1. Multi-year Academic Acceleration Plan (MAAP) and Community Plan for Accountability in Schools (ComPAS) Oakland Unified School District January 31, 2007

2. MAAP & ComPAS January 31, 2007 2 MAAP and ComPAS Design Expect Success! and District-Wide Goals Stakeholder Engagement Developing the Strategic Practices MAAP and ComPAS Strategic Practices The Four MAAP and ComPAS Strategic Practices Alignment with the District-Wide Goals MAAP and ComPAS Central Office Support Next Steps Agenda

3. MAAP & ComPAS January 31, 2007 3 MAAP and ComPAS Design: Born from Expect Success! Community Plan for Accountability in Schools (ComPAS) Accelerated Achievement (MAAP) and Community Accountability (ComPAS) components emerged from the Education Leadership Organization as two important frameworks to enable OUSD to achieve its vision for student success The Education Leadership Org (ELO) The Services Org The Schools The School Board Multi-year Academic Acceleration Plan (MAAP)

4. MAAP & ComPAS January 31, 2007 4 MAAP and ComPAS Design: District-Wide Goals  All students read and write by the end of 3 rd grade.  All students succeed in algebra by the end of 9 th grade.  All students graduate prepared to succeed in college and the workplace.  All students and adults respect one another and work together across cultures.  All employees are high performers.  All schools are clean, healthy, and safe. The OUSD Community will ensure that: OUSD students will be caring, competent, critical thinkers with 21 st century literacy, numeracy, and civic participation. Cultural Responsiveness & Emotional Security Clean, Healthy, & Safe Learning Environment College Readiness Accelerated Achievement

5. MAAP & ComPAS January 31, 2007 5 MAAP and ComPAS Design: Stakeholder Engagement MAAP and ComPAS Work Group Members Adult Education NExOs Truancy, Attendance, Safety Student, Family, Community Services Community Engagement School Portfolio Management Alternative Education RA&A Early Childhood Continued Engagement With: Principal Advisory Group Community organizations and members Parent/student advocacy groups, business organizations, funders Student Focus Groups Teacher Focus Group Family Focus Group In addition to research-based analysis, MAAP and ComPAS teams engaged with many relevant thought partners to identify high-leverage strategic practices.

6. MAAP & ComPAS January 31, 2007 6 Drew upon research and current best practices in OUSD and community Identified four strategic practices that will accelerate achievement All schools are expected to implement these strategic practices Process respects different places schools are in; expect diverse implementation A multi-year effort MAAP and ComPAS Design: Development of Strategic Practices

7. MAAP & ComPAS January 31, 2007 7 MAAP and ComPAS Design Expect Success! and District-Wide Goals Stakeholder Engagement Developing the Strategic Practices MAAP and ComPAS Strategic Practices The Four MAAP and ComPAS Strategic Practices Alignment with the District-Wide Goals MAAP and ComPAS Central Office Support Next Steps Agenda

8. MAAP & ComPAS January 31, 2007 8 Each sphere encompasses the levels within Community District School Classroom Student FamilyTeacher Strategic Practices: Focus Quality Instructional Practices

9. MAAP & ComPAS January 31, 2007 9 Strategic Practices: Instruction Students ask and respond to higher order questions using academic language. Teachers use instructional practices that will accelerate the achievement of all students--in every classroom, every school, every family, every day. Teachers focus instruction on student mastery of key standards in the curriculum, with appropriate pacing. Teachers regularly assess for student understanding, and adjust or differentiate instruction to ensure every student masters the key standards. Teachers establish and sustain a supportive and culturally responsive environment.

10. MAAP & ComPAS January 31, 2007 10 MAAP and ComPAS Strategic Practices PProfessional Learning Communities Every teacher regularly collaborates during the workday and beyond to set goals and objectives, analyze individual student data, and plan and adjust instruction.  Students Goal Setting Every student sets academic, career, personal growth, and work habit goals; makes a plan to meet the goals; and regularly monitors progress toward the goals.  Family Engagement Families and caregivers have meaningful roles in school decision-making, engage in advocacy and collaborate with teachers on student goal setting. They learn grade-level standards and are provided the opportunity to effectively improve student success.  Inside/Outside Advocate Every student has access to an adult advocate who is engaged in the student’s academic progress and personal development.

