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An Overview of State Education Reform in 2008

An Overview of State Education Reform in 2008. Overview. The Challenge Governor Ritter’s Response CAP4K Next Steps. Colorado’s Economy. Education is the foundation of Colorado’s economy . 3rd most highly educated workforce 8th most productive workforce. Colorado’s Education System.

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An Overview of State Education Reform in 2008

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  1. An Overview of State Education Reform in 2008

  2. Overview • The Challenge • Governor Ritter’s Response • CAP4K • Next Steps

  3. Colorado’s Economy Education is the foundation of Colorado’s economy. • 3rd most highly educated workforce • 8th most productive workforce

  4. Colorado’s Education System Colorado’s education system is not keeping pace with other states. Early Childhood and K-12 Education • 22nd in access to pre-school for 4 year-olds • 32nd for high school graduation rates Higher Education • 34% of high school graduates in 2003 went on to college • 1/3 of students who go on to college need remedial classes

  5. Governor Ritter’s Response The Colorado Promise: • Double the number of degrees and certificates awarded • Halve the dropout rate • Close the achievement gap State supports and sets the stage for local action • The P-20 Council • The 2008 Legislative Agenda • Colorado STEM Network

  6. P-20 Council • 3 Co-Chairs, 29 Members • 4 Subcommittees in 2008 • http://www.colorado.gov/governor/

  7. P-20 Recommendations and 2008 Legislation Increased funding for pre-kindergarten (HB 1388) Increased funding for full-day kindergarten (HB 1388) Unique Child Identifier (HB 1364) Alternative compensation seed funding (SB 65) Unified data system (HB 1364) Counselor Corps (HB 1370)

  8. The Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids (CAP4K): Senate Bill 212 • Raise expectations: -All children are ready to succeed in school by 1st grade -All children prepared for post-secondary education

  9. CAP4K: Step 1 Establish a statewide standard for school readiness Establish a statewide standard for readiness for the college or workforce

  10. CAP4K: Step 2 Expand and refine model content standards from pre-school through high school Spell out what a pre-schooler should learn to what a 12th grader must know to graduate

  11. CAP4K: Step 3 Realign assessments to align with new standards This may include an overhaul of the Colorado student assessment program (CSAP) tests or creation of new tests to assess a student’s skill level School readiness assessments are used to to improve early childhood education and not to label individual children

  12. CAP4K: Step 4 Local school districts would adjust their standards and curriculum to meet and/or exceed standards set by CDE and CDHE Permits and encourages local boards to create multiple pathways (curriculum) to graduation from high school

  13. CAP4K: Step 5 Recognize that students who earn a diploma based on mastery of standards are college ready CCHE must amend admission and remediation policies to admit students who have demonstrated college and workforce readiness

  14. CAP4K Proposed Timeline 12- 08: Definitions for school readiness and postsecondary and workforce readiness Whose Job: SBE and CCHE 12-09: Adoption of new P-13 standards Whose Job: SBE and CCHE 12-10: Propose new assessment system Whose Job: SBE and CCHE 12-11: Implementation of standards Whose Job: Local School Boards and Individual Districts 12-14: Amended admission & remediation policies Whose Job: CCHE

  15. Innovation Examples • Loveland High School House-Building Class • Steamboat Springs Early Childhood Work Sampling System • Mapleton Valley View K-8: Reversing the Achievement Gap

  16. State Level Next Steps • Conclusion of the Legislative Session • P-20 Council 2008 • Partnering with CDE and CDHE on CAP4K’s Next Steps

  17. Conclusions • Colorado’s future depends on improving our education system • This year’s legislation: • Raises expectations • Lays the groundwork for district innovation • There is much work to be done!

  18. Thank You!Contacts Matt Gianneschi, Senior Education Policy Analyst Office of Governor Bill Ritter, Jr. (matt.gianneschi@state.co.us) Janet Lopez, Deputy Director of the Governor’s P-20 Council, Office of the Governor Bill Ritter, Jr. (janet.lopez@state.co.us) Kristie Kauerz, Early Childhood/P-3 Policy Director, Office of Lieutenant Governor Barbara O’Brien(kristie.kauerz@state.co.us)

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