CHSE IL Waiver Application and Engagement Webinar Feb. 7, 2012

Campaign for High School EquityIllinois ESEA Waiver Application and Engagement Webinar

February 7, 2012

IL State Superintendent Christopher Koch

Christopher A. Koch, PhD is the Illinois State Superintendent of Education.

Since his appointment in 2006, Dr. Koch has led efforts to bring coherence between state standards, curriculum, assessments, and college entry requirements in Illinois.

He is currently working to establish a P-20 longitudinal data system that links pre-K -12th grade student achievement to postsecondary education and careers.

Dr. Koch has been with the Illinois State Board of Education since 1994, serving in a variety of administrative capacities, including Director of Special Education.

Monique ChismDivision Administrator of Innovation and Improvement

Monique Chism, PhD brings more than 14 years of experience as a teacher, administrator, trainer, and consultant to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Dr. Chism’s expertise includes federal and state initiatives, grants, and programs that shape the education terrain.

She currently oversees the division that includes Title I, Title II Part A, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Response to Intervention and the 1003(g) School Improvement Grants.

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Illinois State Board of Education

February 2012

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Illinois Standard Achievement Test (ISAT) Reading Performance Levels by Grade 2008–2011

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ISAT Math Performance Levels by Grade 2008–2011

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ISAT Reading Performance by Race/Ethnicity

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ISAT Math Performance by IEP Status

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what is IEP?

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ISAT Math Performance by Income Status

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Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) Trend Data 2008–2011

by Student Group in Reading

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What is PSAE?

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PSAE Trend Data 2008–2011by Student Group in Reading

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PSAE Trend Data 2008–2011by Student Group in Math

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PSAE Trend Data 2008–2011by Student Group in Math

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note that this heading is the same as the previous slide, although the data is clearly different

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1. Adjustment of 2013–2014 Timeline for Adequate Yearly Progress 2. Implementation of School Improvement Requirements3. Implementation of Local Education Agency (LEA) Improvement Requirements4. Rural LEAs5. Schoolwide Programs6. Supports for School Improvement7. Reward Schools8. Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) Improvement Plans9. Transfer of Certain Funds10. Use of School Improvement Grant (SIG) Funds to Support Priority Schools

Optional 21st Century Community Learning Centers

Flexibility to Improve Student Achievement and Increase the Quality of Instruction

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What is CCLC?

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Principle 1: College- and Career-Ready Expectations for All Students

• Adopt college- and career-ready (CCR) standards in at least reading/language arts and mathematics

• Transition to and implement CCR standards

• Develop and administer Statewide, aligned, high-quality assessments that measure student growth

• Adopt Extended Learning Program standards corresponding to the State’s new CCR standards and develop aligned assessments

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Principle 2: State-Developed Differentiated Recognition, Accountability, and Support

• Strive for college and career readiness• Use a Value Table Growth Model• Carefully constructed Multiple Measures Index• Customized Annual Measurable Objectives (Targets)• Focus on the achievement gap

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Goals for Multiple Measures Index• Reward student achievement• Close achievement gaps• Improve instructional quality• Provide a holistic view of school and district performance• Align with new report card initiative

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should this just say Principle 2 (continued)?

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Principle 2 State-Developed Differentiated Recognition, Accountability, and Support

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Multiple Measure Category Multiple Measure Name Multiple Measure Definition Multiple Measure

Target/AMO

Outcomes College & Career Bound(High Schools & Districts)

% of students graduating within 4 years Reduce by ½ the differencefrom 90% within 6 years

% of students graduating within 5 yearsReduce by ½ the difference

from 95% within 6 years

Achievement

College & Career Proficiency % proficient on ISAT, IAA, EXPLORE*, PLAN*, and PSAEin math, reading, and science

Reduce by ½ the % not proficient within 6 years

College & Career Mastery % exceeding on ISAT, IAA, EXPLORE*, PLAN*, and PSAEin math, reading, and science

