high schools that work (hstw) a collaborative effort of the southern regional education board &...
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High Schools That Work(HSTW)
A Collaborative Effort ofThe Southern Regional Education
Board&
The Georgia Department of Education
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HSTW: History
SREB/HSTWBegan 1987 with 28 sites in 13 statesNow 1,200+ sites in 30 statesApproximately 120+ active sites in GeorgiaNationally recognized model for School ImprovementData Driven
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HSTW Major Goals
Get 85% of students to meet mathematics, science, and communications goals.Teach all classes including C/T to college prep standards. Increase to 90% the number of entering 9th grade students that graduate in 4 years.Increase to 85% all graduates with a concentration in C/T, academic, or blended major.Have all students leave high school with postsecondary credit prepared to do postsecondary studies.Work to increase middle grade student’s ability to complete college prep standards in high school.
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WHAT DOES A HSTW SITE LOOK LIKE?
Middle School Bridge ProgramSchool Focus TeamsGuidance and Advisement System9th Grade Transition (Focus Year)HSTW Recommended CurriculumBenchmarking Standards PerformanceUsing DataSystem of Extra HelpQuality Work-based Learning ProgramSenior Focus Year
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Planning Initiatives for HSTW
Sites 2005- 06
Ninth Grade Focus/Academy & Teachers As Advisors
Literacy Across the Curriculum 6 – 12
Literacy Across the Curriculum 9 – 12
New Site & Teachers As Advisors
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Data for School Name
High school graduation test 11th grade first time takers pass rate
2005 = School - State 63.3%SAT score for school
CP students = ____________ T/C students = ____________ Senior Students = School ____ - State 988
Dual Seal Diplomas Number awarded in 2005 _______
HSTW Assessment Goals (last test 2004; next 2006) Reading – HSTW Goal 279 School Score - ____ Mathematics – HSTW Goal 297 School Score - ____ Science – HSTW Goal 299 School Score
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ORGANIZE FOR SUCCESS
HSTW Leadership Team (May be School Improvement Team)Develop focus teams for: Guidance and Advisement Curriculum Middle and Postsecondary Transition Professional Development Evaluation, Data Usage, and Public
Relations
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HSTW ExpectationsIncreased number of students taking high-level classesIncreased number of students reaching HSTW performance goalsIncrease in C/T completersIncreased students success in challenging coursesRaised SAT and ACT scoresIncreased attendance, graduation rate and postsecondary enrollmentDecrease in dropout rate and discipline referralsPossible state/national recognition
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HSTW Key Practices
High Expectations: (Students and staff)Revise Career/Technical Studies: (Blend college-prep level academics taught in context)Revise Academic Studies: (Incorporate college level concepts across curriculum)Change the Instructional Process: (Engage students in instructional process)
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HSTW Key Practices
Cont.
Program of Study: (Upgraded academic core with Academic, Blended, or Career major)Guidance and Advisement: (Involve each student and parent/guardian in planning program of study)Implement Work-based Learning: (Link work-based, school-based, postsecondary, to industry-recognized credential in career pathway/major)
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HSTW Key Practices Cont.
Help Teachers Work Together: (Provide academic and career teachers time to plan together)Provide Extra Help and Extra Time:
(Provide a structured system for extra help)Use HSTW and Other Assessment Data for School Improvement: (A Blueprint driven by data for staff development leads to school improvement)
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Administrative Support
A MUSTConsider student achievement and instruction as major prioritiesProvide data driven staff developmentInvolve teachers for buy-inShare data with teachers and staffProvide common teacher planning timeClassroom walkthroughs
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Guidance and Advisement
HSTW Recommends
“Teachers As Advisors”Administration assumes leadership role in training teachersGuidance Curriculum by Grade levelEnhances parent involvementTeachers better understand students requirementsTeachers follow students for four years
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SREB/HSTW/DOE Provide
Proven instructional strategies & recommended curriculumAssistance in developing site plansTechnical Assistance Visits (TAV)PublicationsEvaluation processSREB/HSTW Staff Development Conf. in July; local and national workshops
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Georgia HSTW Sites
Agree toComplete Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)Provide orientation for faculty and staff membersParticipate in identified HSTW/State sponsored workshops.Develop an active site leadership team Develop focus teams for curriculum review, guidance and advisement, middle school and postsecondary transition, public relations and evaluation, data usage, and PR
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Georgia HSTW Sites Agree to
Plan identified Key Practices/InitiativesUtilize HSTW funds for staff developmentAttend Summer In-serviceAttend workshops for chosen initiativeBegin or continue working on all Key PracticesParticipate in HSTW AssessmentComplete annual report for SREB and Status Report for DOE
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Some Benefits for HSTW Schools
School-wide initiativeIncreased student achievementCurrent staff developmentChallenging Program of Study (Major)Guidance and AdvisementMeaningful Work-based learningImprove student performanceSupports requirements of NCLB
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For Additional Information
Contact
Stan McCallar, [email protected], 404-657-2531Danny Carter, [email protected], 404-657-8334SREB www.sreb.org link to HSTW, 404-875-9211