ANNUAL CONDITION OF EDUCATION 2006 I.Iowa and Its Schools II.Who is Teaching our Students? III.Learning Opportunities IV.Student Progress V.Return on Investment Sections:

Iowa and Its Schools PEOPLE 36 counties increased More elderly, stagnant birth rate Immigration remains strong Net migration out Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part I of V - Iowa and Its Schools Mostly urban/suburban areas. 6.1% of population under age 5, sixth lowest in nation. Increased 16.3%. Largest group from Bosnia-Herzegovina, followed by Mexico. Overall 3.0%, higher among young who are college-educated.

PEOPLE 36 counties increased More elderly, stagnant birth rate Immigration remains strong Net migration out INCOME Slight growth to $31,085 per capita Per capita income by county Children under 6 with working parents Below national average of $33, counties below $25,000 71% in Iowa. National average is 59.5%. Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part I of V – Iowa and Its Schools

PEOPLE 36 counties increased More elderly, stagnant birth rate Immigration remains strong Net migration out INCOME Overall growth Per capita income by county Children under 6 with working parents SCHOOLS Enrollment declining in 60% of districts More students from low-income families More students who don’t speak English. Greater needs, fewer resources Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part I of V – Iowa and Its Schools

ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGES District budgets decline when student enrollment declines, which means the schools may struggle to provide quality programs to remaining students. The state has advocated for incentives for districts to share resources such as staff or facilities.share resources Additional resources have been provided to support English Language Learners. Support efforts to improve access to quality preschool programs. Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part I of V – Iowa and Its Schools

ANNUAL CONDITION OF EDUCATION 2006 I.Iowa and Its Schools II.Who is Teaching our Students? III.Learning Opportunities IV.Student Progress V.Return on Investment Sections:

TEACHING WHO IS TEACHING OUR STUDENTS? 73.1 % are female 1.8 % are minority 42.3 avg. age (increasing) Iowa has 34,175 full-time teachersteachers 100 % are licensed Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part II of V – Who is Teaching

Where you teach makes a difference. Teachers in larger districts on average: Earn a higher salary. Are more likely to have an advanced degree. Are assigned 2.7 classes, compared to 3.8 classes for teachers in smaller districts. Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part II of V – Who is Teaching

LEADERS WHO ARE THE LEADERS ? 365 districts  322 superintendents –Average age 51.9 –9.3 % female –1.2 % minority 1,514 buildings  1,166 principals –43 % are 51 or older –32 % eligible to retire over the next seven years. Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part II of V – Who is Teaching

STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part II of V – Who is Teaching 13.8 statewide –Ratio increases as districts get larger –Range 9.3 to 14.6

ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGES The state has implemented a number of initiatives to recruit, train and retain quality teachers, including: – additional funding for salaries, – mentoring to help new teachers improve their skills, and – ongoing professional development that is focused on improving student achievement. Because the state is experiencing shortages, incentives such as market factor pay are recommended for certain areas. Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part II of V – Who is Teaching

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LEARNING WHAT STUDENTS ARE LEARNING Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part III of V – Learning Opportunities Schools strive to provide: Challenging courses for all grade levels. The right balance between “depth and breadth” of choices and opportunities for students – both in class and in extracurriculars. Smooth transitions between elementary, middle, and high school – and beyond. Guidance and planning tools to help a student define and achieve success.

Districts must offer specific courses for each grade level. specific courses –Each district sets its own curriculum, and it must be based on state and local standards.standards –At the high school level, districts must offer: Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part III of V – Learning Opportunities units of English units of math units of science units of social studies units of foreign language

Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part III of V – Learning Opportunities RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES English Math Science Social Science Foreign Language

OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDING STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES More students have access to computers and the Internet. All-day kindergarten and preschool are available to more children. More districts offer school-age childcare before and after school. Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part III of V – Learning Opportunities

More students are taking core courses, advanced courses, and college courses. 24 % enrolled in higher level math 67 % enrolled in chemistry 26 % enrolled in physics 15,000 took AP classes, with 6,607 test-takers Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part III of V – Learning Opportunities

ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGES Districts are increasing their course opportunities through – Distance learning via online and ICN – Sharing courses and teachers with other districts – Collaboration with postsecondary institutions Quality preschool programs need to be available to more students Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part III of V – Learning Opportunities

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GOAL OUR GOAL FOR STUDENT PROGRESS Each student will GRADUATE prepared for SUCCESS … Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part IV of V – Student Progress … in college, in work, in life, in their community.

