Passing the Torch Sustaining SIMI-2

Alameda’s Story Demographics –10,000 students –10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools and 2 comprehensive high schools –5 Title One schools –2002 – 733 API District

Superintendent’s Role Focus on math Implementation strategy

Take 2 Recommitted effort –External partnership –Internal leadership

Follow the Money Results showed that SIMI-2’s emphasis on rigorous content, collaborative lesson design, full-time coaching, and formative assessment leads to higher student achievement! Internal funding decisions followed the model

Keeping the Board Informed Values Alignment Student Achievement Outcomes Relational Outcomes

Passing the Torch Continuing to collect data on what matters most – student learning and understanding Basing professional development and support on the data, best practices, and partnerships Being accountable and transparent to the community – passed parcel tax measure as investment