Graduate School of Education Leading, Learning, Life Changing President Wim Wiewel Provost Roy Koch Leadership In 2008 President Wiewel and Provost Koch launched a P-20 initiative for Portland State University.

Graduate School of Education Leading, Learning, Life Changing PSU P-20 Initiative Data Collection, Analysis, and Dissemination LRT “Strive” Initiative Metro Area Superintendents PSU Inventory Faculty Events Teacher Ed Related Other Activities PPS/PSU Taskforce

Graduate School of Education Leading, Learning, Life Changing LRT “Strive” Initiative

Graduate School of Education Leading, Learning, Life Changing Leaders Roundtable –20+ year history –Diverse membership: educators, business, community leaders Portland State –Long time LRT member –Links LRT to USU efforts LRT “Strive” Initiative

Graduate School of Education Leading, Learning, Life Changing LRT “Strive” Initiative Funding Organizations to Date Portland State University Leaders Roundtable United Way Living Cities

Graduate School of Education Leading, Learning, Life Changing  Not a new initiative or program  Collect & use common data  Evidence based  Unite likeminded organizations  Support & strengthen strategies that work  Capitalize on the role of post secondary institutions  Utilize existing leadership wherever possible & build on what is working now  Inform & engage the community around what works for kids 6 Guiding Principles

Graduate School of Education Leading, Learning, Life Changing Administrative Progress Strong support from the LRT and PSU Funding sources found for FY 2010 and 2011 Staffing and administrative structure developing Steering committee established Detailed implementation plan completed Detailed budget established

Graduate School of Education Leading, Learning, Life Changing Programmatic Progress Agreement on benchmarks Agreement on criteria for indicators Developing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Oregon Department of Education for access to state data files on school and district outcomes. Gained access to state data on teacher licensure and placement Discussions initiated with local superintendents.

Graduate School of Education Leading, Learning, Life Changing Programmatic Progress Created a P-20 website to store and manage data, research and communication materials. Partnered with the Metro Regional Government in a tri-county regional performance indicators project. Near-complete review & updating of elements underlying the Strive pathway framework and bibliography.

Graduate School of Education Leading, Learning, Life Changing Rapid and Good Progress Much Hard Work To Do We Appreciate the Network and Your Support