1. Cognitive Development 90% of Brain Growth occurs before kindergarten. Source: Paul Lombroso, “Development of the cerebral cortex. VI. Growth Factors I.” Journal of the American Academy of child and Adolescent Psychiatry 37(6): 674-675, 1998 Newborn brain size compared to that of a 6-year-old brain Newborn neural networks compared to networks of a 6-year- old

2. Snap Shot of Bertie County 10 Growing Schools of a Turn around District

3. Who Do we Teach

5. Where do we Teach County StatisticsBertie CountyNC State Population20,5338,047,333 (Age 25+) w/College Degree 12%24% Average Age3936 House Hold Size2.22.3 House Hold Income$25,497$40,360 Unemployment Rate7.6%4.9% # of children in Poverty32% District Spending1,8992,130

6. Who are we Educating StatisticsBertie County NC State Population is Schools3,0301,429,253 Drop Out Rate3%4.27% Eligible for F/R Lunch84.5% SAT Scores852 Student Teacher Ratio19 : 129.9 : 1

7. Schools Success AYP Target27 of 34 Targets Met Fully Licensed Teachers90% HQ Teachers98%