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Presentation by Emily Krone and Nick Montgomery January 11, 2010 Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The Consortium on Chicago School Research (CCSR): A New Model of Research to Support Urban School Reform. Presentation by Emily Krone and Nick Montgomery January 11, 2010 Milwaukee, Wisconsin. College. Graduation Rate. Beyond Headlines. Of 100 13 year-olds, how many….

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Presentation by Emily Krone and Nick Montgomery January 11, 2010 Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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  1. The Consortium on Chicago School Research (CCSR): A New Model of Research to Support Urban School Reform Presentation by Emily Krone and Nick Montgomery January 11, 2010 Milwaukee, Wisconsin

  2. College

  3. Graduation Rate

  4. Beyond Headlines Of 100 13 year-olds, how many…. Graduate high school by age 19 Enter a 4 year college within one year after high school Graduate from a four year college within 6 years (by age 24 or 25) Total female male female male female male Latino African-American White/other ethnic .

  5. Understanding Graduation: The On-Track Indicator

  6. The Search for Solutions CPS adds on-track to HS accountability Percent of freshmen on-track to graduate CCSR publishes report using on-track CCSR publishes school-by-school reports

  7. The Search for Solutions CPS adds on-track to HS accountability CPS pilots freshman interventions CPS implements early warning system Percent of freshmen on-track to graduate CCSR publishes report using on-track CCSR publishes report detailing on-track indicator CCSR publishes “what matters” CCSR publishes school-by-school reports

  8. CCSR’s Mission • High-quality work • Expand communications among policymakers, researchers, and practitioners • Don’t argue for particular policies or practices, but support search for solutions • Build capacity for school reform

  9. Data Sources and Key Indicators • Data linked to students over time: • Transcripts, administrative records, college admissions data • Test scores • CCSR teacher and student surveys • Key indicators: • Graduation, on-track, and college-going rates • Test scores • Essential supports • Financial aid applications, college graduation

  10. Historical Context of CCSR • 1988 – Chicago School Reform Act decentralizes CPS • 1989 – Consortium founded to study effects of decentralization • 1995 – Mayoral control comes to CPS

  11. CCSR: Organizational Facts • Governance – 20+ member Steering Committee • Members from CPS, labor, state board of education, and business and philanthropic communities • Steering Committee plays no role in day to day management • Budget – $3.8 million for 2009-2010 • Major Funders – IES, Gates, Joyce, Spencer, Carnegie, Chicago Public Education Fund • Staff – 40 +

  12. CCSR-Like Organization Essential in Today’s Policy Environment • Teachers, schools, districts and political leaders are under greater accountability pressures • Greater demand for data/knowledge to guide policies and practices • Researchers can play critical role in supporting districts/schools in their search for solutions

  13. The “Must-Haves”: What is Needed to Make this Model Work? • Strong relationships • Data • Internal organizational capacity • Consensus on mission • Communications strategy

  14. Getting Started… • You are not alone • New research partnerships forming around the country • Recent startups in New York City, Baltimore, Newark (NJ), Greater Kansas City and Texas • Planning efforts are ongoing in Detroit, Dallas, Jacksonville (FL), Los Angeles, San Francisco and Illinois • We can help! • Consulting, capacity building and support around the “must-haves” • Collaboration on research and analysis with local partners • Data tools and data system development

  15. For more information see our website at http://ccsr.uchicago.edu

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