Louisiana Department of EducationLouisiana Department of Education

LEAP/GEE/EOC RemediationLEAP/GEE/EOC Remediationandand

Pupil Progression Plan Pupil Progression Plan WebinarWebinar

May 1, 2012May 1, 2012

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TopicsTopics

• LEAP RemediationLEAP Remediation– Program RequirementsProgram Requirements– Reporting RequirementsReporting Requirements

• GEE & EOC RemediationGEE & EOC Remediation– RequirementsRequirements

NoteNote: : Update contact information for District Update contact information for District Remediation Coordinators if your district has not Remediation Coordinators if your district has not already done so. Send to Ann Wilson.already done so. Send to Ann Wilson.

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LEAP RemediationLEAP Remediation

• State legislation State legislation • Comply with BESE regulationsComply with BESE regulations• Designed to assist students to overcome their Designed to assist students to overcome their

educational deficitseducational deficits• Shall be offered in math and ELA to eligible 4Shall be offered in math and ELA to eligible 4thth and 8 and 8thth

gradersgraders• Offered as school year and summer remediationOffered as school year and summer remediation

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LEAP Remediation – School YearLEAP Remediation – School Year

• Districts are encouraged to provide intervention Districts are encouraged to provide intervention and/or remediation services during the school and/or remediation services during the school year.year.

• The LDOE recommends the use of Response to The LDOE recommends the use of Response to Intervention (RTI) designed to provide students Intervention (RTI) designed to provide students with high-quality, research-based instruction and with high-quality, research-based instruction and interventions matched to student’s specific needs.interventions matched to student’s specific needs.

• See Louisiana’s RTI Implementation plan See Louisiana’s RTI Implementation plan http://www.louisianaschools.net/offices/literacy/rti.html.http://www.louisianaschools.net/offices/literacy/rti.html.

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LEAP Remediation – School Year Program RequirementsLEAP Remediation – School Year Program Requirements

• LDOE recommends a minimum of 40 hours of LDOE recommends a minimum of 40 hours of intervention/remediation during the regular intervention/remediation during the regular school year prior to spring testing.school year prior to spring testing.

• Materials and instructional focus should be Materials and instructional focus should be based on LEAP or based on LEAP or iiLEAP data.LEAP data.

• A maximum of 20 hours of bridge time is A maximum of 20 hours of bridge time is allowed after student scores have been allowed after student scores have been received.received.

• Program information must be submitted to the Program information must be submitted to the LDOE as a component of the district/charter LDOE as a component of the district/charter school Pupil Progression Plan.school Pupil Progression Plan.

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LEAP Summer RemediationLEAP Summer Remediation

Bulletin 1566 §705. Supports for StudentsBulletin 1566 §705. Supports for StudentsA.A. RemediationRemediation1.1. LEAs shall offer, at no cost, a LEAs shall offer, at no cost, a minimum of 50 minimum of 50

hours per subject of summer remediation and hours per subject of summer remediation and retest opportunities in English language arts and retest opportunities in English language arts and mathematics to students who did not take the mathematics to students who did not take the spring LEAP tests or who failed to meet the spring LEAP tests or who failed to meet the passing standard. passing standard. The LEA shall provide The LEA shall provide transportation to and from the assigned LEAP transportation to and from the assigned LEAP remediation summer site(s) from, at a minimum, a remediation summer site(s) from, at a minimum, a common pick-up point.common pick-up point.

2.2. Students are not required to attend summer Students are not required to attend summer remediation to be eligible for the summer retest.remediation to be eligible for the summer retest.

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LEAP Summer RemediationLEAP Summer Remediation

• Charter schools that have an extended year must Charter schools that have an extended year must submit a plan that explains how you are providing submit a plan that explains how you are providing remediation during “summer time.”remediation during “summer time.”

• Eligible students are those 4Eligible students are those 4thth and 8 and 8thth graders who do graders who do not take the spring tests or who failed to achieve the not take the spring tests or who failed to achieve the promotional standard on the spring LEAP.promotional standard on the spring LEAP.

