1. Missouri Association of Rural educators and MO K-8
1/6/2011
Missouri Association of Rural educators and MO K-8
Fall Conference
October 19, 2017
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

2. Show-Me Success

3. Presentation Overview
Education Super Highway
Missouri Career Pathways
Teacher Recruitment and Retention
Missouri Model District Pilot
Legislation Implementation

4. Education Super Highway

5. EducationSuperHighway
Partnership
Office of the Governor
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
EducationSuperHighway
EducationSuperHighway can help districts
upgrade your broadband network,
research technology and provider options,
develop your Form 470 / RFP strategy, and
work with service providers.

6. Missouri Connect and Learn Initiative
Category I
Category II
Internet access
and wide area network
Internal connections
Fiber (lit and dark)
Wireless (e.g., microwave)
Cable modem
DSL
Satellite service
Broadband over power lines
T-1, T-3
Dial-up
Voice services
Access points
Antennas and cabling
Caching
Network switches
Firewall services and components
Routers
Racks
UPS/battery back up
Supporting software
Managed services (e.g., Wi-Fi)
Basic maintenance, repair, and installation

7. EducationSuperHighway Resources
Schedule an introductory call with EducationSuperHighway at calendly.com/missouri-team/district-call Christine Yoo District Consultant

8. Missouri Career Pathways

9. How MCP assists districts
1/6/2011
How MCP assists districts
Identify high demand occupations
Connect employers with educators
Connect educators with post-secondary programs
Support districts in providing career awareness, exploration, and preparation ICAP for “all” students
Promote work based learning experiences
Coordinate and facilitate teacher externships to enhance relevancy in the classroom
Facilitate workshops, training, and STEAM activities

10. DESE Staffing Steve Bryant– State program manager and SC region
Roberta Carson - Mid-Missouri regional director
Shonda Gray - St. Louis regional director
Ann Starlin-Horner - Kansas City regional director
Rene’ Yoesel – Director of School Counseling
Chrissy Bashore – Assistant Director of School Counseling
4 Pathways Consultants - Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, and Southeast
connect employers with education and externships
9 Career Advisors
assist middle school and high school counselors with implementing ICAP, Programs of Study (POS), and Missouri Connections.

11. Teacher Recruitment and Retention

12. Traditional Preparation Trends

13. Grow Your Own

14. Teacher Workforce Opportunities
Virtual education expansion
MOVIP
District virtual education programs
Teacher sharing through technology
Non-traditional routes
ABCTE
Visiting scholars (possible future option)

15. Statewide System of Support

16. The Approach Using data to identify areas of need and track progress
1/6/2011
The Approach
Using data to identify areas of need and track progress
Focusing on research-based, high-impact strategies
Making information and resources accessible to all districts and charter schools

17. Missouri Model District Pilot
What data do districts/charter schools use to determine their areas of needed improvement?
How do districts/charter schools set priorities around professional development?
How do districts/charter schools monitor their progress?

18. Legislation Implementation

19. Bullying and Suicide Awareness/Prevention
Modified the definition of bullying
Modified the components districts must include in their anti-bullying policies
Required
DESE to develop a model policy for youth suicide awareness and prevention
DESE to develop training guidelines (materials)
Districts to adopt a policy for youth suicide awareness and prevention education

20. Trauma Informed Schools Initiative
Required DESE to
consult the Department of Mental Health and Department of Social Services for assistance in fulfilling the requirements of this section;
provide information regarding the trauma-informed approach to all school districts;
offer training on the trauma-informed approach to all school districts, which must include information on how schools can become trauma-informed schools; and
develop a website about the trauma-informed schools initiative.

21. Legislative Taskforce on Dyslexia
Task force is to make recommendations for
a statewide system for identification,
intervention, and
delivery of supports for students with dyslexia.
DESE is to develop guidelines for
appropriate screening of students for dyslexia, and
necessary support for students with dyslexia and related disorders.
These guidelines shall be consistent with the findings and recommendations of the task force.

22. Legislative Taskforce on Dyslexia
Beginning in , each school district and charter school shall
conduct dyslexia screenings for students in the appropriate year consistent with the guidelines developed by DESE;
provide reasonable classroom support consistent to the guidelines developed by DESE; and
offer and include 2 hours of in-service training for all practicing teachers regarding dyslexia and related disorders which counts as 2 hours of professional development. .

23. Career and Technical Education (CTE) Certificate
Students may earn CTE certificate in addition to their high school graduation diploma.
Students entering high school in school year and thereafter shall be eligible to earn a CTE certificate.
Students must meet all requirements in order to receive the CTE certificate.

24. CTE Certificate Criteria
Meet all graduation requirements of local school district
Qualify as a CTE concentrator (3 credits in a single CTE program area)
Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale
Pass an approved Technical Skill Assessment (TSA) and/or earn an approved Industry Recognized Credential (IRC)

25. CTE Certificate Criteria
Complete a minimum of 50 hours of appropriate work-based learning experiences aligned with the CTE area of concentration
Maintain at least a 95% attendance record overall for grades
Demonstrate attainment of soft-skills/business skills
Achieve a score at or above the state standard on any department-approved measure(s) of college and career readiness

26. 1/6/2011
Contact Information
Stacey Preis, Ph.D.
Deputy Commissioner, Division of Learning Services
(573)