1. Quality Education Commission OSBA Regional Meetings September 2002

2. Conclusions Recommendations Introduction The Model Quality Education Commission Introduction

3. Oregon’s education goals Oregon’s education goals “…the best educated citizens in the nation and the world.” “Access to a Quality Education must be provided for all of Oregon’s youth…” ORS 329.035 Quality Education Goals Quality Education Goals ORS 329.015 ORS 329.015 Academic excellenceAcademic excellence Rigorous academic standardsRigorous academic standards Applied learningApplied learning Lifelong academic skillsLifelong academic skills Quality Education Commission Introduction

4. Introduction Commission Charge Use research, data, professional judgment, and public values to identify:  Best practices for meeting the Quality Education Goals in statute and their cost.  Current education practices in Oregon and their costs.  Expected student performance using these practices.

5. Purpose of the Quality Education Model Purpose of the Quality Education Model To determine the level of statewide resourcesTo determine the level of statewide resources needed for schools and students to meet the needed for schools and students to meet the quality education goals established in law. quality education goals established in law. To provide a policy tool that decision-makers canTo provide a policy tool that decision-makers can use to develop education budgets. use to develop education budgets. Quality Education Commission The Model

6. Prototype Schools Prototype Schools Elementary Middle High Identifies Cost per Student based on assumptionsIdentifies Cost per Student based on assumptions Calculates statewide cost and state contributionCalculates statewide cost and state contribution to support Quality Education to support Quality Education Quality Education Commission The Model

7. In the Full Model each prototype school contains additional resources beyond the baseline for: Added time for students having trouble reaching standardsAdded time for students having trouble reaching standards Curriculum development and technology supportCurriculum development and technology support On-site instructional improvementOn-site instructional improvement Professional development for teachers & administratorsProfessional development for teachers & administrators Assistance with record keepingAssistance with record keeping Adequate classroom supplies and textbooksAdequate classroom supplies and textbooks Each Prototype School Each Prototype School Quality Education Commission The Model

8. To create a system of high-performing schools, we need: Adequate resourcesAdequate resources Educational practices based onEducational practices based on research and local decision-making research and local decision-making Quality Education Commission The Model

9. Intangible factors in the Model Examples of Quality Indicators: -Instructional leadership -Teacher quality -Parent and community involvement -Effective Instructional programs -Orderly learning environment Quality Education Commission The Model

10. Full QEM 2002 Cost 2001-03 2003-05 2003-05 2001-03 2003-05 2003-05 Budget* CSL** QEM Budget* CSL** QEM State School Fund Amt.$4.946 bil.$5.596 bil. $6.995 bil. Amt per student (ADMw)*** Year 1$ 5,081$ 5,786$ 6,589 Year 2$ 4,924$ 6,000$ 6,832 * Does not include School Improvement Fund. Includes $261 million cut ** Current Service Level – Based on 2000-01 School Program Levels *** Student enrollment – weighted average daily membership Quality Education Commission 2002 Recommendations

11. Quality Education Commission 2002 Recommendations Student Performance Expectations For Reading and Math Using Best Practices  90% of all students would reach reading and math benchmarks in this decade  Elementary by 2005  Middle school by 2008  High school by 2010

12. Quality Education Commission 2002 Recommendations Implementation Priorities Stay the Course  Maintain the focus on reading in the early grades  Increase Staff Professional Development  Support High School Restructuring

13. Questions and Discussion Visit our website at www.ode.state.or.us Quality Education Commission Questions and Discussion