Reviewing National High School Improvement Strategies, Models, Characteristics and Potential Monica Martinez KnowledgeWorks Foundation (formerly of the.

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Reviewing National High School Improvement Strategies, Models, Characteristics and Potential Monica Martinez KnowledgeWorks Foundation (formerly of the Institute for Educational Leadership) Archived Information

At the Core of the Comprehensive HS “There should be a least three types of classes--one for the most able in the subject, another for the large group whose ability is about average, and another for the very slow readers who should be handled by special teachers.” James Conant, 1959

"The problem with comprehensive high schools is they're comprehensive.“ Ted Sizer “ The high school is obsolete” Leon Botstein, 2001

Obsolete HS vs New Vision HS Tracking/Differentiated curriculum Grade levels/ Seat Time Standardized assessments No tracking/core curriculum Multiage/ Starts and ends where students are Performance based assessments

Obsolete HS vs New Vision HS Short and Fixed Time Periods Acquisition of information out of context Closed Classrooms/ Busy work Blocked time and Flexible scheduling Acquisition of information is contextual, builds on prior knowledge Cooperative learning groups/Experiential and authentic work

Obsolete HS vs New Vision HS Isolation of students Isolation of teachers Isolation of institution Continuous interaction between students and adults Team teaching/teacher collaboration Institution more closely connected to community

Obsolete HS vs New Vision HS Very structured - Hierarchical and centralized/ Authoritarian Loosely structured Flat and decentralized or shared responsibility and leadership

Common Elements in High School Reform Rigorous curriculum (high expectations for all by offering a core curriculum) Relevance (career academies, experiential learning, thematically focused schools) Relationships (support for students)

Ways to Redesign High Schools Restructure large high schools Create a system of high schools Redesign district to support high schools Develop K-16 Alignment

Restructure High Schools through Reform Models Use models to bring in comprehensive research-based strategies Use models to bring external expertise and technical assistance to the school Use models to develop an integrated strategy to help all students succeed

Reform Models Commonly Used in High Schools AVID Coalition of Essential Schools First Things First High Schools That Work Talent Development America’s Choice

AVID Goal: To enable “average” students to successfully enroll in college. Structure: Eliminates remedial classes. Curriculum: Instruction in academic skills—note taking, study skills, etc. External TA: Professional development for all teachers so students receive academic support schoolwide.

Coalition of Essential Schools Goal : A school that is personalized and emphasizes critical thinking Structure: 10 Common Principles around which schools and communities design a school Curriculum: Incorporate project based learning and traditional coursework External TA: Minimal-- Teachers serve as coaches to one another

First Things First Goal:Raise students’ academic performance to levels required for post-secondary education (without remediation) and high quality employment. Structure: Thematic small learning communities; every student and family has an advocate; engaging all students in rigorous, standards based learning activities Curriculum: Additional instructional time and reduced ratios in reading and math with structured curriculum External TA: Support to plan, implement and sustain the reform, professional development, leadership and data training

High Schools That Work Goal: To prepare students for work and further education Structure: Reduce or eliminate tracking Curriculum: College preparatory courses for all students and an academic or career technical concentration. External TA: Support for developing professional development and assessment

Talent Development Goal: To prepare all students to succeed in a high standards curriculum and in their future careers Structure: Uses academies to provide personalized learning and support. Curriculum: Common core curriculum. Ninth graders with weak preparation take strategic reading and transition math classes. External TA: Training prior to implementation, follow-up coaching and technical assistance, course materials, networking with other TD schools and semiannual implementation reviews.

America ’ s Choice Goal: To prepare every student to graduate ready to do rigorous college-level work Structure: Upper and lower divisions focus on college preparation Curriculum: Focus on basic skills and knowledge in 9 th /10 th grades and Early College Programs in 11 th /12 th grades External TA: Teachers and principals work with coaches and cluster leaders, as well as with each other in study groups

Create a System of Schools Charter Schools Alternative Schools Vouchers

Redesign the District to Support High Schools Brings coherence to curriculum and instruction for all students to learn to high standards Rethinks the way the district mobilizes and deploys its resources to create, support and sustain high performing learning environments for adolescents. Generates frameworks for small schools that balance accountability and autonomy Builds effective systems for recruiting and supporting strong school leaders and teachers Engages core partners within the community

Develop K-16 Alignment American Diploma Project Project GRAD Dual Enrollment Early College Gear Up Bridge Project Enlace

Contact Information Monica R. Martinez, PhD Senior Associate Institute for Educational Leadership (202) , ext 168