11. MAAP & ComPAS January 31, 2007 11 Example Action: Teachers in each subject area meet collaboratively every day; at least once per week they analyze data and discuss the implications for their practice. (EOSA) Professional Learning Communities Family Engagement Inside/Outside Advocate Student Goal Setting Strategic Practices & District-Wide Goals  All students read and write by the end of 3 rd grade.  All students succeed in algebra by the end of 9 th grade. Accelerated Achievement

12. MAAP & ComPAS January 31, 2007 12 Example Action: Students and advisors meet every six weeks to reflect on academic progress: students complete a personalized learning plan wherein they analyze grades and review and revise goals for the year. Student Goal Setting Family Engagement Inside/Outside Advocate Professional Learning Communities  All students read and write by the end of 3 rd grade.  All students succeed in algebra by the end of 9 th grade. Accelerated Achievement Strategic Practices & District-Wide Goals

13. MAAP & ComPAS January 31, 2007 13 Example Action: Based on analysis of individual student data, teachers meet with certain parents during weekly roundtables after school to discuss student progress and goals. (Mandela) Family Engagement Inside/Outside Advocate Professional Learning Communities Student Goal Setting Strategic Practices & District-Wide Goals  All students read and write by the end of 3 rd grade.  All students succeed in algebra by the end of 9 th grade. Accelerated Achievement

14. MAAP & ComPAS January 31, 2007 14 Example Action: Elementary school students are assigned middle school mentors who check in with them every week and offer assistance with academic issues. Family Engagement Inside/Outside Advocate Professional Learning Communities Student Goal Setting Strategic Practices & District-Wide Goals  All students read and write by the end of 3 rd grade.  All students succeed in algebra by the end of 9 th grade. Accelerated Achievement

15. MAAP & ComPAS January 31, 2007 15 Additional Focus Area: Safe Learning Environment Every school has and implements a plan that addresses safety, discipline and emergencies. Every school ensures that students are safe at school and provides culturally responsive discipline systems, including alternatives to suspension. Every school, in partnership with the city, ensures students have safe passage to and from school. All schools are clean, healthy, and safe. Every school ensures families and communities are educated on the school safety plan.

16. MAAP & ComPAS January 31, 2007 16 MAAP and ComPAS Design Expect Success! and District-Wide Goals Stakeholder Engagement Developing the Strategic Practices MAAP and ComPAS Strategic Practices The Four MAAP and ComPAS Strategic Practices Alignment with the District-Wide Goals MAAP and ComPAS Central Office Support Next Steps Agenda

17. MAAP & ComPAS January 31, 2007 17 Support: Central Office Alignment Professional development will be aligned for each of the following : All school staff All Central Office staff Families and caregivers Members of community organizations Current processes will be aligned to support the strategic practices: Results-based inquiry (RBI) School-site planning Parent learning The strategic practices will be embedded into the goal-setting, professional development, and evaluation processes for all staff. Resources will be marshaled to support these practices, through the Investment Framework The Central Office is developing and aligning processes and tools to support the implementation of the strategic practices.

18. MAAP & ComPAS January 31, 2007 18 Support: Ongoing Central Office Work Developing instructional guides for every subject and grade level Developing diagnostic and benchmark assessments in math and ELA Developing an online curriculum, assessment, and resource library Training school counselors to engender a college-going culture In addition to supporting the strategic practices, the Central Office is engaged in other efforts to continuously improve the conditions for teaching and learning. Parent learning on A-G requirements Evaluating safety in schools and supporting schools to ensure a safe environment Developing a strategy for immunizations across the district One-stop parent resource center Every administrator in Central Office will be a mentor for OUSD students by this spring Every member of the Central Office leadership team will visit schools/classrooms two hours a day A Few Examples:

19. MAAP & ComPAS January 31, 2007 19 K - 12 Education is on the brink of the best of times…we can enter an era of unprecedented effectiveness for the practice of education--one in which the vast majority of schools can be highly effective in promoting student learning. - Robert Marzano (2003)