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Where are we Headed? Brad Neuenswander, Interim Commissioner. Education in Kansas. Kansas Education. Where have we been? Where are we now? Where are we headed?. Where have we been?. Kansas Student Population Trends. 6.
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Where are we Headed?Brad Neuenswander, Interim Commissioner Education in Kansas
Kansas Education Where have we been? Where are we now? Where are we headed?
Focuses on growth over time, unique to a building, as opposed to every building having the same target every year.
A New Start 2002-2013 Performance 2014-2015 and Beyond
Where are we now? • Going into our 5thyear of transitioning to College & Career Ready Standards in Math and English Language Arts (ELA) • Second year of transitioning to new College & Career Ready Standards in Science and History/Government. • Kansas just piloted the new Assessment in Math and ELA in Spring of 2014. • All 286 School Districts are piloting new teacher/leader evaluation instruments that include student growth in performance on multiple measures. • AYP Targets are GONE… Now focusing on GROWTH OVER TIME • The Kansas ESEA Waiver has been approved for another year.
COLLEGE AND CAREER READY means an individual has the academic preparation, cognitive preparation, technical skills, and employability skills to be successful in postsecondary education, in the attainment of an industry recognized certification or in the workforce, without the need for remediation.
COLLEGE AND CAREER READY means an individual has the academic preparation, cognitive preparation, technical skills, and employability skills to be successful in postsecondary education, in the attainment of an industry recognized certification or in the workforce, without the need for remediation. CCR = ACTE
Measuring “College and Career-Ready” A A C E A C T T E CCR = ACTE
By 2020, 71% of jobs in Kansas will require postsecondary education. This is 6 percentage points above the national average of 65%. Kansas ranks 7th nationally in postsecondary education intensity for 2020. Georgetown Public Policy Institute
Nationally, by 2020, 34% of jobs will require a High School Diploma, or less. In Kansas, only 29% of jobs will require a high school diploma or less. Georgetown Public Policy Institute
Career Technical Education (SB 155)Results *Estimates
What If? • We could increase the % of graduates entering postsecondary institutions? • We could decrease the % of our graduates needing remediation postsecondary? • We could increase the % of students successfully completing their first year? Second year? • We could get more kids into “hard to fill” programs? • THEN, we could close the gap between the % of jobs requiring postsecondary completion, and the % of Kansans acquiring postsecondary completion?
How do we design a C&CR System? • How we Accredit schools and districts • How we hold schools and districts accountable Can we decrease the footprint of the State Assessment, and increase the footprint and focus of College & Career Ready?
Focuses on growth over time, unique to a building, as opposed to every building having the same target every year.
Standardized Tests The standardized tests my kids take are one gauge on the dashboard, but parents and educators know that tests are not the only indicator. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan
Indicators vs. Evidence Indicators of College Readiness: Things that are measured before a student graduates High School. • Assessment Performance; state, ACT/SAT, other • College credit hours earned, AP/IB • Industry recognized Certifications • Workforce skills; WorkKeys, ASVAB, SkillsUSA Evidence of College Readiness: Information that is taken after the student has graduated High School. • Postsecondary enrollment; % entering postsecondary • Remediation; % needing remedial courses/programs • Persistence: % completing their first year
COLLEGE AND CAREER READY means an individual has the academic preparation, cognitive preparation, technical skills, and employability skills to be successful in postsecondary education, in the attainment of an industry recognized certification or in the workforce, without the need for remediation.