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Explore the challenges faced by African American students in Georgia's education system and initiatives that address academic disparities. Gain insights on access, opportunities, and support for improved outcomes.
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Tiffany Taylor - Deputy Superintendent Policy, Flexibility & External Affairs Georgia Department of Education
African American Enrollment (2018) Total African American students (PreK-grade 12) = 646,655 • females – 318,869 • males – 327,786 ~ 38.9% of Georgia’s Students
Areas for Support • Over-representation in discipline • Over-representation in low academic achievement • Over-identification in special education • Under-representation in the educator workforce • Under-representation in pathway completion, AP, and post-secondary matriculation
Looking at the System: Access and Opportunity Gaps Access to courses that meet high expectations (e.g., AP, dual-enrollment,) Access to scholarships Access to schools with a positive climate Opportunity to complete the FAFSA during the school day Access to quality literacy and numeracy instruction Opportunity to take “bridge courses” Access to certified, experienced teachers Opportunity to take PSAT/SAT (and ACCUPLACER) during the school day Opportunity to engage in culturally responsive instruction Access to Quality Rated care centers Access to quality Special Education services (preschool through grade 12) Opportunity for “language nutrition” and conversational turns
Access to certified, experienced teachers • P-20 Collaboratives • Professional learning addressing regionally defined opportunities and challenges • Recruitment and training for future teachers • Induction for in-service teachers • Support for educational leaders • Support recruitment efforts • Educator and Recruitment Advisory • “Grow Your Own” Recruitment Strategies • Support full-time return of retirees
Access to quality literacy/numeracy instruction • Keenville game-based early formative assessment platform • Literacy for Learning, Living, and Leading in Georgia (L4GA) grant • Literacy Think Tank and P-20 Partnerships • Increased Professional Development Offerings • Get Georgia Reading community partnerships, data summits, and program evaluation
Access to schools with a positive climate • Support Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) implementation, fidelity and sustainability • Added school climate specialists at each RESA • 1300 schools now implementing PBIS • GaDOE trainings for educators and partners • Mental health awareness • Trauma and physical factors that manifest as behavior issues • Crisis Prevention Intervention • Language training • APEX Partnership with DBHDD • Currently in 400 schools • Provides therapists in schools • Increased funding included in budget by Governor
Access to quality special education services • Support implementation of, and fidelity to, Georgia’s Tiered System of Supports • Identification and supports/correction for districts that over-identify subgroups • Check and Connect Interventions
Opportunity to engage in culturally responsive instruction • P-20 Equity Labs
Opportunity and Access – bridge/high-level courses Opportunity for bridge courses Access to high-level courses GAVS Access Reduce barriers to AP/IB courses Support efforts to preserve dual enrollment • Foundations of Algebra • Technical College Readiness Math