HSTW Southern Regional Education Board SC 2010 Orientation1 Orientation to HSTW Goals and Key Practices

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board SC 2010 Orientation2 High Schools That Work

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board HSTW Goals Having 85 percent of students meet college- and career-readiness standards – reading, mathematics and science Graduating 90 percent of students entering grade nine and graduating them prepared for college, advanced training and the workforce Teaching most students the essential content of the college-preparatory academic core and a career or academic concentration SC 2010 Orientation3

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Work Harder to Get Smarter: We need to change our thinking and our language from an ability model to an effort, interest-based model. SC 2010 Orientation4

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Key Practice #1 Have students complete a challenging program of study with an upgraded academic core and a major. SC 2010 Orientation5 Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Completing a Challenging Program of Study Matters SC 2010 Orientation6 Gives focus Prepares students for the next step Makes high school count Values students Students choose based on interest Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Recommended Academic Core for All Students Four credits in college-prep/honors English Four mathematics credits – Algebra I, geometry, Algebra II and above Three science credits at the college-prep level Three years of social studies Career or academic concentration SC 2010 Orientation7 Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Recommended Core and Meeting Reading and Mathematics Readiness Goals SC 2010 Orientation8 Source: 2010 HSTW Assessment and Student Survey

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Comparison CT Students Completing HSTW-Recommended Curriculum in 2004 and 2010 SC 2010 Orientation9 Source: 2004 and 2010 HSTW Assessment

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Top 100 Implementation Sites vs. All Other Sites: Percentages of Students Meeting Readiness Goals SC 2010 Orientation10 Source: 2010 HSTW Assessment and Student Survey

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Key Practice #2 Increase access to challenging career and technical studies, with a major emphasis on using high-level mathematics, science, language arts and problem-solving skills. SC 2010 Orientation11 Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Quality Career/Technical Courses Matter SC 2010 Orientation12 Increase understanding of academic content Give meaning to school Motivate students Improve retention of academic skills Intellectual development Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Vocational Practices and Higher Achievement Students: use mathematics to complete assignments weekly; read technical books to complete assignments weekly; do projects that require research and written plans; Use computer skills to do assignments in their CT studies weekly; and Make journal entries weekly regarding information learned in CT classes. SC 2010 Orientation13 Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Quality CTE Studies and Higher Achievement SC 2010 Orientation14 Source: 2010 HSTW Assessment and Student Survey

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Key Practice #3 Give students access to a system of work- based and school- based learning planned cooperatively by educators and employers. SC 2010 Orientation15 Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Quality Work-site Learning Linked to a Solid Academic Core Matters SC 2010 Orientation16 Apply academic and technical skills Learn that high performance counts Have richer on-the-job experiences Discover career options Get on track faster after graduation Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Quality Work-site Learning and Higher Achievement SC 2010 Orientation17 Source: 2010 HSTW Assessment and Student Survey

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Key Practice #4 Set high expectations and get students to meet them. SC 2010 Orientation18 Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Raising Expectations Matters SC 2010 Orientation19 Communicate that high school counts Give students a sense of self- worth Help students see that the school believes in them Help students be more focused, motivated and goal-oriented Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board SC 2010 Orientation20 Expectation Practices and Higher Achievement Students understand the amount and quality of work expected. Students frequently receive help from teachers to meet standards. Students complete homework daily. Students redo work to meet standards. Students work hard on assignments. Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board High Expectation Practices and Higher Achievement SC 2010 Orientation21 Source: 2010 HSTW Assessment and Student Survey

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Key Practice #5 Have teachers work together to integrate academic and Career Technical studies. SC 2010 Orientation22 Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Teachers Working Together Matters SC 2010 Orientation23 Makes learning count Helps teachers “grow” Changes teachers’ perceptions of students Promotes professionalism Contributes to a climate of Continuous improvement Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Increase in Number of CT Students per 100 Meeting College- and Career-Readiness Goals Who Experienced CT Instruction with Embedded Literacy and Mathematics Assignments SC 2010 Orientation24 Source: 2010 HSTW Assessment

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Key Practice #6 and #7 Engage students actively in learning and increase access to academic studies that teach college-preparatory content through functional and applied strategies. SC 2010 Orientation25 Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Engaging Literacy Practices and Higher Achievement Students frequently: revise written work to improve quality; complete short writing reflective assignments; discuss readings with other students; read books outside of class and demonstrate understanding; SC 2010 Orientation26 Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Literacy Experiences Across the Curriculum and Higher Reading Achievement SC 2010 Orientation27 Source: 2010 HSTW Assessment and Student Survey

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Engaging Numeracy Practices and Higher Achievement Students often: Develop and analyze tables, charts and graphs solve real-world problems; use math to complete assignments in other classes; use graphing calculators; and work with other students on assignments. SC 2010 Orientation28 Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Numeracy Experiences Across the Curriculum and Higher Mathematics Achievement SC 2010 Orientation29 Source: 2010 HSTW Assessment and Student Survey

