presentation: neighborhood schools plan, priority schools plan - context & comparison (11.12.14)
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Neighborhood Schools (2001) &Priority Schools Plans:
Context & ComparisonNovember 12, 2014
Presented byS. Elizabeth Lockman,Urban Policy Fellow
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Neighborhood Schools Plan (2001)
OverviewNovember 12, 2014
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ExecutiveSummary
Goals of Presentation:
Provide history/context for education proposalsdelivered in recent past by Wilmington leadership
Highlight key aspects of plans for review & discussion
Consider parallels & differences with Priority Schoolsinitiative
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How did we get here?Background on Neighborhood Schools Act
1974-81: Courts declare Wilm. schools segregated; 4 city-serving districts form; court-ordered busing begins
1995-1997: Choice/Charter Laws established 2000: Neighborhood Schools Act
Students to be assigned to schools closest to homes Further reduction of transportation Not to interfere with choice/charter opportunities Race-based assignments explicitly prohibited Districts to develop plans for state legislature to review
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How did we get here?Neighborhood Schools - District Plans
City of Wilmington crafted plan as a district Appointed committee of diverse Wilmington leaders,
led by Raye Jones Avery Researched possible consequences of the Act and best
practices to address them Considered reversion to city district and other
alternatives Presented plans to Mayor/Council for approval by EYF
Committee, led by now WCC President Gregory
Submission to state legislative committee
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Wilmington NeighborhoodSchools Committee Plan
(2001)
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Wilmington Neighborhood SchoolsCommittee Plan (2001)
Primary Concerns: Close Achievement Gap between Wilmingtons low
income, African American, Latino students and peers Resolve lack of Wilmington-based school oversight
Sustain quality, financial health of city schools in future Fear Act will illegally create isolated, racially-
identifiable schools with concentrated poverty in City
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Wilmington Neighborhood SchoolsCommittee Plan (2001)
Primary Recommendations: Priority components of the delivery public schooling
Key characteristics for overarching system
Options for restructuring Wilmington districts
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Wilmington Neighborhood SchoolsCommittee Plan (2001)
Primary Recommendations: Priority components of public schooling
High Expectations Early Learning Innovative TeacherRecruitment Quality ProfessionalDevelopment Smaller Learning
Communities
Visionary SchoolLeadership Challenging Curriculum English Proficiency Parent Support LocalSchool Councils (LSCs)
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Wilmington Neighborhood SchoolsCommittee Plan (2001)
Primary Recommendations: Four key characteristics for fair & equitable system
Finance weight funding according to need, consideringneed increases as poverty concentration increasesTax Waiver waive teachers city wage taxes Accountability monitor equitable distribution ofopportunitiesPublic Support campaign to engage community
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City of WilmingtonNeighborhood Schools
Report(Council approved, 2001)
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City of Wilmington Neighborhood SchoolsReport (Council approved, 2001)
Primary Concerns: Support diversity, try NOT to create racially
identifiable, impoverished schools Ensure resources to improve education for struggling
Wilmington students Eliminate achievement gaps between city and county
students Include mechanism to improve local school oversight
and control
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City of Wilmington Neighborhood SchoolsReport (Council approved, 2001)
Recommendations Blend of Two District Proposals
Reduce to two River Plan districts Brandywine (northof river); Red Clay (south of river)AND Wilmington Public Charter Consortium
Adoption in full of priority components of schoolingand key characteristics for fairness and equity
Special attention to LSCs and Weighted Funding Call for establishment of Equity, Special Needs offices.
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Delaware General Assembly (2001)
No action taken on Wilmington Plan 4 District proposals (separately developed) approved;
no direct decision on Wilmington proposalBrandywine School District: made case for exemptionfrom Act due to fears of creating high-poverty & raciallyidentifiable schools, received approval for alternate plan
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Later Recommendations
Key Parallels in Later Plans HOPE Commission (2006)
Implement 2001 City of Wilmington NeighborhoodSchools Report
Early LearningStaff Recruitment & TrainingCommunity Engagement
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Later Recommendations
Key Parallels in Later Plans Wilmington Education Task Force (2008)
Weighted FundingMinimize Districts serving CityImprove Staff Recruitment, Training & RetentionValue Family Engagement, Equity & Access
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Later Recommendations
Key Parallels in Later Plans City/County Comprehensive Economic Development
Plan (2014)Reconsider consolidation/minimizing districts serving CityPursue Weighted FundingCity-based school oversight, charter-approving bodyneeded
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Priority Schools (2014)
OverviewNovember 12, 2014
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ExecutiveSummary Priority Schools Announcement
September 4, Gov. Markell announced commitment ofresources to 6 low performing district schools. Initiates process of intense school improvement, or
turnaround . All schools selected are located in the City of
Wilmington.
