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MAGNET PROGRAM REVIEW UPDATE

MAGNET PROGRAM REVIEW UPDATE. September 23, 2010. Strategic Direction. Rigorous Instructional Standards and Supports

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MAGNET PROGRAM REVIEW UPDATE

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  1. MAGNET PROGRAM REVIEW UPDATE September 23, 2010

  2. Strategic Direction Rigorous Instructional Standards and Supports In order to ensure that there are rigorous instructional standards and supports, we will focus on providing equity in access to high-quality educational programs and instruction so that every student will leave HISD prepared for college and career success. 2

  3. Peer Review Committee2005-2006 • Each student, regardless of ethnicity and socio-economic level, deserves a stimulating educational program which encourages the student to reach his/her highest potential; • Diversity serves as an enhancement to the learning experience; • Students involved in a program designed to meet their special interests and/or talents are less likely to drop out of school; and • Parents and students have the right to expect a quality education, fair treatment, timely information, safe environments, and input in the decision-making process. 3

  4. Purpose of Program Review • Update, refine, and clarify the district’s vision and governance of the Magnet System; • Evaluate the current Magnet procedures and practices based on fairness, equity, clarity, effectiveness, and efficiency; • Analyze the Magnet program funding based on equitable supports, program needs, and funding source; • Analyze the Magnet student selection criteria and process; • Evaluate the Magnet program quality; and • Analyze building capacity vs. enrollment of zoned students. 4

  5. Magnet Program Review Status • Review of 2005-2006 Peer Review Findings • Request for Proposals (RFP) were posted December 2009, March 2010, and July 2010 • Pre-bid Conference was held on August 11, 2010 • RFP closed on August 18, 2010 with six (6) viable vendor applications • A review committee made up of cross-departmental staff and magnet coordinators met on August 20, 2010 • Review committee selected Magnet Schools of America as the provider • Board approved contract to be negotiated on August 26, 2010 • Contract accepted 5

  6. Areas To Be Reviewed • Phase I (October): • District Vision and Governance of Magnet Programs • Public Vision of Magnet Programs (parent forums) • Current Magnet Procedures and Practice • Central Office Support • Magnet Funding • Magnet Evaluation • Phase II (October-November): • Individual Program Quality (site visits) 6

  7. Non-Negotiables • Parent- Community Forums • October 11-15, 2010 • Four evening sessions located throughout the city • Two daytime sessions • Large session with small break-outs • Translation provided for Vietnamese and Spanish • On-site School Visits of ALL magnet schools • October 25-29, 2010 • Meet with principal and coordinator • Tour magnet classes/program 7

  8. Communications • E-News • Website • “Share Your Thoughts” – survey will be posted • HISD News Updates • Connect-ED phone messages • School-based flyers/notices • Parent-Community Forums • Correspondence and meetings with Principals and Magnet Coordinators 8

  9. Timeline • Parent-Community Forums • October 11-15, 2010 • Site visits • October 25-29, 2010 • Preliminary Report • December 1, 2010 • Finalized Report • December, 2010 9

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