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LEAP Summer RemediationLEAP Summer Remediation

• Districts may charge a fee of no more than $100 to Districts may charge a fee of no more than $100 to each nonpublic or home-schooled student.each nonpublic or home-schooled student.

• This fee is refunded if the student enrolls and attends This fee is refunded if the student enrolls and attends the public school the semester following the summer the public school the semester following the summer remediation program.remediation program.

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LEAP Remediation – Summer RemediationLEAP Remediation – Summer Remediation

• Shall have certified summer remediation Shall have certified summer remediation teachersteachers

• Shall have a written attendance policyShall have a written attendance policy• Limit class sizeLimit class size• Data-driven instruction based on the intent of Data-driven instruction based on the intent of

the content standards, benchmarks, and GLEsthe content standards, benchmarks, and GLEs• Shall provide transportation to and from the Shall provide transportation to and from the

summer site(s)summer site(s)

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LEAP Remediation – Summer RemediationLEAP Remediation – Summer Remediation

• LDE staff may conduct onsite visits.LDE staff may conduct onsite visits.• Summer sites must use an online reporting system to Summer sites must use an online reporting system to

enter attendance and effort code for eligible enter attendance and effort code for eligible students.students.

• A Summer Remediation Performance Improvement A Summer Remediation Performance Improvement Plan (SRPIP) is required if less than 40% of students Plan (SRPIP) is required if less than 40% of students pass the LEAP summer retest.pass the LEAP summer retest.

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Strategies for Effective LEAP Remediation Programs

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In Strong Summer Remediation Programs In Strong Summer Remediation Programs

• Teachers are provided with individual student Teachers are provided with individual student scores on LEAP to better meet individual needs scores on LEAP to better meet individual needs of studentsof students

• Low pupil-teacher ratio is usedLow pupil-teacher ratio is used• Paraprofessionals are available to assist Paraprofessionals are available to assist

teachers and studentsteachers and students• Use of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Use of Positive Behavioral Interventions and

Supports (PBIS) are usedSupports (PBIS) are used

» Source: LEAP Remediation Annual Report, LDOE Source: LEAP Remediation Annual Report, LDOE publicationpublication

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Weak Summer Remediation Programs Have:Weak Summer Remediation Programs Have:

• Little focus on individual needs and specific feedback Little focus on individual needs and specific feedback to studentsto students

• Lengthy schedules/school dayLengthy schedules/school day• Hours devoted to workbook pagesHours devoted to workbook pages• Lack of high student engagementLack of high student engagement• High teacher-pupil ratioHigh teacher-pupil ratio

» Source: LEAP Remediation Annual Report, LDOE Source: LEAP Remediation Annual Report, LDOE publicationpublication

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Teacher Professional DevelopmentTeacher Professional Development

• One or two planning meetings prior One or two planning meetings prior to the start of summer remediation to the start of summer remediation for teachers to examine student data for teachers to examine student data and and diagnose, prescribe, and target diagnose, prescribe, and target instructioninstruction

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Assess reports and plan instruction Assess reports and plan instruction

1.1. Look at scores in each content standard and Look at scores in each content standard and determine student weaknesses.determine student weaknesses.

2.2. Look at the Achievement Level Descriptors of Look at the Achievement Level Descriptors of each student.each student.

3.3. Use the Teacher’s Guide to Statewide Use the Teacher’s Guide to Statewide Assessment to review how each standard is Assessment to review how each standard is assessed.assessed.

4.4. Use the Achievement Level Descriptors for Use the Achievement Level Descriptors for the grade and subject.the grade and subject.

5.5. Begin planning instruction. Use of LDOE Begin planning instruction. Use of LDOE resources is recommended.resources is recommended.

