Comprehensive Secondary School Reform Plan: Review Update Dr. Gerald Scarborough Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction September 17, 2007

OVERVIEW AND AGENDA Agenda Topics Baseline Data 8 of 14 BOE Parameters Baseline Data Facts, Data, and Information Non-evaluative

Section One Link One Seven High School Concepts of Comprehensive Secondary School Reform: Modified 8.31.07 Link Two Seven Concepts

Purposes of Modifications: Seven High School Concepts of Comprehensive Secondary School Reform: Modified 8.31.07 Purposes of Modifications: To provide history, examples, and/or rationale To enhance stakeholder communication To support framework for survey and focus group questions

Section Two Link One Connections to BOE Parameters and Seven Concepts of CSSRP Link Two Board of Education Parameters

Connections to BOE Parameters and the Seven Concepts of CSSRP Purpose of Connections: To align the seven concepts to the BOE parameters To enhance stakeholder communication To support framework for survey and focus group questions .

Link One Living in a Contemporary World Section Three Link One Living in a Contemporary World

BOE Parameter Two Components of the Ninth Grade Transition Course Living in a Contemporary World

Instructional Breakdown of LICW Professional Development Instructional Breakdown Teacher Content Area and Expertise

Link One Fourth Math Credit Section Four Link One Fourth Math Credit

Components of the Fourth Math Credit BOE Parameter Three Components of the Fourth Math Credit

HCPS Mathematics Courses Applied Geometry Consumer Mathematics Foundations of College Mathematics AP Statistics Algebra IA Algebra IB Statistics (proposed) HSA Integrated Geometry Integrated Algebra II Trigonometry Precalculus AP Calculus Harford Community College Transitional Studies AP Computer Science

Harford Community College Transitional Studies Revised Curricula Applied Geometry Consumer Mathematics Foundations of College Mathematics AP Statistics Algebra IA Algebra IB Statistics (proposed) HSA Integrated Geometry Integrated Algebra II Trigonometry Precalculus AP Calculus Harford Community College Transitional Studies AP Computer Science

Additional Course Offerings Applied Geometry Consumer Mathematics Foundations of College Mathematics AP Statistics Algebra IA Algebra IB Statistics (proposed) HSA Integrated Geometry Integrated Algebra II Trigonometry Precalculus AP Calculus Harford Community College Transitional Studies AP Computer Science

Minimum Requirement Pathway Applied Geometry Consumer Mathematics Foundations of College Mathematics AP Statistics Algebra IA Algebra IB Statistics (proposed) HSA Integrated Geometry Integrated Algebra II Trigonometry Precalculus AP Calculus Harford Community College Transitional Studies AP Computer Science

Minimum Requirement for College-bound Students Applied Geometry Consumer Mathematics Foundations of College Mathematics AP Statistics Algebra IA Algebra IB Statistics (proposed) HSA Integrated Geometry Integrated Algebra II Trigonometry Precalculus AP Calculus Harford Community College Transitional Studies AP Computer Science

Pathway for students who begin Algebra in Middle School Applied Geometry Consumer Mathematics Foundations of College Mathematics AP Statistics Algebra IA Algebra IB Statistics (proposed) HSA Integrated Geometry Integrated Algebra II Trigonometry Precalculus AP Calculus Harford Community College Transitional Studies AP Computer Science

Pathway for students who complete Algebra in Middle School Applied Geometry Consumer Mathematics Statistics (proposed) Foundations of College Mathematics AP Statistics Algebra IA Algebra IB HSA Integrated Geometry Integrated Algebra II Trigonometry Precalculus AP Calculus Harford Community College Transitional Studies AP Computer Science

Pathway for students who complete Geometry in Middle School Applied Geometry Consumer Mathematics Statistics (proposed) Foundations of College Mathematics AP Statistics Algebra IA Algebra IB HSA Integrated Geometry Integrated Algebra II Trigonometry Precalculus AP Calculus Harford Community College Transitional Studies AP Computer Science

Link One Curriculum and Pacing Guides Section Five Link One Curriculum and Pacing Guides

BOE Parameter Four A curriculum guide that indicates the class length and format for each course offered

PACING GUIDE A written schedule displaying the alignment of concepts, topics, and/or skills related to a particular curriculum to be addressed over a defined period of time .

CURRICULUM GUIDES Curriculum guides/models contain: Standards Indicators Sample lesson plans Sample units Teachers utilize the curriculum materials to create lessons

CURRICULUM GUIDES During the 2005-06 school year Curriculum supervisors established pacing guidelines for all high school courses Pacing guides were included with all curriculum models and shared with all high school teachers

Section Six Link One Professional Development and Professional Learning Communities

BOE Parameter One Professional Development Components and Activities, as well as Professional Learning Communities

CENTRAL INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM—CENTRAL ILT November 4, 2005 Teachers attended countywide and school-based activities Spring 2006 Thinking Inside the Block was utilized as a reference June 2006 All high school teachers were provided the opportunity to utilize two professional development days to enhance lesson and unit plans

School Improvement Elements Operational Objectives Implement a schedule Establish PLCs Meet or exceed AYP Identify intervention and remediation Explore advocacy strategies Increase student participation in additional learning opportunities

Professional Development Components and Activities Professional Learning Communities Job-embedded Staff Development Walkthroughs Data Collection Additional Activities

On-Going Support Instructional Facilitator Teacher Mentor Observation/evaluation Process .

