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California P-16 Council Recommendations

The State’s Transformational Role in Closing The Achievement Gap Jose Ortega P-16 Division Director. California P-16 Council Recommendations. Closing the Achievement Gap.

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California P-16 Council Recommendations

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  1. The State’s Transformational Role in Closing The Achievement Gap Jose Ortega P-16 Division Director California P-16 Council Recommendations

  2. Closing the Achievement Gap • An achievement gap exists between white students and students of color, as well as with English learners, poor students, and students with disabilities • In California, the achievement gap represents a majority of students • Closing the gap is a moral and economic imperative

  3. P-16 Council Formed in 2004 by Jack O’Connell, the Council has dealt with High School Reform and Professional Development Issues Statewide assembly of • education, • business, • and community leaders February, 2007 Council charged with creating the conditions necessary to close the achievement gap for preschool through higher education.

  4. Four Major Themes • Access – Equitable access to core conditions, such as qualified teachers, quality prekindergarten and a rigorous curriculum • Culture and Climate – Offering the best environment that promotes learning and a sense of belonging for students, parents, and school staff • Expectations – Fostering high expectations for all students • Strategies – Practices that have proven effective or are promising for closing the achievement gap and can be replicated

  5. P-16 Council Report • January 2008, Council released CTAG report • Not intended to be comprehensive • But important steps to follow • Makes 14 recommendations http://www.cde.ca.gov/eo/in/pc/documents/yr08ctagrpt0122.pdf

  6. Access Provide High-Quality Prekindergarten Programs • Access to quality early learning experiences for all students P-16 Council Recommendation 1

  7. Access Better Align Educational System from Prekindergarten to College • Create unprecedented collaboration between all educational stakeholders P-16 Council Recommendation 2

  8. Access Develop Partnerships to Close the Achievement Gap • Implementing a consistent approach to a high-quality and inclusive educational program www.closingtheachievementgap.org/partnerships P-16 Council Recommendation 3

  9. Culture and Climate Provide Culturally Relevant Professional Development for All School Personnel • Develop a comprehensive culturally, relevant and responsive strategy P-16 Council Recommendation 4

  10. Culture and Climate Conduct a Climate Survey • Develop a tool for assessing the “organizational health” of a school P-16 Council Recommendation 5

  11. Expectations Augment Accountability System • Provide an immediate measure of progress made by schools and districts in educating all students P-16 Council Recommendation 6

  12. Expectations Model Rigor • Define more clearly what constitutes a rigorous curriculum Focus on Academic Rigor • Define consistent and ubiquitous academic rigor for future success P-16 Council Recommendation 7,8

  13. Expectations Improve the Awards System • Reward schools for closing gaps and the focusing on improving academic achievement for all students http://www.closingtheachievementgap.org/sigpractices P-16 Council Recommendation 9

  14. Strategies Create a Robust Information System • Design, develop, and implement a system that collects rich, robust high-quality information to meet the needs of educators and legislative policymakers http://www.cde.ca.gov/eo/in/pc/documents/yr08mckinsey1218.pdf P-16 Council Recommendation 10

  15. Strategies Provide Professional Development on the Use of Data • Design, develop, and implement coherent and relevant professional development in the areas of data collection, analysis and interpretation P-16 Council Recommendation 11

  16. Strategies Share Successful Practices • Collect and disseminate a high-quality, comprehensive body of knowledge, expertise, resources, and research on effective and successful practices http://boepilot.org/ P-16 Council Recommendation 12

  17. Strategies Closing the Achievement Gap Web Site • closingtheachievementgap.org is a Web site created by the California Department of Education in partnership with WestEd and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation • This site will serve as a central hub for the latest research, ideas, and success stories on closing the achievement gap State Superintendent's Recommendation

  18. Strategies Fully Implement the California K-12 High-Speed Network • Fully fund the High-Speed Network to ensure that school, districts, and county offices of education have access to the technology needed to assist students P-16 Council Recommendation 13

  19. Strategies Create Opportunities for School District Flexibility • Provide flexibility in the use of educational funds to target academic improvement and professional development P-16 Council Recommendation 14

  20. Comments or Questions? • Comments and questions can be directed to the P-16 Unit at: • 916-319-0908 or by e-mail at • P16@cde.ca.gov

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