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Sample lessons should include:Sample lessons should include:

• Whole-class instructionWhole-class instruction• Warm-up activity teaching the problem solving process or Warm-up activity teaching the problem solving process or

wrap upwrap up

• Centers and/or small group learningCenters and/or small group learning• Interaction among and with studentsInteraction among and with students• Individualized instructionIndividualized instruction• Formative assessment used to determine Formative assessment used to determine

what students have mastered or content on what students have mastered or content on which additional instruction is neededwhich additional instruction is needed

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LDOE ResourcesLDOE Resources

• Teacher’s Guide to Statewide AssessmentTeacher’s Guide to Statewide Assessment• Achievement Level DescriptorsAchievement Level Descriptors• Released Test ItemsReleased Test Items• LEAP Tutoring LessonsLEAP Tutoring Lessons

– http://www.louisianaschools.net/topics/http://www.louisianaschools.net/topics/leap_resources.html leap_resources.html

• Louisiana PASSLouisiana PASS• www.louisianapass.orgwww.louisianapass.org

• EAGLEEAGLE– www.louisianaeagle.org www.louisianaeagle.org

• Focused Learning LessonsFocused Learning Lessons– www.louisianaschools.net www.louisianaschools.net

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LEAP Remediation – Summer ReportingLEAP Remediation – Summer Reporting

• LEAP Summer Site Location Form and LEAP LEAP Summer Site Location Form and LEAP Summer Remediation TeachingSummer Remediation Teaching

• Copies of Copies of Certifications are due May 31, 2012.Certifications are due May 31, 2012.– Mail the form and certificates to Ann Wilson at Mail the form and certificates to Ann Wilson at

ann.wilson@la.gov .ann.wilson@la.gov .

• LEAP Summer Online Reporting InstructionsLEAP Summer Online Reporting Instructions– Opens June 6, 2012; The Access Code will be sent in Opens June 6, 2012; The Access Code will be sent in

an e-mail.an e-mail.– Deadline for data submission is 7/13/12Deadline for data submission is 7/13/12

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GEE Remediation

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GEE RemediationGEE Remediation

• BESE policy requires districts to offer, at no BESE policy requires districts to offer, at no cost, a minimum of 50 hours of focused cost, a minimum of 50 hours of focused instruction in each subject for which the instruction in each subject for which the students are eligible.students are eligible.

• Remediation may occur during the school year Remediation may occur during the school year or summer.or summer.

• A written report is to be sent to Ann Wilson A written report is to be sent to Ann Wilson using the form provided. using the form provided.

• Deadline - Friday, July 13, 2012.Deadline - Friday, July 13, 2012.

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EOC Remediation

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EOC RemediationEOC Remediation

Students must pass three End-of-Course tests in the Students must pass three End-of-Course tests in the following categories:following categories:

English II or English III,English II or English III,Algebra I or Geometry, andAlgebra I or Geometry, andBiology or U.S. History.Biology or U.S. History.

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EOC RemediationEOC Remediation

• Each district or charter school must offer Each district or charter school must offer 30 hours of 30 hours of remediation remediation in the courses needed for graduation.in the courses needed for graduation.

• The remediation is offered for students who have The remediation is offered for students who have failed an EOC exam or who are in danger of failing.failed an EOC exam or who are in danger of failing.

• The students do not have to attend.The students do not have to attend.

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EOC RemediationEOC Remediation

• The remediation can occur during the school year or The remediation can occur during the school year or summer.summer.

• The district or charter school may use computer-The district or charter school may use computer-based software programs as long as a teacher is in based software programs as long as a teacher is in the room to offer explanations and support.the room to offer explanations and support.

• Smaller districts can offer the remediation in one Smaller districts can offer the remediation in one location.location.

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End-of-Course (EOC) Tests RemediationEnd-of-Course (EOC) Tests Remediation

Step 1. Step 1. Understand the test designUnderstand the test designStep 2. Step 2. Analyze EOC reports for student strengths and Analyze EOC reports for student strengths and

weaknessesweaknessesStep 3. Step 3. Target instruction based on analysis and use of Target instruction based on analysis and use of

state resources is recommendedstate resources is recommended

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Step #1 – Understanding Test DesignStep #1 – Understanding Test Design

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Step #2 – Analyzing Data to Target InstructionStep #2 – Analyzing Data to Target Instruction

• EOC standards-based reports are available two school EOC standards-based reports are available two school days after a student exits all sessions of an operational days after a student exits all sessions of an operational test. test.