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How did we get here?Background on ESEA & ESEA Flexibility
Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA) History & Changes to ESEA
Part of President Johnsons War on Poverty (1965) Resource focused; Title I (supports districts serving lowincome students)
Frequently reauthorized with new vision:1981 reduced federal regulation of Title I1994 added math/English standards2001 No Child Left Behind (NCLB) increasedaccountability and rating systems
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How did we get here?Background on ESEA & ESEA Flexibility
Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA) ESEA Today still NCLB
2009 American Reinvestment & Recovery Act (ARRA)DOE ED Recovery Race to the Top: Delaware awarded $100 million Increased School Improvement Grants (SIG)
2010 Blueprint for Reform not yet authorized ESEA Flexibility
Release from NCLB requirementsAgreement to follow newly designed frameworks
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How did we get here?Background on ESEA & ESEA Flexibility
Delaware DOE & ESEA Flexibility May 2012: Received ESEA Flexibility July 2014: Received 1-year extension to agreement to
cover current school year, 2014-15May 2014: Extension expressed intent to announcecohort of Priority Schools by Sept 1.Priority School is a renaming of Partnership Zoneprocess
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What are the terms?Priority Schools MOUs & Rubrics
Basics Aligned with ESEA Flexibility guidelines:
Rooted in the fundamental belief in school-siteautonomy and accountability
Current Status Schools are Priority Schools regardless of MOU details.
Subject to DE Admin Code Accountability provisions MOUs being reworked with districts Turnaround Guide Rubrics parallel requirements of
Transformational school reform model.
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What are the terms?Priority Schools MOUs & Rubrics
Implement new evaluation system developedwith staff
Use student growth as a significant factor
Identify and reward staff who are increasingstudent outcomes ; support and then removethose who are not
Implement strategies to recruit, place, and
retain staff Select and implement an instructional modelbased on student needs
Provide job-embedded professionaldevelopment designed to build capacity and
support staff
Ensure continuous use of data to inform anddifferentiate instruction
Provide increased learning time
Provide an ongoing mechanism forcommunity and family engagement
Partner to provide social-emotional andcommunity-oriented services and supports
Provide sufficient operating flexibility toimplement reform
Ensure ongoing technical assistance
Replace principal
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Parallels Key Echoes of WNSC/Council Plan in Priority
Schools Rubrics
High Expectations, Challenging Curriculum Increased Instructional Time
Visionary School Leadership, Innovative TeacherRecruitment, Professional Development &
Pay Incentives Formalize Community Engagement
Local School Councils
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WNSC, Hope Commission, Wilm. Ed Task Force,City/County Economic Leadership, Public Ed. Think Tank
All have called for similar fundamental provisions tosupport school level reform in Wilmington:
Achieve Fair & Adequate Resourcing of WilmingtonSchools
Reform Governance Structure of Wilmington SchoolsAdvocate for consolidation of districtsDevelop city oversight role in public education
Including charter school oversight
Goals of Wilmington Leadership
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What are the terms?Priority Schools MOUs & Rubrics
GOAL #1: FAIR RESOURCES
Funding$5.8 million for cohort of six schools over 4 yearsPer school allocation variable dependent on approvedproposal budgets.Districts encouraged/expected to budget & pursue addl funding, i.e. School Improvement Grants
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What are the terms?Priority Schools MOUs & Rubrics
GOAL #1: FAIR RESOURCES
FundingBenefits
New funding made available for plan developmentConcerns
Possible net loss of funding at district levelNeed to identify new funding sourcesPotential Barrier to Equitable Funding Goal
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What are the terms?Priority Schools MOUs & Rubrics
GOAL #1: FAIR RESOURCES
Staffing (Original MOU)Planner: Required. $50k allocated for developmentperiod until Dec. 31, 2014Leadership: Salary no less than $160k. Schools maypropose; state list of recommendationsTeachers: Must reapply for position. District collectivebargaining agreement voided. Higher compensation &incentives.
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What are the terms?Priority Schools MOUs & Rubrics
GOAL #1: FAIR RESOURCES
StaffingBenefits
Potential to attract and retain high quality school leadership.Ability to remove less committed or inadequately preparedteachers
ConcernsInstability for students
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What are the terms?Priority Schools MOUs & Rubrics
GOAL #2: GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
AuthorityDE Admin Code establishes powers of DEDOE to manageschools designated as persistently failingWith approved turnaround plan, school will reportdirectly to DEDOE, also district boardDEDOE authority to make final decision regarding theconfiguration of schools (closure, charter, EMO)
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What are the terms?Priority Schools MOUs & Rubrics
GOAL #2: GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
Authority Benefits
Allows for quick and decisive actionAuthority to remove perceived improvement obstacles
ConcernsPotential Barrier to City-based Governance Goal
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What are the terms?Priority Schools MOUs & Rubrics
GOAL #2: GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
Community Leadership Stakeholder involvement required during developmentSchool level advisory boards required
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What are the terms?Priority Schools MOUs & Rubrics
GOAL #2: GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
Community Leadership Benefits
Opportunity for community input in planningConcerns
Possible Barrier to City Authority Goal No specific authority for community members beyond advisory
capacity
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Thank you.