1 Archived Information Promoting a Core Curriculum for All The Indiana Core 40 Curriculum National High School Leadership Summit Washington D.C December, 2004

2 STUDENT ACHIEVEMNET THE RESULTS

3 More students are going to college % of high school graduates enrolled the next fall in postsecondary education Ranked 40th Source: Postsecondary Education Opportunity, Oskaloosa, Iowa. Ranked 17th

4 Indiana students’ SAT scores improving Source: The College Board. SAT average combined scores

5 Improvement in the new ISTEP+ assessments % of all ISTEP+ tests passing (across grades and subjects)

6 WHAT CAUSED THE RESULTS? Raising Expectations Indiana Core 40 Curriculum, 1994

7 Brief background on Core 40 Since 1994, all students expected to have career/course plan that includes Core 40 or a curriculum to prepare for Core 40 Indiana Academic Standards – 2000 Core 40 End-of-Course Tests English4 yrs Math3 yrsAlg I, Geom, Alg II Science3 yrsBio I, Chem or Physics, Additional Sci Soc St3 yrsWorld Hist or Geog, US Hist, Govt, Econ Other4 yrsAbove subjects, for. Lang., arts, computers, career area PE1 yr Health½ yr Electives1 ½ yr

8 More Indiana graduates are earning higher-level diplomas Source: Indiana Department of Education. 1993– – –03 57% 19% 24% 37.5% 28.4% 34.1% 87% 12% 1%

9 All student groups are benefiting Source: Indiana Department of Education. % of Core 40 diplomas by student group

10 More Indiana middle school students are taking Algebra I Source: Indiana Department of Education, Certified Employee/Certified Position (CECP) Reports: 1993–94 to 2001–02. % of Indiana students enrolling in Algebra I by the end of grade 8

11 More Indiana high school students taking more AP exams Source: The College Board. Trends in student participation and number of AP tests taken in Indiana

12 WHAT CAUSED THE RESULTS? Raising Expectations Accountability

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14 Data for Each Test – Disaggregated by Student Group

15 Data for Each Test – Disaggregated by Standard

16 Indiana Public Law 221 – 1999 School Accountability Performance Exemplary Progress Commendable Progress Academic Progress Academic Watch (Priority) Academic Probation (High Priority) ≥90% Exemplary School ≥80%≥1% Commendable School ≥70%≥3% ≥2% ≥1% <1% ≥60% ≥4% ≥3% ≥2% <2% ≥50% ≥5% ≥4% ≥3% ≥0% <0% ≥40% ≥6%≥5%≥4%≥1%<1% <40% ≥6% ≥5% ≥3% <3% Improvement from Fall to Fall

17 WHAT CAUSED THE RESULTS? Raising Expectations Common Vision

Setting the Vision

19 Indiana Education Roundtable Appointed and co-chaired by Governor and Superintendent of Public Instruction. By law, equal representation of K–12/higher education organizations and business/community organizations, with additional appointments by the General Assembly. Mission: Set and maintain a vision for educational change and student success.

20 All Indiana students succeed at every level: Pre-Kindergarten K–12 Higher education

21 An integrated approach At All Levels: –Align standards, assessments, accountability and data systems from early childhood through college. –Recruit, train and retain high-quality teachers and leaders. –Close achievement gaps among student groups (ethnicity, income, disability, etc.). –Involve families as partners. Pre-K Elementary School Middle School High School Higher Education

22 Indiana P-16 Plan 70 recommendations in 10 categories Academic standards, assessment and accountability Teaching and learning Leadership and governance Early learning and school readiness Achievement gaps College and workforce success Dropout prevention Higher education and continued learning Communication Technology and resources

23 WHAT CAUSED THE RESULTS? Raising Expectations Core Convictions

24 Higher education pays — and is essential Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Bureau of the Census, Current Population Survey, March Annual earnings of 25–34 year-olds by educational attainment, 2001

25 More good jobs ahead — for those with enough education Highly paid professional jobs earnings: $40,000+ Projected job growth rate: 20% Well-paid, skilled jobs earnings: $25,000–$40,000 Projected job growth rate: 12% Low-paid or low-skilled jobs earnings: Less than $25,000 Projected job growth rate: 15% Share of Jobs Source: American Diploma Project, % 37% 38%

26 All good jobs require high-level skills Algebra II is the threshold math course for most workers in good jobs. Most workers at all levels of employment must have completed four years of English at grade level or above in high school. Taking below-average English or functional/basic English increases the likelihood of being employed in a low-paid or low-skilled job. Source: American Diploma Project, 2002.

