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What’s Up with Education in Kansas?: 

What’s Up with Education in Kansas? 2007

Which is it: The 1960’s, 70’s, 80’s or 90’s?: 

Which is it: The 1960’s, 70’s, 80’s or 90’s? 1. You were amazed by the invention of… The World Wide Web Atari and the Walkman Color television and the Xerox machine Cell phones and cable television

Which is it: The 1960’s, 70’s, 80’s or 90’s?: 

Which is it: The 1960’s, 70’s, 80’s or 90’s? 1. You were amazed by the invention of… The World Wide Web 90’s Atari and the Walkman 70’s Color television and the Xerox machine 60’s Cell phones and cable television 80’s

Which is it: The 1960’s, 70’s, 80’s or 90’s?: 

2. On the dance floor, you could really get down when doing… Break dancing The Twist or the Mashed Potato The Hustle The Macarena of the Electric Slide Which is it: The 1960’s, 70’s, 80’s or 90’s?

Which is it: The 1960’s, 70’s, 80’s or 90’s?: 

2. On the dance floor, you could really get down when doing… Break dancing 80’s The Twist or the Mashed Potato 60’s The Hustle 70’s The Macarena of the Electric Slide 90’s Which is it: The 1960’s, 70’s, 80’s or 90’s?

Which is it: The 1960’s, 70’s, 80’s or 90’s?: 

3. Admit it, you actually tried… Solving that darn Rubik’s Cube Crystal Pepsi Ironing your hair Streaking Which is it: The 1960’s, 70’s, 80’s or 90’s?

Which is it: The 1960’s, 70’s, 80’s or 90’s?: 

3. Admit it, you actually tried… Solving that darn Rubik’s Cube 80’s Crystal Pepsi 90’s Ironing your hair 60’s Streaking 70’s Which is it: The 1960’s, 70’s, 80’s or 90’s?

Which is it: The 1960’s, 70’s, 80’s or 90’s?: 

4. A major event occurred that changed education across the country… ESEA P.L. 94-142 A Nation at Risk IASA and IDEA Which is it: The 1960’s, 70’s, 80’s or 90’s?

Which is it: The 1960’s, 70’s, 80’s or 90’s?: 

4. A major event occurred that changed education across the country… ESEA 60’s P.L. 94-142 70’s A Nation at Risk 80’s IASA and IDEA 90’s Which is it: The 1960’s, 70’s, 80’s or 90’s?

What is it going to be for: 2010, 2020, 2030 and beyond?: 

What is it going to be for: 2010, 2020, 2030 and beyond?

Did You Know…: 

Did You Know…

If you’re one in a million in China…: 

If you’re one in a million in China…

There are 1,300 people just like you. : 

There are 1,300 people just like you. In India, there are 1,100 people just like you.

The 25% of the population in China with the highest IQ’s…: 

The 25% of the population in China with the highest IQ’s…

Is greater than the total population of North America. : 

Is greater than the total population of North America.

In India, it’s the top 28%. : 

In India, it’s the top 28%.

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Translation for teachers: They have more honors kids than we have kids.

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Did you know…

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China will soon become the number one English speaking country in the world.

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The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that today’s learner will have 10-14 jobs….

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By the age of 38.

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According to the U.S. Department of Labor….

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1 out of 4 workers today is working for a company they have been employed by for less than one year.

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More than 1 out of 2 are working for a company they have worked for, for less than five years.

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According to former Secretary of Education Richard Riley…

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The top 10 in-demand jobs in 2010 didn’t exist in 2004.

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We are currently preparing students for jobs that don’t yet exist…

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Using technologies that haven’t been invented…

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In order to solve problems we don’t even know are problems yet.

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Name this country…

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Richest in the World Largest Military Center of world business and finance Strongest educational system World center of innovation and invention Currency the world standard of value Highest standard of living

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England.

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In 1900.

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Did you know…

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We are living in exponential times.

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There are over 2.7 billion searches performed on Google… …each month.

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To whom were these questions addressed B.G.? (Before Google)

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The number of text messages sent and received every day exceeds the population of the planet.

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The amount of new technical information is doubling every 2 years.