Reduce by ½ the % not exceeding (yet proficient)

within 6 years

Career Preparedness % receiving WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate*Reduce by ½ the % not

receivinga certificate within 6 years

ProgressGrowth in Content Proficiency Growth on ISAT/EXPLORE (grades 4-8)*, IAA (grades 4-8)*,

and PLAN/PSAE (grades 10-11)* in math and reading

Reduce by ½ the % not attaining expected growth

within 6 years

Progress in English Proficiency % making progress (.5 increase or max score of 6.0) on ACCESSReduce by ½ the % not

making progress within 6 years

Context

Climate Survey School rating of an “excellent” climate for learning* Reduce by ½ the % schoolsnot excellent within 6 years

College Preparedness

% of students scoring a 3 or higher on AP/IB courses Increase by 5% each yearor attain 25% overall

% of students taking dual credit courses Increase by 5% each yearor attain 25% overall

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AMO Target Example: Reduce by Half Over 6 Years

Grades 3-8 Readingin 2011

Six-Year Goal (By 2017)

Target Increase Per Year

All Students 79.0 89.5 1.75

Male 75.5 87.8 2.04

Female 82.6 91.3 1.45

White 87.1 93.6 1.08

Black 64.9 82.5 2.90

Hispanic 69.8 84.9 2.52

Asian 91.2 95.6 0.73

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 85.9 93.0 1.18

Native American 72.9 86.5 2.26

English Language Learners 37.3 68.7 5.23

Students with Disabilities (IEP) 42.0 71.0 4.83

Low Income 68.0 84.0 2.66

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• Reward schools: Provide incentives and recognition for high-progress and highest performing Title I schools

• Priority schools: Identify lowest-performing schools and implement interventions aligned with turnaround principles

• Focus schools: Close achievement gaps by identifying and implementing interventions in schools with the greatest achievement gaps or low graduation rates

• Provide incentives and supports for other Title I schools • Build SEA, LEA, and school capacity to improve student

learning in all schools

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Time, Intensity, and Duration of Services

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Principle 3: Supporting Effective Instruction and Leadership

• Develop and adopt SEA guidelines for local teacher and principal evaluation and support systems

• Ensure LEAs implement teacher and principal evaluation and support systems that are consistent with SEA guidelines

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Performance Evaluation Reform Act: Key DatesSeptember 1, 2012

• All principals evaluated with new system• 300 CPS schools use the new system for teachers• SIG schools use the new system for teachers • All teachers and principals rated as:

Excellent Proficient Needs Improvement Unsatisfactory

Illinois State Board of Education technical assistance and development of support systems

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PERA: Key Dates

• September 1, 2013– All CPS teachers use the new system

• September 1, 2014– ISBE research-based study measuring the reliability and

validity of systems is released• September 1, 2015

– Lowest 20 percent of districts use the new system• September 1, 2016

– All districts use the new system

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PERA: Teachers

• Districts must adopt instructional framework with four levels (unsatisfactory, needs improvement, proficient, excellent)

• Formal and informal classroom observations• Pre-observation meeting to review lesson plan• Post-observation meeting with self-reflection and evaluator

feedback, with relevant evidence

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PERA: Teachers

• “Demonstrable change in a student’s learning between two or more points in time”

• Need data from at least two assessments:o At least one Type III assessmento And at least one Type I or II assessment (not ISAT or PSAE)o Or two Type III assessments

• Local joint committees will decide metrics and targets, including for different student groups (ELL, etc.)

• Must comprise at least 25 percent of final rating in 2012–13 and 2013–14, 30 percent thereafter

• If the joint committee cannot agree within 180 days of first meeting, the growth component defaults to the State Plan: 50 percent of overall rating

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Principle 4: Reducing Duplication and Unnecessary Burden

• Remove duplicative and burdensome reporting requirements that have little or no impact on student outcomes

• Evaluate and revise SEA administrative requirements to reduce duplication and unnecessary burden on LEAs and schools

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QUESTIONS??

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o Historyo Application Processo Questions for state education leaders

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o Review your state’s waiver applicationo Examine key components that are critical to

students of color and Native students

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CHSE IL Waiver Application and Engagement Webinar Feb. 7, 2012