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Leadership Southeast Georgia February 25, 2011

Leadership Southeast Georgia February 25, 2011. Examine the Data for Education in Georgia. Academic Achievement Milestones. School Readiness. Literacy by 3 rd Grade. Numeracy by 8 th Grade. High School Graduation. Workforce and/or College Ready. Georgia 63%. United States 61%.

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Leadership Southeast Georgia February 25, 2011

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  1. Leadership Southeast Georgia February 25, 2011

  2. Examine the Data for Education in Georgia

  3. Academic Achievement Milestones School Readiness Literacy by 3rd Grade Numeracy by 8th Grade High School Graduation Workforce and/or College Ready

  4. Georgia 63% United States 61% Percent of Children Age 3-5 Enrolled in Early Education, 2008 Source: The Annie E. Casey Foundation, KIDS COUNT Data Center.

  5. Georgia 63% United States 65% NAEP 2009 4th Grade Reading At or Above Basic Source: National Center for Education Statistics

  6. Georgia 67% United States 71% NAEP 2009 8th Grade Math At or Above Basic Source: National Center for Education Statistics

  7. Georgia 65.4% United States 74.9% High School Graduation Rates: State-by-State Rankings Source: NCES (2010). Public School Graduates and Dropouts: School Year 2007-08.

  8. Georgia High School Graduation Rates Source: The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement, State Report Cards.

  9. Economic Impact of Georgia Non-Graduates

  10. Education Pays Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Earnings & unemployment for full-time workers age 25 & older, not seasonally adjusted.

  11. Unemployment Rates by Education Level Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, February 2010.

  12. Unemployment Rates by County, Dec. 2010 Source: Georgia Department of Labor; State average = 10.2%

  13. State Service Delivery Regions

  14. Economic Impact of High School Non-Completion How much could YOUR region benefit from this additional income currently being foregone? Source: Isley, P. & Hill, J. “Updated Economic Impact of High School Non-Completion in Georgia: 2005 Estimate,” Georgia Southern University. April 2007. *According to GSU study, totals may not add due to rounding.

  15. Compounded Impacts of High School Non-Completion Source: Levin, H., et al., (2007). The Costs and Benefits of an Excellent Education for All of America’s Children.

  16. Strengthening the Birth to Work Pipeline

  17. Strengthening the Birth to Work Pipeline

  18. Family Income Affects School Readiness Achievement Gap as Children Enter Kindergarten Source: National Center for Education Statistics. (2004). Early Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 1998-99.

  19. Disparities in Early Vocabulary Growth Professional Families 1,116 words Working Class Families 749 words Welfare Families 525 words Source: Hart, B. and Risley, T. R. (2003). “The Early Catastrophe: The 30 Million Word Gap by Age 3.”

  20. Economic Benefits of Early Education: Perry Preschool Study Source: Schweinhart, L.J., et al. (2005). Lifetime effects: The High/Scope Perry Preschool study through age 40.

  21. Economic Benefits of Early Education: Perry Preschool Study Source: Schweinhart, L.J., et al. (2005). Lifetime effects: The High/Scope Perry Preschool study through age 40.

  22. Strengthening the Birth to Work Pipeline

  23. 6th Grade Outcomes Can Predict Failure to Graduate High School Source: Balfanz, R. (2007). Preventing Student Disengagement and Keeping Students on the Graduation Path in Urban Middle-Grades Schools: Early Identification and Effective Intervetions.

  24. Cost of Student Retention in Georgia (2010) Source: Georgia Department of Education; Partnership Calculation

  25. Essential Building Blocks of High Performing States • Higher Standards • Rigorous Curriculum • Clear Accountability System • Statewide Student Information System • Leadership Training

  26. 3rd Grade Reading Achievement in Georgia: Closing the Gaps % of Students Meeting or Exceeding Standards Source: Georgia Department of Education.

  27. 8th Grade Math Achievement in Georgia: Closing the Gaps % of Students Meeting or Exceeding Standards Source: Georgia Department of Education.

  28. High School Graduation Rates in Georgia: Closing the Gaps Source: Georgia Department of Education.

  29. Strengthening the Birth to Work Pipeline

  30. The Demands of America’s New Economy 12 of the 20 fastest growing occupations require an associate degree or higher. The number of jobs for workers with a bachelor’s degree or higher will increase from 38 million in 2006 to 43 million by 2016 – a growth rate of nearly 15 percent. Source: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 2009.

  31. Are They College Ready? Percent of Georgia High School Graduates Prepared for College Courses Source: ACT. “The Condition of College & Career Readiness: Class of 2010.”

  32. Remediation Among College Freshmen Percent of 1st-time Freshmen in Georgia’s Public Colleges & Universities Requiring Learning Support Source: University System of Georgia

  33. What Can We Do?

  34. Look at the Data for your Community • Consider multiple sources (KIDS COUNT, Department of Education, Georgia School Council Institute, etc.) • Track data over time (e.g., 5-year trends) • Benchmark against similar communities (demographically alike; geographic proximity)

  35. Southeast GA – Low Birthweight Babies Source: Georgia Family Connection Partnership. KIDS COUNT Data.

  36. Southeast GA – Children in Poverty Source: Georgia Family Connection Partnership. KIDS COUNT Data.

  37. Southeast GA – Enrollment in Public Pre-K Source: Georgia Governor’s Office of Student Achievement.

  38. Southeast GA – 3rd Grade Reading Performance -- Percent Students Meeting/Exceeding CRCT -- Source: Georgia School Council Institute.

  39. Southeast GA – 8th Grade Math Performance -- Percent Students Meeting/Exceeding CRCT -- Source: Georgia School Council Institute.

  40. Southeast GA – High School Graduation Rates Source: Georgia Governor’s Office of Student Achievement.

  41. Southeast GA – Adults 25+ w/ Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Source: U.S. Census. American Community Survey. Data represent 5-year estimates for 2005-2009 time period.

  42. Improving the Pipeline: Low Birth Weight in 2008 73 8.2% GOAL: Reduce the number of low birth weight babies by 10 percent in Bulloch County. RESULT: 8 healthier babies! Source: Georgia Department of Community Health. Georgia Partnership Calculation.

  43. Improving the Pipeline: High School Graduation in 2010 587 90.3% GOAL: Improve the number of graduates by 10 percent in Bulloch County. RESULT: 53 more high school graduates! Source: Georgia Department of Education. Georgia Partnership Calculation.

  44. Random Acts of Improvement Aligned Acts of Improvement Aligning Educational Strategies GOALS GOALS

  45. ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY SERVICES Transportation Health Housing Financial LEARNING & SOCIAL SUPPORTS Childcare Providers Afterschool Programs Civic Opportunities Academic Supports Job Training How Will You Insulate the Birth to Work Pipeline? K – 12 System Early Childhood Post Secondary Work & Career Source: The Forum for Youth Investment

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