ECEAP/HEAD START Meeting

October 17, 2014

Skip Priest, Senior Policy Advisor, OSPIBob Butts, Assistant Superintendent, Early Learning, OSPI

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

~ Nelson Mandela

The Paramount DutyWashington State Constitution

ARTICLE IXEDUCATION

SECTION 1 PREAMBLE. It is the paramount duty of the state to make ample provision for the education of all children residing within

its borders, without distinction or preference on account of race, color, caste, or sex.

SECTION 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. The legislature shall provide for a general and uniform system of public schools…

HB 1209 Changed the Game:

Expectations for Many Students Increased Significantly

One Year’s Growth versus

Meeting a Standard

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-Lower performing Higher performing

STUDENTS

Standard

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Excess General Fund Levy Revenueas a Percent of Total Revenue

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School Fiscal Year-End

Per-pupil expenditures, U.S. and Washington

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Pupil-teacher ratios, U.S. and Washington

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 201115.0

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Rank: 48 47 46 47 47 47 48 48 46 46 46 46

The Achievement Gap

4th Gr Reading 2011 2012 2013 2014

Targeted Subgroups 54.8% 60.56% 61.74% Non-Targeted Subgroups 85.4% 87.75% 87.97%

Gap -30.6% -27.2% -26.2%

4th Gr Writing 2011 2012 2013 2014

Targeted Subgroups 51.2% 51.10% 51.26% Non-Targeted Subgroups 78.1% 78.27% 79.30%

Gap -27.0% -27.2% -28.0%

7th Gr Math 2011 2012 2013 2014

Targeted Subgroups 41.2% 45.16% 49.62% Non-Targeted Subgroups 76.0% 77.74% 82.07%

Gap -34.8% -32.6% -32.5%

8th Gr Science 2011 2012 2013 2014

Targeted Subgroups 45.5% 51.66% 50.46% Non-Targeted Subgroups 80.7% 84.24% 82.84%

Gap -35.1% -32.6% -32.4%

10th Gr Reading 2011 2012 2013 2014

Targeted Subgroups 71.4% 70.01% 73.88% Non-Targeted Subgroups 93.0% 92.70% 93.72%

Gap -21.6% -22.7% -19.8%

Targeted Subgroups:Students who receive Special Education and ELL servicesStudents who are:American Indian, Black, Pacific Islander, Hispanic

Non-Targeted Subgroups:White, Asian, Two or More Races

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The skills and behaviors of entering Kindergarten children vary

tremendously…

1121055 Students 20619 Students 20554 Students 20728 Students 19827 Students 20393 StudentsSocial Emotional Physical Language Cognitive Literacy Math

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Percent of Entering Kindergartners by Range of Demonstrated Skills

Purple Blue Green

Yellow Red/Orange

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Once children start behind in the K-12 system, most all of them stay behind…

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Improving brain function is easiest in the early years…

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Ability to Change Brains and Behaviors Decreases Over Time

Source: Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University

•In light of what you just heard, what actions should Early Learning

Advocates take this session to increase opportunities for children

birth through 3rd grade???