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CIS Small Schools Model Promoting Graduation and Career/College Readiness
The Performance Learning The Performance Learning CenterCenter®®
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Who We Are
Communities In Schools (CIS) is the nation’s leading community-based organization helping kids succeed in school and prepare for life.
• MISSION: To surround students with a community of support empowering them to succeed in school and achieve in life.
• GOAL: To assist communities in implementing locally-defined, comprehensive stay-in-school programs.
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The CIS Vision
ALL kids have a chance to succeed
The CIS Five BasicsEvery child needs and deserves:
• A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult• A safe place to learn and grow• A healthy start and a healthy future• A marketable skill to use upon graduation• A chance to give back to peers and community
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What We Do
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Network Structure
National Officecommunitiesinschools.org
CIS of Georgiacisga.org
Local Affiliates(multiple)
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The Most At-Risk Youth
• Only 60% of low-income students can expect to graduate from high school
• Only 1 in 3 low-income students will enroll in college
• Only 1 in 7 low-income students will earn a bachelor’s degree
Educational Policy Improvement Center, 2007
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Georgia’s Educational Challenges
Consider: Thousands of students are not making it to graduation.
96,131
95,443
90,402
145,243
142,079
135,091
0 50,000 100,000 150,000
Senior Class Freshman Class
2004
2008
2005
2009
2003
2007 -33.1%
Fall Senior Class Enrollment Compared to Fall Freshman Class Enrollment 3 Years Earlier (based on Georgia Department of
Education FTE Count)
The senior class is consistently over 30% smaller than the freshman class that entered four years earlier.
-32.8%
-33.8%
Freshmen
Freshmen
Seniors
Seniors
Seniors
Freshmen
GeorgiaAre we doing enough?Are we doing enough? AdvantagedAdvantaged
YouthYouthDisadvantagedDisadvantaged
YouthYouth
1. Are we prepared to serve youth who are:
• Motivated• Ready to learn• On task• Engaged in education• With support
• Unmotivated• Not ready to learn• Off task• Disengaged in education• Without support
2. Do youth possess cognitive and/or non-cognitive variables?
YES Cognitive
YES Non-Cognitive
Maybe Cognitive
NO Non-Cognitive
3. Deliberate and intentional solutions that lead to success.
Cognitive skills Rigorous curriculum
Non-cognitive skills Strong relationshipsRigorous curriculum
PLC Rationale
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Why the Performance Learning Center?
To serve students who are not succeeding in the traditional high school setting, particularly those who:
• Are chronically late or absent
• Have a lack of interest in school and learning
• Demonstrate poor academic achievement • (with average or above average ability)
• Are unable to cope with structured school environment
• Are facing non-academic challenges to success• (pregnancy, poverty, lack of health care, etc.)
• Are at high risk of dropping out of school
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Many Effective Strategies Improve Public Education
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In the classroom
Education Management
1/3 still dropout
Public Education
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Performance Learning Center Structure
LEA
ACADEMIC COORDINATOR
LEARNING FACILITATOR
LEARNING FACILITATO
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LEARNING FACILITATOR
LEARNINGFACILITATOR
LEARNING FACILITATO
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CIS SITECOORDINATOR
CIS LOCALNETWORK AFFILIATE
CIS STATEORGANIZATION
PARENTSVOLUNTEERS/MENTORS
COMMUNITY
ADMINISTRATIVEASSISTANT
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PLC Structure
Program Model• 150 students • Separate school facility• District makes personnel decisions • PLC has its own schedule• Approved PLC Curriculum aligned to State standards• Charter (school district decision)• Teacher-to-student ratio 1:15-18• Positive School Culture/Climate• Flexible seat time based on content mastery (waiver)• Referral and Selection • Minimum reading/math competency levels
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Our Results (All PLCs: 2009-10)
Graduation:Graduation:
•Since inception in 2003, over 5,000 students have graduated from PLCs.
•96% of PLC students classified as seniors at the beginning of the year graduated in 2009.
Attendance:Attendance:
•PLC students had 65% fewer absences than at their previous schools.
•Average daily attendance is 88% percent across all PLCs.
