P-16Regional CouncilsFad or Future??

October 19, 2007Marina Ballantyne Walne

Table of Contents

Introduction of the Institute for Public School Initiatives at UT System

Why a P-16 Council?

A Tale of Two Cities: Austin and Houston

Principles, Pitfalls, Challenges, Questions

IPSI Mission and Goals

MissionTo improve the quality of academic outcomes for

public education in Texas by building awareness of the need to better align P-12 and higher education and developing innovative approaches and tools for students, teachers, and administrators to improve

college readiness, access and success.

Key GoalTo increase student college participation and success

rates.

Objective 25% more college graduates in 5 years.

IPSI Initiatives

Five Key Areas for Initiatives

Academic Foundation Initiatives College Readiness Initiatives College Access Initiatives Educator Quality Initiatives Policy and Communication

IPSI Highlights

Reading First – impacting 198 school districts, 706 schools and 385,000 students in grades K-3 per year

University of Texas Elementary School – P-5 university sponsored charter school

TRACK – TAKS readiness tool impacting 70,000 high school students per year

Five Early College High Schools in partnership with U. T. S. A., U. T. Pan Am, and Texas High School Project

IPSI Highlights

Texas College Money – on-line financial aid calculator

Replication of UTeach from UT Austin Technical Assistance for the State

DATE and TEEG programs (teacher incentive funds)

$25 million Teacher Incentive Fund grant to expand the Teacher Advancement Program in 27 schools

Why a P-16 Council?

Because Commissioner Raymond Paredes said so………

Really — Why a P-16 Council?

Regions of the Great State of Texas have very different needs.

It makes sense for districts, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations to collaborate on closing the gaps in your area.

Resources are scarce – they should be aligned and duplication should be reduced.

Focus of Most P-16 Councils?

Achieving the Goal set by the

THECB of Closing the Gaps, by

2015

Closing the Gaps

Participation: By 2015, close the gaps in enrollment rates across Texas to add 630,000 more students

Success: By 2015, award 210,000 undergraduate degrees, certificates and other identifiable student successes from high quality programs.

Goal: By 2015, close the gaps in enrollment

rates across Texas and add 630,000 more students.

Overall participation – On target but slowing

Participation Target: Increase Hispanic participation ratefrom 3.7 percent in 2000 to 4.8

percent by 2010 and to 5.7 percent by 2015.

Hispanic Target Remains A Challenge

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Recommended & Above Regular

Large increases in the percent of Large increases in the percent of entering students with the entering students with the recommended curriculumrecommended curriculum

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73%78%

53%

84%

State Focus on P-16 Issues

Recommended HS program required for entrance to a public university for 2011 entering class

Development of college readiness standards

Vertical alignment of curriculum P-16

Establishment of Math, Science, and Technology Teacher Preparation Academies

A Tale of Two Cities

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us……….

A Tale of Two Cities

E3 Alliance — Education Equals Economics Central Texas P-16 Council P-16 + Greater Houston Area Council

Austin: E3 Alliance

A catalyst for change in Central Texas andin regions across the state

Building a research-based regional blueprint

to align our education systemsto better fulfill the potential of every

citizen and in turn, increase economic

outcomes.

E3: Apply a Regional Model

History

Born out of community leaders discussion at AARO – not designed as a P-16 CouncilBirth to Economic Prosperity

Built around other successful regional approaches to complex infrastructure issues

Leverage “lessons learned” and models from other regions around U.S.

Housed at Austin Community CollegeFormally launched May 1, 2006

MLRLeading Partner

Earl Maxwell

MLRLeading Partner

Earl Maxwell

ACCPresident

Stephen Kinslow

ACCPresident

Stephen Kinslow

Region XIII ESCExecutive Director

Pat Pringle

Region XIII ESCExecutive Director

Pat Pringle

United WayPresident & CPO

David Balch

United WayPresident & CPO

David Balch

CommuniCardCEO

Sylvia Acevedo

CommuniCardCEO

Sylvia Acevedo

Winstead PCFounding Partner

Pete Winstead

Winstead PCFounding Partner

Pete Winstead

UT AustinVice President

Gregory Vincent

UT AustinVice President

Gregory Vincent

RRISDSuperintendentJesus Chavez

RRISDSuperintendentJesus Chavez

UT System- IPSIExecutive Director

Marine Walne

UT System- IPSIExecutive Director

Marine Walne

AAROHigher Ed Chair

Ed Sharpe

AAROHigher Ed Chair

Ed Sharpe

TX State Univ.President

Denise Trauth

TX State Univ.President

Denise Trauth

Governance Structure7 Colleges:

UTTexas State

ACCConcordia

Huston-TillotsonSt. Edward’sSouthwestern

BusinessLeaders:

AARO

7 Districts:Austin

BastropDel Valle

EanesManor

(Pflugerville)Round RockSan Marcos

Operating Procedures

Staff of four plus 3 PT GRA’sOutsourced research efforts

Bi-monthly board meetings Quarterly meetings with Sup’s Semi-annual meetings with College

Presidents Bi-monthly reviews with AARO leaders Ad hoc: accountability, institutional

effectiveness, C&I, teacher focus groups, etc.

