DESE Update Dr Blaine Henningsen Assistant Commissioner Office

DESE Update Dr. Blaine Henningsen Assistant Commissioner Office of College and Career Readiness February 12, 2020

State of the State Address January 15, 2020

Governor Mike Parson Missouri Gov. Mike Parson delivers the State of the State address Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Jefferson City, Mo. Photo: Jeff Roberson, AP)

Governor’s State of the State Address January 15, 2020 “…our children are the workforce of tomorrow. ” “Missouri recently received a $33. 5 million preschool development grant aimed at creating a more effective, high quality learning system. ”

Governor’s State of the State Address January 15, 2020 “With this funding…better prepare Missouri children for success…which is critical to the development of a strong workforce. ” “…we will also focus on increasing opportunities for highdemand training at the high school level. ”

Governor’s State of the State Address January 15, 2020 “We need to ensure our students understand the many opportunities out there, whether it be going into the workforce, the military, a community college, technical school, or a four-year degree. ” “We need to move away from the stigma that not having a college degree is a failure…there are many other excellent education and job training opportunities. ”

State Board of Education

New State Board Member Pamela Westbrooks-Hodge appointed by Governor Mike Parson • Board member of the Normandy Schools Collaborative • Head of Information Systems Audit at Edward Jones Investments • Formerly held roles in senior governance, risk and compliance for Express Scripts, Anheuser. Busch and Bank of America. • BS Degree in Finance from NWMSU MBA from UMSL

State Board’s Legislative Priorities 2020 • Early Learning o The State Board of Education supports access to voluntary high-quality early learning opportunities for all Missouri children. o Supports phasing in a plan to allow Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to count 100 percent of 4 -5 year olds in early learning programs in their calculation of Average Daily Attendance (ADA) in the foundation formula.

State Board’s Legislative Priorities 2020 • Workforce Development o The State Board of Education suggests that students in Missouri high schools be required to focus on an area of concentration related to a career field or achieving success in higher education. Ø Focus – students see relevance of coursework - see the “why” Ø Relevance – leads to better behavior and attendance of students Ø Awareness and Knowledge – allows students to have “choice” Ø Connections to Workforce – students learn of “options” in education/training

State Board’s Legislative Priorities 2020 • Funding o The State Board of Education supports continued full funding of the foundation formula, PLUS Ø Full funding of the school transportation funding formula over the next three fiscal years. Current Funding: In FY 2020, state transportation aid to school districts was underfunded by approximately $193. 5 million. Phasing in this funding will take $65 million per year for three years. Ø The State Board of Education also suggests legislation to incent school districts to share educational costs.

State Board’s Legislative Priorities 2020 • Teacher Recruitment & Retention o The State Board of Education supports raising the minimum teacher salary from its current $25, 000 per year to $32, 000 per year.

Teacher Recruitment/Retention

A 35% drop in enrollment from 2012 to 2018.

Teacher Salaries

Why is Improving Teacher Pay Important ? • The Missouri average starting teacher salary is $32, 400 which ranks 48 th in the United States. • Minimum salaries in border states range from $32, 000 to nearly $36, 000, placing Missouri last in the region. Missouri last took action on increasing teacher salary 14 years ago.

Teacher Salary Proposal Increase the minimum teacher salary requirement to $32, 000 $40, 000 $35, 000 $32, 000 $30, 000 $25, 000 $20, 000 $15, 000 $10, 000 $5, 000 $0 Oklahoma (2018 -19) Tennessee (2018) Iowa (2018) *Illinois (2020 -21) Illinois: $40, 000 in 2023 -24 Arkansas (2018 -19) *Kentucky (2018 -19) Kentucky: Rank III schools Missouri (2005)

State Board of Education Approved MSIP 6 on February 11, 2020

MSIP 6 Approved by State Board • Becomes effective February 11, 2022 • Focuses on: v Continuous improvement for ALL schools v Preparation of each student for life beyond high school v Recognition of successful practices at the local level

MSIP 6 Approved by State Board • Six Domains: v Leadership v Effective Teaching and Learning v Collaborative Climate and Culture v Data-based Decision Making v Alignment of Curriculum and Assessments to Standards v Equity and Access

MSIP 6 Approved by State Board Where CTE shows up • Effective Teaching and Learning (TL) o Success-Ready Students Ø No later than eighth grade, students have developed Individual Career Academic Plans (ICAP) that are based on career exploration experiences.

MSIP 6 Approved by State Board Where CTE shows up o Success-Ready Students continued Ø Students demonstrate work ethic and character. Ø Beginning in high school, students may demonstrate employability skills through participation in Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) and/or by earning a Seal of Biliteracy.

MSIP 6 Approved by State Board Where CTE shows up o Success-Ready Students continued Ø Beginning in high school, students demonstrate postsecondary readiness through any of the following: ü A combination of a career readiness assessment score that meets the state standard combined with an Industry Recognized Credential (IRC) or the Career and Technical Education Certificate (CTEC) ü A combination of a college readiness assessment and an IRC or CTEC

MSIP 6 Approved by State Board Where CTE shows up o Success-Ready Students continued Ø Beginning in high school, students demonstrate postsecondary readiness through any of the following: ü Successful completion of an advanced professional studies program, Registered Youth Apprenticeship, department-approved internship, or other department approved work-connected experience ü Confirmed postsecondary employment, college application, other postsecondary training, or military commitment

MSIP 6 Approved by State Board Where CTE shows up o Success-Ready Students continued Ø Beginning in high school, students demonstrate postsecondary readiness through any of the following: ü Completion of stackable credentials ü Other department-approved work readiness measure

MSIP 6 Approved by State Board Where CTE shows up • High-Quality Career Education TL 3 - The school system is intentional in providing relevant, high-quality career technical education and/or advanced professional studies based on students’ ICAPs. Ø The school system implements department-approved career technical education program(s) leading students to attain: ü an industry-recognized credential, or ü CTE Certificate (CTEC), or ü a postsecondary degree, or ü entry into the workplace with a skill set conducive toward career advancement

MSIP 6 Approved by State Board Where CTE shows up • High-Quality Career Education Ø The school system provides access to career-connected experiences that include solving authentic problems, working in professional environments, and engaging in curriculum developed with industry professionals. Ø The school system implements broadly-based elementary and middle school career awareness and exploration programs, which align with high school and career center curriculum.

