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Analysis of the 2012-13 9th Grade CTE Cohort

Analysis of the 2012-13 9th Grade CTE Cohort

This slide deck focuses on key comparisons between 2012-13 9th-graders who took CTE courses and those who did not.

ELA Benchmarks: Aiming for Sweet 16

ELA Benchmarks: Aiming for Sweet 16

An ORE analysis of how many math Benchmark questions students need to answer correctly to have a good chance of scoring proficient or advanced on the PSSA-ELA.

Math Benchmarks: Aiming for 18+

Math Benchmarks: Aiming for 18+

An ORE analysis of how many math Benchmark questions students need to answer correctly to have a good chance of scoring proficient or advanced on the PSSA-Math.

Teacher, Principal, and Student Perspectives on the Blended Learning Initiative

Teacher, Principal, and Student Perspectives on the Blended Learning Initiative

A report on perspectives in Year 1 of the Initiative.

Early Literacy Specialists (ELS) in SDP: Program Implementation and Student Literacy Gains, 2015-16

Early Literacy Specialists (ELS) in SDP: Program Implementation and Student Literacy Gains, 2015-16

Findings from a mixed-methods study on Year 1 implementation of the literacy coaching initiative and associated student outcomes.

K-3 Reading Specialists: Program Implementation and Student Literacy Gains, 2015-16

K-3 Reading Specialists: Program Implementation and Student Literacy Gains, 2015-16

Findings from a quantitative study of the relationship between Reading Specialist support and students’ early literacy outcomes.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) 2015 Program Evaluation

Career and Technical Education (CTE) 2015 Program Evaluation

During 2014-15, The School District of Philadelphia (SDP) offered CTE programs in 29 schools, across 37 professional tracks. This 49-page report examines the cohort of SDP students who were first-time 9th graders in 2011-12. These students’ four-year trajectories were tracked and analyzed with a focus on the effects of participation in CTE.

Promoting the Science of Reading Instruction in Philadelphia Public Elementary Schools: Early Implementation Lessons

Promoting the Science of Reading Instruction in Philadelphia Public Elementary Schools: Early Implementation Lessons

A report by the Accountability Review Council, including a summary of findings and recommendations on the initial implementation of early literacy instructional strategies in 58 schools in 2015-16.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program Evaluation, 2014

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program Evaluation, 2014

An examination of the District’s 2010-11 first time 9th-grade cohort, including a comparison of high school progression and four-year graduation outcomes for CTE and non-CTE students

Teacher Perceptions of the Educator Effectiveness System: Results from the Second Teacher Evaluation Survey

Teacher Perceptions of the Educator Effectiveness System: Results from the Second Teacher Evaluation Survey

A summary of findings and recommendations from the second administration of the teacher evaluation survey.