Fresno Systemic Program National Science Foundation USP Mid-point Review and Accomplishments February 10, 2003 Fresno Schools – Making A+ Difference For Every Student, Every Day Dr Santiago V. Wood, Superintendent

FSP Senior Leadership Team Dr. Carole Sarkisian-Bonard –Associate Superintendent, Assistant to the Superintendent Jerry Valadez –Science Coordinator, K-12 Caran Resciniti –Mathematics Coordinator, K-12 Dave Calhoun –Administrative Analyst, Lead Evaluator

Fresno Unified School District 4 th Largest in California (80,000 students) 92 Schools (61 Elem., 19 MS, 8 HS, 4 Alt.) 10,000 Employees District Budget: $858 million 3 rd in U.S. in Child Poverty Index City of Fresno: 1 st in U.S. in per capita people age 0-17

Challenges Facing FUSD 74% Free or reduced lunch 75% Qualify for Title I 11.5% Special Education 101 Identified languages 32% English Learners 2,400 Homeless

FUSD Success Stories NRT Scores are increasing Achievement Gaps are closing 64 Schools showing growth on the California Accountability Model –6 of 8 Comprehensive High Schools –10 of 15 Middle Schools –48 of 60 Elementary Schools

The Context California State Budget Deficit Fresno Unified: $30 million in cuts over past 30 months Fresno Unified: An additional $30 million in cuts in the next 18 months Two Bond Measures passed since 1998

Student Achievement: 5-Year FSP Goals 50% Increase in enrollment in advanced coursework (80% for minority population) 20% Increase in successful completion of core coursework (35% for minority population) 25% increase in students scoring a 3+ on AP tests in mathematics and science Increase in overall achievement test scores Reduction of the achievement gap between white and traditionally under-represented groups 85% of schools will show an increase in the average NCE score

Access to Advanced Mathematics Coursework 7.6% increase overall (1,194 to 1,285) 12.8% increase for minority groups (675 to 762)

Access to Advanced Science Coursework 145% increase overall (174 to 427) 128% for minority groups (108 to 246)

Success in Algebra IB Among Middle School Students (Grade of A, B, or C) 71.7% increase overall, 115.7% increase for minority groups

Success in Geometry Among High School Students (Grade of A, B, or C) 37.2% increase overall, 43.6% increase for minority groups

Success in Biology Among High School Students (Grade of A, B, or C) 81.8% overall, 107% increase for minority groups

Success in Chemistry Among High School Students (Grade of A, B, or C) 66.2% increase overall, 96.3% increase for minority groups

Students Receiving a 3+ Score on a Mathematics/Science Advanced Placement Test

Average '98 to '02 SAT-9 Mathematics NCE Reduction in Achievement Gap Between Minority and White Groups

Average '98 to '02 SAT-9 Science NCE Reduction in Achievement Gap Between Minority and White Groups

School Improvement Since 2000 Between 2000 and 2002, 63 of 89 (71%) Fresno schools have evidenced an increase in the average NCE in mathematics. Between 2000 and 2002, 53 of 89 (60%) Fresno school have evidenced an increase of 1.0+ in the average NCE in mathematics.

Connecting Professional Development with Student Achievement

Totals for 429 students in classrooms with TEKI graduates, and 20,220 students with non-TEKI teachers

Connecting Teacher Collaboration with Student Achievement

FSP: Quality of M/S Teaching Education Leadership Standards-based alignment between curriculum and instruction Reflective practice as an effective coaching strategy English Learner strategies Literacy connections Environmental Education California Accountability Model Educational Decisions Based on Data

FSP Increasing the Opportunity to Learn Intergenerational tutorial and mentoring programs After School Programs & Family Nights Energy Conservation Education Fairs Summer Academies District/City Partnership to expand Community based Science Workshops Multi-Lingual Parent Education Opportunities

FSP Partnerships Collaborative Summer Institutes with IHEs Teacher preparation partnership Early induction experiences for future teachers University content coursework designed for teachers University M/S courses for high school students Masters in Math/Science Education established Doctorate in Math/Science Education in planning Research in Math/Science Education

Fresno Systemic Program National Science Foundation Fresno Schools – Making A+ Difference For Every Student, Every Day Dr Santiago V. Wood, Superintendent

Success in Algebra IB Among High School Students (Grade of A, B, or C) 12.5% decrease overall, 6.1% decrease for minority groups