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P-16Regional CouncilsFad or Future??
October 19, 2007Marina Ballantyne Walne
Table of Contents
Introduction of the Institute for Public School Initiatives at UT System
Why a P-16 Council?
A Tale of Two Cities: Austin and Houston
Principles, Pitfalls, Challenges, Questions
IPSI Mission and Goals
MissionTo improve the quality of academic outcomes for
public education in Texas by building awareness of the need to better align P-12 and higher education and developing innovative approaches and tools for students, teachers, and administrators to improve
college readiness, access and success.
Key GoalTo increase student college participation and success
rates.
Objective 25% more college graduates in 5 years.
IPSI Initiatives
Five Key Areas for Initiatives
Academic Foundation Initiatives College Readiness Initiatives College Access Initiatives Educator Quality Initiatives Policy and Communication
IPSI Highlights
Reading First – impacting 198 school districts, 706 schools and 385,000 students in grades K-3 per year
University of Texas Elementary School – P-5 university sponsored charter school
TRACK – TAKS readiness tool impacting 70,000 high school students per year
Five Early College High Schools in partnership with U. T. S. A., U. T. Pan Am, and Texas High School Project
IPSI Highlights
Texas College Money – on-line financial aid calculator
Replication of UTeach from UT Austin Technical Assistance for the State
DATE and TEEG programs (teacher incentive funds)
$25 million Teacher Incentive Fund grant to expand the Teacher Advancement Program in 27 schools
Why a P-16 Council?
Because Commissioner Raymond Paredes said so………
Really — Why a P-16 Council?
Regions of the Great State of Texas have very different needs.
It makes sense for districts, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations to collaborate on closing the gaps in your area.
Resources are scarce – they should be aligned and duplication should be reduced.
Focus of Most P-16 Councils?
Achieving the Goal set by the
THECB of Closing the Gaps, by
2015
Closing the Gaps
Participation: By 2015, close the gaps in enrollment rates across Texas to add 630,000 more students
Success: By 2015, award 210,000 undergraduate degrees, certificates and other identifiable student successes from high quality programs.
Goal: By 2015, close the gaps in enrollment
rates across Texas and add 630,000 more students.
Overall participation – On target but slowing
Participation Target: Increase Hispanic participation ratefrom 3.7 percent in 2000 to 4.8
percent by 2010 and to 5.7 percent by 2015.
Hispanic Target Remains A Challenge
108,691105,636
99,54194,84992,51088,59286,962
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Recommended & Above Regular
Large increases in the percent of Large increases in the percent of entering students with the entering students with the recommended curriculumrecommended curriculum
55% 53%
65%
73%78%
53%
84%
State Focus on P-16 Issues
Recommended HS program required for entrance to a public university for 2011 entering class
Development of college readiness standards
Vertical alignment of curriculum P-16
Establishment of Math, Science, and Technology Teacher Preparation Academies
A Tale of Two Cities
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us……….
A Tale of Two Cities
E3 Alliance — Education Equals Economics Central Texas P-16 Council P-16 + Greater Houston Area Council
Austin: E3 Alliance
A catalyst for change in Central Texas andin regions across the state
Building a research-based regional blueprint
to align our education systemsto better fulfill the potential of every
citizen and in turn, increase economic
outcomes.
E3: Apply a Regional Model
History
Born out of community leaders discussion at AARO – not designed as a P-16 CouncilBirth to Economic Prosperity
Built around other successful regional approaches to complex infrastructure issues
Leverage “lessons learned” and models from other regions around U.S.
Housed at Austin Community CollegeFormally launched May 1, 2006
MLRLeading Partner
Earl Maxwell
MLRLeading Partner
Earl Maxwell
ACCPresident
Stephen Kinslow
ACCPresident
Stephen Kinslow
Region XIII ESCExecutive Director
Pat Pringle
Region XIII ESCExecutive Director
Pat Pringle
United WayPresident & CPO
David Balch
United WayPresident & CPO
David Balch
CommuniCardCEO
Sylvia Acevedo
CommuniCardCEO
Sylvia Acevedo
Winstead PCFounding Partner
Pete Winstead
Winstead PCFounding Partner
Pete Winstead
UT AustinVice President
Gregory Vincent
UT AustinVice President
Gregory Vincent
RRISDSuperintendentJesus Chavez
RRISDSuperintendentJesus Chavez
UT System- IPSIExecutive Director
Marine Walne
UT System- IPSIExecutive Director
Marine Walne
AAROHigher Ed Chair
Ed Sharpe
AAROHigher Ed Chair
Ed Sharpe
TX State Univ.President
Denise Trauth
TX State Univ.President
Denise Trauth
Governance Structure7 Colleges:
UTTexas State
ACCConcordia
Huston-TillotsonSt. Edward’sSouthwestern
BusinessLeaders:
AARO
7 Districts:Austin
BastropDel Valle
EanesManor
(Pflugerville)Round RockSan Marcos
Operating Procedures
Staff of four plus 3 PT GRA’sOutsourced research efforts
Bi-monthly board meetings Quarterly meetings with Sup’s Semi-annual meetings with College
Presidents Bi-monthly reviews with AARO leaders Ad hoc: accountability, institutional
effectiveness, C&I, teacher focus groups, etc.
