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Duval County Public Schools Summer Learning

Duval County Public Schools Summer Learning. Turnaround in Action. District tiered model of clustering schools for lower performing schools; Additional resources based on needs; District, cluster and site-based coaches; Additional PD; Early return; Priority staffing;

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Duval County Public Schools Summer Learning

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  1. Duval County Public Schools Summer Learning

  2. Turnaround in Action • District tiered model of clustering schools for lower performing schools; • Additional resources based on needs; • District, cluster and site-based coaches; • Additional PD; • Early return; • Priority staffing; • Performance and incentive pay; and • Extended learning.

  3. DCPS Summer Programs • DCPS model consists of a 29 full-day (7 hour) program for students in collaboration with many community-based partners. • Two Programs in Duval • Enhanced Regular Program across the District- includes K-2 Reading requirement; 3-5 Recovery, 6-12 recovery • Superintendent's Academies- includes K-5 Academy for Reading, Math and Science; 5-6 and 8-9 Bridge; 9-12 Recovery; College Readiness

  4. Key Components of DCPS Summer Program • Implement research proven curriculum for urban learners with aligned learning schedules • Select highly effective teachers • Provide extensive PD • Provide counselor, coaching and data support • Engage in rigorous activities • Engage in theme-based enrichment

  5. Rigorous Curriculum • Research-based curriculum to close proficiency gaps and accelerate student achievement. • Implementation of the Florida and Common Core State Standards. • Literacy across all content areas. • Shared inquiry instructional delivery model, that allows students to find, explore, and question the significant ideas in a text through well-focused discussions across Reading, Mathematics and Science.

  6. Professional Development • Teachers receive 5 days of face-to-face professional development in content areas; • Assigned district and school-based coaches in reading, mathematics and science provide job-embedded professional development; • Teachers will have opportunities for weekly common planning; and • Supports a strategic staffing model for teachers to experience working in urban schools for the summer.

  7. Hire Effective Teachers Negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with the Teacher’s Union. • Annual events to motivate teachers • Demonstrate learning gains in reading and/or Math • Principal recommendation

  8. Sustainability • Superintendent's Academies were originally funded through Stimulus (ARRA) dollars; • Shifted funding to Title I for sustainability; • Receive generous support from the Wallace Foundation; • Additional categorical dollars support other DCPS Summer Learning programs; and • DCPS School Board has made a commitment to Summer learning through policy and priority funding.

  9. Challenges • Student recruitment across multiple options within the community • Meeting requirements of multiple partners • Continued funding for all programs • Limited staff to implement all programs • Quick turnaround for Facilities department to open schools

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