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Looking Ahead to 2009-2010: Continuing Efforts & New Initiatives Mitchell D. Chester, Ed.D., Commissioner MASS Summer Institute July 17, 2009. Today’s Presentation. In Your Packet Year in Review Goals and Priorities Student Achievements New Initiatives Federal Update

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  1. Looking Ahead to 2009-2010: Continuing Efforts & New InitiativesMitchell D. Chester, Ed.D., CommissionerMASS Summer InstituteJuly 17, 2009

  2. Today’s Presentation • In Your Packet • Year in Review • Goals and Priorities • Student Achievements • New Initiatives • Federal Update • EEC Commissioner Sherri Killins • Questions

  3. My year in review • Sworn in May 19, 2008 • Spent time in the field listening to needs and concerns of customers and stakeholders • Worked to reorganize the Department to better meet those needs • Visited 64 schools in 39 districts across the Commonwealth • Coordinated with new Executive Office of Education and other education agencies • Oversaw the agency move to 75 Pleasant St • Maintained momentum as fiscal picture declined

  4. 2008-2010 ESE goals & priorities • 1. Educator Development • - Launched partnership with WGBH/WGBY • - Renewed 60,000 licenses • - Established new math MTEL requirements • - Maintained Commissioner’s hotline and Drop Box • - Developing College & Career web portal • 2. Curriculum and Instruction: • - Created Curriculum and Instruction Center • Signed new testing contract; results to come earlier • 3. Accountability Redesign • - Developed and began to pilot a growth model to measure student progress over time • - Absorbed the work of EQA into the ESE

  5. ESE 2008-2010 goals & priorities • 4. Supports for Students and Families • - Launched multiple initiatives to reduce dropouts • - Collaborated with other agencies around H1N1 • 5. State Leadership and Operations • - Moved to 75 Pleasant Street • - Improved communication with the field • - Collaborated with other agencies around H1N1 • - Held regional ARRA meetings statewide • Renewed 60,000 licenses • Moved forward on regionalization

  6. ESE senior level additions • Karla Baehr, Deputy Commissioner • David Haselkorn, Associate Commissioner • Janytt Scott, Director of Operations • Jessica Perez-Rossello, Chief Information Officer • Julia Phelps, Acting Director of Curriculum and Instruction • Eva Mitchell, Manager of School and District Intervention, Planning and Monitoring

  7. Results Illustrate Our Accomplishments • Trends in International Math and Science Study (TIMSS) • Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) • SAT

  8. 2007 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) Grade 4 Mathematics Grade 4 Science Note: An additional 24 countries scored below Germany in both mathematics and science.

  9. 2007 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) Grade 8 Science Grade 8 Mathematics Note: An additional 36 countries scored below Armenia in mathematics and below Australia in science.

  10. Grade 10 ELA: Percent Passing & Percent Scoring Proficient and above 2001-2008

  11. Grade 10 Math: Percent Passing & Percent Scoring Proficient and above 2001-2008

  12. Gr. 10 MCAS: 2007-2008 Change in Percent Scoring Proficient +

  13. Longstanding Challenges Remain • Performance Gap • Proficiency Gap • Dropout rate

  14. Proficiency Gap: MCAS ELA 2008 Percent Scoring Proficient or above Includes all students in all grades tested

  15. Proficiency Gap: MCAS Math 2008 Percent Scoring Proficient or above Includes all students in all grades tested

  16. Half of 8th graders reaching Proficient or higher in math Percent Scoring Proficient or above

  17. Elementary Literacy Results are Flat/Declining Percent Scoring Proficient or above

  18. Dropout Rate Has Remained Steady: 2003-2008 Percentage of Population

  19. Dropout Rate Has Remained Steady: 2003-2008 Percentage of Population

  20. New Initiatives Supports for Districts Growth Model New Data Collection Efforts Improved Communications Continuing Support Surrounding H1N1 College and Career Web Portal WGBH Partnership Accountability Accountability Redesign Regional System of Support

