New Mexico Public Education in Collaboration with WestEd

1. New Mexico Public Education in Collaboration with WestEd A-F Grading Accountability System and Web EPSS A Commitment to New Mexico Kids New Mexico Public Education Department 2012

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3. Purpose To provide information on changes to the Web EPSS District and School Plan as related to the ESEA Waiver and the NM A-F School Grading Accountability System. New Mexico Public Education Department 2012

4. Today you can expect….. • Information on NM A-F School Grading • Accountability System: requirements, • grades, status & tools • Presentation/Demonstration of the • NEW plan templates in the Web EPSS • Responsibilities based on the • ESEA Waiver • Support for implementation New Mexico Public Education Department 2012

6. Goal – graduate all New Mexico students college- and career-ready • New Mexico 1 of 11 states to apply in November 2011 • New Mexico approved February 2012 • Stakeholder input is ongoing and sought out on key areas: Instructional Audit and Web EPSS. Overview: A-F School Grade Accountability System New Mexico Public Education Department 2012

7. New Mexico will no longer calculate AYP • Accountability system that measures student growth overtime • Flexibility over more than $10 million in federal funds • Alignment between school and district accountability systems Overview: School Grade A-F Accountability Systems New Mexico Public Education Department 2012

8. Definitions New Mexico Public Education Department June 2012

10. 5%1 • Overall grade of “A” and • graduation rate of 85% or • higher, or • High progress as demonstrated • by a high annual growth in • graduation rates, or • High growth for both Q1 and Q3 • students (may still demonstrate • minimal average status). New Mexico Public Education Department 2012

11. 10 % School Q1 to state Q3 gap that is among the largest 25% in state and whose overall grade is a “C” or lower. New Mexico Public Education Department June 2012

12. 10 % • School is not a Priority • school and graduation rate • is less than 60% regardless • of overall grade, or • School Q1 to state Q3 gap • among the largest 25% in • state and has a Q1 growth • grade of D or F. New Mexico Public Education Department 2012

13. 5 % • Tier 1 SIG Schools. • Overall grade of “F” and • graduation rate less than • 60%. • Lowest overall grade points • (multiple F’s)not previously • identified. New Mexico Public Education Department 2012

14. 7 Turnaround Principles New Mexico Public Education Department June 2012

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23. All New Mexico D, F, Priority and Focus • Schools will assign budget to Web EPSS • Action Steps. • All new Mexico D, F, schools will have • budget reviewed in 2013 to align with • legislation. Web EPSS Budget

24. September 1: DRAFT due October 15: FINAL due Web EPSS Due Dates

25. From: Reading Math Graduation ELL Safety Parent Involvement Highly Qualified District Improvement Plan Structure

26. To: Goal One: Smarter Return on NM Investment Strategy 1: Budgets aligned with proven education programs Strategy 2: Increase % of dollars to the classroom District Improvement Plan Structure

27. To: • Goal Two: Real Accountability, Real Results: A-F • School Grade Accountability System • Strategy 1: Improving School Growth • Strategy 2: Opportunity to Learn • Strategy 3: Graduation/Attendance • Strategy 4: Student and Parent Engagement • Strategy 5: College and Career readiness • Strategy 6: Accurate Data reporting District Improvement Plan Structure

28. To: Goal Three: Ready for Success Strategy 1: NM Reads to Lead (K-3) Strategy 2: Common Core Transition District Improvement Plan Structure

29. To: • Goal Four: Effective Educators and Leaders • Strategy 1: Professional Development • Strategy 2: Training for Teacher/Leader District Improvement Plan Structure

30. To: • Goal Five: Effective Options for Parents • Strategy 1: Dual Enrollment District Improvement Plan Structure

31. From: Reading Math Graduation ELL Safety Parent Involvement Highly Qualified To: Reading Math Transformation • Leadership • Effective Teachers • Data • School Safety • Parent Involvement • Redesigning school day, week, year School Improvement Plan Structure New Mexico Public Education Department June 2011

32. Goal One: Strengthening the Reading Program Strategy 1: Core Reading Program Strategy 2: Tier II Supports for Students in Reading Strategy 3: Tier III Supports for Students in Reading Strategy 4: Use of Data to Analyze Reading Strategy 5: Professional Development in Reading Strategy 6: Collaboration Time for Reading Teachers Strategy 7: Monitoring of Reading Program Strategy 8: College and Career Ready School Improvement Plan Structure

33. Goal Two: Strengthening the Math Program Strategy 1: Core MathProgram Strategy 2: Tier II Supports for Students in Math Strategy 3: Tier III Supports for Students in Math Strategy 4: Use of Data to Analyze Math Strategy 5: Professional Development in Math Strategy 6: Collaboration Time for Math Teachers Strategy 7: Monitoring of MathProgram Strategy 8: College and Career Ready School Improvement Plan Structure

34. Goal Three: Transformation Strategy 1: Use of Data Strategy 2: Effective Leaders Strategy 3: Effective Teachers Strategy 4: Redesigning Day, Week, Year Strategy 5: Establishing safe school environments Strategy 6: Development of school, family and community partnerships School Improvement Plan Structure

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37. The Southwest Comprehensive Center (SWCC) at WestEd is part of a federal network of 16 Regional Comprehensive Centers and five content centers. SWCC staff work collaboratively to build capacity to implement federal and state reform initiatives and support district and school improvement. The SWCC helps states to increase capacity and provide support to districts and schools by improving educators’ knowledge and expertise, developing and implementing research-based processes and support systems, creating networks of peers and experts, and leveraging technology to address district needs.

38. PRESENTERS David Bogdonoff, Project Technology Director Libby Rognier, Senior Content &Implementation Specialist

39. DEMONSTRATION New Mexico Public Education Department June 2012

40. Support for Implementation

41. CONTACTS Connie Hansen, Director Priority Schools Bureau New Mexico Public Education Department connie.hansen@state.nm.us 505-827-8005 Debbie Montoya, District Improvement Coordinator Priority Schools Bureau New Mexico Public Education Department debbie.montoya@state.nm.us 505-827-8070