Melissa Cropper Teacher and President Georgetown Federation of Teachers Deborah S. Delisle Superintendent of Public Instruction Ohio Department of Education Gene T. Harris Superintendent Columbus City Schools Ted Strickland Governor, State of Ohio Marilyn Troyer Deputy Superintendent Ohio Department of Education R e d a c t e d

1.Increase high school graduation rates by 0.5% annually 2.Reduce graduation rate gaps by 50% between underrepresented and majority students 3.Reduce the performance gaps by 50% on national and statewide assessments 4.Reduce the gap between Ohio and the best-performing states by 50% on NAEP reading and mathematics 5.Double the projected increase in college enrollment of students ages 19 and younger Accelerate Student Success 2 By 2014, Ohio’s Race to the Top Plan will…

3 Strong Alignment Ohio Education Reforms and Race to the Top

4 Theory of Action If educators are supported with effective training, essential tools, time to collaborate, and are held accountable for results, Then students will be deeply engaged in college/career- ready curriculum and personalized learning systems that result in higher levels of student success. R e d a c t e d

Ohio’s 1.8 million students  40% (700,000) are economically disadvantaged compared to 33% just 5 years ago  112 different home languages are spoken  Fourth largest rural student population in the nation; Fourth largest number of metropolitan areas; and 20% of Ohioans reside in Appalachia  Fifth largest charter school enrollment in the nation  Students are making significant gains on reading, math and graduation rates, but achievement gaps exist throughout all levels of the system Every Ohio child will succeed regardless of zip code 5 R e d a c t e d

Closing Gaps: Scaling Up Success 6 RttT Phase II Narrative (A) (3) A3-14 Percent Proficient Schools of Promise have a student population of 40% or more who are economically disadvantaged and whose subgroups are meeting or exceeding state standards in reading or math.

Committed and Courageous Leadership RttT Phase II Appendix A City Mayors State Leaders State Legislators Federal Legislators Teachers’ Unions Chambers of Commerce Parent Council Members Educational Service Centers Philanthropic Organizations Institutions of Higher Education Business and Community Partners Community and Technical Colleges Family and Children First Councils Educational Organizations and Partners

8 Round 1Round 2 Total LEAs Districts Community Schools All Students50%61.6% African American Students 69%81.5% Hispanic Students 68%73% Economically Disadvantaged 57%66.3% Limited English Proficiency 66%71.8% Students with Disabilities 48.5%63% Broadening LEA Participation

Systemic Reform for All Students, All LEAs Statewide Implementation 9 Race to the Top initiatives are embedded in Ohio’s previously passed education reforms and are being implemented in all school districts for Ohio’s 1.8 million students.

A Plan That Puts Students First 10 R e d a c t e d

 “Best-in-Class” standards and assessment system  Performance-based longitudinal data system that includes value added measures  Vigorous teacher and principal development, support and accountability system  High-accountability, high-support and high- flexibility approach to school turnaround  Public and private collaborative approach to STEM education and economic development 11 Student Growth Drives Everything R e d a c t e d

ProjectKey Investments Turn Around Ohio’s Lowest Achieving Schools Ohio Network for Education Transformation School Turnaround Leader Program Governor’s Closing the Achievement Gap Initiative Innovative School Models $46.5 million 24% of State share Turning Around the Lowest Achieving Schools By 2014, Ohio will implement school intervention models in 68 persistently low-achieving schools serving 35,000 students. 12

Standards and Assessments ProjectKey Investments Strengthen Assessment Leadership Performance Assessments Middle School Formative Assessment Program Comprehensive Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Student Growth Measures Create Curriculum Resources to Support Teachers Curriculum Review Teams and Lead Content Experts Regional Support through Educational Service Centers Alignment of New Standards to College Entrance Requirements and Educator Preparation Programs $17.1 million 9% of State share $2.8 million 1% of State share By 2014, 100% of Ohio’s classrooms will implement a more rigorous college and career-ready curriculum. 13

Data Systems to Support Instruction ProjectKey Investments Expand Value Added Statewide Student-Teacher Linkage Data System Value Added Expansion for 4 th through 8 th Grade Reading and Math Professional Development on Formative Assessment and Instruction Online Value Added Learning Courses Improve Access to Student Data Statewide Student Identifier System Expansion of Data Infrastructure Education Resource Center Personalize Learning Through Formative Instruction Statewide Instructional Improvement System Formative Instruction Professional Development and Coaching Web-based Professional Development Modules $14.1 million 7% of State share $4.1 million 2% State share $24.8 million 13% of State share By 2014 value added and formative assessment data will be used by over 38,000 4 th -8 th grade math & reading teachers. 14

ProjectKey Investments Redesign Educator Performance Management Systems and Support Educators Through Evaluation Results Teacher and Principal Evaluation Framework Resident Educator Program Statewide Peer Assistance Review Program Statewide Tenure Review Model Compensation Reform $16.2 million 8% of State share Great Teachers and Leaders 15 ProjectKey Investments Increase Higher Education Accountability and Expand Effective Educator Preparation Programs Rigorous Standards, Assessments and Metrics for Educator Preparation Programs Rewards for Highly Effective Educator Preparation Programs Woodrow Wilson Foundation STEM Teacher Fellowship Program $23.1 million 12% of State share ProjectKey Investments Ensure Equitable Distribution of Educators Analysis and Development of Local Equity Plans Recruitment, Hiring and Retention Tools Teaching and Learning Conditions Assessment $6.8 million 4% of State share ProjectKey Investments Support Educators to Increase Student Growth Beginning Principal Mentorship Program Core Curriculum Support Ohio School Leadership Institute State Credentialing System for Professional Development Appalachian Collaborative By 2014, 95% of teachers in 937 high-poverty, high-minority schools will be rated effective or highly effective. $20.8 million 11% of State share

Student-Centered Teaching 16 Rigorous Curriculum + Effective Teachers + Engaged Learners = Student Success Effective Teachers/Principals Teacher Residence Program Peer Assistance and Review Teacher Evaluation using Student Data, Research-Based Rubric, Self-Assessment Evaluation informs professional development, Licensure, Compensation, Tenure School Turnaround Leaders Program Ohio Leadership Development Framework Supports/Resources Instructional Improvement System Formative Assessment Student Data Reports On-Line Curriculum Resources Professional Development and Coaching Ohio Network for Education Transformation Appalachian Collaborative Engaged Learners Personalized Learning Governor’s Closing the Achievement Gap Initiative AVID Program Innovative Learning Environment Schools of Innovation Rigorous Curriculum Common Core Standards Ohio Standards for Science + Social Studies Ohio CORE Graduation Requirements College/Career Ready Curriculum Advanced Placement Courses Dual Enrollment Early College High Schools STEM R e d a c t e d

17 Real Commitment from all stakeholders Clear authority to act and lead Public-private partnerships driving results Proven expertise that is recognized nationally A comprehensive and collaborative reform infrastructure An investment in Ohio is an investment in the nation R e d a c t e d