Regular meetings with local (Bastrop, San Marcos) P-16 partnerships
Model for Change
20152015• More reach More reach
their their potentialpotential
• Higher wage Higher wage earnersearners
• Stronger Stronger economyeconomy
Blueprint for Blueprint for Change Change (2008)(2008)Track 2: Community Engagement
Track 1:Data Evaluation & Research
Track 3:Systemic Alignment
Data Evaluation andResearch Track
DecisionFramework
Longitudinal Statistical Research
Longitudinal Statistical Research
NationalResearchReview
NationalResearchReview
RegionalExperienceRegional
Experience
Phase 1: Phase 2: Phase 3+:
Bid out and complete Educ. Systems MapDevelop Blueprint for ChangeDevelop Performance Framework
Target District Data ScanNational Research ReviewCT Education Snapshot V2Initial Data Analysis Planning for Long. Research
Define Methodology & DataCT Education Snapshot V1Target District InterviewsWhite Papers: College Readiness Developmental Ed. Barriers to Evaluation
Performance Framework
8th Grade TAKS SSI – Big Gaps
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40
50
60
70
80
90
100
2004 2005 2006
White
All
Hispanic
African-American
Econ. Dis.30
40
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100
2004 2005 2006
TAKS Reading TAKS Math
Per
cen
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assi
ng
Source: TEA Division of Performance Reporting, Ad-hoc Report
While there is improvement overall, the gaps remain unchanged.
Copyright ©. Texas Education Agency. All Rights Reserved
Source: TEA, AEIS Reports 2005-06
Graduation Gaps Among Districts with 50-75% Economically Disadvantaged
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20
40
60
80
100
AustinISD
Bastrop Elgin Jarrell Lockhart Luling Manor SanMarcos
Taylor
05 Graduation Rate for White Students
Avg 05 Graduation Rate for Black & Hispanic Students
Gaps Vary Even in Districts with Common Demographics
AG-5
Note: Gaps based on difference between White student performance and un-weighted average of Black and Hispanic student performance
Copyright ©. Texas Education Agency. All Rights Reserved
Community Engagement Track
Breadth of Exposure
Dep
th o
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erst
and
ing
Pierc
ing th
e
Cultura
l
Bubble1:1, G
roup
Outreach
Media
CampaignsBlogs,
Newsletters
Texas Forums – Trained moderators and deliberations process
Austin Voices for Education & Youth – grass roots outreach
United Way – part of Community Impact outreach; initial funder
6 Communities centered around target school districts
E3 Alliance – Objective local data set, context for overall community engagement process
Partners
Deliberative Dialogues Rollout
May November 15OctJune-Sept LBJ
Library
Collateral Developed with Web Site(s)Customized Central Texas Discussion
Guide Guide and all Collateral in English and
SpanishModerator Training 9/15-10/8Dialogues 10/2-11/10 in 6 communitiesRegional Delegates Forum 11/15Thought Leader Summit 1/23
Pierce the Cultural Bubble: wherever people work, play, pray, shop, receive services or commute, they will receive the same message: Education is the key to economic prosperity.
Three consistent messages:1.Graduate high school = +$1M in your lifetime2.Graduate college = +$2M in your lifetime3.Speak two languages = more opportunity, better job, higher pay
Communication Message
Project One: Nursing Articulation
Partnership with WorkSource (local WorkForce Board), regional hospital systems, ACC, 3 Universities
Expand, optimize articulated nursing pipeline – H.S. – ADN – BSN – MSN
Innovative models for addressing bottlenecks
Use as model for other key industry needs areas
Timeline: Putting it All Together
Q4 ‘07 Q2 ‘08Q1 ‘08
Achievement GapsRegional Delegates
Planning ForumNov 15 2007
GAC State of Education Event
Nov 27 2008
Thought LeadersPlenary Summit
Jan 24 2008
Blueprint for ChangeRollout
Apr 15 2008?
