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Donnie Whitten, Superintendent Arkadelphia Public Schools

Southwest Arkansas College Preparatory Academy : Partnerships, Planning and Results – A Community Vision. Donnie Whitten, Superintendent Arkadelphia Public Schools Paulette Blacknall, Director of Education Renewal Zone Henderson State University. Welcome. A Community Vision.

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Donnie Whitten, Superintendent Arkadelphia Public Schools

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  1. Southwest Arkansas College Preparatory Academy: Partnerships, Planning and Results – A Community Vision Donnie Whitten, Superintendent Arkadelphia Public Schools Paulette Blacknall, Director of Education Renewal Zone Henderson State University

  2. Welcome

  3. A Community Vision Donnie Whitten, Superintendent Arkadelphia Public Schools • High School Redesign Phase III • Arkansas Task Force on Higher Education Remediation, Retention and Graduation Rates – Access to Success • Governor’s Education Works Summit • Clark County Strategic Plan • Pilot Program – April, May, June of 2009

  4. 2008 Explore Data • AHS 9th graders • Assesses English, Math, Reading, and Science • Our focus: English, Math, and Reading

  5. 2008 EXPLORE DATA • Benchmark score indicates that a student is on target to be successful--50% likely to earn a “B” or better in a corresponding college course, 75% likely to earn a “C” or better. • Students report their future educational plans and career interests.

  6. English • 8th grade benchmark score: 13 • 34 students • Indicated they plan to attend 4+ years of college, but did not meet the benchmark score

  7. Math • 8th grade benchmark score: 17 • 55 students • Indicated they plan to attend 4+ years of college, but did not meet the benchmark score

  8. Reading • 8th grade benchmark score: 15 • 54 students • Indicated that they plan to attend 4+ years of college, but did not meet the benchmark score

  9. Summary • Overall, 78 students planned to attend 4+ years of college but did not meet the benchmark score in one or more areas. • 31 students of those students did not meet the benchmark in English, Math, and Reading.

  10. Arkadelphia College Preparatory Academy • Universities, public schools, Dawson Education Service Cooperative, business partners, community leaders, parents, and elected officials are collaborating to address college remediation, retention, and graduation rates beginning at the middle school level using data from EXPLORE, PLAN, and ACT.

  11. Partners • Henderson State University • Ouachita Baptist University • Arkadelphia Public Schools • Centerpoint Public Schools • Gurdon Public Schools • Arkansas Department of Education • Ouachita Technical College • Dawson Education Service Cooperative

  12. Partners • South Arkansas Math and Science Center • HSU/OBU ROTC • Ross Foundation, Arkadelphia • Cabe Foundation, Gurdon • Olds Foundation, Amity • Southern Bancorp, Arkadelphia • Clark County Strategic Plan • State Representative Johnnie J. Roebuck

  13. Paulette Blacknall, DirectorSouthwest-A Education Renewal ZoneHenderson State University • Pilot Program – 2008

  14. Organization Four Modules • Math • English • Reading • Study Skills/Career Exploration

  15. Staffing Classes are co-taught • One public school teacher/licensed teacher • One University faculty member

  16. Handbook Rules • Attendance • Tardiness • Unacceptable Behaviors • Dress • Identification

  17. Other • Campus security • Lunch • Opening Celebration

  18. Pictures removed to reduce file size

  19. Arkadelphia College Preparatory Academy Pilot Program Data Analysis 2009

  20. Student Attendance Data

  21. Year 2

  22. Year 2 – Clark County Schools • Planning Committee • Include County Wide School Districts • Increase enrollment to 88 students • Eligible students: 9th & 10th graders • Private Funding Increase • District Commitments • October 12, 2009 – Opening Celebration

  23. 2009 Explore Data • Clark County 9th graders – 302 tested • English, Math, Reading, and Science • Focus: English, Math, and Reading

  24. English • 8th grade benchmark score: 13 • 95 students • Indicated they plan to attend 4+ years of college, but did not meet the benchmark score

  25. Math • 8th grade benchmark score: 17 • 160 students • Indicated they plan to attend 4+ years of college, but did not meet the benchmark score

  26. Reading • 8th grade benchmark score: 15 • 135 students • Indicated that they plan to attend 4+ years of college, but did not meet the benchmark score

  27. Summary • Overall, 160 students plan to attend 4+ years of college but did not meet the benchmark score in one or more areas. Our students have big dreams, but will they be ready for college?

  28. Arkadelphia College Preparatory Academy 2009-2010 Data Analysis

  29. Attendance 2009-2010

  30. Explore Test Results 2009-2010

  31. Explore Test Results 2009-2010

  32. Plan Test Results 2009-2010

  33. Plan Test Results 2009-2010

  34. Year 3 • 136 students • October – May – Selected Saturdays • Two weeks in June • Increase number of staff • Incentives

  35. Funding Partners • Ross Foundation • Southern Bancorp – Clark County Plan • Cabe Foundation • Olds Foundation • Private funding to date: $176, 000.00

  36. Arkadelphia Promise • www.arkadelphiapromise.com • Arkadelphia Promise Foundation • Southern Bancorp • Ross Foundation • Arkadelphia Public Schools • Clark County Strategic Plan

  37. Next Steps • Increase number of student participants • Continue seeking funding sources • Four year academy with residential requirements for upperclassmen • Reduce remediation rates for high school seniors entering college

  38. THANK YOU • Questions and Comments

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