Research Study
! Conducted by the Center for the Future of Arizona in partnership with the Morrison Ins2tute and published in 2006
! U2lized matched pair methodology of Jim Collins, author of Good to Great
! Iden2fied 331 elementary and middle schools in Arizona with a student popula2on of at least 50 % La2no and 50% on free and reduced lunch
Research Study
! Of the 331 schools iden2fied, found 12 schools with significantly higher test scores than predicted based on the demographic model
! Matched the 12 high performing schools with mirror image, underperforming schools
! Iden2fied the prac2ces common to successful schools that are “bea2ng the odds”
Beat the Odds QualiEes for Success
! Disciplined Thought -‐ Clear BoMom Line -‐ Ongoing Assessment ! Disciplined People -‐ Strong and Steady Principal -‐ Collabora2ve Solu2ons ! Disciplined AcEon -‐ S2ck with the Program -‐ Build to Suit
Disciplined Thought
! Clear BoGom Line Beat the odds schools emphasize the achievement of every student in every classroom and take responsibility for that performance.
! Ongoing Assessment Teachers and principals alike assess student and teacher achievement early and oTen and use the informa2on to drive improvement.
Disciplined People
! Strong and Steady Principal Principals help schools succeed when they stay focused on the things that truly improve schools and keep pushing ahead, no maMer what the roadblocks.
! CollaboraEve SoluEons At beat the odds schools, responsibility for school improvement is shared among the teachers and staff.
Disciplined Action
! SEck with the Program The magic is not in a par2cular program; there are many good ones. The magic occurs when the school finds a program, s2cks with it and works to improve it.
! Build to Suit Beat the odds schools are figuring out ways to customize instruc2on and interven2on so they suit each student’s needs exactly.
The Beat the Odds InsEtute
! Founded in 2007 by Dr. LaYe Coor under the umbrella of the Center for the Future of Arizona
! Focused on implemen2ng the results of the research study
! Developed the School Partners Program
The School Partners Program
! Began with 27 schools in 2007-‐2008 ! Aimed at serving low-‐income, La2no and minority students in grades K-‐12
! Currently, provide services to an average of 70 schools each year in Maricopa, Pima and Yuma coun2es, including schools in the Salt River Pima-‐Maricopa Indian Community and in the Baboquivari Unified School District.
Our Mission
! To significantly improve individual student achievement in Arizona and align student performance with na2onal and global standards.
Our Beliefs
! All children can learn. ! Demography is not des2ny. ! It is possible to turn schools around. ! Focus on what you can control. ! The magic is in the school. ! Real change comes from within. ! One size does not fit all.
Partner ObjecEves
! Implement and prac2ce the six keys for success
! Assess and benchmark the school’s academic progress
! Develop an ac2on plan based on student needs
! AMend partner mee2ngs to gain new knowledge, network and collaborate
! Share informa2on through the Beat the Odds website
Partner Outcomes
! Academic performance of BTO schools will exceed the performance of demographic control schools in reading and math each year.
! Increase reading proficiency each year. ! Increase math proficiency each year.
InsEtute Research
! Program Evalua2on ! Iden2fy outcome measures ! Describe data sources ! Summarize Results ! Compare Results from Year to Year
Our Services
! Mentoring for Principals ! U2lizes exemplary current and recently re2red principals
! Provides an average of five hours support per month
! Helps principals assess and benchmark their school’s current status
! Assists principals in developing ac2on plans ! Supports principals in achieving the goals of their ac2on plans
Our Services
! Partner Mee2ngs ! Provided on a monthly basis ! Facilitated by the mentors ! Based on BTO concepts ! Cover themes related to key concepts
Our Services
! Online Resource Center/Website ! Located at www.BeatTheOddsIns2tute.org ! Provides public informa2on about the Ins2tute, overview of the program, reports and publica2ons, list of par2cipants, list of investors and school sponsors, partners’ success stories, and our newsleMers
! Provides an online self-‐evalua2on tool for partners, calendar, community directory, discussion board, and technical support
Financial Support
! Provided through a combina2on of philanthropy and par2cipa2on fees
! Investors support program and opera2ons ! Sponsors support principals who would like to par2cipate, but are unable to afford the fees
Center for the Future of Arizona
! Leadership Dr. LaYe F. Coor, Chairman and CEO Dr. Sybil Francis, Execu2ve Director Dr. Marjorie Kaplan, Director, BTO Ins2tute
! LocaEon 541 E. Van Buren Street, Suite B-‐5 Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phone: 602.496.1360
! Websites www.ArizonaFuture.org www.BeatTheOddsIns2tute.org