• Access reports through the EOC System Access reports through the EOC System – www.louisianaeoc.orgwww.louisianaeoc.org

• Standards-based reports available May 2012*:Standards-based reports available May 2012*:– Algebra IAlgebra I– GeometryGeometry– English IIEnglish II– Biology IBiology I

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EOC Released Test ItemsEOC Released Test Items

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EAGLE – Targeting InstructionEAGLE – Targeting Instruction

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LDOE ContactsLDOE Contacts

• High Stakes and Grade 4 and 8 LEAP RemediationHigh Stakes and Grade 4 and 8 LEAP Remediation– susannah.craig@la.govsusannah.craig@la.gov– ann.wilson@la.govann.wilson@la.gov

• GEE and EOC RemediationGEE and EOC Remediation– susannah.craig@la.govsusannah.craig@la.gov– ann.wilson@la.govann.wilson@la.gov

• Other Policy IssuesOther Policy Issues– susannah.craig@la.govsusannah.craig@la.gov– nancy.beben@la.govnancy.beben@la.gov

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Louisiana Department of EducationLouisiana Department of Education

Pupil Progression PlanPupil Progression PlanUpdateUpdate

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• Purpose of the PPPPurpose of the PPP• Revised PPP FormatRevised PPP Format• State Policies and Local OptionsState Policies and Local Options• Submission ProceduresSubmission Procedures• QuestionsQuestions

TopicsTopics

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Pupil Progression PlanPupil Progression Plan

• Provides a comprehensive plan for student Provides a comprehensive plan for student promotion and placementpromotion and placement

• Supplements the minimum standards approved by Supplements the minimum standards approved by BESEBESE

• Requires student mastery of grade appropriate skillsRequires student mastery of grade appropriate skills• Shall not conflict with state and/or federal guidelines Shall not conflict with state and/or federal guidelines

and/or regulationsand/or regulations

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Pupil Progression PlanPupil Progression Plan

• The PPP does not constitute a request for The PPP does not constitute a request for waivers of BESE policy. BESE does not approve waivers of BESE policy. BESE does not approve local policy included in the PPP. Any request local policy included in the PPP. Any request for BESE approval of local policy that does not for BESE approval of local policy that does not align with current state policy should be align with current state policy should be submitted to BESE for approval.submitted to BESE for approval.

• Example – graduation requirements that Example – graduation requirements that exceed state requirementsexceed state requirements

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Bulletin 1566—Pupil Progression Policies and ProceduresBulletin 1566—Pupil Progression Policies and Procedures

• Revised in 2010Revised in 2010• High Stakes Policy included in Chapter 7High Stakes Policy included in Chapter 7• All exceptions to High Stakes Policy included in All exceptions to High Stakes Policy included in §§707707

• Policy updated to include most recent changes, Policy updated to include most recent changes, such as career diplomasuch as career diploma

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PPP – Format and ContentPPP – Format and Content

• Section I and Section II are combinedSection I and Section II are combined Each state policy is followed by corresponding local Each state policy is followed by corresponding local

policypolicy

• Text in green should be included, as is, in PPPText in green should be included, as is, in PPP

• Local policy and responses should be in blue fontLocal policy and responses should be in blue font

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PPP – Format and ContentPPP – Format and Content

• Section II – State and District PoliciesSection II – State and District Policies– I.I. PlacementPlacement– II.II. Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy– III.III. Grading PolicyGrading Policy– IV.IV. Promotion K-8Promotion K-8– V.V. Promotion 9-12Promotion 9-12– VI.VI. Retention PolicyRetention PolicyVII.VII. Acceleration Acceleration VIII.VIII. RemediationRemediation– IX.IX. Alternative Schools/Programs/SettingsAlternative Schools/Programs/Settings– X.X. Other Policies and ProceduresOther Policies and Procedures

