Duval county public schoolsMULTIPLE PATHWAYS

Elementary Dropout Prevention2010-11

DID YOU KNOW?9625

3,4,and 5th graders scored

level 1 or 2 in FCAT

READING

1001 Students were retained in Grades 3, 4

and 5 in 08-09 after summer school.

9553 students in

grades 2,3,and 4

are overage

There are only 660 Elementary Dropout Prevention Seats for 1001 retained students and

9000+ students below standard.

Elementary Off-Track Numbers

2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

30002582 2668 2605

414 566 544

32 73 69

Number of Students by Years Overage for Grade Level

123

-7,855-1,524-174

OUR Charge…• Legislative Requirement:

Florida §1003.53 Dropout prevention and academic intervention:

(1)(a) Dropout prevention and academic intervention programs may differ from traditional educational programs and schools in scheduling, administrative structure, philosophy, curriculum, or setting and shall employ alternative teaching methodologies, curricula, learning activities, and diagnostic and assessment procedures in order to meet the needs, interests, abilities, and talents of eligible students.

• Goal of DCPS STAR:

To get overage students back on track with their grade level peers.

What we HAVE LEARNED DCPS DATA

PROGRAMSTUDENTS

/CAPACITY

ADDED COST OUTCOME

ADDED COST/

STUDENT

08-09 COST/

OUTCOME

STAR 441/508 $1,290,390

58% single promoted

(250 out of 431) 36% double promoted

(156 out of 431)

$2,900 $3,180

PROGRAM STUDENTS/CAPACITY ADDED COST Anticipated OUTCOMES ADDED COST/

STUDENT

STAR10-11 660 $1,551,067

• 100% Annual Learning Gains

• Paid Professional Development

• Instructional Coach• Instructional Technology

Coach• Student Advocate

• Instructional Software for Differentiation

$2,350

What we HAVE LEARNED from Research…

• 4 out of 5 DCPS dropouts can be identified in SIXTH grade using these five key flags:• Level 1 or 2 in FCAT Reading• Level 1 or 2 in FCAT Math• Failing ELA• Failing Math• Excessive Absences

• DCPS 9th grade dropout profile1. Failed at least 1 Language Arts class, especially

ENGLISH 12. Failed at least 1 math course, especially ALGEBRA 1

Source: Learning to Finish

2010 – 2011 elementary recommendations

REVISE LEARNING RECOVERY

Target failing grades and learning recovery in math and reading using

Compass Odyssey

REVISE S.T.A.R.(Students Taking

Academic Responsibility)

• Provide continuum of services for grades 2-5 at regional school sites

• Provide a structured curriculum with measureable outcomes

•Increase time for learning

Executive Director, MP&SS

Multiple Pathways

Elementary Programs

Middle School

Programs

High School

ProgramsK-20

Programs

Support Services

Student Support

Safe & Health Schools

Community Connection

Health Related Services

Multiple pathways and support services

Multiple pathways and support services

Elementary

Programs

S.T.A.R.

Regan Copeland

STAR Coach

SAI Funded

Angela Wall Student

AdvocateEETT Grant

Holly Lanham Instructional Technology

Coach

Highlights of Redesign

•Admission•Accountability•Advocacy

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES•Smaller class size•Reduced Curriculum Planning•Increased Technology Tools- hardware & software•District Coach Support

•Possible behavior Issues•One Para/ 30 students

STAR to MIDDLE SCHOOL Transition

Purpose:

•To advocate for the student the right team, teacher and schedule.

Process:

•Complete the transition packet on each rising 6th grader

•Send to Angela Wall, Student Advocate

Summer School focus• Eligibility- Any student who is enrolled into the 2010-

2011 STAR program at: Normandy Village, Oak Hill, North Shore, Oceanway, or

Finegan.• All other 2010-2011 STAR students may attend any other

summer school program that appropriately meets their needs.

• Purpose- 1. Extended School Year 2. Promotion

• Curriculum- Compass Odyssey, Soar to Success, Fast ForWord

• Accountability Measures- SDRT/SDMT (Stanford Diagnostic Reading/Math Test) Pre & Post Tests

Teacher Professional Development…

SUMMER INSTITUTE

• August 2nd, 3rd, 4th at Mandarin Oaks Elementary

• Voluntary with stipend

• Overview of STAR Program

• Training on all new curriculum

QUARTERLY COHORT LEARNING

COMMUNITITES

• Updates on new information

• Continuous training on curriculum

• New tools and strategies for teaching

• Special speakers

www.esstar.wikispaces.com

Community Involvement

• Compass Learning• Hospitality and Professional Development

• Women’s Giving Alliance - $28,500 gift

• Learn To Finish (LTF)• Research and Resources• Hospitality support• Support for Feeder Elementary Schools to

Forrest and Parker

Terry Parker Forrest

*Don Brewer*Woodland Acres

*Sadie Tillis*Chimney Lakes*Jax Heights *Normandy Village *Oak Hill

Economic IMPERATIVEReducing dropouts by 50% would make the

following economic impact to our city:• An additional $48 million in increased

earnings• $113 million additional home sales• $4 million additional auto sales• $3 million in increased tax revenue• 400 new jobs• Increased human capital - 62% more likely

to pursue postsecondary educationSource: Alliance for Excellent Education