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Learn how to effectively implement and plan for student success in math, including reducing the number of students in remedial math, increasing completion rates, and providing better advising. Discover the key elements, strategies, and questions to ask for successful implementation.
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Implementation and Planning for Student Success Rebecca Martin NASH
Systemwide Goals for Student Success in Math • Reduce the number of students taking remedial math • Increase the percentage of students who successfully complete remedial math within the first year of college • Increase the percentage of first year freshmen who successfully complete a credit-bearing math course in the first year • Develop math pathways to place students in appropriate courses for their degree programs • Provide better advising for incoming freshmen to support these goals
However, “a goal without a plan is just a wish.” Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
To achieve their lofty ambitions, systems and campuses are doubling down on implementation and planning
Successful implementation and planning starts with asking the right questions often and earnestly… 1 What are we trying to do? 2 Are we using data to monitor and track progress? 3 Are our actions moving forward the vision? 4 How are we engaging others? 5 How do we sustain the effort?
. . . and focusing on the right elements 1 • Agree on where you want to go • Understand the status quo • Set aspirational goals • Make big plans Common Vision 2 • Agree on measurable targets and trajectories • Collect the data • Use the data to make decisions Shared Analytics 3 • Build strategies to support the aspirational goal • Discuss the vision and goas as frequently as possible • Align other activities with this effort Mutually Reinforcing Activities 4 A. Build a network of champions B. Communicate and engage frequently & effectively C. Work across organizational boundaries Collaboration & Communication 5 • Designated & empower a convener • Host routine meetings and data analysis sessions • Create accountability mechanisms • Plan for sustainability and continuous improvement Backbone Support
Developing plans is a crucial component of achieving system and campus goals Strategies Actionable Data + + = Implementation Plans Champions and Actors
A foundation for successful planning starts with the following questions: Is there a clear definition of success? Is there accountability for the success of your collective efforts across the organization? What is the supply chain and who is involved? What are the major risks and how will they be mitigated? Who are the key actors and what are the key actions? What is the anticipated impact? What data will you need, and how will you use it? What is the resource strategy?
Thank You! If you have questions, please contact Rebecca Martin Rebecca Martin rebecca@nash-dc.org