  21. Growth Model: School Performance and Growth in ELA

  22. Sample Findings: Grade 6 MathStatewide District Proficiency & Growth

  23. Growth Model Rollout Piloted growth data, reports, and materials with 9 districts this spring: Franklin - Sharon Lowell - Springfield Malden - Winchendon Newton - Community Day Charter Northampton Preliminary growth data will be available to districts through the Data Warehouse after MCAS data are released Final data to be released publicly in late October or early November

  24. New Data Collection Initiatives SIMS Expansion Adds student course enrollment, completion and marks Collaboration with 80 pilot districts underway Data elements to be posted in July 2009 State-wide collection in October 2010 State Longitudinal Data Systems Grant State received $6M federal grant to bring efficiencies to data collection system District grant opportunity to be announced in September Funding will be available for 30-40 districts ARRA Data Collection Requirements

  25. Meet regularly with MASS officers Distribute updates, press releases and information via “On the Desktop” emails to keep district leaders informed Working with MASS to assist in building district capacity for communication with the media, including: Media training included in new Superintendent orientation Assist in crisis communications when necessary Developing information sheets and guidance Improving Communications with Districts

  26. Spread of H1N1 virus may worsen this fall ESE will continue to work with DPH Districts are asked to: Coordinate with local Boards of Health Follow DPH recommendations on school closures and student exclusions Keep parents informed Maintain a flexible school calendar Maintain communication with total school community Implications for 180-day requirement Continuing Support Surrounding H1N1

  27. Joint effort between ESE, DHE and MEFA and Boston-based ConnectEDU Free, Web-based service will provide online tools for students to explore careers and to plan, apply to and pay for college Will offer array of online resources and tools: Personal student accounts Test preparation tools Virtual campus tours Tools to electronically transmit HS transcripts Tools to track and manage multiple college applications Resources for financing higher education College and Career Web Portal

  28. Funded jointly through MEFA and federal College Access Challenge Grant 20 schools involved in summer pilot to provide feedback and participate in training Will launch statewide in three phases: Sept. 2009: Planning and research tools Nov. 2009: Tools to transmit transcripts electronically Jan. 2010: Financial aid planning Training for guidance counselors will continue statewide throughout the year College and Career Web Portal

  29. ESE has partnered with WGBH/WGBY to link MassOne with online “Teacher’s Domain” TD complements MassOne by offering: More than 2000 media resources 3-5 minute videos, interactives, audios and images from public television programs and other partners Background essays, teaching tips, lesson plans, and student activities to support use All content linked to state standards By Fall 2009 teachers will be able to sign into TD through MassOne Will eventually evolve into a fully-integrated, content-rich site Partnership with WGBH/WGBY

  30. Mass Academic Challenge Modeled after Schools Match Wits Recruiting teams now First shows to air this fall Marketing campaign to promote teaching and public education Will be linked to rollout of Teacher’s Domain Nova Science Teacher Award Linked to NOVA programming In planning stages; will be tied to Teacher of the Year Other Joint Initiatives with WGBH/WGBY

  31. Framework for District Accountability and Assistance

  32. Key Features of the Framework • Links accountability and assistance; prioritizes accountability, assistance, and intervention • Separates NCLB accountability designations from Massachusetts accountability designations • Will provide every district with annual district data review • Will provide targeted assistance through regional district and school assistance centers (DSACs) • Plans underway for Fall regional meetings for Level 3 districts

  33. Draft RFP out shortly, final RFP out in October, applications due in December Awards expected in early 2010 Focus is on the four assurances: School turnaround High standards and college and career readiness Better use of data Teacher effectiveness Race to the Top Update

  34. Fiscal challenges Building teacher knowledge Scaling personalized learning environments Tackling low performance Looking Ahead

  35. Newly-appointed Commissioner of Department of Early Education and Care Introducing Sherri Killins

  36. Any Questions?

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