DeliberativeDialogues
~Oct
CT EducationProfileDec 15
Develop Blueprintfor Change
Q1
EducationSystems Map
Original White Paper Research Methodology Central Texas
Education Snapshot v1, v1.1
Snapshot versions for 7 districts, ACC
College Readiness Snapshot
Central Texas Nursing Overview
Press Kit
Attribute Profile of an Effective Central Texas School Board Trustee (pamphlet)
Barriers to Effective Evaluation (white paper)
College Readiness Considerations (policy paper)
Developmental Education (white paper)
System Map of Education Evaluators
Significant Deliverables
P-16+GreaterHoustonCouncil
Greater Houston P-16+ Council
GulfCoast
HistoryLaunched at request of Commissioner
of Higher Education in 2005
Year One: 2005-06. Invitations and basic input
Year Two: 2006-07. Develop and adopt by-laws, elect leadership, form committees, set priorities, secure funding
Mission
To promote student success across the continuum – pre-Kindergarten through College and Workforce
Development – for all children and young adults in the Gulf Coast area
To serve as a model for the state of Texas
through the broadest collaboration
become a recognized convening collaboration of diverse stakeholders
Key Goals
promote college-going mindset
catalyze policy development
support overarching campaign of THECB, Closing the Gaps
advance alignment of educational and training experiences through inventorying needs, opportunities and replicable models
Current membership = 54
Membership
COMPOSITION
Community & Business: 15Elementary & Secondary Schools: 14Four-Year College/University: 9Community College: 7Pre-Schools: 6Foundations: 2Texas Higher Ed Coordinating Board: 1
P-16+
GreaterHoustonCouncil
Current Leadership
Janelle James, Chair, Program CommitteeChief Academic and Operating Officer
Southwest Schools/Young Learners School
Bonnie Longnion, Council Secretary President, Humble ISD Board of Trustees
Associate Vice Chancellor, North Harris Montgomery Community College District
Bob Wimpelberg, Council Chair Dean, College of Education, University of Houston
P-16+
GreaterHoustonCouncil
Current Leadership
Tracy Baskin, TreasurerExecutive Director
Mayor’s READ Commission
Elaine Barber, Lead Business MemberSenior Vice President for Regional Issues
Greater Houston Partnership
Rebecca Florez, Chair, Policy Committee Director of Government Relations
Houston Independent School District
Laurie Bricker, Convener and MemberMember, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Operating Structure
Utilize services of THECB Regional Rep No full-time staff Shared distribution of duties among
leadership team Executive Board -- Chair, 2 Vice Chairs,
Secretary, TreasurerStanding Committees and ad hoc
committees Quarterly meetings
The “Engagement Ingredients” for a College-Going Culture
Students&
Families
Stat
e Su
ppor
t
Educational Partnerships
Com
munity Involvem
ent
Strategies 1. Educational Partnerships. Create or strengthen existing partnerships between local school districts and institutions of higher education.2. Community Involvement. Create, develop, and sustain a strong commitment to a college-going culture within local communities.3. Statewide Initiatives. Build strong relationships among state agencies and statewide organizations in order to create support for the mission.
Critical Gap
Critical Gap
Critical Gap
Critical Gap
CompletionPoint
CompletionPoint
High9-12
Lower Division
Upper Division
CompletionPoint
(7th–10th Grade Dropout)
(High School to College)
(First Year Retention)
(Transfer from 2-year to 4-year)
Critical Gap
Critical Gap
Birth to PK ElementaryPK-5
Middle6-8
Critical Gaps in the Participation/Success Pipeline
Approached on two axes
First Steps in a Work Plan
The Gaps
Themes
-Gap 2: Middle School to High School
- Gap 1: High School to Community College and Four-Year Institutions
-Theme 1: Parent Education and Support
3 work groups2 gaps, one theme
First Steps in a Work Plan
Significant Deliverables$1 million grant from local funder for
college counselor in 6 local high schools
Education Symposium in partnership with American Leadership Forum in Houston
PK initiative in development
Principles for Success
Identify an appropriate region to serve – not too big, not too small
Create a structure and an approach that makes sense for your region
Get key leadership at the table from the beginning
Need strong drivers to start organization
Representatives of P-16 ContinuumBusiness must be significantly
involved
Principles for Success
Focused Projects; Produce ResultsHave small “wins” earlyUse research and data to drive
decisionsCreate a good governance
structure that can be sustained as people change positions
Secure funding to hire people to work on this part-time or full-time
Create a 3-year business plan
Pitfalls: Lessons LearnedDon’t ally with any single political
leader
Don’t base around a single college/university
Avoid turf battles -- keep egos in check
Don’t reinvent the wheel – learn from others
Change requires objective information AND community will
ChallengesDetermining your community
resources Community and political leaders,
businesses, parents, school personnel and administrators, faculty
Finding financial supportBuilding on existing efforts
Many fragmented efforts throughout the entire P-16 system
Identifying programs that work
Questions
How will your group manage broad representation and maintain focused, action-oriented work?
Does your current voluntary membership reflect all of the community sectors who have a stake?
Is your representation balanced?
Do you have strong leaders who can make things happen?
Do you have sufficient funding/resources?
P-16: Fad or Future?
It depends on you and how well you work together in partnership! The El Paso Collaborative has been in existence for 16 years. How long
will your P-16 Groups last?