Louisiana Goals for Education Challenge to Lead LOUISIANA

Louisiana Goals for Education Challenge to Lead LOUISIANA 2003 1

Challenge to Lead Goals 1. All children are ready for the first grade. 2. Achievement in the early grades for all groups of students exceeds national averages and performance gaps are closed. LOUISIANA 3. Achievement in the middle grades for all groups of students exceeds national averages and performance gaps are closed. 2

Challenge to Lead Goals 4. All young adults will have a high school diploma – or, if not, pass the GED test. 5. All recent high school graduates have solid academic preparation and are ready for postsecondary education and a career. LOUISIANA 6. Adults who are not high school graduates participate in literacy and job-skills training and further education. 3

Challenge to Lead Goals 7. The percentage of adults who earn postsecondary degrees or technical certificates exceeds national averages. 8. Every school has higher student performance and meets state academic standards for all students each year. LOUISIANA 9. Every school has leadership that results in improved student performance – and leadership begins with an effective school principal. 4

Challenge to Lead Goals 10. Every student is taught by qualified teachers. 11. The quality of colleges and universities is regularly assessed and funding is targeted to quality, efficiency and state needs. 12. The state places a high priority on an education system of schools, colleges and universities that is accountable. LOUISIANA 5

Major Themes § Transitions • Pre-K to Elementary School • Middle to High School • High School to Postsecondary Education and Workplace § Closing the Gaps LOUISIANA § Education Systems 6

Transitions Pre-K to Early Years § 3 SREB states know the percentage of children ready for school. • Louisiana evaluates kindergarten readiness. § Louisiana needs to provide more spaces for at-risk children in pre-K programs. • Over 80% of 4 -year olds at-risk are in programs. LOUISIANA 7

Transitions Pre-K to Early Years Fourth-Grade Percent Basic and Above on NAEP Reading Standard United States SREB Louisiana 1992 1994 1998 LOUISIANA Source: NCES, 1999 8

Transitions Pre-K to Early Years Fourth-Grade Percent Basic and Above on NAEP Mathematics Standard Largest Gains in Nation 62% 67% 57% 44% LOUISIANA Source: NCES, 1999 9

Transitions Middle Grades to High School Percentage of Students Repeating a Grade 1999 and 2002 1999 LOUISIANA Source: Louisiana Department of Education 10

Transitions Middle Grades to High School Eighth-Grade Percent Basic and Above on NAEP Mathematics Standard United States SREB Louisiana 1992 1994 1998 LOUISIANA Source: NCES, 1999 11

Transitions Middle Grades to High School Algebra Eighth-Grade Students on Track 2000 Highest SREB State U. S. SREB LA Lowest SREB State LOUISIANA Source: NCES, 2002 12

Transitions High School to College and Career Percent Completing ACT’s Recommended Core Curriculum 71% 62% 45% U. S. 62% 49% SREB 1990 LOUISIANA 58% LA U. S. SREB LA 2002 Source: ACT, 2002 13

Transitions High School to College and Career Average Composite ACT Scores United States SREB States Louisiana LOUISIANA 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 Source: ACT, 2002 14

Transitions High School to College and Career ACT Scores of Students Taking Core Curriculum 2002 United States Louisiana SREB LOUISIANA Source: College Board 15

Transitions High School to College and Career High School Diploma or GED 18 to 24 year-olds 2000 91% 86% 85% 82% 79% LOUISIANA U. S. SREB LA High SREB State Low SREB State Source: NCES, 2000 16

Closing the Gaps Achievement Eighth-Grade Percent Basic and Above on NAEP Mathematics Standard Louisiana White Hispanic Black 1992 1989 -90 1996 1998 -99 2000 LOUISIANA Source: NCES, 2001 17

Closing the Gaps Achievement Fourth-Grade Percent Basic and Above on NAEP Mathematics Standard 2000 72% 58% LOUISIANA 69% 61% 52% U. S. LA Central City Urban Fringe 58% U. S. LA Rural Source: NCES, 2002 18

Closing the Gaps Achievement Eighth-Grade Percent Basic and Above on NAEP Mathematics Standard 2000 70% 68% 53% 50% 38% U. S. LOUISIANA LA Central City U. S. LA Urban Fringe U. S. LA Rural Source: NCES, 2002 19

