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CSU Summit on Transformative Change in the Preparation of Teachers. Christopher Steinhauser, LBUSD Marquita Grenot-Scheyer, CSULB. Long Beach Partnership: History & Goals.
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CSU Summit on Transformative Change in the Preparation of Teachers Christopher Steinhauser, LBUSD Marquita Grenot-Scheyer, CSULB
Long Beach Partnership:History & Goals • 1994: Collaboration of education, political, business and community leaders to address economic, social and educational difficulties • Alignment of academic content standards, instruction and assessment across all segments • Coherent exit and entry expectations across all institutions • Rethinking of preparation and professional development across the segments
Our Collaboration: Why It Works • Shared commitment to our students PK-18 • Mutual respect • On-going opportunities for collaboration • Community expectations • The “Long Beach Way” • Commitment to Continuous Improvement Process
Long Beach Education Partnership:On-Going Initiatives • Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) • Urban Teaching Academy (UTA) • Ed.D in Educational Leadership • Long Beach College Promise • Linked Learning • Early Assessment Program (EAP)
Long Beach Scholars: Designed to assist students in understanding that they are living for their future! Promoting school-wide culture of higher expectations and support academic and social development. All 4th Graders visit Long Beach City College. All 5th Graders visit California State University, Long Beach. AVID Population Targets
A Tuition Free Semester at LBCC. Guaranteed College Admission to CSULB for students who complete minimum college preparatory or transfer requirements. Early and Continued Outreach to students and parents beginning in the sixth grade and continuing through college. Support for the Various Pathways to higher education that students may choose to take. Long Beach College Promise
Linked Learning: The Engine of High School Reform Overview: Student choice among several different multi-year programs of study, which combine academic and technical skills, organized around broad industry themes (i.e. biomedical sciences; engineering; arts, media, entertainment) and prepare students for full range of post-secondary options, including: • 2- and 4-year college/university admission • Apprenticeships • Military • Formal employment training • Careers
The percentage of graduates have increased over the past 4 years and is above state average. Half of graduates pursuing higher education attend LBCC or CSULB. Percent of LBUSD GraduatesEnrolled in College
CSU Early Assessment Program (EAP) English & Math College Readiness * Preliminary estimated results Grade 11 students who are enrolled in Algebra II or who have completed Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II courses, are eligible to take the Math EAP assessment.
Questions? Chris Steinhauser csteinhauser@lbschools.net Marquita Grenot-Scheyer mgrenot@csulb.edu