HISTORY OF SCHOOL REFORM AT SUSSEX TECH :1 HISTORY OF SCHOOL REFORM AT SUSSEX TECH


Interview :2 Interview First and last name Six years old Town School-1st grade 1st grade teacher Current Job – Title and Location Quiz


Spelling Test :3 Spelling Test Baker Banker Electrician Bookie


History :4 History Odds were… we were going out of business Shared-time 30 years Graphically 1978 ------> 1300 1990 ------> 600 Converted a shared-time vocational center into a full-time comprehensive technical high school Now ------> waiting list School of 1,200 (600 apps -----> 300 openings)


Shared-Time Problems :5 Shared-Time Problems No coordination between teachers in 7 feeder schools 42 different in-service days Different arrival times Different departure/times No joint projects between academic and technical teachers No counseling of academic course selection Transcript analysis No control of admissions process Image and discipline problems Test Scores – Dr Bottoms


CHALLENGE OF CHANGE :6 CHALLENGE OF CHANGE Involved with School Reform - HSTW Looked at/visited lot of schools Borrowed/stole Listened a lot to Gene Bottoms and Gary Hoachlander


NOW :7 NOW Schools visit us 33 states, 11 foreign countries National School of Excellence One of Ten New American High Schools Over 210 presentations in 24 states


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SCHEDULING :9 SCHEDULING


People need to see that scheduling is a great way to rearrange --but also change. :10 People need to see that scheduling is a great way to rearrange --but also change. Dr. Gene Bottoms


Our Schedule :11 Our Schedule A/B, Alternate Day, Odd/Even


NOUN :12 NOUN PRO-NOUN


Good Decision :13 Good Decision 90-minute classes Can change teaching and learning Fosters teacher creativity Facilitates use of technology Increase labs


Good Decision :14 Good Decision 90-MINUTE CLASSES CAN CHANGE TEACHING & LEARNING FOSTERS TEACHER CREATIVITY FACILITATES USE OF TECHNOLOGY INCREASE LABS ENVIRONMENT


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Teacher Selection :16 Teacher Selection We have 90-minute classes; What do you think?


Teacher Selection Tips :17 Teacher Selection Tips Transfers Separate District Governance options Appointed Enabled us to Select our own Examples


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SAVE TIME :19 SAVE TIME Less class changes Common planning time Schedule resource Results


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Integration :21 Integration Techademics All JR’s - research paper All SR’s - senior project


Senior Project :22 Senior Project 3 Components 1st - written research paper 2nd - physically build or produce something Easy in some areas (examples) Growth service cluster 3rd - oral presentation Committee - Business representatives - Teachers and Administrators - Parents Mini Grants


In most schools, teachers don’t know what integration is… :23 In most schools, teachers don’t know what integration is… In your school, students can explain it to us! NCRVE


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PROGRAM OF STUDIES :25 PROGRAM OF STUDIES Curriculum Guide


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PROGRAM OF STUDIES :27 PROGRAM OF STUDIES Curriculum Guide Minimal Choices Site Visits Every Student -------> Career Major


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CLUSTERS :29 CLUSTERS Automotive Technologies Communications and Information Technologies Health/Human Services Industrial/Engineering Technologies


MAJORS :30 MAJORS Automotive Auto/Diesel Auto Body Communications and Information Technologies Computer Information and Business Systems Digital Publishing and Print Design Electronics/Computer Systems Media Broadcasting Health/Human Services Children’s Education & Services Cosmetology Criminal Justice Health Professions Athletic Health Care Industrial/Engineering Carpentry/Mill & Cabinet Electrical Environmental Building Maintenance/Welding


Exploratory Program :31 Exploratory Program 9th Grade – Another tip - Phased in 9th/10th 15 Majors - Select 6 4 1/2 Weeks Last 9 weeks declare major Final check - Does it work - data 40% keep #1 choice 60% change mind Key Data - changes during 10th grade


“In a world as empirical as ours, a youngster who doesn’t know what he is good at will not be sure what he is good for.” :32 “In a world as empirical as ours, a youngster who doesn’t know what he is good at will not be sure what he is good for.” Edgar Frienberg


Related Courses :33 Related Courses Applied Technology Business Ownership Computer Maint. Repair Construction Blueprint Reading/Sketching Constr. Fundamentals Cost Est./Work Measurement Design Art Document Formatting Electrical Fundamentals Electronic Blueprint Reading/Sketching Electronics Fund. Emergency Medical Care Graphic Prod. Human/Customer Relations HVAC/Plumbing Introduction to Comp. Software App. Integrated Comp. App. Marketing and Promotion Organizational Ldrship Production Art Programming Psychology Small Business Comp. Finances Sociology Welding Fundamentals


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COUNSELING and SUPPORT SERVICES :35 COUNSELING and SUPPORT SERVICES Critical for staff too Clusters - safety circles for teachers


CLUSTERS :36 CLUSTERS Auto Communications and Information Technologies Health/Human Services Industrial Includes Technical teachers from majors Related course teachers Math, Science, English, Social Studies Special Education Teacher Counselor Asst. Principal School-Wide Reform Meeting during common planning time


Techademic Coaching :37 Techademic Coaching Support system for students Tutors - our teachers Missing piece Started with 7, now 15 Practice Data- 801/5000+


Concluding Thoughts :38 Concluding Thoughts


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Change Teaching & Learning :41 Change Teaching & Learning Changed our Delivery System Joined HSTW Network Put large blocks of time into our schedules Focused on project-based learning Developed a structured program of study with related courses and high standards for all students AND put in help systems for staff and students DOES IT WORK???


“You’re doing for all students what most high schools do for the top 25%.” :42 “You’re doing for all students what most high schools do for the top 25%.” Dr. Gene Bottoms


Policy Implications/Lessons Learned :43 Policy Implications/Lessons Learned Changing the Delivery System and the Legislature – Three Keys First Key “What’s best for kids” Tip - Study by Outside Consultants 2nd key - Business Community (plus visits) 3rd key - Select a reform model (HSTW)


Timing and Costs :44 Timing and Costs Phase in – commitment to shared time students but … Building Questions and email