Closing the Gaps Achievement 55 -55 HSTW Schools Meeting Performance Goals and All HSTW Schools LOUISIANA Source: NCES, 2002 20

Closing the Gaps School by School Louisiana Accountability Performance Results 2001 Schools: • Academic Excellence = less than 1% • Academic Distinction = 1% • Academic Achievement = 15% • Academically Above State Average = 33% • Academically Below State Average = 48% LOUISIANA • Academically Unacceptable = 3% Source: Louisiana Department of Education 21

Closing the Gaps School by School Louisiana Accountability Performance Results 2001 Districts: • Summer school effectiveness • Reduction of failure rates • Progress toward school targets • Percentage of certified teachers in low-performing schools LOUISIANA • Percentage of certified teachers overall Source: Louisiana Department of Education 22

Closing the Gaps College Attendance College Enrollment Rates 18 -24 Years-Old 1999 32% 29% U. S. SREB 28% LA LOUISIANA Source: U. S. Census and NCES 23

Closing the Gaps College Attendance Women and Minority Students Account for Bulk of Enrollment Growth in Louisiana (Percent of Total Enrollment) 57% 58% 26% 29% 2. 4% 2. 5% LOUISIANA Women Black Hispanic Source: U. S. Census and NCES 24

Closing the Gaps College Attendance Six-year Graduation Rates for First-time Freshmen at Public Four-Year Colleges 1995 to 2001 34% Louisiana Low SREB State U. S. LOUISIANA SREB High SREB State 32% U. S. SREB 63% Source: SREB-State Data Exchange 25

Closing the Gaps College Attendance Adults With a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher 2000 32% 26% 23% 15% U. S. SREB LA High SREB State Low SREB State LOUISIANA Source: U. S. Census, 2001 26

Closing the Gaps College and University Quality Passing Rates on Licensing Examinations for Registered Nurses (First-time Candidates ) 2000 84% U. S. LOUISIANA 85% SREB 90% LA Associate’s Programs 84% U. S. 86% SREB 90% LA Bachelor’s Programs Source: National Council of State Boards of Nursing, 2001 27

Closing the Gaps Quality Teachers Indicators Rating Compile data on teachers Preparation in content and teaching skills Licensure focuses on performance Professional development for improved student achievement State and local policies focus on a quality teacher in every classroom LOUISIANA Little or No Progress Some Progress Substantial progress Source: SREB 28

Closing the Gaps Quality Teachers and Faculty § Salaries and Incentives Go Beyond Averages § Marketplace Competition § Aimed to State Needs / Quality Undergraduate Education LOUISIANA 29

Closing the Gaps Quality Principals Rating Indicators Tapping new leaders Curriculum and instruction standards for preparation redesign Practice-based preparation programs Professional licensure based on improved schools and classroom performance Alternative certification for principals State leadership academies serve low-performing schools LOUISIANA Little or no progress Some progress Substantial progress Source: SREB Leadership Initiative 30

Education Systems Louisiana Leaders on Right Track § Alignment • Roles and standards for schools, 2 -year and 4 year colleges § Smooth Transitions • School to college and workplace • 2 -year to 4 -year colleges and universities § Reports LOUISIANA • School Report Cards • College to School Feedback • Postsecondary Indicators 31

Education Systems Resources and Results Increase in State and Local Funds 1989 to 1999 (dollars in thousands) 163% ($32, 813) 67% 58% ($1, 662, 185) ($175, 299) LOUISIANA Four-Year Colleges Two-Year Colleges K-12 Source: SREB-State Data Exchange and NCES 32

Education Systems Resources and Results Increase in State and Local Funds Per Student 1989 to 1999 $2, 514 (75%) $812 (29%) $408 (16%) LOUISIANA Four-Year Colleges Two-Year Colleges K-12 Source: SREB-State Data Exchange and NCES 33

Education Systems Resources and Results Change in State and Local Funds Per Student Adjusted for Inflation $1, 211 1989 to 1999 (26%) Four-Year Colleges Two-Year Colleges K-12 (-10%) $- 422 (-19%) LOUISIANA $- 708 Source: SREB-State Data Exchange and NCES Note: HEPI = 1. 44 and SPI = 1. 41 34

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