Core Components of Successful High Schools

1. Systemic High School RedesignBuilding a Minnesota Model Stage 5:Maintain Momentum Stage 1:Take Stock Core Components of Successful High Schools • Rigorous and relevant course taking for all students, • especially at transition points • Personalized learning environment for each student • with the support of parents and other adult mentors • Multiple pathways to postsecondary training or college • to achieve a minimum K-14 education • High quality teacher and principal leadership • Student assessment and program evaluation data used to continuously improve school climate, organization, management, curricula, and instruction Stage 2:Focus on the Right Solution Stage 4:Monitor & Adjust Stage 3:Take Collective Action MDE and NCCC

2. MN High School Redesign Pilot Site Requirements: Sites will address all five core components of the initiative over the three-year period, including the following required features: • an advisory structure to support personalized learning • an academic/ career plan for all students • a site leadership team • a data-driven improvement planning process • staff trained and utilizing assessment for learning • school leaders monitoring and providing feedback on classroom practice; and, 7) a plan to communicate progress to the broader community.

3. NCCC and the MN High School Redesign Project • Identification of the core components • Creation of a matrix of resources • Training and technical assistance • Documenting and using what was learned