ECEAP/HEAD START Meeting October 17, 2014 Skip Priest, Senior Policy Advisor, OSPI Bob Butts, Assistant Superintendent, Early Learning, OSPI

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. ~ Nelson Mandela

The Paramount Duty Washington State Constitution ARTICLE IX EDUCATION SECTION 1 PREAMBLE. It is the paramount duty of the state to make ample provision for the education of all children residing within its borders, without distinction or preference on account of race, color, caste, or sex. SECTION 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. The legislature shall provide for a general and uniform system of public schools …

HB 1209 Changed the Game: Expectations for Many Students Increased Significantly One Year’s Growth versus Meeting a Standard Achievement + - Lower performingHigher performing STUDENTS Standard 5

Excess General Fund Levy Revenue as a Percent of Total Revenue Percent of Total Revenue School Fiscal Year-End

Per-pupil expenditures, U.S. and Washington

Pupil-teacher ratios, U.S. and Washington Wa. Rank:

The Achievement Gap 4th Gr Reading Targeted Subgroups54.8%60.56%61.74% Non-Targeted Subgroups85.4%87.75%87.97% Gap-30.6%-27.2%-26.2% 4th Gr Writing Targeted Subgroups51.2%51.10%51.26% Non-Targeted Subgroups78.1%78.27%79.30% Gap-27.0%-27.2%-28.0% 7th Gr Math Targeted Subgroups41.2%45.16%49.62% Non-Targeted Subgroups76.0%77.74%82.07% Gap-34.8%-32.6%-32.5% 8th Gr Science Targeted Subgroups45.5%51.66%50.46% Non-Targeted Subgroups80.7%84.24%82.84% Gap-35.1%-32.6%-32.4% 10th Gr Reading Targeted Subgroups71.4%70.01%73.88% Non-Targeted Subgroups93.0%92.70%93.72% Gap-21.6%-22.7%-19.8% Targeted Subgroups: Students who receive Special Education and ELL services Students who are: American Indian, Black, Pacific Islander, Hispanic Non-Targeted Subgroups: White, Asian, Two or More Races

The skills and behaviors of entering Kindergarten children vary tremendously… 10

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Once children start behind in the K-12 system, most all of them stay behind… 12

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Improving brain function is easiest in the early years… 14

Ability to Change Brains and Behaviors Decreases Over Time Source: Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University 15

In light of what you just heard, what actions should Early Learning Advocates take this session to increase opportunities for children birth through 3 rd grade???