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PlacementPlacement

• Kindergarten and First GradeKindergarten and First Grade Readiness screening and placement for policy for Readiness screening and placement for policy for

gifted in kindergartengifted in kindergarten

• Transfer StudentsTransfer Students Nonpublic and home school students placement in Nonpublic and home school students placement in

LEAP gradesLEAP grades Students from unapproved schools and home Students from unapproved schools and home

schoolingschooling Students with disabilities and LEP studentsStudents with disabilities and LEP students

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Attendance PolicyAttendance Policy

• Revised in 2011Revised in 2011• Required – Equivalent of 167 six hour daysRequired – Equivalent of 167 six hour days• Refer to Bulletin 741 §1103 and §1105Refer to Bulletin 741 §1103 and §1105

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Grading PolicyGrading Policy• LEAs, including charter schools, shall use the following LEAs, including charter schools, shall use the following

uniform grading system for students enrolled in all uniform grading system for students enrolled in all grades K-12 for which letter grades are usedgrades K-12 for which letter grades are used

• LEAs shall include grading policies for which letter LEAs shall include grading policies for which letter grades are not used and for special coursesgrades are not used and for special courses

• LEAs shall include grading policies for special courses LEAs shall include grading policies for special courses like gifted, AP, and Honors.like gifted, AP, and Honors.

Grading Scale for Regular Courses

Grade Percentage

A 100-93

B 92-85

C 84-75

D 74-67

F 66-0

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Grading PolicyGrading Policy

• EOC Grading PolicyEOC Grading Policy All students enrolled the course must take the EOCAll students enrolled the course must take the EOC The EOC grade shall count a percentage (between The EOC grade shall count a percentage (between

15% and 30% inclusive) of the student’s final grade15% and 30% inclusive) of the student’s final grade The LEA shall determine the percentageThe LEA shall determine the percentage For students with disabilities identified under IDEA

who meet the LAA 2 participation criteria prior to taking the first EOC test, the EOC test score shall count for 5% of the students’ final grade for the course.

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Promotion K-8Promotion K-8

• LEAP Assessment RequirementsLEAP Assessment Requirements• High Stakes Testing Policy and Local OptionsHigh Stakes Testing Policy and Local Options• Elementary Program of StudyElementary Program of Study• Local Promotion Requirements by Grade LevelLocal Promotion Requirements by Grade Level

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High Stakes Testing PolicyHigh Stakes Testing Policy

• Promotion StandardPromotion Standard– A student who is a first-time fourth or eighth grader A student who is a first-time fourth or eighth grader

must score at or above the must score at or above the BasicBasic achievement level achievement level or the English or math components of the LEAP and or the English or math components of the LEAP and at or above at or above Approaching Basic Approaching Basic on the other to be on the other to be promoted to the fifth or ninth grade.promoted to the fifth or ninth grade.

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High Stakes Testing PolicyHigh Stakes Testing Policy

• RetentionRetention– The decision to retain a student in the fourth or The decision to retain a student in the fourth or

eighth grade more than once as a result of his/her eighth grade more than once as a result of his/her failure to achieve the passing standard shall be failure to achieve the passing standard shall be made by the LEA in accordance with the local PPP.made by the LEA in accordance with the local PPP.

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High Stakes Testing PolicyHigh Stakes Testing Policy

• Fourth grade transitional programFourth grade transitional program– LEA must provide the programLEA must provide the program– Minimum requirements for placementMinimum requirements for placement• ABAB//AB AB on English and mathon English and math• Meet all district requirements for promotionMeet all district requirements for promotion• Participate in summer remediation and retestParticipate in summer remediation and retest

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High Stakes Testing PolicyHigh Stakes Testing Policy

• Fourth grade transitional programFourth grade transitional program– Minimum requirements for promotion to sixth Minimum requirements for promotion to sixth

gradegrade• Be provided remediation in areas below Be provided remediation in areas below BasicBasic• Score Score BB//ABAB on English and math and on English and math and ABAB//AB AB in in

science and social studies on the fourth grade science and social studies on the fourth grade LEAPLEAP

