1. A Story of Success from a School Practitioner
Mr. Rodney Wilds Principal Andrews High School
Former Principal Jackson Middle School

2. Before Mission Possible
Teacher turnover exceeded 35%
Recruiting teachers was a challenge
Jackson had not made Adequate Yearly Progress for several years

3. After Mission Possible
Teacher turnover for Mission Possible positions has dropped in the last three years from 33% ( ) to 30% ( ) to 0% ( )
Recruiting teachers is easier with combined recruitment and performance incentives of up to $14,000
Jackson made Adequate Yearly Progress this past year, meeting 25/25 of its targets

4. Student Growth Subgroups 2006 Math 2007 2008 All 38.3 35.5 54.3
Afr. Amer.
37.0
29.2
49.2
Hispanic
38.5
55.8
SWD
13.3
10.9
38.2
LEP
17.1
31.5
56.2
FRL
37.1
33.4

5. Without Mission Possible or another differentiated compensation plan…