HB 5 & Community Engagement Building Partnerships

1,227 school districts and state charter schools 8,529 campuses 5,060,000 students 325,000+ teachers Public Education: A Major Enterprise 12/2/2013ESC 11 Fort Worth2

60.4%: Economic Disadvantaged (3,008,464 students) 16.8%: Limited English Proficient (837,536 students) Approximately 480,000 more students in five years *Texas Education Agency statistics Number% 0f Total African American 637, % American Indian 22,2240.4% Asian176,7553.6% White1,520, % Hispanic2,530, % Two or More Races 83,8711.7% Texas Student Make-Up* 12/2/2013ESC 11 Fort Worth3

Total Students : 3,828, : 5,058,995 Economic Disadvantage : 1,841, : 3,008,464 High School Graduates Class of ’97: 171,844 Class of ’12: 277,796 More students arrive every year Number of economic disadvantaged students increases every year Texas graduates more students each year and the percentage of students who earn a diploma increases each year Demographic Trends in Public Schools 12/2/2013ESC 11 Fort Worth4

12/2/2013ESC 11 Fort Worth5 A small number of school districts education a large percentage of students 48 ISDs enroll 50.7% of students 103 ISDs enroll 68% of students A large number of school districts educate a small percentage of students 447 ISDs enroll 2.3% of students 691 ISDs enroll 5.8% of students Inverse Relationship of Schools & Students

12/2/2013ESC 11 Fort Worth6 The foundation principle of educational governance is “Local Control with Accountability” ◦ Gilmer ◊ Aikin Bills of 1949 ◦ Senate Bill 1 in 1995 ◦ House Bill 5 in 2013 Governance of Public Education

12/2/2013ESC 11 Fort Worth7 Re-asserts the principle of local decision-making with accountability to the state Reminds that instructional decisions are best made close to the learner Re-establishes the responsibility for the high school experience with the student and parents Restores authority for program and course design to the local community HB 5: Transformative Legislation

12/2/2013ESC 11 Fort Worth8 Students have more options to prepare for post secondary readiness. Students will have access to more courses that are not only rigorous but relevant. Districts have increased flexibility and responsibility for high school program and course development. HB 5: Greater Flexibility

Foundation Program Foundation Credits Enrichment Credits 5 Electives Endorsements STEM Business & Industry Public Services Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary Distinguished Level of Achievement 4 X 4 with Algebra II Requirements for at least one endorsement Performance Acknowledgment HB 5 establishes: ◦ Individual Graduation Plan Requirement ◦ Post Secondary Readiness Measures ◦ Equally viable CTE options as Post Secondary Readiness Programs ◦ Accountability Requirements for ISDs & State Charter Schools Diploma Options 12/2/2013ESC 11 Fort Worth9

Public Schools-Public & Private Institutes of Higher Education-Local Business, Labor, & Community Leaders HB 5 PROMOTES BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS 12/2/2013ESC 11 Fort Worth10

12/2/2013ESC 11 Fort Worth11 Texas Education Code, Chapter A district may offer a course or other activity, including an apprenticeship or training hours needed to obtain an industry-recognized credential or certificate, that is approved by the board of trustees for credit without obtaining SBOE approval if: Community Partnerships

12/2/2013ESC 11 Fort Worth12 The program is developed with an institute of higher education and local business, labor and community leaders. The program allows students to enter: 1)a career or technology training program in the district’s region of the state; 2)An institution of higher ed without remediation; 3)An apprenticeship training program; or 4)An internship toward an industry recognized credential or certificate of course study. Community Partnerships

12/2/2013ESC 11 Fort Worth13 Texas Education Code, Chapter A district shall partner with at least one IHE to develop and provide coursework to prepare students for success in entry level college courses. Education Partnerships

12/2/2013ESC 11 Fort Worth14 Texas Education Code, Chapter Each school district shall evaluate district and campus performance in community & student engagement. The evaluation criteria shall be developed by a local committee. Community & Student Engagement

12/2/2013ESC 11 Fort Worth15 ◦ Second Language Acquisition ◦ Digital Learning ◦ Dropout Prevention Strategies ◦ Gifted & Talented Programs ◦ Fine Arts ◦ Wellness & Physical Education ◦ Community & Parental Involvement ◦ 21 st Century Workforce Development Programs Community & Student Engagement

12/2/2013ESC 11 Fort Worth16 Cleburne ISD Dr. Tim Miller square miles 6,800 students 12 campuses 2 high schools 2 middle schools 7 elementary schools 1 K-12 alternative campus Arlington ISD Dr. Marcelo Cavazos 9 th largest ISD in Texas Largest employer in Arlington 65,000 Students 73 campuses: 9 high schools, 13 junior high schools 51 elementary schools Case Studies in Building Partnerships

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