SCUSD District Status Report on African American Student Achievement November 1, 2008.

SCUSD

District Status Reporton African American Student Achievement

November 1, 2008

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District EnrollmentEthnicity by Percent

21

30

22 2221

31

21 2121

32

21 2121

32

21 21

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

Asian Hispanic or Latino African American White (not Hispanic)

2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008

SCUSDAfrican American Student

Achievement DATA

Academic Performance Index (API)

Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)

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Academic Performance Index District Subgroup Growth 2002-2008

644

568

677

592

734734

664

776

691

808

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

900

All Students AfricanAmerican

Asian Hispanic White

2002 API 2008 API

+90 +96 +99 +99 +74

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Academic Performance IndexAfrican Americans 2002-2008

568

594602

623632

642

664

500

550

600

650

700

750

800

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

96 point gain

22 points

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2008 Adequate Yearly ProgressDistrict English-Language Arts by Subgroup

22.2

36.5

64

37

36.5

63.6

50.5

40.3

35.3

46

31.7

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

SWD

English Learners

SED

White

Pacific Islander

Hispanic

Filipino

Asian

American Indian

African American

District

2008 Percent Proficient Target 34.0

48.5

35.6

42.6

72.1

65.8

34.8

46.2

66.5

34.0

29.0

24.2

State

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2008 Adequate Yearly ProgressDistrict Mathematics by Subgroup

27.1

45.5

64.3

43

43.8

68.8

64.9

44.3

36.4

52

46.7

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

SWD

English Learners

SED

White

Pacific Islander

Hispanic

Filipino

Asian

American Indian

African American

District

2008 Percent Proficient Target 34.6

51.2

34.0

42.7

79.0

67.8

40.0

49.3

65.0

39.7

38.5

27.4

State

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Adequate Yearly Progress Growth for African American Students

21.927.3

30.6 3135.3

21.827.6

33.1 33.136.4

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

ELA Math


Achievement Data

California Standards Test

(CST)

By Grade

10

District English-Language Arts Subgroup Trends

Percent Proficient

41

21

33

26

43

22

37

29

56

17

10

292832 34

24 26

54

16

10

27

42

31

10

19

57

31

23

44

14

48

26

43

33

61

16

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

AfricanAmerican

Asian Hmong Mien Hispanic White EL SWD SES

2005 2006 2007 2008

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African American English-Language Arts Elementary Level Trends

Percent Proficient

27

18

3126

23

37

22

33

2528

36

24

34

2528

38

24

41

33 35

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6

2005 2006 2007 2008

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African American English-Language Arts Secondary Trends

Percent Proficient

2925 25

1814

27 25 27

17 17

3025

31

2218

33 31 32

24 25

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11

2005 2006 2007 2008

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District MathematicsSubgroup Trends

Percent Proficient

22

40

29

47

2932

26

46

32

51

3135

40

52

36

44

53

19

38

13

46

31

15

31

49

35

15

31

50

3331

48

2629

3528

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

AfricanAmerican

Asian Hmong Mien Hispanic White EL SWD SES

2005 2006 2007 2008

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African American Mathematics Elementary Level Trends

Percent Proficient

34 36

29 30

23 22

38 38 39

33 31

24

39 41 40

34

2824

4347

4438

3024

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7

2005 2006 2007 2008

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African American Mathematics Secondary Trends

Percent Proficient

149

6 813 12

5 711 11

69

14 15

6 7

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

General Math Algebra I Geometry Algebra II

2005 2006 2007 2008

520 1044 500 214

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African American Achievement District, County and State

Percent Proficient

38 38 3843 44 44

020406080

100

SCUSD County State

2008 ELA Grade 2 2008 Math Grade 2

24 26 2847 45 47

020406080

100

SCUSD County State


41 42 4344 44 46

020406080

100

SCUSD County State


33 32 3538 35 36

020406080

100

SCUSD County State


Source: CDE, DataQuest

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African American Achievement District, County and State

Percent Proficient

35 36 3330 29 26

020406080

100

SCUSD County State


33 34 3524 25 24

020406080

100

SCUSD County State


31 30 3232 35 3424 26 2625 22 22

020406080

100

SCUSD County State

2008 ELA Grade 8 2008 ELA Grade 9

2008 ELA Grade 10 2008 ELA Grade 11

15 15 136 10 9

020406080

100

SCUSD County State

2008 Algebra 2008 Geometry


SCUSDAfrican American Academic

Achievement Data

California High School Exit Exam

10th Grade Pass Rates

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District CAHSEE Pass Rate10th Grade by Ethnicity

