Planning for Secondary Growth DIPBLE nvironments CCRCTEL earning 2014RISDF lexible September 22, 2014

Purpose Background Analysis & Findings Strengths / Challenges Advantages / Disadvantages Implications Recommendations & Next Steps Agenda

Purpose The purpose of the Planning for Secondary Growth project is to research best practices that prepare students for College or Career and support instructional initiatives as the District plans for growth at the secondary level.

Vision 2020 Priority Goal # 4 As part of the annual planning process for RISD, the Board of Trustees identified planning for secondary growth as a priority goal for

Background Goal Setting Meeting with Board & Leadership Team 5/12/14

Facility Implications Financial Implications Background

Analysis & Findings Secondary Instructional Model Flexible Learning Environment Lake Highlands 9 th Grade to LHHS Early College High School (ECHS) Changing Teaching Model from 5 of 7 to 6 of 7 Periods High School Facility Capacity 6 th Grade to Junior High Full-Day or Universal Pre-K

Secondary Instructional Model Instructional Models –Implementation Strategies Flexible Learning Environment Principal Academy Measures of Success Findings

Secondary Instructional Model Student Engagement Understanding by Design Project-Based Learning Program Choice Student Achievement 21 st Century Skills & TEKS Findings

Secondary Instructional Model Strategies for Successful Implementation Rich Technology Integration –Blended Learning –Increased Accessibility –Integration Model (SAMR) Variety of Instructional Strategies Differentiated Instruction Assessment Practices –Formative –Summative Findings

38% of students say they cannot go more than 10 minutes without checking in with their laptop, smartphone, tablet or e-reader. Digital Dependence Findings Flexible Learning Environment

“Furniture needs to be viewed as a tool to facilitate curriculum, much like technology pieces.” - VS America Findings – Flexible Learning Environment

Findings Flexible Learning Environment

Findings Flexible Learning Environment Richardson West Technology & Arts Magnet IDEA PAINT

Secondary Instructional Model Principal Academy Project-Based Learning Instructional Framework Calibrated Walkthrough Form Professional Development & Communication Plan Measures of Success Quantitative Qualitative Findings

9 th Grade to LHHS Instructional Implications Curriculum Alignment Foundation Plan Course Offerings Transition Financial Implications Construction Costs Findings

Early College High Schools (ECHS) are innovative high schools that provide opportunities for students to earn high school diplomas and up to 60 college credit hours. Findings Early College High School (ECHS)

ECHS Choice Program - Lake Highlands Lake Highlands Freshmen Center (Annex) 125 Freshmen ( ) Combination of High School and Dual Credit Courses Partnership with Community Colleges District Application Process Student Application Process Early College High School (ECHS) Findings

Changing Teaching Model from 5 of 7 to 6 of 7 Periods Instructional Implications 5 of 7 Instructional Model –Continued Professional Development Through PLCs –Student Intervention Opportunities –Curriculum Alignment 6 of 7 Instructional Model –Cost Savings Staff and Facilities –Coverage of Duties on Campuses –Decline in Teacher Retention –Difficulty Recruiting Secondary Teachers Findings

High School Facility Capacity Findings Berkner High School Lake Highlands High School Lake Highlands Freshman Center Pearce High School Richardson High School

Positive Instructional Implications Greater Course Flexibility for 6 th Grade Students Greater Flexibility in Elementary Scheduling Negative Instructional Implications Possible Decline in 6 th Grade Student Achievement Loss of Opportunities for 6 th Grade Students to Provide Leadership on Elementary Campuses Finance & Facilities Implications Increased Staffing Costs Capacity and Construction Costs 6 th Grade to Junior High Findings

Instructional Implications Full Day Pre-K Increased Quality Instruction Stronger Academic Foundation Universal Pre-K Quality Instruction for Larger Group of Students Quality Alternative to Daycare Finance & Facilities Implications Increased Staffing and Per Pupil Costs Capacity and Construction Costs Full Day or Universal Pre-K Findings

Recommendations for Consideration Implement the secondary vision for improving student engagement and academic achievement Consider transitioning LHHS to a 9-12 comprehensive high school using space at LHHS and LHFC Consider opening an Early College High School (ECHS) for Lake Highlands students housed in the LHFC Continue the 5 of 7 teaching model at secondary schools Continue to serve 6 th grade students on elementary campuses Continue to serve eligible Pre-K students using current program model and requirements

Next Steps Secondary Instructional Model Develop and implement a plan to enhance communication regarding the Secondary Instructional Model and expectations to stakeholders Continue professional development for secondary campus staff (administrators and teachers) to support initiatives and improve instructional strategies Review campus master schedules for efficacy with the Secondary Instructional Model and prepare for required modifications Review student choice options (AP, Dual Credit, Magnet, CTE, ECHS, Gifted Courses/Enrichment) and revise or enhance to support secondary vision

Flexible Learning Environments Continue to research the concept and seek input from districts currently using innovative learning environments Assess current secondary floor plans for areas that could be used as collaborative learning spaces Evaluate “flexible” furniture for efficacy with the secondary instructional vision Prepare recommendations (furniture, mobile technology devices and collaborative spaces) for Bond 2016 planning Next Steps

Move 9th Grade to LHHS Develop a communication plan to seek input regarding the proposal from stakeholders Develop a timeline for the transition if proposal is approved Review floor plans at LHFC and LHHS to determine most appropriate locations for courses/classes/labs based on Secondary Instructional Model Collaborate with all instructional stakeholders to plan for Bond 2016 (CTE, Athletics, Fine Arts, Technology, etc.) Next Steps

Early College High School (ECHS) Seek Board approval to complete application for ECHS designation Collaborate with college partner(s) Develop a communication plan to seek input from stakeholders regarding the proposal Develop ECHS implementation plan –Staffing –Recruiting (Students & Staff) –Enrollment Select staff and provide professional development Next Steps

Maintain 5 of 7 Teaching Model Review master schedules for modifications to enhance use of current resources Communicate expectations to district stakeholders and provide professional development and training to maximize use of current resources Provide a District model or structure for use of PLCs, embedded training, etc. Next Steps

High School Capacity Review enrollment projections/capacity for RHS and address immediate needs prior to Review enrollment projections/capacities for BHS, PHS, LHHS Plan for enrollment projections/capacity needs of BHS, PHS, LHHS in conjunction with Bond 2016 planning Next Steps

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