Regular meetings with local (Bastrop, San Marcos) P-16 partnerships

Model for Change

20152015• More reach More reach

their their potentialpotential

• Higher wage Higher wage earnersearners

• Stronger Stronger economyeconomy

Blueprint for Blueprint for Change Change (2008)(2008)Track 2: Community Engagement

Track 1:Data Evaluation & Research

Track 3:Systemic Alignment

Data Evaluation andResearch Track

DecisionFramework

Longitudinal Statistical Research

Longitudinal Statistical Research

NationalResearchReview

NationalResearchReview

RegionalExperienceRegional

Experience

Phase 1: Phase 2: Phase 3+:

Bid out and complete Educ. Systems MapDevelop Blueprint for ChangeDevelop Performance Framework

Target District Data ScanNational Research ReviewCT Education Snapshot V2Initial Data Analysis Planning for Long. Research

Define Methodology & DataCT Education Snapshot V1Target District InterviewsWhite Papers: College Readiness Developmental Ed. Barriers to Evaluation

Performance Framework

8th Grade TAKS SSI – Big Gaps

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Source: TEA Division of Performance Reporting, Ad-hoc Report

While there is improvement overall, the gaps remain unchanged.

Copyright ©. Texas Education Agency. All Rights Reserved

Source: TEA, AEIS Reports 2005-06

Graduation Gaps Among Districts with 50-75% Economically Disadvantaged

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Bastrop Elgin Jarrell Lockhart Luling Manor SanMarcos

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Avg 05 Graduation Rate for Black & Hispanic Students

Gaps Vary Even in Districts with Common Demographics

AG-5

Note: Gaps based on difference between White student performance and un-weighted average of Black and Hispanic student performance

Copyright ©. Texas Education Agency. All Rights Reserved

Community Engagement Track

Breadth of Exposure

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Outreach

Media

CampaignsBlogs,

Newsletters

Texas Forums – Trained moderators and deliberations process

Austin Voices for Education & Youth – grass roots outreach

United Way – part of Community Impact outreach; initial funder

6 Communities centered around target school districts

E3 Alliance – Objective local data set, context for overall community engagement process

Partners

Deliberative Dialogues Rollout

May November 15OctJune-Sept LBJ

Library

Collateral Developed with Web Site(s)Customized Central Texas Discussion

Guide Guide and all Collateral in English and

SpanishModerator Training 9/15-10/8Dialogues 10/2-11/10 in 6 communitiesRegional Delegates Forum 11/15Thought Leader Summit 1/23

Pierce the Cultural Bubble: wherever people work, play, pray, shop, receive services or commute, they will receive the same message: Education is the key to economic prosperity.

Three consistent messages:1.Graduate high school = +$1M in your lifetime2.Graduate college = +$2M in your lifetime3.Speak two languages = more opportunity, better job, higher pay

Communication Message

Project One: Nursing Articulation

Partnership with WorkSource (local WorkForce Board), regional hospital systems, ACC, 3 Universities

Expand, optimize articulated nursing pipeline – H.S. – ADN – BSN – MSN

Innovative models for addressing bottlenecks

Use as model for other key industry needs areas

Timeline: Putting it All Together

Q4 ‘07 Q2 ‘08Q1 ‘08

Achievement GapsRegional Delegates

Planning ForumNov 15 2007

GAC State of Education Event

Nov 27 2008

Thought LeadersPlenary Summit

Jan 24 2008

Blueprint for ChangeRollout

Apr 15 2008?

