ohio hstw/mmgw: the positive impact!. what is high schools that work? an initiative of the southern...
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Ohio HSTW/MMGW:
The Positive Impact!
What is High Schools That Work?
An initiative of the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB)
The nation’s largest high school improvement initiative
A network of over 1200 schools 32 State HSTW Offices The middle school component - Making
Middle Grades Work 172+ HSTW and MMGW sites in Ohio
HSTW and MMGW are:
Frameworks for school improvement
Based on key practices and key conditions
Organized around leadership and focus teams
The World Is Flat
America is facing a HUGE challenge to retain its
competitive edge… People from around the world will compete for typical “white collar”
middle class jobs we are accustomed to
If we educate our students appropriately to meet the new challenge, the future will not be bleak
America is poised to lead the Flat World… The OGT is the floor…Success will be measured by the prosperity of our graduates in college or the workforce
ACT Research Results
Research results show that the level of readiness needed to enter workforce training programs and to enter college are comparable.
Level of expectation for students entering jobs offering a wage that can sustain a small family is the same as that needed for college.
All students should be educated to a common expectation that prepares them for college and workforce training programs.
All high school graduates should be guaranteed the opportunity to become ready for college and work.
Four recommendations to transform the high school experience:#1: More personalized learning environment
#2: Provide all students with the opportunity to take a challenging curriculum that prepares them for success in postsecondary education and the workforce
#3: Increase the percentage of students graduating from high school
#4: Bridge the gap between high school and postsecondary education
So Why Consider HSTW/MMGW when. . .
We are doing well on the report card indicators.
We are happy with the current reality in our school.
“It ain’t broke, so why fix it!”
We’ve seen initiatives come and go. If we wait long enough this will go away too!
Is This Your School? Random Acts of Improvement
With HSTW/MMGW: A Framework for Aligning Actions
for School Improvement
Literacy
Numeracy
Freshman transition
Data-driven decisions
Extra helpActive engagement
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Raising expectations
Personalization
Why Consider HSTW/MMGW ?
The mission of HSTW is to maximize academic
achievement and career and college readiness for all students
HSTW is about:
Rigor
Relevance
Relationships
Rigor High expectations for all students Challenging career/technical studies Academic studies that teach essential
concepts of the college prep curriculum A program of study with an upgraded
academic core and a major A system of extra help and extra time Data used for continuous improvement
Relevance
Work-based learning
Students actively engaged in learning
Relationships Guidance involving students, parents,
and teachers in planning for postsecondary education and careers
Teachers working together, within and across curricular areas
Key Conditions Creating a structure that ensures
continuous improvement
Strong, effective leadership
Superintendent and school board support
MMGW Goals
% 8th graders performing at proficient levels in academic subjects.
Student knowledge and skills in core academic subjects
Provide opportunities for students to:• apply their skills in the fine arts.• explore careers.• explore technology.
Why Focus on the Middle Grades?
No specific HS readiness indicators existed.
There is a false perception that young adolescents cannot deal with challenging work because of puberty.
National data indicates: approximately 40% of students leaving middle school are performing below the basic levels in reading, math, and science.
HSTW/MMGW Comparisons
HSTW Key Practice
High expectations Extra help Rigorous academics Students actively
engaged Teachers working
together
MMGW Key Practice
High expectations with extra help/time
Academic core Students actively
engaged Teachers working
together
HSTW/MMGW Comparisons
HSTW Key Practice
Guidance and advisement
Using data for continuous improvement
Rigorous C-T studies Work-based learning
MMGW Key Practice
All students matter Parent support Using data for
continuous improvement
Using technology for learning
MMGW Key Practices Specific to Middle School
Use of technology for learning Qualified teachers with in-depth
knowledge of their subject area and of teaching strategies to engage and challenge students
Parental support of higher standards for academic performance
What’s Working in Ohio?
The proof is in the data
Comparison of 69 high schools that have participated in HSTW over six Ohio Report Card years
FY02 to FY06 Report Card Status
O1-02 02-03 03-04 04-05 05-06
count percent count percent count percent count percent count percent
AE 21 30.4% 13 18.8% 8 11.5% 0 0% 2 02.9%
AW 7 10.1% 5 07.2% 7 10.1% 4 05.7% 4 05.8%
CI 24 34.7% 17 24.6% 19 27.5% 20 28.9% 10 14.5%
EF 11 15.9% 20 28.9% 13 18.8% 23 33.3% 30 43.5%
EX 6 08.6% 14 20.2% 22 31.8% 22 31.8% 23 33.3%
HSTW Schools
69 69 69 69 69
Improved Student Assessment Data
Based on a comparison of the HSTW and MMGW Assessment Results from 2004 to 2006:
70% of MMGW sites improved in math and science
71% of HSTW sites improved in math
66% of HSTW sites improved in 2 out of the 3 content areas (reading, math, science)
SREB Recognition of Achievement in Ohio
In 2005
4 - HSTW Gold Award Sites
In 2006
35 - HSTW High-Implementing Sites 10 - HSTW Gold Award Sites
(36 nationally)
1405 Senior Awards of Excellence
SREB Recognition of Achievement in Ohio
In 2007
4 - MMGW Pacesetter Sites (6 nationally)
6 - HSTW Pacesetter Sites (21 nationally)
8 - HSTW Gold-Improvement Awards ( 19 nationally)
Benefits of Participation
Teacher participation is valued.
Resources are available. (On-site Coaching, Workshops, Books)
School improvement is recognized as a continuous process.
Benefits of Participation
National comparison data is available. (HSTW/MMGW Assessments)
Best practices are shared among sites.
Technical Assistance Teams provide suggestions for improvement.
Ultimately, we will be judged by the fateof our students, particularly the ones whohave traditionally not done well in school.
We need to ensure that all Ohio students get an excellent education that will givethem the opportunity to succeed andlead productive lives.
We believe this is possible. . .
Ohio has that will.
Interested in Exploring HSTW/MMGW?
Schedule a staff HSTW /MMGW presentation
Visit implementing sites
Participate in HSTW/MMGW professional development opportunities