75

66

78

70

52

21

68

76

61

89

6965

21

72

8485

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

SCUSD AfricanAmerican

Asian Hispanic White EnglishLearners

SWD SED

ELA Math

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African American ELA10th Grade CAHSEE Pass Rate

Compared to County and State

57 59

67 6664 65 67 6964 66 66 68

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

2005 2006 2007 2008

SCUSD County State

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African American – Mathematics10th CAHSEE Grade Pass Rate

Compared to County and State

43

51

59 6155 57

6166

55 57 5862

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

2005 2006 2007 2008

SCUSD County State


Achievement Data

High School Mathematics

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African American Mathematics Enrollment Trends

732

1088

440

146

621

1056

488

185

514

1033

470

185

520

1044

500

214

0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200

General Math

Algebra I

Geometry

Algebra II

2005 2006 2007 2008


Achievement Data

Graduation and Dropout Rates

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Grads with UC/CSU Required Classes District, County, State

African American Students

13

21.8

39.3

30.2

22.1 21.124.3

20.925.2 25.2 25.6 26.5

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007

SCUSD County State

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Graduation Rates by SubgroupGraduating Class of 2006-2007

School Significant Subgroup Graduation Rates

School Name Asian Black Hispanic WhiteEnglish

Learners SEDSpecial

Education

Sacramento City Unified School District 89.9 70.9 74.5 86.7 82.6 81.7 81.3

American Legion

America's Choice

C. K. McClatchy 93.3 80.4 87.1 92.5 89.5 89.1

Capital City

Genesis

Health Professions

Hiram Johnson 85.2 62.9 80.8 81.3

John F. Kennedy 98.3 96.3 96.3 97.2 96.9 95.8

Luther Burbank 93.5 69.1 69.8 86.1 84.2

MET Sacramento Charter

New Technology

Rosemont 85.7 91.1 94.5 88.2 91.5

Sacramento Charter High School 63.4 70.5

West Campus 100 100


Achievement Data

Schools and Programs at a Glance

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John Bidwell Elementary School

35 3235 35

48 485045

5246

59 56

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

School African American

2006 ELA 2007 ELA 2008 ELA

2006 Math 2007 Math 2008 Math

721

696

787

767

600

620

640

660

680

700

720

740

760

780

800


2006 Base 2008 Growth

CST Percent Proficient API 2-Year Growth

66

72

•Decreased African American ELA Far Below and Below Basic by 11%.•Decreased African American Math Far Below and Below Basic by 17%.


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Parkway Elementary School

28 2531 31

394545

4148 45

53 51

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100


2006 ELA 2007 ELA 2008 ELA


706

688

771

788

600

620

640

660

680

700

720

740

760

780

800




65 100



30

Rosa Parks Middle School

16 1316 13

24 2314

8116

23

11

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

School AfricanAmerican

2006 ELA 2007 ELA 2008 ELA


570

529

620 609

500

530

560

590

620

650

680

710

740

770

800

School AfricanAmerican


5080




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John F. Kennedy High School

41

24

44

31

51

39

18

6

21

9

24

7

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100


2006 ELA 2007 ELA 2008 ELA


701

606

754

684

500

530

560

590

620

650

680

710

740

770

800




53

78

• Decreased African American ELA Far Below and Below Basic by 17%.


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Accelerating Achievement of African American Students

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Accelerating Achievement of African American Students

Achievement Data• Examine all available data for African American students

– CST / CAHSEE / Benchmarks / Embedded curriculum assessments– Attendance / Suspension

• Who is making progress and in what area(s)• Who has not shown progress and in what area(s)

Effective Strategies• What strategies were implemented school-wide that led to the growth?

– Data / Evidence to support belief?• What research-based strategies were needed to address the gap?

