Melissa Cropper Teacher and President Georgetown Federation of Teachers

1. R e d a c t e d Melissa CropperTeacher and President Georgetown Federation of Teachers Deborah S. DelisleSuperintendent of Public InstructionOhio Department of Education Gene T. HarrisSuperintendent Columbus City Schools Ted StricklandGovernor, State of Ohio Marilyn TroyerDeputy Superintendent Ohio Department of Education

2. 2 Accelerate Student Success By 2014, Ohio’s Race to the Top Plan will… Increase high school graduation rates by 0.5% annually Reduce graduation rate gaps by 50% between underrepresented and majority students Reduce the performance gaps by 50% on national and statewide assessments Reduce the gap between Ohio and the best-performing states by 50% on NAEP reading and mathematics Double the projected increase in college enrollment of students ages 19 and younger

3. 3 Strong Alignment Ohio Education Reforms and Race to the Top

4. 4 Theory of Action Ifeducators are supported with effective training, essential tools, time to collaborate, and are held accountable for results, Thenstudents will be deeply engaged in college/career-ready curriculum and personalized learning systems that result in higher levels of student success. R e d a c t e d

5. 5 Every Ohio child will succeedregardless of zip code Ohio’s 1.8 million students 40% (700,000) are economically disadvantaged compared to 33% just 5 years ago 112 different home languages are spoken Fourth largest rural student population in the nation; Fourth largest number of metropolitan areas; and 20% of Ohioans reside in Appalachia Fifth largest charter school enrollment in the nation Students are making significant gains on reading, math and graduation rates, but achievement gaps exist throughout all levels of the system R e d a c t e d

6. 6 Closing Gaps: Scaling Up Success Percent Proficient Schools of Promise have a student population of 40% or more who are economically disadvantaged and whose subgroups are meeting or exceeding state standards in reading or math. RttT Phase II Narrative (A) (3) A3-14

7. 7 Committed and Courageous Leadership City Mayors State Leaders State Legislators Federal Legislators Teachers’ Unions Chambers of Commerce Parent Council Members Educational Service Centers Philanthropic Organizations Institutions of Higher Education Business and Community Partners Community and Technical Colleges Family and Children First Councils Educational Organizations and Partners RttT Phase II Appendix A.2.4

8. 8 Broadening LEA Participation

9. 9 Systemic Reform for All Students, All LEAs Race to the Top initiatives are embedded in Ohio’s previously passed education reforms and are being implemented in all school districts for Ohio’s 1.8 million students. Statewide Implementation

10. 10 A Plan That Puts Students First R e d a c t e d

11. 11 Student Growth Drives Everything R e d a c t e d • “Best-in-Class” standards and assessment system • Performance-based longitudinal data system that includes value added measures • Vigorous teacher and principal development, support and accountability system • High-accountability, high-support and high- flexibility approach to school turnaround • Public and private collaborative approach to STEM education and economic development

12. 12 Turning Around the Lowest Achieving Schools $46.5 million 24% of State share By 2014, Ohio will implement school intervention models in 68 persistently low-achieving schools serving 35,000 students.

13. 13 Standards and Assessments $17.1 million 9% of State share $2.8 million 1% of State share By 2014, 100% of Ohio’s classrooms will implement a more rigorous college and career-ready curriculum.

14. 14 Data Systems to Support Instruction $14.1 million 7% of State share $4.1 million 2% State share $24.8 million 13% of State share By 2014 value added and formative assessment data will be used by over 38,000 4th-8th grade math & reading teachers.

15. 15 Great Teachers and Leaders $16.2 million 8% of State share $23.1 million 12% of State share $6.8 million 4% of State share $20.8 million 11% of State share By 2014, 95% of teachers in 937 high-poverty, high-minority schools will be rated effective or highly effective.

16. 16 Student-Centered Teaching Rigorous Curriculum Common Core Standards Ohio Standards for Science + Social Studies Ohio CORE Graduation Requirements College/Career Ready Curriculum Advanced Placement Courses Dual Enrollment Early College High Schools STEM Engaged Learners Personalized Learning Governor’s Closing the Achievement Gap Initiative AVID Program Innovative Learning Environment Schools of Innovation R e d a c t e d Effective Teachers/Principals Teacher Residence Program Peer Assistance and Review Teacher Evaluation using Student Data, Research-Based Rubric, Self-Assessment Evaluation informs professional development, Licensure, Compensation, Tenure School Turnaround Leaders Program Ohio Leadership Development Framework Supports/Resources Instructional Improvement System Formative Assessment Student Data Reports On-Line Curriculum Resources Professional Development and Coaching Ohio Network for Education Transformation Appalachian Collaborative Rigorous Curriculum + Effective Teachers + Engaged Learners = Student Success

17. 17 R e d a c t e d Real Commitmentfrom all stakeholders Clear authorityto act and lead Public-private partnerships driving results Proven expertisethat is recognized nationally A comprehensive and collaborativereform infrastructure An investment in Ohio is an investment in the nation