Presented by: Chris Bradford Lisa Lindsay Robert Sox Debbie Womble MOVING FORWARD WITH RENAISSANCE SCHOOLS

WHAT IS THE RENAISSANCE PROJECT? Four schools chosen based on low proficiency ratings Barwell Road Elementary Brentwood Elementary Creech Road Elementary Wilburn Elementary Walnut Creek – name only due to redistricting Financed solely with Race to the Top (RtTT) funds Lower class size Prepare teachers Increase student growth for low performing schools in Wake County

HOW RENAISSANCE HAS HELPED Implemented an additional teacher per grade level Implemented academic coaches Increased the technology Provided more professional development Signing bonuses Performance bonuses

RENAISSANCE SCHOOLS PERFORMANCE AFTER JUST ONE YEAR OF PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION

RTTT FUNDING ENDS…DO WE NEED TO KEEP PROJECT RENAISSANCE YES because: Overall students either met or exceed growth at Renaissance schools as compared to non-Renaissance schools An average of 5.8 percent gain in passing rates on state mathematic exams Non-Renaissance only showed an average of 1.9 percent gain Barwell elementary had over 10% in growth… this equals a year’s worth of academic growth

ADDING MORE RENAISSANCE SCHOOLS 5 schools should be added based on: Students that scored below grade level on EOG’s

HOW MUCH FUNDING IS NEEDED? 4 million per school includes: Extra classroom teachers 1:1 Technology for students and teachers Renaissance Coordinator Professional development General supplies Library and Media Collections Stipends, subs and/or travel Evaluation

COST OF CONTINUING RENAISSANCE

WHY WAKE COUNTY NEEDS THE RENAISSANCE PROJECT TO CONTINUE Continue the academic growth at current Renaissance Schools Increase the academic growth at lower performing schools