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That means for a student starting a four-year technical or college degree…

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Half of what they learn in their first year of study will be outdated by their third year of study.

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It’s predicted to double every 72 hours by 2010.

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What does it all mean?

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Shi(f)t Happens.

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Now you know…

Prensky’s Query: 

Prensky’s Query Would students come to school if they didn’t have to?

Posny’s Prediction: 

Posny’s Prediction Yes… because of your leadership.

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“The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been.” Henry Kissinger

Students, we promise…: 

Students, we promise… You will acquire the essential knowledge and skills you need Your learning will be carefully monitored You will be given multiple opportunities to demonstrate your learning You will promptly receive extra time and support if you experience difficulty in learning Your teachers will clarify the standards they will use in assessing the quality of your work You will be beneficiaries of educators who have promised to work together to use the practices that have a positive impact on your achievement

State Board Goal and Objectives: 

State Board Goal and Objectives Ensure that all students meet or exceed high academic standards and are prepared for their next steps (e.g., the world of work and/or post-secondary education) by: Redesigning the delivery system to meet our students’ changing needs Providing an effective educator in every classroom Ensuring a visionary and effective leader in every school Improving communication with all constituent groups and policy partners

State Board Goal and Objectives: 

State Board Goal and Objectives Ensure that all students meet or exceed high academic standards and are prepared for their next steps (e.g., the world of work and/or post-secondary education) by: Redesigning the delivery system to meet our students’ changing needs Providing an effective educator in every classroom Ensuring a visionary and effective leader in every school Improving communication with all constituent groups and policy partners

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“School matters, but only insofar as it yields something that can be used once students leave school.” Howard Gardner, 1997

Workforce Connections: 

Workforce Connections 70% of the fastest growing jobs will require education beyond high school 40% of all new jobs will require at least an associates degree 30% of all new jobs will require postsecondary education with less than an associates degree

Societal Trends: 

Societal Trends In 5 years, there will be 76 million people between the ages of 46-65 nearing retirement “Baby boomers” In 5 years, there will be 45 million people between the ages of 25-45 “Baby bust” Source: Employment Policy Foundation

What Occupations are…: 

What Occupations are… Declining? Secretaries and typists Telephone operators Tellers and clerks Computer operators Farmers/ranchers Growing? Software engineers Network and database administrators Organic agriculture E-business Nano-technology Homeland security Physicians assistants Home health aides Occupational and physical therapists

What Does the KS Data Say?: 

What Does the KS Data Say? KS students have a graduation rate of 90.2%, compared to 84.2% nationally 77% of graduating seniors go on to post-secondary education YET In four year colleges/universities, only 29% return for the second year KS workforce employers identified communication skills, problem solving abilities, mathematical analysis, and scientific knowledge deficiencies among new hires

What Do We Know?: 

Some students capable of high levels of academic mastery find conventional academic classes boring Some students view high school as being disconnected from their interests in the world outside Some students become disengaged and dropout One of the best routes to lasting success in further education, careers, and civic life may be: What Do We Know?

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...by integrating academic and technical programs to help students understand why they need to achieve at higher levels and how they can use both academic and technical knowledge creatively and effectively.

What is KSDE looking at?: 

What is KSDE looking at? Updating career and technical education in light of the reauthorized Perkins Reviewing and streamlining technical education program reviews Reviewing the revised definition of program completers versus course-takers in light of Perkins Looking at pilot programs for academic, vocational, technical education programs

State Board Goal and Objectives: 

State Board Goal and Objectives Ensure that all students meet or exceed high academic standards and are prepared for their next steps (e.g., the world of work and/or post-secondary education) by: Redesigning the delivery system to meet our students’ changing needs Providing an effective educator in every classroom Ensuring a visionary and effective leader in every school Improving communication with all constituent groups and policy partners

“The most significant factor in student achievement is the teacher…”: 

“The most significant factor in student achievement is the teacher…”

In Kansas:: 

In Kansas: 42% of our teachers leave the field after seven years 36% of our teachers are eligible to retire 25% fewer students are going into teaching over the past six years Out of 43,000 teachers needed in Kansas At the end of June, there were 1144 teacher vacancies There are 75,000 licensed teachers living in the state

