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NC Early Grade Retention in the Age of Accountability

NC Early Grade Retention in the Age of Accountability. Sharon Palsha, Ph.D UNC-CH School of Education/FPG Fellow Kindergarten Readiness Issues Group Partners in Research Forum. Mary Bushnell, NC Child Care Resource & Referral Network Dick Clifford, FPG Diane Early, FPG

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NC Early Grade Retention in the Age of Accountability

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  1. NC Early Grade Retention in the Age of Accountability Sharon Palsha, Ph.D UNC-CH School of Education/FPG Fellow Kindergarten Readiness Issues Group Partners in Research Forum

  2. Mary Bushnell, NC Child Care Resource & Referral Network Dick Clifford, FPG Diane Early, FPG Engin Konanc, NC Department of Public Instruction Kelly Maxwell, FPG Sharon Palsha, FPG & UNC School of Education Lucy Roberts, NC Department of Public Instruction Kindergarten Readiness Issues Group Partners in Research Forum

  3. NC K-3 Retention Rates*

  4. % Retained in NC by Grade 1991-92 vs. 2001-02

  5. % Retained in NC by Ethnicity and Gender (K-3)

  6. Average Expenditures per Child in 2001-02* *Per pupil capital expense, 5-year average

  7. Retention Costs in North Carolina for 2001-2002

  8. % Retained in NC by Grade 2001-02 vs 2005-06

  9. % Retained in NC by Grade 1991-92 vs. 2001-02

  10. Retention Costs in North Carolina for 2005-2006

  11. “If ever a school practice not only ignored research, but operated in opposition to it, retention is that practice.”(NEA Today) What does research say about retention in the early grades?

  12. Retention in early grades is harmful, especially before 2nd grade (Alexender, Entwisle, and Dauber, 2003; Shepard and Smith, 1987, 1989) Much of research across all grades suggests that retention is not helpful (Holmes, 1989) Retention is associated with school dropout (NC Education Research Council, 1999) What does research say about retention in the early grades?

  13. 2005- 06 - 9th -12th Grade - 2006-07 - 9th- 12th Grade - Dropout Events

  14. 2005- 06 - 9th -12th Grade - 22,180 2006-07 - 9th- 12th Grade - 23, 550 5.24 % increase from previous year Dropout Events

  15. NC K-3 Retention Rates*

  16. Interventions start early Interventions occur in the context of the regular classroom setting Coordination is key Parents are involved Afterschool support is offered Enriched summer experiences are offered Alternatives to retention

  17. Literacy is emphasized Professional development is critical Connections are made with community resources Staff have a “CAN DO” attitude - do everything possible to have every child succeed Alternatives to retention continued

  18. Cristina’s Story

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