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High Schools That Work July 5th - Departure Harrisburg and Dulles to Atlanta, Georgia “Atlanta or Bust”

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Tuesday - Pre-Conference Begins Speakers Tours How To’s

High Schools That Work “The HSTW effort is based on the belief that, in the right school environment, most students can learn complex academic and technical concepts.” Gene Bottoms

High Schools That Work Major goal: To raise Achievement

High Schools That Work Major Goal: To blend Academic + Vocational Skills

High Schools That Work Reading Riting Rithmetic Communication Computation Collaboration

High Schools That Work Key Practices High expectations Vocational studies Academic studies Program of study Work-based learning Teachers working together

High Schools That Work Key Practices - cont’d Students actively engaged Guidance Extra help Keeping score

High Schools That Work Key Conditions Organizational structure and process Effective leadership Support of Superintendent & JOC Involve employers and postsecondary institutions More demanding academic core

High Schools That Work Recommended Curriculum Grades English - 4 credits Mathematics - 2 credits Science - 3 credits

High Schools That Work Recommended Curriculum Grades (cont’d) Social Studies - 3 credits Major - 4 credits Related Fields - 2 credits

High Schools That Work Why is HSTW Successful? Expectations - Clear and High Guidance and Counseling System Focused Staff Development Teacher Collaboration/Cooperation Extra Help Available Ties to Businesses/Post Secondary Schools Board Support

High Schools That Work Common Strands for “Raising the Bar” Increased Graduation Requirements Strengthened Core Curriculum College Prep level courses Increased Attendance Requirements Advisor/Mentor/Shadowing Programs

High Schools That Work Common Strands for “Raising the Bar” Elimination of Low Level Courses and Programs Focused Staff Development Common Planning Time for Staff Block Scheduling

High Schools That Work 13th Annual Staff Development Conference Topics of Interest Thursday - Saturday 429 Sessions Reading Inclusion Block Scheduling BIE Partnerships Shadowing/Mentoring Learning Styles 9th Grade Program

High Schools That Work 13th Annual Staff Development Conference Topics of Interest Thursday - Saturday Staff Development Integration Articulation Teaching Strategies Project Based Learning Experiential Learning Cooperative Learning Fun in the Classroom

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Dr. Jim Kraft Roger Apple Bud Moyer Mack White Gail Gianneschi Etta Buchwald Linda Rambo Sheila Jones Carl Criswell Deb Sweigart Eric Mueller Jim Gronski Charlie Mark Linda Roelke Marge Runkle Jane Kohl