• Meet district requirements for promotion to the Meet district requirements for promotion to the sixth gradesixth grade

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Promotion 9 – 12Promotion 9 – 12

• Carnegie Credit Time RequirementsCarnegie Credit Time Requirements Local promotion requirementsLocal promotion requirements

• Switching diploma pathways - §2317Switching diploma pathways - §2317• Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements• SchedulingScheduling

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Procedure for Switching PathwaysProcedure for Switching Pathways

• Completed prior to the start of the school yearCompleted prior to the start of the school year

• Switching from the Career Diploma Pathway to the Switching from the Career Diploma Pathway to the College and Career Diploma PathwayCollege and Career Diploma Pathway

Student has met all entrance requirements for the Student has met all entrance requirements for the College and Career Diploma PathwayCollege and Career Diploma Pathway

Student scored Student scored UnsatisfactoryUnsatisfactory on either the Math on either the Math or ELA component of the 8or ELA component of the 8thth grade LEAP grade LEAP

o Student must pass either the 8Student must pass either the 8thth grade LEAP grade LEAP Placement test or the first EOC test in the Placement test or the first EOC test in the content area in which the student scored content area in which the student scored UnsatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

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Procedure for Switching PathwaysProcedure for Switching Pathways

• Switching from the College and Career Diploma Pathway Switching from the College and Career Diploma Pathway to the Career Diploma Pathway to the Career Diploma Pathway or vice versaor vice versa

Student shall have the written permission of his/her parent Student shall have the written permission of his/her parent after a consultation with the school guidance counselor or after a consultation with the school guidance counselor or other school administrator. other school administrator.

Student and parent must be informed of the advantages and Student and parent must be informed of the advantages and disadvantages of the different diploma pathways. disadvantages of the different diploma pathways.

Principal shall also sign the form acknowledging that Principal shall also sign the form acknowledging that appropriate counseling has taken place.appropriate counseling has taken place.

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Career DiplomaCareer Diploma

Two ways incoming freshmen may qualify for Two ways incoming freshmen may qualify for the Career Diploma pathwaythe Career Diploma pathway

1. Meet the promotion requirements to enter the ninth 1. Meet the promotion requirements to enter the ninth gradegrade

2. Be 15 or older during the school year, score 2. Be 15 or older during the school year, score Approaching Basic Approaching Basic on either the math or ELA on either the math or ELA component of LEAP, and meet other requirementscomponent of LEAP, and meet other requirements

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What to include in the Plan?What to include in the Plan?• Entrance Requirements, Attendance Entrance Requirements, Attendance

Standards, Behavior StandardsStandards, Behavior Standards

• Dropout Prevention and Mentoring ProgramDropout Prevention and Mentoring Program

• Parent Meeting ProcedureParent Meeting Procedure

• Assessment RequirementsAssessment Requirements

Career DiplomaCareer Diploma

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College and Career DiplomaCollege and Career Diploma

• All 9All 9thth graders in the College and Career Diploma graders in the College and Career Diploma pathway will be enrolled in the LA Core 4 for two pathway will be enrolled in the LA Core 4 for two years.years. Students may then switch to the Basic Core with parental Students may then switch to the Basic Core with parental

permissionpermission Must complete LA Core 4 Exemption PlanMust complete LA Core 4 Exemption Plan

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College and Career DiplomaCollege and Career Diploma

• Assessment RequirementsAssessment Requirements 99thth graders prior to 2010-2011 – GEE graders prior to 2010-2011 – GEE 99thth graders 2010-2011 and beyond – EOC graders 2010-2011 and beyond – EOC

English II or English IIIEnglish II or English III Algebra I or GeometryAlgebra I or Geometry Biology or U.S. HistoryBiology or U.S. History

• Any student entering 9Any student entering 9thth grade having score grade having score Unsatisfactory on LEAP must enroll in and pass Unsatisfactory on LEAP must enroll in and pass a remediation course prior to taking a required a remediation course prior to taking a required math and/or English course math and/or English course

