1. Comprehensive Secondary School Reform Plan: Review Update
Dr. Gerald Scarborough
Assistant Superintendent of
Curriculum and Instruction
September 17, 2007

2. OVERVIEW AND AGENDA Agenda Topics Baseline Data
8 of 14 BOE Parameters
Baseline Data
Facts, Data, and Information
Non-evaluative

3. Section One
Link One
Seven High School Concepts of Comprehensive Secondary School Reform: Modified
Link Two
Seven Concepts

4. Purposes of Modifications:
Seven High School Concepts of Comprehensive Secondary School Reform: Modified
Purposes of Modifications:
To provide history, examples, and/or rationale
To enhance stakeholder communication
To support framework for survey and focus group questions

5. Section Two
Link One
Connections to BOE Parameters and Seven Concepts of CSSRP
Link Two
Board of Education Parameters

6. Connections to BOE Parameters and the Seven Concepts of CSSRP
Purpose of Connections:
To align the seven concepts to the BOE parameters
To enhance stakeholder communication
To support framework for survey and focus group questions .

7. Link One Living in a Contemporary World
Section Three
Link One
Living in a Contemporary World

8. BOE Parameter Two Components of the Ninth Grade Transition Course
Living in a Contemporary World

9. Instructional Breakdown of LICW
Professional Development
Instructional Breakdown
Teacher Content Area and Expertise

10. Link One Fourth Math Credit
Section Four
Link One
Fourth Math Credit

11. Components of the Fourth Math Credit
BOE Parameter Three
Components of the Fourth Math Credit

12. HCPS Mathematics Courses
Applied Geometry
Consumer Mathematics
Foundations of
College
Mathematics
AP Statistics
Algebra IA
Algebra IB
Statistics
(proposed)
HSA
Integrated Geometry
Integrated Algebra II
Trigonometry
Precalculus AP
Calculus
Harford Community College Transitional Studies
AP Computer Science

13. Harford Community College Transitional Studies
Revised Curricula
Applied Geometry
Consumer Mathematics
Foundations of
College
Mathematics
AP Statistics
Algebra IA
Algebra IB
Statistics
(proposed)
HSA
Integrated Geometry
Integrated Algebra II
Trigonometry
Precalculus AP
Calculus
Harford Community College Transitional Studies
AP Computer Science

14. Additional Course Offerings
Applied Geometry
Consumer Mathematics
Foundations of
College
Mathematics
AP Statistics
Algebra IA
Algebra IB
Statistics
(proposed)
HSA
Integrated Geometry
Integrated Algebra II
Trigonometry
Precalculus AP
Calculus
Harford Community College Transitional Studies
AP Computer Science

15. Minimum Requirement Pathway
Applied Geometry
Consumer Mathematics
Foundations of
College
Mathematics
AP Statistics
Algebra IA
Algebra IB
Statistics
(proposed)
HSA
Integrated Geometry
Integrated Algebra II
Trigonometry
Precalculus AP
Calculus
Harford Community College Transitional Studies
AP Computer Science

16. Minimum Requirement for College-bound Students
Applied Geometry
Consumer Mathematics
Foundations of
College
Mathematics
AP Statistics
Algebra IA
Algebra IB
Statistics
(proposed)
HSA
Integrated Geometry
Integrated Algebra II
Trigonometry
Precalculus AP
Calculus
Harford Community College Transitional Studies
AP Computer Science

17. Pathway for students who begin Algebra in Middle School
Applied Geometry
Consumer Mathematics
Foundations of
College
Mathematics
AP Statistics
Algebra IA
Algebra IB
Statistics
(proposed)
HSA
Integrated Geometry
Integrated Algebra II
Trigonometry
Precalculus AP
Calculus
Harford Community College Transitional Studies
AP Computer Science

18. Pathway for students who complete Algebra in Middle School
Applied Geometry
Consumer Mathematics
Statistics
(proposed)
Foundations of
College
Mathematics
AP Statistics
Algebra IA
Algebra IB
HSA
Integrated Geometry
Integrated Algebra II
Trigonometry
Precalculus AP
Calculus
Harford Community College Transitional Studies
AP Computer Science

19. Pathway for students who complete Geometry in Middle School
Applied Geometry
Consumer Mathematics
Statistics
(proposed)
Foundations of
College
Mathematics
AP Statistics
Algebra IA
Algebra IB
HSA
Integrated Geometry
Integrated Algebra II
Trigonometry
Precalculus AP
Calculus
Harford Community College Transitional Studies
AP Computer Science

20. Link One Curriculum and Pacing Guides
Section Five
Link One
Curriculum and Pacing Guides

21. BOE Parameter Four
A curriculum guide that indicates the class length and format for each course offered

22. PACING GUIDE
A written schedule displaying the alignment of concepts, topics, and/or skills related to a particular curriculum to be addressed over a defined period of time .

23. CURRICULUM GUIDES Curriculum guides/models contain:
Standards
Indicators
Sample lesson plans
Sample units
Teachers utilize the curriculum materials to create lessons

24. CURRICULUM GUIDES During the 2005-06 school year
Curriculum supervisors established pacing guidelines for all high school courses
Pacing guides were included with all curriculum models and shared with all high school teachers

25. Section Six
Link One
Professional Development and Professional Learning Communities

26. BOE Parameter One
Professional Development Components and Activities, as well as Professional Learning Communities

27. CENTRAL INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM—CENTRAL ILT
November 4, 2005
Teachers attended countywide and school-based activities
Spring 2006
Thinking Inside the Block was utilized as a reference
June 2006
All high school teachers were provided the opportunity to utilize two professional development days to enhance lesson and unit plans

28. School Improvement Elements
Operational Objectives
Implement a schedule
Establish PLCs
Meet or exceed AYP
Identify intervention and remediation
Explore advocacy strategies
Increase student participation in additional learning opportunities

29. Professional Development Components and Activities
Professional Learning Communities
Job-embedded Staff Development
Walkthroughs
Data Collection
Additional Activities

30. On-Going Support Instructional Facilitator Teacher Mentor
Observation/evaluation Process .

31. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
High school teacher mentors and instructional facilitators provide support for high school teachers
Funding supports a teacher visitation program for teachers new to HCPS

32. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
Teacher mentors work with new teachers to plan and implement lessons
Principals, assistant principals, and instructional facilitators complete classroom observations and teacher evaluations

33. Link One Baseline Information Link Two Teacher Planning/Duty Time
Section Seven
Link One
Baseline Information
Link Two
Teacher Planning/Duty Time

34. Comparing the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 School Years
Baseline Information
Comparing the and School Years

35. Baseline Information Length of instructional periods for 2005-06
44; 45; 55; 60; 62; 83; 85; and 88 minutes
A variance of 44 minutes
Length of instructional periods for
80; 82; 83; 85; and 86 minutes
A variance of 6 minutes
Number of periods per day for
4; 5; 6; and 7
Number of periods per day for 4

36. Baseline Information
Number of instructional minutes per course
7470; 7650; 7920; 8100; 8130; 8388; 8525
A variance of 1055 minutes
Number of instructional minutes per course
7740; 7470; 7380; 7200
A variance of 540 minutes

37. Teacher Planning/Duty Time
BOE Parameter Four
Teacher Planning/Duty Time

38. Potential Planning Time
Number of potential planning minutes in varied from 86 to 45 minutes
A variance of 43 minutes
Number of potential planning minutes in varied from 86 to 82 minutes
A variance of 4 minutes
Planning is directly impacted by duty assignments

39. Section Eight Link One Results for Algebra HSA Link Two
Results for Government HSA
Link Three
Results for English HSA
Link Four
Results for Biology HSA

40. No Child Left Behind Requirements/ High School Assessment Results
BOE Parameter Four
No Child Left Behind Requirements/
High School Assessment Results

41. High School Assessment Results
Course
Year
NumberPassed
First-Time Takers
Percent
Passed
Algebra/
Data Analysis
05-06
2543
3486
72.9%
06-07
3018
3673
82.2%
Increase from to = 9.3%

42. High School Assessment Results
Course
Year
NumberPassed
First-Time Takers
Percent
Passed
Gov’t
05-06
2580
3266
79.0%
06-07
2605
3126
83.3%
Increase from to = 4.3%

43. High School Assessment Results
Course
Year
NumberPassed
First-Time Takers
Percent
Passed
English
06-07
2340
2965
78.9%
Biology
2171
2641
82.2%

44. Section Nine Link One Students enrolled in Intervention Classes
Link Two
Class descriptions for Intervention

45. BOE Parameter Four
Intervention Classes

46. Student Enrollment
All comprehensive high schools offer mathematics and reading intervention to students who qualify
Cognitive Tutor
Strategic Reading
Teachers remediate students before/after school

47. Sections Ten and Eleven
Link One
Link Two

48. Senior Student Exit Surveys
CONNECTIONS TO CSSRP

49. Senior Student Exit Survey
Administered to seniors in Harford County Public Schools
Conducted March 2005, 2006, and 2007
Aligned with BOE Goals

50. CSSRP Concept Three
Organize schools into smaller learning communities to provide opportunities for students to spend their school day with a core group of students and adults

51. SUPPORTING SURVEY QUESTIONS AND RESULTS
Question #4: I felt safe in school
90.7% agreed or strongly agreed in 2007
Question #5: Harassment did not exist in my school
17.7% agreed or strongly agreed in 2007
Question #6: I felt welcome at my high school
83.6% agreed or strongly agreed in 2007

52. SUPPORTING SURVEY QUESTIONS AND RESULTS
Question #9: I felt there was at least one adult in my high school to confide in
85.1% agreed or strongly agreed in 2007
Question #10: My teachers encouraged me to continue my education
90.6% agreed or strongly agreed in 2007

53. CSSRP Concept Six
Create programmatic consistency and equitable opportunities in all high schools

54. SUPPORTING SURVEY QUESTIONS AND RESULTS
Question #15: I was able to take the courses I wanted to take
76.8 % agreed or strongly agreed in 2007
Question #26: My teachers were knowledgeable about the curriculum they taught
84.9 % agreed or strongly agreed in 2007

55. BOE Parameter Four Academics Mentoring Course Offerings
Student Perceptions

56. SUPPORTING SURVEY QUESTIONS AND RESULTS
Question # 11: High academic standards were maintained in my classes
71.8% agreed or strongly agreed in 2007
Question #12: I was encouraged to achieve up to my potential
85.4% agreed or strongly agreed in 2007
Question #14: All students were given opportunities to succeed

57. SUPPORTING SURVEY QUESTIONS AND RESULTS
Question #17: I got the help I needed from my teachers
80.1% agreed or strongly agreed in 2007
Question #18: I had the textbooks and materials needed for learning
90.8% agreed or strongly agreed in 2007
Question #19: I feel prepared for my school plans beyond high school
75.1% agreed or strongly agreed in 2007

58. Teacher/Student Mentors
BOE Parameter Four
Teacher/Student Mentors

59. Structure and Examples
Homeroom Help
Freshman “at-risk” homerooms
Teaming of Teachers
Capturing Kids Hearts
Master Tutor

60. Questions and Discussion