1. December 13, 2010 WELCOME!

2. A Time of Transformation! Common College/Career Ready Standards Next Generation Assessments Next Generation Technology Next Generation Learning Individual Student Data Teacher Effectiveness

3. Remember the Goal!

4. NH has made great progress! 2001-2002 Number of Dropouts Annual Dropout Percentage 4 Year Cumulative Rate State Total 2,5534.0%15.1% 2007-2008 Number of Dropouts Annual Dropout Percentage 4 Year Cumulative Rate State Total 1,9863.0%11.3% 2008-2009 Number of Dropouts Annual Dropout Percentage 4 Year Cumulative Rate State Total 1,1271.7%6.7%

5. NH has made great progress! Raised the Compulsory Age from 16 to 18 Funded Multiple Pathways to graduation Demonstrated Proof Point ~ Personalized Extended Learning Revised Bullying Legislation Revised NH Truancy Statutes –School based attention –Progressive intervention –Early Warning

6. But we have so far to go! Fourth grade literacy Bullying SpEd Non-Graduates Juvenile Justice Mental Health & Addiction Student Transience Student Homelessness Unexcused Absences

7. But we have so far to go! Reliance on alternative models in a time of shrinking resources Next Generation Learning for all kids ~ –Personalized –World Class Knowledge/Skills –Anytime/Everywhere –Performance-based –Authentic Student Voice –Comprehensive Supports

8. But we have so far to go! Statewide Early Warning System: –Student Performance –Whole Child –Absence –School to School

9. But we have so far to go! Last year, We lost 1,127 students How many will it be this year?

10. Sandra McBreyer - Keynote

11. Sandra McBreyer - Bio