LOUISIANA HIGH SCHOOL LOUISIANA HIGH SCHOOL REDESIGN Putting the Pieces REDESIGN Putting the Pieces

TogetherTogether

Brief HistoryBrief History

10/04 – HSR Commission jointly appointed by Governor, BESE, & BOR

05/05 - Commission enacted into Statute

04-06 - First Commission Report & recommendations released

2008 - Stand Alone HSR Division Established

10/04 – HSR Commission jointly appointed by Governor, BESE, & BOR

05/05 - Commission enacted into Statute

04-06 - First Commission Report & recommendations released

2008 - Stand Alone HSR Division Established

THE FACTSTHE FACTS

32% of students entering LA colleges require remedial coursework

60% of students do not return for the sophomore year

72% of LA employers report difficulty in finding qualified applicants

47% of employers report difficulty in finding applicants with adequate reading skills.

80% of jobs in the near future will require some level of postsecondary education

32% of students entering LA colleges require remedial coursework

60% of students do not return for the sophomore year

72% of LA employers report difficulty in finding qualified applicants

47% of employers report difficulty in finding applicants with adequate reading skills.

80% of jobs in the near future will require some level of postsecondary education

GOAL 1 – Reduce Dropouts & Increase Graduation Rate

GOAL 1 – Reduce Dropouts & Increase Graduation Rate

10 Year Target

Increase the graduation rate from 64.8% to 80%

Cut the dropout rate in half.

10 Year Target

Increase the graduation rate from 64.8% to 80%

Cut the dropout rate in half.

WHY STUDENTS DROPOUTTop 5 Reasons

WHY STUDENTS DROPOUTTop 5 Reasons

Classes not interesting 47%

Missed too many days to catch-up

43%

Friends not interested in school 42%

Too much freedom; not enough rules

38%

Failing in school 35%

DROPOUT EARLY WARNING SYSTEM (DEWS)

DROPOUT EARLY WARNING SYSTEM (DEWS)

Statewide electronic system - identifies students who are at high risk of dropping out.

• Absenteeism• Low or failing grades• Disciplinary referrals

Appropriate interventions provided.

Statewide electronic system - identifies students who are at high risk of dropping out.

• Absenteeism• Low or failing grades• Disciplinary referrals

Appropriate interventions provided.

CATCH-UP INSTRUCTIONCATCH-UP INSTRUCTION

Students 2 or more years behind in reading and or math

“Double dose” instruction

Accelerated curriculum designed for struggling adolescent learners

Students 2 or more years behind in reading and or math

“Double dose” instruction

Accelerated curriculum designed for struggling adolescent learners

CREDIT RECOVERY ($5 million in grants to district)$5 million in grants to district)

CREDIT RECOVERY ($5 million in grants to district)$5 million in grants to district)

New Policy Allows Students to:

Recover credit with less seat time

Stay on track with age-level peers

New Policy Allows Students to:

Recover credit with less seat time

Stay on track with age-level peers

Credit Recovery Year One Data

Very Encouraging!

Credit Recovery Year One Data

Very Encouraging!Number of credits earned:

English 669.5Math 546.5Science 322Social Studies 219.5Other 27.5Total 1,785

Number of credits earned:

English 669.5Math 546.5Science 322Social Studies 219.5Other 27.5Total 1,785

9th Grade InitiativeYear One Data9th Grade InitiativeYear One Data

We had a very successful year!

Improvements were noted in each measured category

PersonalizationPersonalization activities were the keykey to improvement

We had a very successful year!

Improvements were noted in each measured category

PersonalizationPersonalization activities were the keykey to improvement

82.1%

87.5%

79

80

81

82

83

84

85

86

87

88

2006-07 2007-08

9th to 10th Grade Promotion Rate9th to 10th Grade Promotion Rate

3.3%

1.7%

0

0.5

1

1.5

2

2.5

3

3.5

2006-07 2007-08

9th Grade Dropout Rate9th Grade Dropout Rate

92.3%

92.7%

92.1

92.2

92.3

92.4

92.5

92.6

92.7

2006-07 2007-08

9th Grade Attendance Rate9th Grade Attendance Rate

28.9 %

25.4%

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

2006-07 2007-08

9th Grade Students FailingOne or More Core Classes9th Grade Students FailingOne or More Core Classes

