Prepared for the U.S. Department of Education Washington, D.C.

1. High School Reform Modelsthat Support Student Achievement: The National Academy Foundation Prepared for theU.S. Department of EducationWashington, D.C. Archived Information Gregg B. BetheilVice President

2. Overview • Seeking outside assistance • About NAF • NAF’s Academy Framework • On the Horizon

3. “ Schools need very clear guidance, quality outside assistance, sufficient multiyear resources, and a support network to draw on. Tom Vander Ark Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation ”

4. Principles of reform should take priority over model adoption.

5. The National Academy Foundation sustains a national network of career academiesto support the development of America’s Youth—in high school, in higher education and throughout their careers. NAF builds partnerships between high schools and businesses to develop career-themed academies – small learning communities where students can make relevant, experience-based connections between rigorous studies and practical work experiences.

6. 1982 1st Academy of FinanceFounded@ John Dewey HSBrooklyn, NY

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9. The NAF Network 2004-2005

10. NAF Academy Framework

11. HighStandards Support Flexibility The NAF Approach

12. Academy Development Continuum Planning Growth Development Sustainable

13. Learning Community Partnership Professional Development NAF’s Academy Framework

14. Learning Community • There is a rigorous, relevant program of study • Leaders focus on student learning, empower team members, and advocate for their schools • The school’s organizational systems support its educational programs and offerings For a summary of the NAF Frameworks, go to: http://www.naf.org

15. LEARNING COMMUNITY Describes elements of the school program necessary to support and sustain an active career-themed small learning community. • Academy Program • Educational Design & Delivery • Student Services • Leadership • Vision and Direction • Strategic Development • Performance Review • District Involvement & Support • Community Involvement • Organizational Systems • Human Resources • Resource Management • Student Support • Community Outreach • Performance Assessment

16. Institute for Education & The Economy(2004)http://www.tc.columbia.edu/~iee/PAPERS/NAF_postsecondary.pdf • Academy affiliation independently influenced whether students had planned for and been accepted into a four-year college. • Only 8% of the academy alumni reported needing remedial coursework in college, compared with 20% of all first-time college goers (National Center for Education Statistics, 1998). • 45% of those with degrees (either 2- or 4-year) had earned them in fields related to their academy industry. • 42% of working alumni were still employed in jobs that were directly related to their academy-affiliated industries. • 8% of working alumni were still employed by their original internship employer or a NAF affiliated employer. • 52% of the ten-year alumni and 44% of the five-year alumni had completed a four-year degree, significantly more than similar-aged individuals nationally (32%). • Fully 1/3 came from families with no education beyond high school.

17. Rigorous Course IndicatorsMaryland 2003 Comparative Analysis Math = Completion of a course beyond Algebra II with a grade of “B” or better Science = Completion of 4 credits of science with grades of “B” or better Foreign Language = Completion of 2 years of a foreign languages with grades of “B” or better SAT/ACT = Score of 1000 or better on SAT or 20 or better on ACT

18. Partnership • Community partners provide instructional support, financial investment, and human resources • Partners are community advocates for the school • Partners’ organizational systems support successful collaboration with the school For a summary of the NAF Frameworks, go to: http://www.naf.org

19. PARTNERSHIP Describes elements of successful collaboration between the school and the larger community. • Program Support • Instructional Support • Staff Development • Financial Investment • Human Resource Investment • Advocacy • Individual • Organizational • Organizational Systems • Leadership • Communications • Training • Performance Assessment

20. National Partnerships • States • Corporations • Federal Agencies • Industry Consortiums • Non-Profits • Higher Education • Other reform organizations

21. Professional Development • There is a clear organizational and structural environment for professional development • Professional development is data-driven, research-based, and designed to support student learning • Professional development expands teacher content knowledge and outreach skills. For a summary of the NAF Frameworks, go to: http://www.naf.org

22. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Describes the critical link between individual and organizational learning.* • Context • Small Learning Teams • Leadership • Resources • Process • Data-Driven • Evaluation • Research-Based • Designs & Strategies • Collaboration • Content • Equity • Quality Teaching • Community Involvement *Adapted from National Staff Development Council Standards for Staff Development

23. Team Performance TM model

24. What we Deploy Standards Curriculum & Resources Measurement

25. NAF’S ACADEMY DEVELOPMENT SERIES • Academy Planning Guide • The Year of Planning • Sustaining Quality: The NAF Academy Frameworks • Learning Community • Partnership • Professional Development • Gauging Progress: The Academy Profiles • Supporting Academy Growth: Academy Development Visits • Independent Academy Visits & Regional Forums

27. Sample Academy Program of Study Basic Computer Course (1 Semester) • Introduction to: • Finance • IT • Hosp/Tourism • (1 Semester) Academy Course (1 or 2 Semester) Academy Course (1 or 2 Semester) Core Clusters Summer Internship College Course (1 Semester) Strategies for Success (1 Semester) Academy Course (1 Semester) Academy Course (1 or 2 Semester) Foreign Language Academic Courses with Themed Infusions Social Studies Science Mathematics English/Communication 9 10 11 12

30. On the Horizon • Developing New Academy Themes • Health & Bio Sciences • The National Consortium on Health Science &Technology Education • MPR and PLTW • Engineering with Project Lead the Way (PLTW) • NAF Center for School Design • Visioning, Assessment, Planning & Implementation Support • Career Academy National Standards of Practice • Continued “Partnerships for America’s Youth”

31. www.NAF.org