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Duval county public schools MULTIPLE PATHWAYS. Elementary Dropout Prevention 2010-11. DID YOU KNOW?. 9625 3,4,and 5 th graders scored level 1 or 2 in FCAT READING. 1001 Students were retained in Grades 3, 4 and 5 in 08-09 after summer school. 9553 students in grades 2,3,and 4 are
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Duval county public schoolsMULTIPLE PATHWAYS Elementary Dropout Prevention 2010-11
DID YOU KNOW? 9625 3,4,and 5th graders scored level 1 or 2 in FCAT READING 1001 Students were retained in Grades 3, 4 and 5 in 08-09 after summer school. 9553 students in grades 2,3,and 4 are overage There are only 660 Elementary Dropout Prevention Seats for 1001 retained students and 9000+ students below standard.
Elementary Off-Track Numbers -7,855 -1,524 -174
OUR Charge… • Legislative Requirement: Florida §1003.53 Dropout prevention and academic intervention: (1)(a) Dropout prevention and academic intervention programs may differ from traditional educational programs and schools in scheduling, administrative structure, philosophy, curriculum, or setting and shall employ alternative teaching methodologies, curricula, learning activities, and diagnostic and assessment procedures in order to meet the needs, interests, abilities, and talents of eligible students. • Goal of DCPS STAR: To get overage students back on track with their grade level peers.
What we HAVE LEARNED from Research… • 4 out of 5 DCPS dropouts can be identified in SIXTH grade using these five key flags: • Level 1 or 2 in FCAT Reading • Level 1 or 2 in FCAT Math • Failing ELA • Failing Math • Excessive Absences • DCPS 9th grade dropout profile • Failed at least 1 Language Arts class, especially ENGLISH 1 • Failed at least 1 math course, especially ALGEBRA 1 Source: Learning to Finish
2010 – 2011 elementary recommendations REVISE LEARNING RECOVERY • Target failing grades and learning recovery in math and reading using Compass Odyssey REVISE S.T.A.R. (Students Taking Academic Responsibility) • Provide continuum of services for grades 2-5 at regional school sites • Provide a structured curriculum with • measureable outcomes • Increase time for learning
Highlights of Redesign • Admission • Accountability • Advocacy
STAR to MIDDLE SCHOOL Transition Purpose: • To advocate for the student the right team, teacher and schedule. Process: • Complete the transition packet on each rising 6thgrader • Send to Angela Wall, Student Advocate
Summer School focus • Eligibility- Any student who is enrolled into the 2010-2011 STAR program at: Normandy Village, Oak Hill, North Shore, Oceanway, or Finegan. • All other 2010-2011 STAR students may attend any other summer school program that appropriately meets their needs. • Purpose- 1. Extended School Year 2. Promotion • Curriculum- Compass Odyssey, Soar to Success, Fast ForWord • Accountability Measures- SDRT/SDMT (Stanford Diagnostic Reading/Math Test) Pre & Post Tests
Teacher Professional Development… SUMMER INSTITUTE • August 2nd, 3rd, 4th at Mandarin Oaks Elementary • Voluntary with stipend • Overview of STAR Program • Training on all new curriculum QUARTERLY COHORT LEARNING COMMUNITITES • Updates on new information • Continuous training on curriculum • New tools and strategies for teaching • Special speakers www.esstar.wikispaces.com
Community Involvement • Compass Learning • Hospitality and Professional Development • Women’s Giving Alliance - $28,500 gift • Learn To Finish (LTF) • Research and Resources • Hospitality support • Support for Feeder Elementary Schools to Forrest and Parker
Economic IMPERATIVE Reducing dropouts by 50% would make the following economic impact to our city: • An additional $48 million in increased earnings • $113 million additional home sales • $4 million additional auto sales • $3 million in increased tax revenue • 400 new jobs • Increased human capital - 62% more likely to pursue postsecondary education Source: Alliance for Excellent Education