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College and Career DiplomaCollege and Career Diploma

• LA Core 4 CurriculumLA Core 4 Curriculum Some CTE courses allowed for students completing Some CTE courses allowed for students completing

a career Area of Concentrationa career Area of Concentration Revised arts Programs of StudyRevised arts Programs of Study

• Basic Core CurriculumBasic Core Curriculum Beginning with entering 9Beginning with entering 9thth graders 2010-2011, graders 2010-2011,

completion of a career Area of Concentration is completion of a career Area of Concentration is requiredrequired

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Retention and AccelerationRetention and Acceleration

• RetentionRetention Number of times a student may be retainedNumber of times a student may be retained Intervention/remediation strategies used to prevent Intervention/remediation strategies used to prevent

retentionretention

• AccelerationAcceleration Who is involved in the decision, evaluation criteria, other Who is involved in the decision, evaluation criteria, other

local policieslocal policies Policies governing gifted studentsPolicies governing gifted students

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Early GraduationEarly Graduation

• Each LEA must have an early graduation program Each LEA must have an early graduation program allowing students to accelerate their academic allowing students to accelerate their academic progress, complete all state graduation requirements progress, complete all state graduation requirements and receive a diploma in less than 4 yearsand receive a diploma in less than 4 years LEAs shall not have any policies or requirements that LEAs shall not have any policies or requirements that

would prevent students from graduating in less than 4 would prevent students from graduating in less than 4 yearsyears

• Accelerated Student Achievement PathwayAccelerated Student Achievement Pathway

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RemediationRemediation

• 44thth and 8 and 8thth grade – 50 hours of summer remediation grade – 50 hours of summer remediation requiredrequired

• EOC – 30 hours per year per course requiredEOC – 30 hours per year per course required• Include LEA plans forInclude LEA plans for

School year intervention/remediationSchool year intervention/remediation Summer remediation for LEAPSummer remediation for LEAP GEE, LAA 2, and EOC remediationGEE, LAA 2, and EOC remediation

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Alternative Schools/ProgramsAlternative Schools/Programs

• LEA alternative school/program policiesLEA alternative school/program policies• Adult education placementAdult education placement• Connections ProcessConnections Process

One-year process for targeted instruction for students who One-year process for targeted instruction for students who are at least 15 years of age and 2 years behindare at least 15 years of age and 2 years behind

Local process for placing studentsLocal process for placing students Local components and requirementsLocal components and requirements

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Records and ReportsRecords and Reports

• Local policies for maintenance of permanent recordsLocal policies for maintenance of permanent records• Due process proceduresDue process procedures• Other policies and procedures required by legislationOther policies and procedures required by legislation

Include in the PPP if appropriateInclude in the PPP if appropriate

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How to submit your district’s PPP?How to submit your district’s PPP?

Mail Mail • Original Formal SubmissionOriginal Formal Submission• Original Local Education Agency ContactOriginal Local Education Agency Contact• Compact disc of the Pupil Progression PlanCompact disc of the Pupil Progression Plan• List committee of educators appointed by the SuperintendentList committee of educators appointed by the Superintendent• List of the parents appointed by the school boardList of the parents appointed by the school board• Documentation of input in the plans by stakeholders (dates Documentation of input in the plans by stakeholders (dates

and locations)and locations)

Charter Schools using local district’s PPPCharter Schools using local district’s PPP• Letter of IntentLetter of Intent

Send by August 31, 2012Send by August 31, 2012

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ContactsContacts

• Nancy Beben Nancy Beben Director, Division of Curriculum StandardsDirector, Division of Curriculum Standards

Nancy.Beben@la.govNancy.Beben@la.gov

• Susannah CraigSusannah CraigSupervisor, Elementary and Secondary StandardsSupervisor, Elementary and Secondary Standards

Susannah.Craig@la.govSusannah.Craig@la.gov

• Richard BakerRichard BakerPPP CoordinatorPPP CoordinatorRichard.Baker@la.gov Richard.Baker@la.gov

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