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Key Practice #8 Involve students and parents in a guidance and advisement system that ensures completion of an accelerated program of study and a major. SC 2010 Orientation30 Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board A Supportive Guidance System Matters SC 2010 Orientation31 Clear goals Focused program of study Students have someone who cares Students believe in themselves Students get needed services Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Effective Guidance System and Higher Achievement SC 2010 Orientation32 Source: 2010 HSTW Assessment and Student Survey

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Key Practice #9 Provide a structured system of extra help to enable students to meet higher standards. SC 2010 Orientation33 Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Conditions Under Which Extra Help Improves Achievement the Most Students get extra help without much difficulty. Help is frequently provided by the teacher. Extra help often enables students to receive better grades. Students are in classrooms with higher expectations. SC 2010 Orientation34 Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Quality Extra Help and Higher Achievement SC 2010 Orientation35 Source: 2010 HSTW Assessment and Student Survey

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Extra-Help/Transition Strategies SC 2010 Orientation36 “Fast start” seven and eight Summer bridge program Catch-up program in grade nine Make students independent learners – Teach study skills Continuous extra help and extra time Readiness course grade 12 Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Key Practice #10 Use student assessment and program evaluation data to continuously improve curriculum, instruction, school climate, organization and management to advance student learning. SC 2010 Orientation37 Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Using Data to Keep Score Matters SC 2010 Orientation38 Clarify where you are Inspire change Determine progress Link achievement and practices Change what doesn’t work Celebrate accomplishments Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Leadership Practices and Higher Achievement Goals and priorities are clear. The school maintains a demanding yet supportive climate. Teachers meet to examine student work. Teachers search for new ideas. SC 2010 Orientation39 Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Top 100 Implementation Sites vs. All Other Sites: Faculty Perceptions on Continuous School Improvement SC 2010 Orientation40 Source: 2010 HSTW Assessment and Student and Teacher Survey

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Key Condition 1: Continuous Improvement of Curriculum, Instruction and Student Achievement A clear mission statement – Graduate students prepared for postsecondary study and a career Teach all students an accelerated curriculum Believe students’ learning is first Assess, prioritize, plan, do, evaluate and plan SC 2010 Orientation41 Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Key Condition 2: District and School Leadership Focus on Using Key Practices As a Guide to School Improvement School leadership teams Instructional teams that focus on core groups of students – on what is taught, how it is assessed and how students become independent learners Broader definition of rigor Feedback from students SC 2010 Orientation42 Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Key Condition 3: School Board Support for Replacing the General Track Improve the middle grades to high school transition – refocused ninth grade Improve high school to college and career transition – revitalized senior year Have all students complete challenging academic core and focus A career-focused program of study Make co-curricular activities an essential part of the high school curriculum SC 2010 Orientation43 Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Key Condition 4: District Leaders Support School Leaders and Teachers to Carry Out Key Practices Financial support for materials Time for teachers to plan together Support at least 10 days of staff development annually focused on educators’ needs to improve student learning Encourage planning among academic and technical teachers; high schools and career centers; and between high schools, middle grades schools and postsecondary schools SC 2010 Orientation44 Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Key Condition 5: Allow Schools to Adopt a Flexible Schedule Allow students to earn more credits Adopt policy to recognize hands-on, interdisciplinary and experiential learning Reduce teacher load to no more than 80 students per day Make greater use of off-site learning opportunities Adopt policy to embed academics into CT courses SC 2010 Orientation45 Southern Regional Education Board

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board New York State New York member since 2000 Renewed support from SED Joined TCTW in 2008, now 17 sites SC 2010 Orientation46

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Technology Centers That Work School Improvement Initiative Specifically for Shared-Time Technology Centers Champlain Valley BOCES Franklin, Essex and Hamilton BOCES Just completed a series of Literacy workshops Numeracy workshops planned Districts are invited to send teams

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board HSTW Participation Join High Schools That Work NYS Consortium Direct Services with SREB Work in collaboration with BOCES Any combination of the above SC 2010 Orientation48

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board Sharing School Improvement Through Collaboration BOCES TCTW Component Districts HSTW Component Districts HSTW Component Districts HSTW

Southern Regional Education Board 25 th Annual HSTW Staff Development Conference July 20 – 23, 2011 Opryland Hotel and Conference Center, Nashville, Tennessee Over 600 Breakout sessions Leadership Guidance Career & Technical Education School Improvement Project Based Learning and Embedding Academics

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board SDW for CT51 QUESTIONS??

HSTW Southern Regional Education Board SDW for CT52 On behalf of High Schools That Work; Thank you. Dave Leavitt SREB.Org