Student Success Summit September 9, 2011 Holly Heaviland, IgnitED/Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators Chery Wagonlander,

Student Success Summit September 9, 2011 Holly Heaviland, IgnitED/Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators Chery Wagonlander, Michigan Early Middle College Association

Cherry Commission (2004) Make higher education universal. Implement new strategies for high school success. Create community compacts for educational attainment. Expand opportunities for early college attainment.

Post Secondary Readiness 4 Barriers Academic Preparation Social Capital Informational Knowledge on How College Works Financial

Good Enough Vision Partnerships to assure that all students are prepared and bound for post secondary education Technical Certificate Two Year Credential Four Year Credential

Current Reality MCAN MEMCA IgnitED/New Tech Others

Goal: Goal to Move to Vision Create a Michigan Innovation Network: focus on policy & advocacy for post-secondary access and success for all learners to remove barriers to access. Sharing successes & learning from failuresconnecting across networks Scaling initiatives in Michigan, with alignment of resources Sustainability needs analyzed, communicated and problem-solved with key stakeholders and across networks Data collection and dissemination, common tools and data points Resource sharing and alignment across networks Assessing state level needs for additional network/initiative development with key stakeholders

Introduction Current status 26 schools/programs Majority partnered with ISD s New Tech High School affiliate members Shared Focus: earning college credit while in high school Re-invention of college preparation and high school design

The Approach MC-EC s Core Design Principles Expected Student Outcomes MEMCA purpose MEMCA Early College Certificate Michigan Merit Curriculum 15+, 2.0+, transferable, career prep off site & post secondary curriculum Based on Conley s work College readiness curricula with wrap around services

The Movement To address needs of under-represented, under-performing, & under-prepared youth to increase access for all Impact of Gates Foundation investment Continuation of drop-outs, low completion data & increasing global competition

Student Outcomes Population Served Goals for the population Current outcomes National Michigan MEMCA/MCC Technical Assistance Center events and services Statewide student conference

Resources MDE MCNC JFF NCREST MMC

Student Outcomes First Student Conference-Fall 2010 National trend data indicators Replicating NCREST evaluation, which began Winter 2011 o Trends are indicating..

43 NEW TECH NETWORK 2010

The New Tech story The New Tech Story It started in the mid-90s in Napa, California. From this first school, New Tech has continued to grow. Now with more than 14 years of experience, we are proud to support over 62 thriving schools across the nation.

The New Tech Network-Fall of 2011 2011 School Start 2010 School Start 2009 School Start 2008 School Start 2007 School Start

Sites in Michigan Holland-stand alone Kent ISD-stand alone Niles-school within school Pinckney-school within school Ypsilanti-stand alone Willow Run-full school conversion Belleville-school within school River Rouge-full school conversion Pontiac-stand alone 46

ignited Sparking Innovative Education Statewide network that supports implementation and scale-up of New Tech High Schools in Michigan-10 Sites Provides leadership and advocacy at the state level for policy needs and alignment of state resources Sought & managed federal Title II D funds on behalf of 7 districts/isds (1.4 million) Creating alliances with partner organizations, such as MEMCA, MCAN, Project Lead The Way, etc. Obtaining additional funding for innovation in education with public & private partnerships

Our students 70% American Indian 1% 60% Multiethnic 2% 50% 40% 30% 20% 58% 42% Asian African American Latino 4% 20% 29% 10% White 43% 0% Male Female 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 51% Free or Reduced Lunch Not on Free or Reduced Lunch Data from 2008-09 school year

Our schools 13% 21% Shared Campus 45% 50% Stand Alone 37% Whole School Conversion 35% Urban Suburban Rural Data from 2008-09 school year

The New Tech Approach We combine best practices to bring about systemic change. Our model is based on three core elements: Culture that empowers. Teaching that engages. Technology that enables. We recognize the identity of individual schools and the power of a network.

RIGOROUS CORE CURRICULUM INTEGRATED COURSES COLLEGE COURSES SENIOR PROJECTS PROFESSIONAL DIGITAL PORTFOLIOS INTERNSHIPS & COMMUNITY SERVICE DIGITAL MEDIA 56 NEW TECH NETWORK 2010

COURSES-YPSILANTI NT @ ARDIS BIOLIT GEOART HISTORYTECH ALGEBRA SQUARED ALGEBRA I & II COMBO PHYSITECH WORLDLIT 11 08/31/11 NEW TECH NETWORK 2010

58 Old School Activity Timeline TEACHER: a "sage" who provides all context, scope, and information resources Textbook Activity Writing Exercise Lecture Lecture Writing Exercise Textbook Activity Peer Edit Culminating Project NEW TECH NETWORK 2010

Project Based Learning (PBL) Project launch Entry document or event Know/need to know Group planning and creation of contract Student research and investigation Guided activities and direct instruction (e.g., workshops) Creation and [typically] presentation of a product Analysis and reflection

The New Tech Difference Our students thrive academically. Our students achieve higher levels of educational attainment. Our teachers are life-long learners. Our parents and communities are our partners. Our schools are a good investment.

Powerful Results Overall, 26 of 28 NT (or 93%) schools that reported had attendance rates between 90-100% in 2008-09 Almost two-thirds of the reporting NT schools had a 0% drop out rate across grades in 2008-09. Five schools had a rate of 1-2% while 3 sites had a rate higher than 2% compared to 7% nationally.

Powerful Results Almost half of New Tech schools had a 2008-09 suspension rate between 0-5%. An additional 40% of the schools had suspension rates between 6-10%. In 2008-09, 85% of the reported New Tech seniors applied to one or more colleges. Among these students, a total of 98% were accepted to at least one postsecondary institution. It should be noted that these figures are based on a subset of New Tech schools and a comprehensive data collection process has been established for 2010-11.

How Can I Get Involved Locally? Join or create an LCAN Schedule a tour to an Early College, New Tech or LCAN Utilize the National Clearinghouse Data to cultivate a conversation with key stakeholders Join existing networks

Good Enough Vision Partnerships to assure that all students are prepared and bound for post secondary education Technical Certificate Two Year Credential Four Year Credential

Contacts Holly Heaviland: hheavila@wash.k12.mi.us Brandy Johnson: brandy@micollegeaccess.org Chery Wagonlander: cwagonla@geneseeisd.org