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES High school teacher mentors and instructional facilitators provide support for high school teachers Funding supports a teacher visitation program for teachers new to HCPS

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES Teacher mentors work with new teachers to plan and implement lessons Principals, assistant principals, and instructional facilitators complete classroom observations and teacher evaluations

Link One Baseline Information Link Two Teacher Planning/Duty Time Section Seven Link One Baseline Information Link Two Teacher Planning/Duty Time

Comparing the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 School Years Baseline Information Comparing the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 School Years

Baseline Information Length of instructional periods for 2005-06 44; 45; 55; 60; 62; 83; 85; and 88 minutes A variance of 44 minutes Length of instructional periods for 2006-07 80; 82; 83; 85; and 86 minutes A variance of 6 minutes Number of periods per day for 2005-06 4; 5; 6; and 7 Number of periods per day for 2006-07 4

Baseline Information Number of instructional minutes per course 2005-06 7470; 7650; 7920; 8100; 8130; 8388; 8525 A variance of 1055 minutes Number of instructional minutes per course 2006-07 7740; 7470; 7380; 7200 A variance of 540 minutes

Teacher Planning/Duty Time BOE Parameter Four Teacher Planning/Duty Time

Potential Planning Time Number of potential planning minutes in 2005-06 varied from 86 to 45 minutes A variance of 43 minutes Number of potential planning minutes in 2006-07 varied from 86 to 82 minutes A variance of 4 minutes Planning is directly impacted by duty assignments

Section Eight Link One Results for Algebra HSA Link Two Results for Government HSA Link Three Results for English HSA Link Four Results for Biology HSA

No Child Left Behind Requirements/ High School Assessment Results BOE Parameter Four No Child Left Behind Requirements/ High School Assessment Results

High School Assessment Results Course Year NumberPassed First-Time Takers Percent Passed Algebra/ Data Analysis 05-06 2543 3486 72.9% 06-07 3018 3673 82.2% Increase from 2005-06 to 2006-07 = 9.3%

High School Assessment Results Course Year NumberPassed First-Time Takers Percent Passed Gov’t 05-06 2580 3266 79.0% 06-07 2605 3126 83.3% Increase from 2005-06 to 2006-07 = 4.3%

High School Assessment Results Course Year NumberPassed First-Time Takers Percent Passed English 06-07 2340 2965 78.9% Biology 2171 2641 82.2%

Section Nine Link One Students enrolled in Intervention Classes Link Two Class descriptions for Intervention

BOE Parameter Four Intervention Classes

Student Enrollment All comprehensive high schools offer mathematics and reading intervention to students who qualify Cognitive Tutor Strategic Reading Teachers remediate students before/after school

Sections Ten and Eleven Link One Link Two

Senior Student Exit Surveys CONNECTIONS TO CSSRP

Senior Student Exit Survey Administered to seniors in Harford County Public Schools Conducted March 2005, 2006, and 2007 Aligned with BOE Goals

CSSRP Concept Three Organize schools into smaller learning communities to provide opportunities for students to spend their school day with a core group of students and adults

SUPPORTING SURVEY QUESTIONS AND RESULTS Question #4: I felt safe in school 90.7% agreed or strongly agreed in 2007 Question #5: Harassment did not exist in my school 17.7% agreed or strongly agreed in 2007 Question #6: I felt welcome at my high school 83.6% agreed or strongly agreed in 2007

SUPPORTING SURVEY QUESTIONS AND RESULTS Question #9: I felt there was at least one adult in my high school to confide in 85.1% agreed or strongly agreed in 2007 Question #10: My teachers encouraged me to continue my education 90.6% agreed or strongly agreed in 2007

CSSRP Concept Six Create programmatic consistency and equitable opportunities in all high schools

SUPPORTING SURVEY QUESTIONS AND RESULTS Question #15: I was able to take the courses I wanted to take 76.8 % agreed or strongly agreed in 2007 Question #26: My teachers were knowledgeable about the curriculum they taught 84.9 % agreed or strongly agreed in 2007

BOE Parameter Four Academics Mentoring Course Offerings Student Perceptions

SUPPORTING SURVEY QUESTIONS AND RESULTS Question # 11: High academic standards were maintained in my classes 71.8% agreed or strongly agreed in 2007 Question #12: I was encouraged to achieve up to my potential 85.4% agreed or strongly agreed in 2007 Question #14: All students were given opportunities to succeed

SUPPORTING SURVEY QUESTIONS AND RESULTS Question #17: I got the help I needed from my teachers 80.1% agreed or strongly agreed in 2007 Question #18: I had the textbooks and materials needed for learning 90.8% agreed or strongly agreed in 2007 Question #19: I feel prepared for my school plans beyond high school 75.1% agreed or strongly agreed in 2007

Teacher/Student Mentors BOE Parameter Four Teacher/Student Mentors

Structure and Examples Homeroom Help Freshman “at-risk” homerooms Teaming of Teachers Capturing Kids Hearts Master Tutor

Questions and Discussion