MSIP 6 Approved by State Board Where CTE shows up • High-Quality Career Education Ø The school system ensures the career technical education program has: ü a written curriculum for each course with a balance among classroom/laboratory instruction, ü leadership, ü professional competency development, ü personal learning, and ü assessment of technical skill attainment

MSIP 6 Approved by State Board Where CTE shows up • High-Quality Career Education Ø The school system ensures the appropriate CTSO is affiliated with the state and national organizations and is an intra-curricular element of the associated program. Ø The school system uses a system of data collection and evaluation to provide the necessary information for program review and development

New DESE Strategic Plan

Our Vision Improving Lives through Education Strategic Plan for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Our Mission Providing Access to Opportunity Our Core Values We are Committed to Excellence We are Future. Focused We are Dedicated to Serving Others Our Priority Areas Early Learning & Early Literacy Success-Ready Students & Workforce Development Safe & Healthy Schools Educator Recruitment & Retention

New Roles

Workforce Development Board December 23, 2019 - Governor Parson appointed DESE Commissioner Dr. Margie Vandeven to be a member of the Missouri Workforce Development Board.

Workforce Development Board Members • Governor Michael L. Parson • Mr. Joshua Tennison • *Catherine Bass Black (Chair) • Director Rob Dixon • Dr. Don W. Cook • *Greta Bax • Dr. Randall Williams • Mr. Mathew J. Aubuchon • *Stephanie Garrett • Commissioner Zora Mulligan • Ms. Cara Canon • *Sen. Mike Cierpoit • Director Anna S. Hui • Mr. Le. Roy Stromberg • **Commissioner Margie Vandeven • Mr. Garland G. Barton • Mr. Daniel Atwill • Mr. Joel Todd Spencer • Dr. John S. Gaal • Mr. Leonard P. Toenjes • Mrs. Kathy Rae Lambert • Mr. Herbert W. Dankert *New Members 10/24/19 **New Member 12/23/19

Workforce Development Board Purpose & Core Responsibilities • Help more Missourians enter the workforce and more Missourians stay in the workforce. • Convener of state, regional and local workforce system partners to align and improve employment, training and education programs. • Engaging employers, education providers, economic development officials, and other stakeholders to help the public workforce system to be more responsive to business and job seeker customers.

New Deputy Commissioner for Finance Dr. Kari Monsees – Ray-Pec Superintendent • • Begins June 30, 2020 Replaces Dr. Roger Dorson • • BS Ed – UCM MS Ed Secondary Admin – UCM Specialist Ed District Admin – UCM Ed. D Ed Leadership – UMC • • Former CFO in Wentzville School District Other experience in: • Warrensburg, Moniteau County R-1, and Smithton

New Deputy Commissioner for Learning Services Dr. Tracy Hinds – University City Schools • ELA and Social Studies Coordinator at UCity since 2016 • • • National Board Certified Teacher BS Psychology – De. Pauw University MS Special Education – Fontbonne University Specialist Ed Admin – UMSL Ed. D Ed Leadership – UMSL • • Former Special Education teacher in SLPS Reading Specialist and facilitated new teacher induction in the Hazelwood School District

New CTE Advisory Council Member Anna Hennes - Term Expires December 2021 • Has experience working in both non-profit and industry settings while connecting business expertise to students and teachers. • Employed as Program Leader for Real World Learning at the Kauffman Foundation - KC • Previously worked for Cerner Corporation, global leader in health care technology for 12 years, serving in a variety of roles including program management, community engagement strategy, talent development and foundation operations.

New CTE Advisory Council Member Dan Stroot - Term Expires December 2021 • 35 years at Boeing - Senior Manager of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), Boeing Global Services and Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA) South Carolina Manufacturing, Quality and Safety Learning Solutions. • Dan’s team is responsible for deploying manufacturing, quality and safety learning solutions for The Boeing Defense, Space and Security business, Boeing Global Services business and The Boeing Commercial Aircraft business. • • • AA in Aviation Maintenance Technology – Parks College of SLU BS in Aeronautics/Aviation Maint Mgmt - Parks College of SLU MS in Aviation Safety - UCM

New CTE Advisory Council Member Dave Rockers – term expires December 2021 • Director at Franklin Technology Center in Joplin • Former CCTEC Director and Associate Dean of Technical Education at Crowder College 2004. • AA in Mid-Management and Marketing from Northeastern Oklahoma A & M Community College • BS Ed -Emporia State University • MS Vocational Education/Secondary School Administration from Pittsburg State University

New CTE Advisory Council Member Jonathan Walker - term expires December 2024 • Business, Marketing and Cooperative Education teacher at Kirksville Area Career Center • • FBLA advisor National Technical Honor Society advisor • Prior to a career in education, Jonathan spent twenty years in small business sales, marketing, and ownership experience. • • MBA – William Woods University EDS CTE - UCM

New Position January 13, 2020 - Iowa Department of Education hired Dr. Dennis Harden as the Chief for the Bureau of Career and Technical Education.

Dr. Roger Barnes