DeliberativeDialogues

~Oct

CT EducationProfileDec 15

Develop Blueprintfor Change

Q1

EducationSystems Map

Original White Paper Research Methodology Central Texas

Education Snapshot v1, v1.1

Snapshot versions for 7 districts, ACC

College Readiness Snapshot

Central Texas Nursing Overview

Press Kit

Attribute Profile of an Effective Central Texas School Board Trustee (pamphlet)

Barriers to Effective Evaluation (white paper)

College Readiness Considerations (policy paper)

Developmental Education (white paper)

System Map of Education Evaluators

Significant Deliverables

P-16+GreaterHoustonCouncil

Greater Houston P-16+ Council

GulfCoast

HistoryLaunched at request of Commissioner

of Higher Education in 2005

Year One: 2005-06. Invitations and basic input

Year Two: 2006-07. Develop and adopt by-laws, elect leadership, form committees, set priorities, secure funding

Mission

To promote student success across the continuum – pre-Kindergarten through College and Workforce

Development – for all children and young adults in the Gulf Coast area

To serve as a model for the state of Texas

through the broadest collaboration

become a recognized convening collaboration of diverse stakeholders

Key Goals

promote college-going mindset

catalyze policy development

support overarching campaign of THECB, Closing the Gaps

advance alignment of educational and training experiences through inventorying needs, opportunities and replicable models

Current membership = 54

Membership

COMPOSITION

Community & Business: 15Elementary & Secondary Schools: 14Four-Year College/University: 9Community College: 7Pre-Schools: 6Foundations: 2Texas Higher Ed Coordinating Board: 1

P-16+

GreaterHoustonCouncil

Current Leadership

Janelle James, Chair, Program CommitteeChief Academic and Operating Officer

Southwest Schools/Young Learners School

Bonnie Longnion, Council Secretary President, Humble ISD Board of Trustees

Associate Vice Chancellor, North Harris Montgomery Community College District

Bob Wimpelberg, Council Chair Dean, College of Education, University of Houston

P-16+

GreaterHoustonCouncil

Current Leadership

Tracy Baskin, TreasurerExecutive Director

Mayor’s READ Commission

Elaine Barber, Lead Business MemberSenior Vice President for Regional Issues

Greater Houston Partnership

Rebecca Florez, Chair, Policy Committee Director of Government Relations

Houston Independent School District

Laurie Bricker, Convener and MemberMember, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Operating Structure

Utilize services of THECB Regional Rep No full-time staff Shared distribution of duties among

leadership team Executive Board -- Chair, 2 Vice Chairs,

Secretary, TreasurerStanding Committees and ad hoc

committees Quarterly meetings

The “Engagement Ingredients” for a College-Going Culture

Students&

Families

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Educational Partnerships

Com

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Strategies 1. Educational Partnerships. Create or strengthen existing partnerships between local school districts and institutions of higher education.2. Community Involvement. Create, develop, and sustain a strong commitment to a college-going culture within local communities.3. Statewide Initiatives. Build strong relationships among state agencies and statewide organizations in order to create support for the mission.

Critical Gap

Critical Gap

Critical Gap

Critical Gap

CompletionPoint

CompletionPoint

High9-12

Lower Division

Upper Division

CompletionPoint

(7th–10th Grade Dropout)

(High School to College)

(First Year Retention)

(Transfer from 2-year to 4-year)

Critical Gap

Critical Gap

Birth to PK ElementaryPK-5

Middle6-8

Critical Gaps in the Participation/Success Pipeline

Approached on two axes

First Steps in a Work Plan

The Gaps

Themes

-Gap 2: Middle School to High School

- Gap 1: High School to Community College and Four-Year Institutions

-Theme 1: Parent Education and Support

3 work groups2 gaps, one theme

First Steps in a Work Plan

Significant Deliverables$1 million grant from local funder for

college counselor in 6 local high schools

Education Symposium in partnership with American Leadership Forum in Houston

PK initiative in development

Principles for Success

Identify an appropriate region to serve – not too big, not too small

Create a structure and an approach that makes sense for your region

Get key leadership at the table from the beginning

Need strong drivers to start organization

Representatives of P-16 ContinuumBusiness must be significantly

involved

Principles for Success

Focused Projects; Produce ResultsHave small “wins” earlyUse research and data to drive

decisionsCreate a good governance

structure that can be sustained as people change positions

Secure funding to hire people to work on this part-time or full-time

Create a 3-year business plan

Pitfalls: Lessons LearnedDon’t ally with any single political

leader

Don’t base around a single college/university

Avoid turf battles -- keep egos in check

Don’t reinvent the wheel – learn from others

Change requires objective information AND community will

ChallengesDetermining your community

resources Community and political leaders,

businesses, parents, school personnel and administrators, faculty

Finding financial supportBuilding on existing efforts

Many fragmented efforts throughout the entire P-16 system

Identifying programs that work

Questions

How will your group manage broad representation and maintain focused, action-oriented work?

Does your current voluntary membership reflect all of the community sectors who have a stake?

Is your representation balanced?

Do you have strong leaders who can make things happen?

Do you have sufficient funding/resources?

P-16: Fad or Future?

It depends on you and how well you work together in partnership! The El Paso Collaborative has been in existence for 16 years. How long

will your P-16 Groups last?