race to the top 2 bright futures for nebraska students
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Nebraska Department of EducationDr. Roger D. Breed, Commissioner
May 17, 2010
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Race to the TopPurpose
To encourage and reward states implementing comprehensive reform across four key reform areas
Goalsdrive substantial gains in student achievementimprove high school graduation and college
enrollmentnarrow achievement gaps
Competitive Grants to States - $3.4 billionPhase 2 grants due June 1, 2010Awards made September, 2010
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Bright Futures for Nebraska StudentsEstablishes a plan for Nebraska’s education
system in the future Enables the State to meet the four school
reform assurancesServes as an application for federal funds to
support our effortsSets a course for the state response to
student and school district learning needs
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Nebraska Students in the FutureAll students shall have opportunities to learn
thatbegin in early childhoodprepare them to be college and career readysupport improved graduation rates raise achievement while closing gapsare equitable regardless of zip code
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Nebraska Teachers/Principalsin the FutureAll teachers and principals
are well prepared and mentored upon entering the profession
are supported throughout their careers with professional growth and development
meet high standards used for ongoing evaluations including measures of effectiveness
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Nebraska Districts in the FutureAll districts
have a continuous improvement process for accreditation that is research-based, built on standards, and focused on student learning
assign effective teachers/principals according to student needs
have access to high quality data to improve instruction
provide supportive and caring environments through family and community engagement
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Nebraska Schools in the FutureAll schools
employ effective principals and teachersdemonstrate high expectations for all studentsoffer a rigorous curriculum aligned to 21st
century standards and assessmentsprovide access and use technology to support
student and staff learningreceive intervention and support as needed
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Bright Futures for Nebraska Students Goals
Higher levels of achievement for Nebraska public school students
Dramatic reduction of achievement gapsIncrease high school graduation ratesIncrease college going rates
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How do we get there?Collaborative effort and united support from
Governor, Legislature and State Board of Education
School districtsPolicy partnersEducational Service UnitsPostsecondary educationFederal comprehensive centers and regional labsParents and communitiesNebraska Department of Education and U.S.
Department of Education9
RTTT2 ComponentsRigorous standards and balanced
assessmentsEffective teachers and principalsAccurate and appropriate use of data for
informed instruction and decisionsSupport and intervention for low performing
schoolsExpansion of early childhood opportunitiesEquitable access to rigorous STEM
curriculum10
Standards/AssessmentsAdopt the common core standards
work with national groupsclose match with Nebraska’s revised standards
Collaborate with other states in a consortia to develop assessments for the common core standards
Provide training in unpacking standards and aligning curriculum
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Nebraska Virtual School:STEM AcademyProvide a statewide approach to increasing
STEM capability and college and career readiness
Create equal access to a complete high-quality, rigorous STEM curriculum instructed by highly effective teachers
Establish a caring and supportive learning environment for students including tutors and local learning coaches/mentors
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Assist schools in meeting increased graduation requirements
Collaborate with educators to implement professional development for local school teachers in STEM knowledge and pedagogy
Nebraska Virtual School:STEM Academy (continued)
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Effective Teachers/PrincipalsDevelop teacher/principal standards Develop and implement a statewide
teacher/principal evaluation system based in part on instructional outcomes
Support induction and mentoring programs for beginning teachers /principals
Provide continuous professional developmentImplement teacher/principal performance-defined
certification renewalProvide support and accountability for
teacher/administrator preparation programs
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Data Systems• SFSF: Implement assurances and America
COMPETES Act elements:• Building the PK-postsecondary data system• Linking teachers to courses to classes to students• Providing growth data and teacher impact data
(future)• RTTT Application:
• Provides dashboards to access improvement data• Provides training and support for instructional
use of data• Expands the data steward and staff development
network
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Low-Performing SchoolsSFSF: Identify the Persistently Lowest-
Achieving Schools (PLAS)RTTT Application:
Provides state level leadership, support, and technical assistance
Provides support and resources for districts to serve and turnaround their identified schools
Supports an intervention model that does not require replacing the principal
Expands professional development on identifying and implementing research-based, evidenced-based, and/or promising practices
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Early Childhood OpportunitiesExpand opportunity for professional
development and technical assistance (effective curriculum, assessment, family engagement, program quality, effective teachers/leaders)
Support partnerships and technical assistance to enhance quality in community- and school-based programs for PLAS and high poverty districts
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Nebraska Race to the Top plan supports all districts and their schools in continuously improving student performance.
Standards &Assessments
Adopt the Common Core
Implement a balanced assessment system
Use a Nebraska virtual school to increase access to rigorous
instructional opportunities in STEM
T&L Effectiveness
Provide statewide educator evaluation
Provide statewide professional development
Prepare teacher and principal preparation
and accountability
Establish performance-defined certificate
renewal
School Turn-Around
Identify all struggling schools
Support small state schools
transformation intervention model
Expand professional development support
Data Systems/Use
Improve the use of data to support
Instruction
Provide access to data for key stakeholders
The state's proposal features:
Nebraska's Race to the Top Proposal
Create placement incentives &
ongoing support
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Memorandum of UnderstandingNOTE! Several RTTT initiatives are either required under SFSF or may be required under revised ESEA
All districts will be invited to support the State’s application by signing a MOU
State gains points in the competitive application for MOU signed by Superintendents, School Board Presidents and Teacher Union representative
ONLY districts that submit a signed MOU are considered to be participating and can apply for funds
Letters of Support
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Participating District RTTT FundsOptions among identified activities
Support for standards and aligning curriculumNebraska Virtual School STEM AcademyImprove use of data to support instructionData stewards and other support for data systemsProvide access to data for key stakeholdersSupport for professional growth and developmentInduction/mentoring programs for beginning
teachers/principalscontinued . . .
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Participating District RTTT Funds (continued)
Assistance with implementing teacher/principal evaluation processes
Assistance with recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining highly effective teachers/principals
Support for turning around persistently lowest achieving schools
Expanded learning timeImplement identified research-based,
evidence-based and/or promising practicesEmploy early childhood specialist 21
Bright Futures for Nebraska Students RTTT2Nebraska can apply for up to $75 millionOne-half ($37.5 million) will go to
participating districtsDistributed through the Title I formula Application will be online in the grants
management systemSchool districts will have 90 days after Race
to the Top funds are awarded to specify participation
Phase 2 application due June 1Awards made September, 2010
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