27 Sheet metal workers need high-level skills Four or five years of apprenticeship Algebra, geometry, trigonometry and technical reading Average annual earnings: $35,000 Source: American Diploma Project and Indiana Department of Workforce Development, 2002.

28 Strong high school achievement predicts initial college success Source: Indiana Commission for Higher Education, Student Information System Indiana high school graduates persisting to the second year in college

29 A strong high school curriculum* improves college completion for all students *Completing at least Algebra II plus other courses. Source: Adapted from Adelman, Clifford, U.S. Department of Education, Answers in the Toolbox, % of students who complete college by race

30 Students who take remedial courses are much less likely to finish college Source: American Diploma Project, from NCES, % of students enrolled in remedial courses who earn a bachelor’s degree

31 Consequences of poor alignment are serious for both students and taxpayers In a single state, employers and postsecondary education institutions spend an estimated $134.3 million a year on remedial education. Source: Mackinac Center for Public Policy, 2000.

32 WHAT CAUSED THE RESULTS? Raising Expectations Transforming School Counseling

33 Indiana Gold Star School Counseling Initiative Aligns with school improvement plan Guidance, counseling, student advocacy Data-driven Universal student indicators Team approach Accountable for - Student growth - Student choices - Student achievement

34 Guidance Resources

35 TODAY’S CHALLENGES

36 Too many college freshmen are not prepared Source: NCES, Condition of Education, 2004, June 2004 ( th graders who enrolled in college). % of American college freshmen needing to take remedial (high school–level) courses

37 Of every 100 Indiana 9th graders, only… Source: National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, April students graduate from high school 41 of these enter college 31 are still enrolled as sophomores 21 of these graduate within six years

38 Indiana AP scores still trail many states Source: Measuring Up 2004: The State-by-State Report Card for Higher Education, National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education. Number of 3–5 scores on AP exams per 1,000 high school juniors and seniors

39 MOVING FORWARD... The Indiana Education Roundtable Recommendations

40 STEP 1: CLASS OF 2009 Roundtable Recommendation NEW DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM DIPLOMA CORE 40 DIPLOMA CORE 40 WITH ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA CORE 40 WITH TECHNICAL HONORS DIPLOMA

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43 STEP 2A CLASS OF 2011 Roundtable Recommendation CORE 40 – REQUIRED HS CURRICULUM SAFETY NET Students may graduate with lesson that Core 40 provided that the student and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) meet with the school counselor and principal to discuss the students career and course plan, the consequences to the student’s future, and an appropriate career- academic sequence for the Minimum Diploma

44 STEP 2B CLASS OF 2011 Roundtable Recommendation 4-YR COLLEGES – REQUIRE CORE 40 2-RY COLLEGES – ENCOURAGE CORE 40 SAFETY NET Students not completing Core 40 may transfer to a 4-year college if they have successfully completed 12 transferable credits.

45 Ball State University CURRENTLY REQUIRES CORE 40 FOR ADMISSION: Freshman to Sophomore Retention Rate: 62%  74% Remedial Courses: Discontinued

46 STEP 2B CLASS OF 2011 Roundtable Recommendation CORE 40 – REQUIRED FOR STATE FINANCIAL AID AT FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES SAFETY NET Students not meeting the Core 40 requirement may receive state financial aid at a 2-year college or proprietary school. Students not meeting the Core 40 requirement may become eligible upon earning 12 transferable credits.

47 Promoting a Core Curriculum for All The Indiana Core 40 Curriculum National High School Leadership Summit Washington D.C December, 2004