DisciplineDiscipline: : 85% reduction in suspensions
Academics: Academics: Grade improvement ranged from 6-18%
GeorgiaAcademic Improvement
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79.78
71.58
79.79
76.88
67.38
Pre Math Post Math Pre Reading Post Reading Pre All Post All
Pre / Post Subject
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Student Survey Results
87.0%
90.0%
97.0%
89.0%
90.0%
93.0%
82.0% 84.0% 86.0% 88.0% 90.0% 92.0% 94.0% 96.0% 98.0%
I am more Focusedon my School Work
Teachers Care AboutMe
At PLC, I Know I CanBe Successful
I have DevelopedGoals for My Future
I am a Good Student
At PLC, I am able toAccomplish More
Percent of Students Agreeing
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Independent Evaluations Prove ItThe Atlantic Philanthropies evaluation (Feb. 2011) concluded that Communities In Schools' model resulted in the strongest reduction in dropout rates of any existing fully scaled dropout prevention program that has been evaluated:
• CIS’s positive effect on both dropout rates and graduation rates is unique among dropout prevention programs;
• The higher the level of fidelity to the CIS model, the greater the effects, which validates the power of the model;
• Positive effects accrued to schools across states, settings (urban, suburban, rural), grade levels and ethnicities; and
• The Austin randomized controlled trial, which demonstrated a reduction in student dropout rates that was nearly three times the What Works Clearinghouse’s threshold for “substantively important” effects.
http://www.communitiesinschools.org/media-center/resource/five-year-evaluation
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Major Findings of ICF Evaluation of PLCs in Georgia (Jan. 2009)Effectiveness of the Model
• Case studies documented the effectiveness of the PLC model in promoting individual students success by providing facilitated self-paced instruction, individualized attention, and strong connections between the student, PLC, and the community.
• Increase on-time graduation
• Increase student aspirations on both continuing education and expanded options.
Increased Graduation Rates
• Overall, PLC district graduation rates improved by 6.0 points more than the comparison (non-PLC) districts over the 2-year evaluation period.
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Association for High School Innovation (AHSI) Distinguishers
A set of universal distinguishers evident in the design of all AHSI schools that provide a common design framework for development and assessment of our schools:
1. Authentic Learning, Teaching, and Performance Assessment
2. Personalized School Culture
3. Shared Leadership & Responsibility
4. Supportive Partnerships
5. Future Focus
www.ahsi.org
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Student Road Map to Success
C H A R T I N G F O R S U C C E S S
ACADEMIC S E R V I C E L E A R N I N G
Referral
Interview/IntakeProcess
IndividualDevelopment
Plan
Instructional Day
Scheduling
Capstone
Graduation
Career/College
Graduation
MentorProgram
College Readiness
LIFE SKILLS
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How to GRADUATE
How to THINK
High School Graduation
Credits, Online Curriculum, End-of-Course Tests, High School Graduation Tests
Beyond Graduation
Academic Service Learning, Teamwork, Critical Thinking Skills, Presentation Skills, Project-Based Learning, Senior Project, Dual Enrollment, Internships
PLC STUDENTS’ SUCCESS
College and Career ready
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PLC Strategy PLC Strategy “The 4 Rs“The 4 Rs”
Results
Rigorous academics
Relevant instruction
Relationships that motivate
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RODUCT I VI T Y TIME
The Performance Learning Center meets students at their current academic skill and social development levels, as opposed to where they “should” be. Through the development of healthy relationships and a relevant and rigorous instructional program, students develop academically and socially and are prepared to move to the next level educationally, vocationally and as citizens.
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PLC Curriculum
• Comprehensive Online Courseware (NovaNET,
E2020, Apex, Plato and Odysseyware)
• Project-Based Learning & Academic Service Learning
• PLC Senior Project
• Advisory (Charting for Success ®)
• Capstone: Internships and Dual Enrollment
• Test Preparation & Other Supplemental Curriculum
(USATest Prep, SAS Curriculum Pathways, Rosetta Stone)
• Web 2.0 Technology (wikis, Edmodo, edNovo’s Gooru)
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The PLC Network
2011-2012–17 Georgia–5 North Carolina–4 Virginia–1 Washington
Total: 27 PLCs