Harnessing the Power of your Feeder Pattern Brian Barnes Educational Manager The College Board, Florida Partnership

Essential Question How can we best leverage our resources to prepare more students earlier for college and career success?

I.Hockey and Horoscopes II.Equitable Access and Green Horticulture III.Data on AP Participation and College Completion IV.Not Just Vertical Teams…Vertical Integration V.Leading the Way VI.Great Resources I.Hockey and Horoscopes II.Equitable Access and Green Horticulture III.Data on AP Participation and College Completion IV.Not Just Vertical Teams…Vertical Integration V.Leading the Way VI.Great Resources Agenda— AP Summer Institute for Administrators 2013

The Florida Partnership Hockey and Horoscopes

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Education = Freedom

Source: Center for Post-Secondary and Economic Success Education = Freedom

Student Demographic AP Exam Grade of 3 or higher African-American28% higher Hispanic28% higher White33% higher Low-Income26% higher Not Low-Income34% higher Source: Dougherty, Mellor & Jian, 2006 AP Participation and Likelihood of College Graduation College Graduation Rate differences between “matched” AP and non-AP students* *Matched students are those who have similar family backgrounds and standardized test scores

AP Time to Degree Source: Hargrove, Godin & Dodd (2007) Students who scored a 2 or higher on an AP Exam were more likely than other students to earn a bachelor’s degree within 4 years.

The Challenge: Equitable Access to AP Courses 12 Asian 42% 58% White 62%38% Hispanic/Latino 70%30% Black/African American 80% 20% Took Recommended AP Did Not Take Recommended AP

Definition-Vertical Teaming Vertical Teaming is the practice of establishing a team of different grade-level teachers in an academic area to communicate, cooperate, design curricular change, and create support structures to encourage high achievement by all students. Leading for College Readiness - 13

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Four Keys to College Readiness

Key Cognitive Strategies Problem Formulation, Research, Interpretation, Communication, Precision and Accuracy Key Content Knowledge Key terms and terminology, factual information, linking ideas, organizing concepts, Common Core State Standards (English/literacy and mathematics, NAS Science Framework, Standards for Success in other areas) Interdependent with Key Cognitive Strategies Key Learning Skills and Techniques Time Management, Study Skills, Retention of Factual Information, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Persistence, Collaborative Learning, Ownership of Learning Key Transition Knowledge and Skills Admissions Requirements, College Types and Missions, Affording College, College Culture, Relations with Professors, Social/identity Issues in Transition

Key Cognitive Strategies Problem Formulation Hypothesize and Strategize – The student demonstrates clarity about the nature of the problem and identifies potential outcomes. The student develops strategies for exploring all components of the problem. The student may revisit and revise the problem statement as a result of thinking about potential methods to solve the problem. Research Identify and Collect – The student explores a full range of available resources and collection techniques or generates original data. The student makes judgments about the sources of information or quality of the data, and determines the usefulness of the information or data collected. The student may revisit and revise information collection methods as greater understanding of the problem is achieved throughout this process.

Key Content Knowledge “Big Ideas” of each content area Common Core Standards identify college ready content knowledge – English Language Arts/Literacy Standards were designed down from the College and Career Ready Standards (Conley). The ability to write well is the single academic skill most closely associated with college success

Key Learning Skills and Techniques Study skills Time management Awareness of one’s performance – Self-monitor – Consciously regulate, evaluate thinking Persistence Study/work with groups of students – Collaboration

Key Transition Knowledge and Skills College Knowledge – How to apply to college – How to manage financial aid issues – How to adjust to the college lifestyle – Access to information about the culture of college Leading for College Readiness -20

Think about your assigned quadrant and brainstorm ideas for scaffolding key college and career readiness skills in your feeder pattern. List some great ideas on chart paper and be prepared to share. Collaboration and Innovation

Taking Action Choose an area of challenge to work on and develop a strategy to improve. How will you use this information moving forward?

Building a College Ready Culture College Knowledge Visual reminders of college readiness and planning help students on the path to post-secondary success. High Expectations for All Everyone in the school community believes and behaves as though every single student will graduate ready to be successful in college and their future careers. Rigorous Curriculum All students are exposed to and participate in challenging coursework which focuses on Key Content Knowledge and Key Cognitive Strategies. Student Supports Students are provided with needed social, academic, and counseling support to ensure their success with the most rigorous curriculum they can handle. Engage All Stakeholders Parents and the community are on board. They hold high expectations for students inside and outside the school. They are taught needed College Knowledge.

Best Practices for Leadership Tear Down the Walls. Take the Willing First. Begin with the End in Mind. Manage Expectations. Set SMART Goals. Think about College and Career Readiness Broadly. Make strategic use of resources available through the College Board. You Must Lead the Charge. Use the data from the AP Online Score Report to guide curricular and instructional adjustments.

Leadership Dynamics The Power of Habit Worker Safety

Food for Thought AP is not for the gifted. AP is for the prepared. Have realistic expectations. It’s not all about the scores.

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