© 2009 American Institutes for Research ® State-wide Systems of Support: Integrating High School Redesign Efforts Joseph Harris, Project Director Jenny Scala, TA Liaison February

© 2009 American Institutes for Research ® Overview Welcome & Introduction Current High School Initiatives National High School Center’s Eight Elements of High School Improvement Customizing the Eight Elements Incorporating District Feedback Wrap Up 2

© 2009 American Institutes for Research ® Current High School Initiatives

© 2009 American Institutes for Research ® National High School Center’s Eight Elements of High School Improvement: A Mapping Framework

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© 2009 American Institutes for Research ® Picturing the High School Improvement Landscape Dropout Prevention Transitions In Tiered Intervention Dual Enrollment Small Schools Career Academies Transitions Out HS Literacy Model High Schools Freshman Academies Advisories HS Equity & Access HS Restructuring SLCs Post- secondary Pathways HS STEM HS Assessment Credit Recovery Virtual Learning Positive Behavior Rigorous Content CTE 6

© 2009 American Institutes for Research ® Dropout Prevention Transitions In Tiered Intervention Dual Enrollment Small Schools Career Academies Transitions Out HS Literacy Model High Schools Freshman Academies Advisories HS Equity & Access SLCs Post- secondary Pathways HS STEM HS Assessment Credit Recovery Virtual Learning Rigorous Content CTE HS Restructuring Picturing the High School Improvement Landscape 7

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© 2009 American Institutes for Research ® Alignment Alignment Coherence Coherence Connectedness Connectedness 9 Picturing the High School Improvement Landscape

© 2009 American Institutes for Research ® Eight Elements of High School Improvement: A Mapping Framework Rigorous Curriculum and Instruction –Align with rigorous state and local standards and vertically interfaced with local school curriculum –Incorporate multiple research-based instructional strategies, technologies and learning modalities –Adapt to a variety of school and classroom settings Assessment and Accountability –Include variety of classroom, school-based, and district, and state level assessments –Collect and report longitudinal data to measure short- and long-term student growth for instructional planning and accountability 10

© 2009 American Institutes for Research ® Teacher Quality and Professional Development –Promote knowledge of content and academic literacy skills, varied and effective pedagogy, and effective classroom management –Embed at the school and classroom levels throughout the school year with increased opportunities for teachers to work together Leadership and Governance –Distribute decision-making authority at all levels with alternative structures that support change –Provide principals and other instructional leaders with adequate knowledge, time, and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively 11 Eight Elements of High School Improvement: A Mapping Framework

© 2009 American Institutes for Research ® Eight Elements of High School Improvement: A Mapping Framework Student and Family Supports –Support students as they transition into/through/out of high school –Provide family-focused services and outreach that respect and honor the student’s family and community Stakeholder Engagement –Foster relationships among P-16 schools, the workforce, families, and communities –Ensure that all appropriate stakeholders are at the table from the start 12

© 2009 American Institutes for Research ® Eight Elements of High School Improvement: A Mapping Framework Organization and Structure –Support effective teaching and learning and personalization through physical/operational changes and alternative time/schedule approaches –Include students with special needs in the general curriculum Resources for Sustainability –Adequately staff the initiatives and provide appropriate time and necessary fiscal support to take hold and scale-up –Grow both the physical and human capital within the system and continuously develop teacher knowledge and skills 13

© 2009 American Institutes for Research ® Rigorous Curriculum and Instruction Assessment and Accountability Teacher Quality and Professional Development Leadership and Governance Student and Family Supports Stakeholder Engagement Organization and Structure Resources for Sustainability 14 Eight Elements of High School Improvement: A Mapping Framework

© 2009 American Institutes for Research ® Customizing the Eight Elements: Minnesota Systemic High School Redesign: Building a Minnesota Model FrameworkSystemic High School Redesign: Building a Minnesota Model Framework Minnesota model core components: 1.Rigorous and relevant course-taking for all students, especially at transition points. 2.Personalized learning environment for each student, with the support of parents and other adult mentors. 3.Multiple pathways to postsecondary training or college to achieve a minimum K-14 education. 4.High-quality teacher and principal leadership. 5.Student assessment and program evaluation data used to continuously improve school climate, organization, management, curricula and instruction. 15

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© 2009 American Institutes for Research ® Customizing the Eight Elements: Tennessee High School Redesign Project Embedded Eight Elements Framework –Funding priority in proposals –Proposals used the Eight Elements to help determine strategies and activities –Scoring rubric 17

© 2009 American Institutes for Research ® Linking State Systems of Support with High School Redesign Efforts

© 2009 American Institutes for Research ® Incorporating District Feedback Invite LEA leaders and key stakeholders to provide feedback Leverage implementation of research, innovation and best practices for high schools Build culture of two-way communication and shared accountability 19

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