MEASURE HOW TO MEASURE STUDENT PROGRESS Testing –Local, state, and national tests are given every year to measure how much students are learning.statenational tests Graduation rates How many plan to pursue additional training or education How many students are taking college prep classes and tests Analysis of long-term trends Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part IV of V – Student Progress

4 th Grade 11 th Grade 8 th Grade Better Skills for More Students Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part IV of V – Student Progress

4 th Grade 8 th Grade 11 th Grade Better Skills for More Students Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part IV of V – Student Progress

4 th Grade Math Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part IV of V – Student Progress

4 th Grade Math Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part IV of V – Student Progress LOW INTERMEDIATE HIGH

Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part IV of V – Student Progress 4 th grade highlights Overall proficiency improved to 78.4 % in reading and 80.1 % in math. All student groups showed progress. Achievement gaps improved. –Yet gaps continue to persist, demonstrating need for additional teacher training and professional development.

8 th Grade Reading Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part IV of V – Student Progress

8 th Grade Reading Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part IV of V – Student Progress State Avg. 71.4%

Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part IV of V – Student Progress 8 th grade highlights Overall proficiency improved to 71.4 % in reading, 74.8 % in math, and 80.4 % in science. Hispanic, African-American, and low-income students made progress. Achievement gaps improved. –Yet gaps continue to persist, demonstrating need for additional teacher training and professional development.

11 th Grade Math Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part IV of V – Student Progress

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Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part IV of V – Student Progress 4-year 2-year Combined Intentions to Pursue Postsecondary Education

READINESS COLLEGE PREP & READINESS 22.1 average ACT score, 3 rd highest in the nation. –Students taking core scored 23 –Students taking non-core scored ,607 students took 9,833 AP exams % graduation rate, among top five in nation % plan to pursue additional training or college after high school. Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part IV of V – Student Progress

Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part IV of V – Student Progress High School highlights Proficiency static over time at 76.8 % for reading and 78.5 % for math. Science proficiency increased to 80.4 %. More students choose college prep. More students are graduating. More students plan to attend postsecondary.

ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGES Maintain a priority on a rigorous and relevant curriculum, especially at high school. Engage students, teachers, and communities in addressing needs of high school students. Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part IV of V – Student Progress

ANNUAL CONDITION OF EDUCATION 2006 I.Iowa and Its Schools II.Who is Teaching our Students? III.Learning Opportunities IV.Student Progress V.Return on Investment Sections:

Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part V of V – Investment RETURN RETURN ON INVESTMENT Each Iowa public school district has a general fund that is comprised of revenues from local, state, and federal sources. Total state general fund appropriations (millions) $4,938.6 % to PK-12 education43.2% Average total expenditures per pupil (03-04)(NEA) $7,098 State cost per pupil$4, % from STATE 37.4% from LOCAL 5.3% federal

We must ensure that public education provides a good return on taxpayers’ investment. Certified Annual Report, Management Aid Levy worksheet, Program and Budget Summary. Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part V of V – Investment Total State Investment Per Student Nation$8,156 $7,536$3,481 Wisconsin9,483 8,6083,878 Illinois9,113 7,5973,301 Minnesota8,916 8,0673,766 Kansas7,982 7,3533,573 Nebraska7,324 6,8113,101 South Dakota7,300 6,5222,908 Iowa7,098 6,8193,357 Missouri6,947 6,7592,794

Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part V of V – Investment FUNCTIONALCATEGORY INVESTMENT BY FUNCTIONAL CATEGORY Instruction & Student Support73.5 % Transportation 3.8 % Operations & Maintenance8.7 % Administration & Management10.2 % Support Services3.8 %

State-funded budget adjustments for districts with declining enrollment will be phased out by Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part V of V – Investment districts (40.8 % ) have a budget adjustment for the school year. 1,000 students 14 districts 149

ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGES The state provides incentives for districts to share resources such as staff or facilities. The state provides support for districts that decide to consolidate or dissolve. Challenge to policymakers: Is the investment adequate to meet today’s challenges? Annual Condition of Education 2006 Part V of V – Investment

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