28%

26.6%

25.5

26

26.5

27

27.5

28

2006-07 2007-08

9th Grade Students Suspended

9th Grade Students Suspended

1.9%

1.3%

0

0.5

1

1.5

2

2006-07 2007-08

9th Grade Students Expelled

9th Grade Students Expelled

57.1%

61.4%

54

55

56

57

58

59

60

61

62

2006-07 2007-08

9th Grade Students ScoringBasic or Above on ELA iLeap9th Grade Students Scoring

Basic or Above on ELA iLeap

57.2%

58.2%

56.6

56.8

57

57.2

57.4

57.6

57.8

58

58.2

2006-07 2007-08

9th Grade Students ScoringBasic or Above on Math

iLeap

9th Grade Students ScoringBasic or Above on Math

iLeap

GOAL 2 – Increase Readiness for Postsecondary EducationGOAL 2 – Increase Readiness for Postsecondary Education

Require 4th Year of MathEnd of course examsAlignment of standards & GLEs with

college ready expectationsExpanded AP Offerings through LVSAP Training for Teachers – expand

Require 4th Year of MathEnd of course examsAlignment of standards & GLEs with

college ready expectationsExpanded AP Offerings through LVSAP Training for Teachers – expand

Goal 3: Increase Career Readiness

Career Exploration & Planning

Goal 3: Increase Career Readiness

Career Exploration & Planning

LA ePortal – Educ. & Career Planning Website

Career Interest Inventories & Assessments• 8th Grade – EXPLORE; 10 Grade – PLAN

Education for Careers Course• Required for Career area of Concentration

Job Shadowing/Internships Statewide Communications Campaign

LA ePortal – Educ. & Career Planning Website

Career Interest Inventories & Assessments• 8th Grade – EXPLORE; 10 Grade – PLAN

Education for Careers Course• Required for Career area of Concentration

Job Shadowing/Internships Statewide Communications Campaign

Career-Ready Core Curriculum

Career-Ready Core Curriculum

Alignment of content standards & GLEs with workplace competencies

Integration of literacy and work based learning activities into LA Comprehensive Curriculum

Alignment of content standards & GLEs with workplace competencies

Integration of literacy and work based learning activities into LA Comprehensive Curriculum

CTE Program Improvements &

Expansion

CTE Program Improvements &

Expansion Align Curriculum with National/State IBCs Articulation with LCTCS Training/National Cert. for all CTE Instructors Revisions to Teacher Cert. Policy

• Allows instruction by journeymen & other experts

New state developed courses New funding & accountability policies

(rewards)

Align Curriculum with National/State IBCs Articulation with LCTCS Training/National Cert. for all CTE Instructors Revisions to Teacher Cert. Policy

• Allows instruction by journeymen & other experts

New state developed courses New funding & accountability policies

(rewards)

Goal 4: Increase Participation in

Postsecondary Education

Goal 4: Increase Participation in

Postsecondary Education Expansion of Dual Enrollment Courses Increased Statewide articulation agreements Establishment of Early College High Schools Increased LCTCS recruitment efforts Summer programs for disadvantaged youth

to experience college life Increased access & funding sources (LA

ePortal)• GO Grants; TOP Tech; TOPS

Expansion of Dual Enrollment Courses Increased Statewide articulation agreements Establishment of Early College High Schools Increased LCTCS recruitment efforts Summer programs for disadvantaged youth

to experience college life Increased access & funding sources (LA

ePortal)• GO Grants; TOP Tech; TOPS

It’s An Exciting Time for Louisiana High School

Students!Together We Can Make a

Difference!

It’s An Exciting Time for Louisiana High School

Students!Together We Can Make a

Difference!

ALTERNATIVE DIPLOMAALTERNATIVE DIPLOMA

Alternative Diploma Task Force currently developing recommendations for alternative diploma

requirements for Special Education Students

Alternative Diploma Task Force currently developing recommendations for alternative diploma

requirements for Special Education Students

LA ePORTALLA ePORTAL

One-stop electronic resource for educational and career planning

5-Year Plans/Personal Portfolios Personal Profiler Career exploration Postsecondary information

• Version 2.0 released 10/08 – more interactive

One-stop electronic resource for educational and career planning

5-Year Plans/Personal Portfolios Personal Profiler Career exploration Postsecondary information

• Version 2.0 released 10/08 – more interactive

8th Grade LEAP Policy8th Grade LEAP Policy

Revise appeals process

Allow districts to choose campus placement for LEAP failures

Allow LEAP failures to earn Carnegie credits in all subjects except those on which they earned failing LEAP scores

Revise appeals process

Allow districts to choose campus placement for LEAP failures

Allow LEAP failures to earn Carnegie credits in all subjects except those on which they earned failing LEAP scores

STATE LITERACY PLANLiteracy for All

STATE LITERACY PLANLiteracy for All

Literacy instruction across the curriculum

Literacy coach in every school

Regular diagnostic testing

3-tiered program of interventions

Literacy instruction across the curriculum

Literacy coach in every school

Regular diagnostic testing

3-tiered program of interventions

INCREASE CTE OFFERINGSINCREASE CTE OFFERINGS

Nationally recognized curricula leading to Industry Based Certifications (IBC’s)

20 statewide articulation agreements- More to come!

