Lets Go Shopping:

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• Lets Go Shopping!
• Discovering Securing Resources from Higher
  Education

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Presenters

• Introduction to DPS
• Dr. Ann Denlinger, Superintendent
• Higher Education Shopping Mall
• Minnie Forte, Instructor, NC Central University
  and DPS Board of Education member
• David Stein, Educational Partnership Coordinator,
  Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership
• Whats Next for DPS
• Dr. Carl Harris, Deputy Superintendent

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Who We Are Parent Video
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Our Vision Dr. Ann Denlinger

• Durham Public Schools will ensure that all
  students achieve at their highest potential
  regardless of race, gender, or socio-economic
  status. Each student will make continuous
  progress and be at or above grade level.

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The MAIN THING is Student Achievement
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Leaders in the State

• Diverse school district with students from more
  than 60 countries and who speak 79 languages
• Strong community support demonstrated in 2001
  with 51.8M bond and in 2003 with 105.3M bond
• Known for having one of the most wide-ranging
  Schools of Choice plans

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Our Students
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Our Students

• 45.2
• Free/Reduced Lunch
• Participation
• Districtwide

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Improving Learning Environments

• 2001 and 2003 bond referenda provide over 150M
  for facilities
• Facilities plan focal points
• Eliminate mobile classrooms
• Provide space for enrollment growth
• Upgrade existing facilities

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• Our Goals

• 95 of 3rd-graders reading at or above grade
  level
• Eliminate the Achievement Gap

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Literacy Goal
K-3 Initiative
The cornerstone of our progress toward the
overarching goal of increased student achievement
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Elementary SchoolOpportunities

• Literacy Initiative
• Mathematics (RAMP)
• Science Initiative
• Reading First (federal and DPEN)
• Tutoring/21st Century Learning
• Positive Behavior Support

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95 3rd-Grade Reading Goal
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Grade 3
Closing the Gap
READING
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Grade 3
Closing the Gap
MATH
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A New Mentoring Model

• Based on the full-time mentor model of the New
  Teacher Center (Univ. of California-Santa Cruz)
• Create a professional team of full-time mentors
• Serve ILTs on a 151 ratio in a non-evaluative
  capacity
• Receive extensive and ongoing training based on
  the New Teacher Center model

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A New Mentoring Model
In this model, mentors

• Collaborate with each ILT for at least one hour
  each week
• Focus on instructional practices
• Frame discussion and growth on INTASC standards
• Meet on weekly basis with fellow mentors
• Meet with principal every six weeks

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Choices

• Magnet Schools
• Year-Round Schools
• Small High Schools

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Shopping for Higher Education Resources

• Develop relationship
• Determine priorities
• Rally principals and other administrators
• Communicate needs
• Assess value

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Shopping for Higher Education Resources

• The Shopping List
• Minnie Forte, NCCU
• David Stein, Duke

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Where We Go From Here Dr. Carl Harris

• Continue Elementary Reading Focus
• Implement Middle and High School Reform
  Initiatives
• Eliminate Achievement Gaps
• Continue to Develop Riverdeep Instructional
  Organizer for teachers
• Strengthen Community Connections

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Secondary Changes

• High School ReformInitiative
• Small High School Options
• Middle School Reform Initiative

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Middle and High School Committees

• Teams from each middle and high school
• Meet twice monthly for one year
• Develop strategies for improvement

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High School Goals

• By 2013, 100 of students will graduate (as
  measured by the NCLB AYP standard).
• By 2009, 90 of graduates will complete a college
  tech prep or college university prep course of
  study.
• By 2009, 80 of graduates will meet the course
  requirements for admission to the UNC system.

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Small School Initiatives

• Josephine Dobbs Clement Early College High School
  at NCCU
• City of Medicine Academy
• International School
• Ninth-Grade Academies
• Middle College High School

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Middle School Goals

• By 2009, 95 of 8th-graders will be on grade
  level in reading, math and science.
• By 2007, the achievement gap will be eliminated
  in reading and math.
• Each year, all schools will meet or exceed their
  growth targets.

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Comprehensive Instructional Organizer
Lesson PlansBrowse, Search, and Produce
instructional lessons with supporting curriculum
Course OverviewsAccess Instructional Pacing
Guides, Year at a Glance and Course Descriptions
Unit PlansBrowse, Search, and Build
comprehensive standards-based courses through
development
StandardsAccess North Carolina State Standards,
National Educational Technology Standards (NETS)
ActivitiesBrowse, Search, and Create detailed
activities to support units and lessons
ResourcesBrowse, Search, and Access an online
teacher-created reference library
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Secondary School Opportunities

• Attendance Initiative Mind Your Future, be in
  school on time every day
• Access to Success
• Systems of Care
• AVID
• Capturing Kids Hearts

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Community Involvement

• Strong Site-Based Decision Making Teams
• Active PTAs
• Faith and business/realtor support

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Involved Community

• Duke University
• North Carolina Central University
• Durham Technical Community College

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Questions?

• For More Information
• Check the DPS Web Site at www.dpsnc.net