2008 EXPLORE DATA

Southwest Arkansas College Preparatory Academy: Partnerships, Planning and Results A Community Vision

Donnie Whitten, SuperintendentArkadelphia Public Schools

Paulette Blacknall, Director of Education Renewal ZoneHenderson State University Welcome

A Community Vision

High School Redesign Phase IIIArkansas Task Force on Higher Education Remediation, Retention and Graduation Rates Access to SuccessGovernors Education Works SummitClark County Strategic PlanPilot Program April, May, June of 2009Donnie Whitten, Superintendent Arkadelphia Public Schools2008 Explore Data AHS 9th graders

Assesses English, Math, Reading, and Science

Our focus: English, Math, and Reading2008 EXPLORE DATABenchmark score indicates that a student is on target to be successful--50% likely to earn a B or better in a corresponding college course, 75% likely to earn a C or better.

Students report their future educational plans and career interests.

English8th grade benchmark score: 13

34 studentsIndicated they plan to attend 4+ years of college, but did not meet the benchmark scoreMath8th grade benchmark score: 17

55 studentsIndicated they plan to attend 4+ years of college, but did not meet the benchmark score

Reading8th grade benchmark score: 15

54 studentsIndicated that they plan to attend 4+ years of college, but did not meet the benchmark scoreSummaryOverall, 78 students planned to attend 4+ years of college but did not meet the benchmark score in one or more areas.

31 students of those students did not meet the benchmark in English, Math, and Reading.

Arkadelphia College Preparatory AcademyUniversities, public schools, Dawson Education Service Cooperative, business partners, community leaders, parents, and elected officials are collaborating to address college remediation, retention, and graduation rates beginning at the middle school level using data from EXPLORE, PLAN, and ACT.PartnersHenderson State UniversityOuachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia Public SchoolsCenterpoint Public SchoolsGurdon Public SchoolsArkansas Department of EducationOuachita Technical CollegeDawson Education Service Cooperative

PartnersSouth Arkansas Math and Science CenterHSU/OBU ROTCRoss Foundation, ArkadelphiaCabe Foundation, GurdonOlds Foundation, AmitySouthern Bancorp, ArkadelphiaClark County Strategic PlanState Representative Johnnie J. Roebuck

Paulette Blacknall, DirectorSouthwest-A Education Renewal ZoneHenderson State UniversityPilot Program 2008

OrganizationFour ModulesMathEnglishReadingStudy Skills/Career Exploration

StaffingClasses are co-taught One public school teacher/licensed teacherOne University faculty member

Handbook RulesAttendanceTardinessUnacceptable BehaviorsDressIdentification

OtherCampus securityLunchOpening CelebrationPictures removed to reduce file size

Arkadelphia College Preparatory Academy

Pilot Program Data Analysis 2009Number of AbsencesNumber of Students020192333425261Student Attendance Data

Year 2Year 2 Clark County SchoolsPlanning CommitteeInclude County Wide School DistrictsIncrease enrollment to 88 studentsEligible students: 9th & 10th gradersPrivate Funding IncreaseDistrict CommitmentsOctober 12, 2009 Opening Celebration

2009 Explore DataClark County 9th graders 302 tested

English, Math, Reading, and Science

Focus: English, Math, and ReadingEnglish8th grade benchmark score: 13

95 studentsIndicated they plan to attend 4+ years of college, but did not meet the benchmark scoreMath8th grade benchmark score: 17

160 studentsIndicated they plan to attend 4+ years of college, but did not meet the benchmark score

Reading8th grade benchmark score: 15

135 studentsIndicated that they plan to attend 4+ years of college, but did not meet the benchmark scoreSummaryOverall, 160 students plan to attend 4+ years of college but did not meet the benchmark score in one or more areas.

Our students have big dreams, but will they be ready for college?

Arkadelphia College Preparatory Academy

2009-2010 Data Analysis Attendance 2009-2010Explore Test Results 2009-2010Explore Test Results 2009-2010Plan Test Results 2009-2010Plan Test Results 2009-2010Year 3136 studentsOctober May Selected SaturdaysTwo weeks in JuneIncrease number of staffIncentivesFunding PartnersRoss FoundationSouthern Bancorp Clark County PlanCabe FoundationOlds FoundationPrivate funding to date: $176, 000.00Arkadelphia Promisewww.arkadelphiapromise.comArkadelphia Promise FoundationSouthern BancorpRoss FoundationArkadelphia Public SchoolsClark County Strategic PlanNext StepsIncrease number of student participantsContinue seeking funding sourcesFour year academy with residential requirements for upperclassmenReduce remediation rates for high school seniors entering collegeTHANK YOUQuestions and Comments