“Working to ensure that children, birth to 5, are prepared for success in school and life.” ©Wake County SmartStart Performance Based Incentive System (PBIS) FY2009/10 Results

“Working to ensure that children, birth to 5, are prepared for success in school and life.” ©Wake County SmartStart WCSS Results WCSS met or exceeded all eight of the PBIS standards for which we have data, 5 at the high performing level and 3 at the minimum level. Most results increased or remained stable over last year, sustaining significant gains made in past six years: Example- Average star ratings and % in 4 and 5 star facilities.

“Working to ensure that children, birth to 5, are prepared for success in school and life.” ©Wake County SmartStart Although Wake County has demonstrated growth in almost all standards, one of the most significant increases has been in early intervention B-2.

“Working to ensure that children, birth to 5, are prepared for success in school and life.” ©Wake County SmartStart The only significant decrease this year was in Average Star Rating for children with special needs receiving subsidy, a trend not seen in other counties or statewide average.

“Working to ensure that children, birth to 5, are prepared for success in school and life.” ©Wake County SmartStart The only standard that has decreased over time is EI 3-5, although still meeting minimum standard.

“Working to ensure that children, birth to 5, are prepared for success in school and life.” ©Wake County SmartStart Comparison Results Generally, WCSS results are consistent with other large counties and state average. Some standards are large county strengths and some are greater challenges for large counties. Large counties do have significant influence on the state average. However, in some cases results are consistent with other large counties but not the state average. Example- Lead Teacher Education high performing standard.

“Working to ensure that children, birth to 5, are prepared for success in school and life.” ©Wake County SmartStart Lead Teacher Education-high performing standard- 7points (target 35%)

“Working to ensure that children, birth to 5, are prepared for success in school and life.” ©Wake County SmartStart Comparison Results (cont.) Lead Teacher Education is a relative strength in comparison to the state as well as other large counties and has consistently achieved at a higher level for the minimum standard (5 pts). Wake County started off at a higher percentage than other counties (in FY06/07) and has continued to increase over the past 4 years. Teacher education may be a strength because Wake county has a more highly education population than other counties.

“Working to ensure that children, birth to 5, are prepared for success in school and life.” ©Wake County SmartStart Lead Teacher Education- minimum standard- 5 points (target 60%)

“Working to ensure that children, birth to 5, are prepared for success in school and life.” ©Wake County SmartStart Additional Information NCPC re-examining PBIS: May adjust standard target percentages since so many counties have exceeded them. Have discontinued the existing family support (parent education and literacy) indicators. Examining all areas to determine if other measures may be more appropriate.

“Working to ensure that children, birth to 5, are prepared for success in school and life.” ©Wake County SmartStart Additional Information (cont.) Missing PBIS data for teacher compensation remains an issue. Hope to have new workforce data this year. Very positive three year trend for School Readiness indicators, using Kindergarten Initial Assessment. Final Activity Report

“Working to ensure that children, birth to 5, are prepared for success in school and life.” ©Wake County SmartStart QUESTIONS??