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Bridging the Achievement Gap: Evidence and Solutions for Student Success

Explore national and California trends, case studies, and best practices in addressing the achievement gap among low-performing students. Learn from expert panel discussions and gain insights into effective strategies for narrowing the gap. Discover how parental engagement and community support play crucial roles in enhancing student performance and building a stronger educational system.

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Bridging the Achievement Gap: Evidence and Solutions for Student Success

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  1. FOCUS OF MY PRESENTATION Evidence of the Achievement Gap. Can the Achievement Gap be bridged? LEA plans to address the Achievement Gap for Low Performing Student Block Grant (LPSBG) due March 2019. 150,000 lowest performing students funded under LPSBG.

  2. EVIDENCE OF THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP National Trends 1973-2013 California Trends 2015-2018

  3. 2015-18 CALIFORNIA ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE & PROGRESS FOR ASIAN, WHITE, HISPANIC & AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS Source: API Base State Reports 2005-2011 CA Department of Education

  4. 2015-18 CALIFORNIA ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE & PROGRESS FOR ASIAN, WHITE, HISPANIC & AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS Source: API Base State Reports 2005-2011 CA Department of Education

  5. Can the Achievement Gap be Bridged?

  6. SCHOOL CASE STUDIES Baldwin Hill Elementary Cowan Avenue Elementary Fortune School KIPP Empower Academy KIPP Scholar Academy Oak Park Prep Middle School Pasadena Rosebud Academy Public School 7 Sacramento High School Watts Learning Center Wilder’s Preparatory Academy

  7. 2018 Data for Schools in the Book

  8. 2018 CAASPP Scores for Schools in the Book

  9. SUMMARY OF BEST PRACTICES FROM BRIDGING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP 2 • School leaders with a vision: expectation that students will succeed. • Teachers selected for their beliefs that students will succeed. • Parents who assist students at home and support the school. • Professional development for teachers and time for peer collaboration. • Technology platforms for instruction, family communications, data analysis and public information. • Additional time for students who fall behind. • Meaningful experiences to encourage aspirations for college and careers. • Learning opportunities for parents, both in person and on-line. • Engagement of community supporters.

  10. PANEL DISCUSSION • Dr. Ramona Wilder, CEO/Admin Director Wilder Prep Academy Charter School • Ms. Kim Howard, Principal Fortune School • Dr. Dominic Zarecki, Senior Data Analyst Fortune School of Education

  11. APPLICATION What would you include in a LPSBG plan, based on the presentations today?

  12. TAKE-A-WAYS Traditionally lower performing students can be successful in school. Principals, teachers and other educators should consider successful school strategies as they develop their plans for improvement. Parent engagement is essential for student success. Good parenting trainings makes for better schooling that lead to a better community, state and nation.

  13. If the gap between black and Latino student performance and white student performance had been narrowed, the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2008 would have been between $320 billion and $525 billion higher, or 2-4 percent of GDP. “The Economic Impact of the Achievement Gap in America’s Schools” (2009) McKinsey & Company

  14. www.fortuneandassociates.com rcfortune9@yahoo.com

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