In Kansas:: 

In Kansas: 91% of all waivers are issued for special education In one cooperative serving 17 districts, the following exists: 10% of all special education staff have less than two years of experience Positions are being filled by “unqualified” personnel Cost is over $160,000 to pay for college classes to enable staff to become qualified As soon as they become highly qualified, they move to general education positions

In Kansas:: 

In Kansas: Over the last 6 years, KS teacher biology licenses dropped from 235 to 83 New licenses in chemistry decreased by half Physics teachers licenses declined 67% Of the 6 IHEs with the largest number of science and math teachers already teaching in KS, not one of these produced more than 15 science teachers last year One IHE did not produce a single new science teacher

In Kansas:: 

In Kansas:

What is KSDE looking at?: 

What is KSDE looking at? Automatically granting a one year license for out-of-state licensed personnel Reviewing other alternative licensing programs ABCTE Troops to Teachers Teach for America University of Phoenix Redesigning KPA as part of a principal’s standard evaluation

State Board Goal and Objectives: 

State Board Goal and Objectives Ensure that all students meet or exceed high academic standards and are prepared for their next steps (e.g., the world of work and/or post-secondary education) by: Redesigning the delivery system to meet our students’ changing needs Providing an effective educator in every classroom Ensuring a visionary and effective leader in every school Improving communication with all constituent groups and policy partners

In Kansas:: 

In Kansas: “There is no single factor more important for attracting educators, retaining teachers and improving schools than a skilled and knowledgeable leader who is responsive to the needs of all teachers and students.” (CTQ KS Working Conditions Survey report)

In Kansas:: 

In Kansas: Over the past five years, the turnover rate among KS superintendents has been 20% or more per year In the next five years, 67% of superintendents will be eligible to retire Nearly 50% of existing principals will be eligible for retirement in the next 5 years

What is KSDE looking at?: 

What is KSDE looking at? Reviewing the recommended actions from the Kansas Education Leadership Commission Soliciting suggestions from you

State Board Goal and Objectives: 

State Board Goal and Objectives Ensure that all students meet or exceed high academic standards and are prepared for their next steps (e.g., the world of work and/or post-secondary education) by: Redesigning the delivery system to meet our students’ changing needs Providing an effective educator in every classroom Ensuring a visionary and effective leader in every school Improving communication with all constituent groups and policy partners

KS Education Shines!: 

KS Education Shines! KS students rank in the top 10% for reading and mathematics on the ACT On the NAEP, KS: 4th graders ranked 2nd in the nation on math 8th graders ranked 3rd on math 4th graders ranked 13th on reading 8th graders ranked 8th on reading

KS Education Shines!: 

KS Education Shines! KS students have an average attendance rate of 95% 95% of all teachers in KS are fully licensed In the past 6 years, Kansas has had 4 national finalists for the National Teacher of the Year

KS Assessment Highlights: Reading: 

KS Assessment Highlights: Reading

KS Assessment Highlights: Math: 

KS Assessment Highlights: Math

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News from ACT

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News from ACT

What Does Research Say?: 

What Does Research Say? The earlier school staff can identify students’ difficulties, the quicker and less expensive the task is to help them catch up The longer a student goes without assistance, the longer the remediation time and the more intense the services must be A longitudinal study of 407 students found that 74% of the children whose difficulty in reading was first identified at nine years of age or older continued to read in the lowest quintile throughout their middle and high school years

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“Children are eager and capable learners…”

Research(Hart & Risley, 1995): 

Research (Hart & Risley, 1995)

Research(Hart & Risley, 1995): 

Research (Hart & Risley, 1995)

Research(Hart & Risley, 1995): 

Research (Hart & Risley, 1995)

What is KSDE looking at?: 

What is KSDE looking at? Communicating as often and as frequently as needed/wanted Holding regional Board member forums/focus groups

My wish…that a thousand years from now, we have helped…: 

My wish…that a thousand years from now, we have helped… Every 20th child who drops out Every 10th child who has multiple risk factors Every 8th child who is mentally or physically challenged Every 7th child who is Hispanic Every 6th child who is black Every 5th child who lives in poverty Every child