Changes to Graduation Index to serve as incentive for districts/schools

Communications campaign to direct more students to technical colleges and careers

More work-based learning opportunities

Nationally recognized curricula leading to Industry Based Certifications (IBC’s)

20 statewide articulation agreements- More to come!

Changes to Graduation Index to serve as incentive for districts/schools

Communications campaign to direct more students to technical colleges and careers

More work-based learning opportunities

LA CORE 4 CURRICULUMLA CORE 4 CURRICULUM

4 rigorous courses in English, Math, Science and Social Studies, plus other course requirements

All students must enroll, but may select the Basic Core after 2 years (requires parent’s permission and counselor approval)

Flexibility to allow students to complete CTE program

BESE policy becomes effective for 9th graders of 2008-09

4 rigorous courses in English, Math, Science and Social Studies, plus other course requirements

All students must enroll, but may select the Basic Core after 2 years (requires parent’s permission and counselor approval)

Flexibility to allow students to complete CTE program

BESE policy becomes effective for 9th graders of 2008-09

INCREASE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

INCREASE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Require a 4th year of math (Only additional requirement)

Changes credits required from 23 to 24

New BESE policy becomes effective for 9th graders in 2008-09

Require a 4th year of math (Only additional requirement)

Changes credits required from 23 to 24

New BESE policy becomes effective for 9th graders in 2008-09

DUAL ENROLLMENTDUAL ENROLLMENT

Funding for dual enrollment (BOR – Early Start)• $2 million in 2006-07• $4 million in 2007-08• $5 million in 2008-09

Three types of courses• Academic• Developmental• CTE

Funding for dual enrollment (BOR – Early Start)• $2 million in 2006-07• $4 million in 2007-08• $5 million in 2008-09

Three types of courses• Academic• Developmental• CTE

CAREER PREPARATION FOR BASIC CORE STUDENTS

CAREER PREPARATION FOR BASIC CORE STUDENTS

Tentative Recommendation HSR Commission

Career area of concentration

Education for Careers course

WorkKeys training and assessment

Tentative Recommendation HSR Commission

Career area of concentration

Education for Careers course

WorkKeys training and assessment

END OF COURSE TESTSEND OF COURSE TESTS

Tests being phased in• Algebra I and Geometry• English II and English III• Biology and Physical Science• Civics and American History

May count as part of final course grade Tentative Plan is to Replace GEE

• Pass 1 math, 1 English, 1 Science or Social Studies

• Become effective for 9th graders of 2010-11

Tests being phased in• Algebra I and Geometry• English II and English III• Biology and Physical Science• Civics and American History

May count as part of final course grade Tentative Plan is to Replace GEE

• Pass 1 math, 1 English, 1 Science or Social Studies

• Become effective for 9th graders of 2010-11

COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM REVISIONS

COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM REVISIONS

Aligned with college expectations

Increased relevancy

Literacy infusion

Aligned with college expectations

Increased relevancy

Literacy infusion

DEVELOPMENT OF NEW DEVELOPMENT OF NEW COURSESCOURSES

DEVELOPMENT OF NEW DEVELOPMENT OF NEW COURSESCOURSES

Courses with high workplace relevancy

To be available for 2008-09: Senior Applications in English Senior Applications in Math/Math

Essentials

Other courses such as Anatomy/Physiology to be developed

Courses with high workplace relevancy

To be available for 2008-09: Senior Applications in English Senior Applications in Math/Math

Essentials

Other courses such as Anatomy/Physiology to be developed

MORE ADVANCED LEARNINGOPPORTUNITIES

MORE ADVANCED LEARNINGOPPORTUNITIES

New AP courses through Louisiana Virtual School

Training of AP teachers

Expansion of dual enrollment programs

New AP courses through Louisiana Virtual School

Training of AP teachers

Expansion of dual enrollment programs