Alignment of SY Consolidated Grant with USDE Blueprint for Reauthorization Students First Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School System Students First

Evidence: 61% of CNMI PSS high school graduates go to college (US average for high school grads 63%), 20% enter the US Armed Forces (US average 1.5%) 14% Seek employment 5% Uncertain Source: Student Exit Survey College & Career-Ready Students

Students First Evidence: Our students grades 3-8 & 11 will take practice tests in ELA & Math in May as developed by Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium. Students grades 3-8 & 11 will participate in Stanford Achievement Test, 10th Edition. STAR reading & math test data for SY12-13 shows 47% of elementary students performing on or above grade level. World-class Instructional Design Assessment (WIDA) ACCESS for ELLs Better Assessments

Students First Evidence: College and Career Ready Standards, integration of English Language Arts, Math and use of Technology in instruction Advanced Placement Courses Comprehensive Service for Early Childhood Education, Middle School and College and Career Technical Education Programs Over 2,000 students compete in student competitions in Forensic Leagues, STEM, Math Court, Mock Trial, Performing Arts Show Choir & School Band, Spelling Bee, Geography Bee, and numerous other academic competitions Marianas High School STEM team won the National Real World Design Challenge competition, 3 MHS seniors awarded Gates Millennium scholarships. A Complete Education

Great Teachers & Leaders Evidence: Power Walk- Through data on Bloom’s taxonomy (classification of learning objectives) shows CNMI data consistent with national data.

Students First Evidence: Provided professional development for teachers and leaders that improve student outcomes, created school cultures that are mutually supportive and tied to best research-based practices. o McREL’s Classroom Instruction that Works, CITW with Technology, Success in Sight, Balanced Leadership, & Teacher & School Administrator Evaluation Systems, SIOP, Instructional Technology Endorsement, ELL Endorsement and CCRS & Research-Based Math Strategies, Response to Intervention strategies, New and Aspiring School Leaders Strengthening Teacher & Leader Practices and Pathways

Students First Evidence: Provided tutorials to approximately 1,600 students performing 2 or more grades below level, 84% showed improvement, 231 students exited the tutorial program by performing or or above grade level,(Source: SY June Federal Monitoring Report) ELL - 37% identified and provided sheltered instruction. Students assessed annually to monitor progress using the WIDA ACCESS. SPED - PSS implements inclusion and provides accommodations as needed based on the students’ IEP. Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners

Students First Evidence: Gave teachers and leaders the resources to support student success - 95% of CG funds allocated directly to schools Most classrooms are equipped with computers, LCD projectors, internet connectivity, SMARTboards, Digital Capture devices, electronic libraries, etc. Distance Education online courses allow students on neighbor islands of Tinian and Rota access to high school courses offered in Saipan Greater Equity

Students First Evidence: PSS is accredited as a system through North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement with AdvancED; first in the Pacific region. Provided access to a challenging high school curriculum as confirmed by 81% of high school graduates going to college and/or enlisting in the armed forces, Still pursuing inclusion of the insular areas in Race to the Top - equity Raising the Bar & Still Pursuing Race to the Top

Students First Evidence: Creating academies focused on career- ready skill development through co- operative education and OJT that results in jobs during school and seamlessly after high school graduation, Partnering with the Chamber of Commerce to get youth ready for workforce through mentorship and cooperative education. (Target is 3,000 private sector jobs across the next ten years) Continuous Improvement / Next Steps Working with Partners

Students First Evidence: CNMI PSS Comprehensive Literacy Plan (via Striving Readers Grant) o Strong partnership with Child Care Program CNMI PSS P-3 Initiative o Comprehensive Service Plan for Pre-School, Kinder and grades 1-3. o Head Start will identify ELLs and start using English Language Development Standards for English Language Learners (SY14-15) Early Learning

Students First Evidence: Character education programs (Peacebuilders, Virtues, Character Counts, Mega Skills) at all schools to prevent bullying and to build a safe and supportive school environment, Promote physical well-being of students through nutrition education and 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous daily exercise (wellness policy), School staff (administrators, counselors, teachers, aides) and Central Office are trained on crisis management response, as well as, certified in non-violent crisis management, Emergency evacuations and drills (active shooter, fire, tsunami, etc.) regularly conducted at all schools and Central Office. Safe Schools and Healthy Students