAP administered October 2012: Grade 11 Reading and Math NECAP administered Student fulfills all graduation requirements and GRADUATES Score ≥ 2 OR achieve Progress to Proficiency in area(s) not previously fulfilled Met cut score for alternative test or state re-test Score ≥ 2 in Reading and Math

9. © 2013 Providence Public School District 9 Personal Graduation Plans 21 course credits Math NECAP (2+) Reading NECAP (2+) Senior project Course assessments Graduation Requirements Math interventions: Recommendation 1… Math Task to Assess Progress: Interim Assessment score Unit assessment Math interventions: Recommendation 1… Math Task to Assess Progress: Interim Assessment score Unit assessment On-Track to Graduate Progress Plan

10. © 2013 Providence Public School District 10 School Action Plan Activity Title Activity DescriptionPerson ResponsibleTimeline Resources (People, Time, Money, Central Office) 1 Camp Blue Wave Saturday, NECAP Tutorials Math NECAP Prep will take place from March 2, 2013 – April 6, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ELA NECAP Prep will take place on April 13, 2013 – May 25, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Counselors Administration Teachers Tutors 3/2/13 – 4/6/13 4/13/13 – 5/25/13 NECAP prep books, Brown Tutors, RIC Tutors, Hope Student Tutors. 2 Advisory NECAP Test Prep Junior Advisory classes will be reorganized to support NECAP intervention support. On Wednesday’s students will move to new homerooms by scale scores. Intervention activities will be created to specifically target their area of weakness. Also testing strategies will be taught during this time. Counselors Teachers 4/1/13 – 10/31/13 NECAP testing materials. Testing Strategies from Kaplan and Princeton review.

11. © 2013 Providence Public School District 11 School Action Plan 3 Pull-out Skill Mastery Support Students will be identified that are currently in elective classes. Teacher leaders will pull students out of class for the beginning or remaining 45 minutes of class. Students will go to designated classrooms or the library to work on NECAP deficiencies. Teacher Leaders Counselors 4/1/13 – 6/14/13 ELA and Math ramp- up materials. NECAP Testing materials, Renaissance Learning, APEX math tutorials. 4 Push-In Skill Mastery Support Students will be identified that need additional assistance and tutors will go into the classroom and specifically work with 11 th grade students in ELA and Math that need intervention support on the NECAP Teachers Teacher Leaders Tutors 3/2/13 – 5-25- 13 NECAP Materials for ELA and Math 5 Before/After School Tutoring Identified students will be scheduled in the morning and afternoon for a 2 hour tutorial. These tutorials will focus on NECAP strategies. Tutors Teachers 3/2/13 Students will be scheduled in the Library. 6 Student TutorsDuring Advisory student tutors will be assigned 3 students to work with in a small group setting in the library. These student tutors have scored a 3 or 4 in either NECAP Math or English. Student Tutors 11 th and 12 th Grade Students that have passed NECAP 3/2/13NECAP materials for ELA and Math. Student incentives for tutors.

12. © 2013 Providence Public School District 12 We Need Your Help! Come to school every day Arrive at school on time Complete homework assignments Ask for help Please support and encourage your child to: Participate in class Prepare for tests and quizzes Believe in themselves Take risks and persevere

13. © 2013 Providence Public School District 13 We Cannot Do this Alone! Know the graduation requirements Know your child’s graduation plan Become informed and stay informed Contact counselors and advisors regularly Attend school informational meetings Watch attendance and grades Provide a quiet place to study Speak to your son or daughter daily about school Know about and expect participation in before/after-school and summer learning opportunities graduateprovidence.org

14. © 2013 Providence Public School District 14 Upcoming Grad Forum Reminder to attend your child’s Grad Forum on March ____ at ____. The Grad Forum is a great opportunity learn more about the specific supports available at your child’s school and to work with school staff to develop a Personal Graduation Plan for your son or daughter. Please sign up for a Grad Forum appointment today! Stay informed: visit the new website--graduateprovidence.org Follow us on Twitter: @GraduatePVD

15. © 2013 Providence Public School District 15 Question and Answer Period Questions I have for the presenters:Questions I have about my son/daughter for the Grad Forum conference: