1. LOUISIANA 1 Goals for Education Challenge to Lead 2003 Louisiana

2. LOUISIANA 2 Challenge to Lead Goals 1.All children are ready for the first grade. 2.Achievement in the early grades for all groups of students exceeds national averages and performance gaps are closed. 3.Achievement in the middle grades for all groups of students exceeds national averages and performance gaps are closed.

3. LOUISIANA 3 Challenge to Lead Goals 4.All young adults will have a high school diploma – or, if not, pass the GED test. 5.All recent high school graduates have solid academic preparation and are ready for postsecondary education and a career. 6.Adults who are not high school graduates participate in literacy and job-skills training and further education.

4. LOUISIANA 4 Challenge to Lead Goals 7.The percentage of adults who earn postsecondary degrees or technical certificates exceeds national averages. 8.Every school has higher student performance and meets state academic standards for all students each year. 9.Every school has leadership that results in improved student performance – and leadership begins with an effective school principal.

5. LOUISIANA 5 Challenge to Lead Goals 10.Every student is taught by qualified teachers. 11.The quality of colleges and universities is regularly assessed and funding is targeted to quality, efficiency and state needs. 12.The state places a high priority on an education system of schools, colleges and universities that is accountable.

6. LOUISIANA 6  Transitions Pre-K to Elementary School Middle to High School High School to Postsecondary Education and Workplace  Closing the Gaps  Education Systems Major Themes

7. LOUISIANA 7  3 SREB states know the percentage of children ready for school. Louisiana evaluates kindergarten readiness.  Louisiana needs to provide more spaces for at-risk children in pre-K programs. Over 80% of 4-year olds at-risk are in programs. Transitions Pre-K to Early Years

8. LOUISIANA 8 Transitions Pre-K to Early Years Fourth-Grade Percent Basic and Above on NAEP Reading Standard Source: NCES, 1999 199219941998 SREB Louisiana United States

9. LOUISIANA 9 Transitions Pre-K to Early Years Fourth-Grade Percent Basic and Above on NAEP Mathematics Standard Largest Gains in Nation Source: NCES, 1999 62% 67% 44% 57%

10. LOUISIANA 10 Source: Louisiana Department of Education Transitions Middle Grades to High School Percentage of Students Repeating a Grade 1999 and 2002 1999 2002

11. LOUISIANA 11 Transitions Middle Grades to High School Eighth-Grade Percent Basic and Above on NAEP Mathematics Standard Source: NCES, 1999 199219941998 SREB Louisiana United States

12. LOUISIANA 12 Transitions Middle Grades to High School Algebra Eighth-Grade Students on Track 2000 U.S. Source: NCES, 2002 SREB Highest SREB State Lowest SREB State LA

13. LOUISIANA 13 Transitions High School to College and Career Percent Completing ACT’s Recommended Core Curriculum 45% 49% 58% 62% U.S. SREB U.S. LA 19902002 Source: ACT, 2002 LASREB 62% 71%

14. LOUISIANA 14 Transitions High School to College and Career United States SREB States Average Composite ACT Scores 199219941996199820002002 Source: ACT, 2002 Louisiana

15. LOUISIANA 15 Transitions High School to College and Career ACT Scores of Students Taking Core Curriculum 2002 Source: College Board SREB United StatesLouisiana

16. LOUISIANA 16 Transitions High School to College and Career High School Diploma or GED 18 to 24 year-olds 2000 U.S. High SREB State SREB 86% 91% 85% Low SREB State 79% Source: NCES, 2000 LA 82%

17. LOUISIANA 17 1989-901998-99 Closing the Gaps Achievement White Black Hispanic Eighth-Grade Percent Basic and Above on NAEP Mathematics Standard Louisiana 199619922000 Source: NCES, 2001

18. LOUISIANA 18 Closing the Gaps Achievement Fourth-Grade Percent Basic and Above on NAEP Mathematics Standard 2000 58% Central City Source: NCES, 2002 Urban FringeRural 52% 72% 61% 69% 58% U.S.LAU.S.LAU.S.LA

19. LOUISIANA 19 Closing the Gaps Achievement Eighth-Grade Percent Basic and Above on NAEP Mathematics Standard 2000 53% Source: NCES, 2002 38% 70% 58% 68% 50% U.S.LAU.S.LAU.S.LA Central CityUrban FringeRural

20. LOUISIANA 20 Closing the Gaps Achievement Source: NCES, 2002 55-55 HSTW Schools Meeting Performance Goals and All HSTW Schools

21. LOUISIANA 21 Closing the Gaps School by School Louisiana Accountability Performance Results 2001 Schools: Academic Excellence = less than 1% Academic Distinction = 1% Academic Achievement = 15% Academically Above State Average = 33% Academically Below State Average = 48% Academically Unacceptable = 3% Source: Louisiana Department of Education

22. LOUISIANA 22 Closing the Gaps School by School Louisiana Accountability Performance Results 2001 Source: Louisiana Department of Education Districts: Summer school effectiveness Reduction of failure rates Progress toward school targets Percentage of certified teachers in low-performing schools Percentage of certified teachers overall

23. LOUISIANA 23 Closing the Gaps College Attendance College Enrollment Rates 18-24 Years-Old 1999 LA Source: U.S. Census and NCES SREBU.S. 28% 29% 32%

24. LOUISIANA 24 Closing the Gaps College Attendance Women and Minority Students Account for Bulk of Enrollment Growth in Louisiana (Percent of Total Enrollment) Source: U.S. Census and NCES WomenBlackHispanic 57%58% 26% 29% 2.4%2.5%

25. LOUISIANA 25 Closing the Gaps College Attendance U.S.SREB U.S. Six-year Graduation Rates for First-time Freshmen at Public Four-Year Colleges 1995 to 2001 63% 32% 34% High SREB State Low SREB State Louisiana Source: SREB-State Data Exchange

26. LOUISIANA 26 Closing the Gaps College Attendance Adults With a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher 2000 Source: U.S. Census, 2001 26% 23% U.S.SREBLA High SREB State Low SREB State 32% 15%

27. LOUISIANA 27 Closing the Gaps College and University Quality Passing Rates on Licensing Examinations for Registered Nurses (First-time Candidates ) 2000 Source: National Council of State Boards of Nursing, 2001 Associate’s ProgramsBachelor’s Programs 84% 85% 90% 84% 86% 90% U.S.SREBLAU.S.SREBLA

28. LOUISIANA 28 Indicators Compile data on teachers Preparation in content and teaching skills Licensure focuses on performance Professional development for improved student achievement State and local policies focus on a quality teacher in every classroom Little or No Progress Some Progress Substantial progress Closing the Gaps Quality Teachers Source: SREB Rating

29. LOUISIANA 29 Closing the Gaps Quality Teachers and Faculty  Salaries and Incentives Go Beyond Averages  Marketplace Competition  Aimed to State Needs / Quality Undergraduate Education

30. LOUISIANA 30 Closing the Gaps Quality Principals Little or no progress Some progress Substantial progress Indicators Tapping new leaders Curriculum and instruction standards for preparation redesign Practice-based preparation programs Professional licensure based on improved schools and classroom performance Alternative certification for principals State leadership academies serve low-performing schools Source: SREB Leadership Initiative Rating

31. LOUISIANA 31 Education Systems Louisiana Leaders on Right Track  Alignment Roles and standards for schools, 2-year and 4-year colleges  Smooth Transitions School to college and workplace 2-year to 4-year colleges and universities  Reports School Report Cards College to School Feedback Postsecondary Indicators

32. LOUISIANA 32 Education Systems Resources and Results Source: SREB-State Data Exchange and NCES Increase in State and Local Funds 1989 to 1999 (dollars in thousands) 58% 163% 67% ($175,299) ($32,813) ($1,662,185) Four-Year Colleges Two-Year CollegesK-12

33. LOUISIANA 33 Education Systems Resources and Results Source: SREB-State Data Exchange and NCES Increase in State and Local Funds Per Student 1989 to 1999 (29%) (16%) (75%) $812 $408 $2,514 Four-Year CollegesTwo-Year CollegesK-12

34. LOUISIANA 34 $- 708 Education Systems Resources and Results Source: SREB-State Data Exchange and NCES Change in State and Local Funds Per Student Adjusted for Inflation 1989 to 1999 (-10%) (-19%) (26%) $- 422 $1,211 Four-Year Colleges Two-Year Colleges K-12 Note: HEPI = 1.44 and SPI = 1.41

35. LOUISIANA 35 Goals for Education Challenge to Lead 2003 Louisiana