– Researched-based best practices, recommendations for African American students– Additional: college-going culture

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Research Based Best Practices

Leadership Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

School Environment &Parent Involvement

Professional Community

Shared Mission & Goals Common vision Resources aligned to

mission and goals Clear student goals

Instructional Guidance Support for teachers to

ensure effective instruction

Organizational Change Alignment of practices,

programs, procedures, policies

Guiding changes to policy and culture

Structure Academic support &

Interventions Common Planning Time-

CPT Extended day Extended year Coaching models Opportunities to

collaborate

Individualization Differentiated instruction

based on data

Opportunity to Learn Challenging curriculum

tied to standards Rigor for all Access to a rigorous

curriculum

Assessment & Monitoring Regular review of student

performance – benchmark assessment

Use of data to drive instruction

Use of summative data for school plan development

Academic Press for Achievement

High expectations for all

Positive Learning Environment

Clear expectations & standards of behavior

Strong classroom management

Parent Engagement Positive & productive parent

relationships

Professional Development Improving teacher practices

Collaboration Sharing teachers’ work and

expertise

Structures for Collaboration Built to provide opportunities

to collaborate

Deprivatization of Practice Teachers working across

classrooms to improve practices

Professional learning communities

Structures for sharing and learning

Support for Teacher Influence Shared leadership

Staff Retention & Recruitment Attract, support, and invest in

staff for capacity

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Culturally Relevant Professional Development

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Professional development on culturally relevant instructional strategies – last three years

• Dr. Noma LeMoine

• Dr. Sharroky Hollie

• Geneva Gay

• Mary Bacon

• Russlyn Ali

• Glenn Singleton

Required administrator reading list for discussion and principal meetings

• The Dreamkeepers – Gloria Ladson-Billings

• Culturally Responsive Teaching – Geneva Gay

• Can We Talk About Race? – Beverly Daniel Tatum

• Courageous Conversations About Race – Glenn Singleton, Curtis Linton

• Cultural Proficiency – Randall Lindsey, Kikanza Nuri Robins, Raymond Terrell

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Focused Academic Support and

Youth Development Opportunities

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Focused Academic Support and Youth Development Opportunities

Academics• Academic Conferencing/Benchmark Monitoring• Academic English Mastery Model Classrooms• Counselor Training• Focus on College-going Culture • Middle School Reform • Same Gender Classes• Small Learning Communities• Increased representation of African American students in GATE and

Advanced Placement courses• Culturally & Linguistically Responsive Summer School

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Leadership Teams• District Equity Leadership Team (DELT)• Pacific Education Group (E Teams)• Aspiring School Administrators Network (ASAN) / SCUSD-CSUS Cohort

Events• African American Student Leadership Conference – April 2, 2009• Equity Faire – March 26, 2009• Passport to Success – Annual event involving students, parents, partners

and the community. Last year there were over 3,000 participants• Youth Safety Forums – 1st held at Hiram Johnson; topics included drug &

alcohol awareness, violence/bullying prevention, gang awareness and safety drills; 3 planned for 08-09

• Challenge Day - 1st one held at American Legion; purpose is to celebrate diversity and encourage positive peer support

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Programs• After School Programs – currently at 55 schools within our district; provide

academic support as well as social and emotional support programs

• Mentoring Programs – Navigators at 4 schools; planned expansion through Link Crew/WEB, after school programs and community collaborations

• Healthy Start -- 20 sites; services include mentoring, tutoring, peer mediation, multi-cultural events, home visitations, parenting classes

• Foster Youth Services – support services for foster youth including tutoring, mentoring, guidance and counseling support

Staff• Mentoring Specialist

• Youth Development Coordinator

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Initiatives• 40 Developmental Assets framework – A major initiative for positive

changes in school climate and culture; positive experiences and qualities that help influence choices youth make

• 2nd Step Curriculum – Bullying and violence prevention program, • Link Crew/WEB – Student activities coupled with a peer mentoring program

taking 8th, 11th and 12th grade students serving as mentors to new students• Youth Leadership Development and Voice

– Student Advisory Council (SAC) – One representative from each high school to provide youth engagement and voice at district level. One SAC member is also the student representative to the School Board. SAC serves as the advisory to Youth Congress. Composition of SAC is diverse.

– Youth Congress – School based youth leadership committee with focus on youth engagement

• African American Advocates for Student Achievement (AAASA)– Mentoring at Rosa Parks / Freeport– Tutoring (Monday & Friday) Algebra

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Partners• 100 Black Men – Mentoring at Success Academy and Freeport

Elementary

• Metro Collaborative Association

• Parent Academy with NAACP

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SCUSD District Status Report on African American Student Achievement November 1, 2008.

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