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Evaluation of the ELS Initiative, Report #4: Student Achievement

Evaluation of the ELS Initiative, Report #4: Student Achievement

Posted on May 12, 2020
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Categories: effective instruction, literacy

The last of four reports on implementation, teacher benefits and changes to teacher practice, teacher turnover and retention, and student achievement related to SDP’s Early Literacy Specialist Initiative.

Ten Best Practices for Teaching and Learning in an Online Environment: A Summary of Existing Literature

Ten Best Practices for Teaching and Learning in an Online Environment: A Summary of Existing Literature

Posted on May 5, 2020
Categories: digital learning & school reopening, effective instruction

This brief is a summary of the key findings from articles, frameworks, and dissertations that describe and explain the practices that optimize teaching and learning in an online environment. It details ten key components that should be applied to the online learning environment, as well as recommendations and strategies to support teachers and students in being successful during digital learning.

School District of Philadelphia Graduation Rates: Definitions and Trends

School District of Philadelphia Graduation Rates: Definitions and Trends

Posted on May 4, 2020
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Categories: equity, high school graduation, system trends

This introduction to the two SDP graduation rates explains how the metrics are calculated and how contributing factors have changed over time. It also outlines six-year trends in SDP’s graduation metrics (2013-14 through 2018-19).

Special Education in the School District of Philadelphia: Understanding the Landscape, 2018-19

Special Education in the School District of Philadelphia: Understanding the Landscape, 2018-19

Posted on April 2, 2020
Categories: equity, special education, system trends

This brief provides a descriptive summary of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) classifications of students in the School District
of Philadelphia during the 2018-19 school year.

2018-19 District-Wide Survey Results: Technology Access

2018-19 District-Wide Survey Results: Technology Access

Posted on March 26, 2020
Categories: equity, system trends

Each year, more than 130,000 students, parents and guardians, teachers, and principals participate in a survey about their schools. This slide deck summarizes 2018-19 survey results related to technology access at home and at school.

Evaluation of the ELS Initiative, Report #3: Teacher Turnover and Retention

Evaluation of the ELS Initiative, Report #3: Teacher Turnover and Retention

Posted on March 26, 2020
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Categories: effective instruction, literacy

The third of four reports on implementation, teacher benefits and changes to teacher practice, teacher turnover and retention, and student achievement related to SDP’s Early Literacy Specialist Initiative.

Comparing Perspectives #4: District-Wide Survey Responses about Leadership

Comparing Perspectives #4: District-Wide Survey Responses about Leadership

Posted on February 27, 2020
Categories: system trends

The fourth installment in a District-Wide Survey series that examines areas of agreement-–and disagreement–-between students, families, and educators.

Implementation of the Ninth Grade Academy in 2018-19

Implementation of the Ninth Grade Academy in 2018-19

A report on implementation of the Ninth Grade Academy (NGA) model as described by NGA Assistant Principals at 24 District schools.

Third Grade English and Math Performance on the PSSA, 2018-19

Third Grade English and Math Performance on the PSSA, 2018-19

Posted on February 11, 2020
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Categories: equity, system trends

A descriptive analysis of third-grade District performance on the 2019 PSSA and PASA exams by race/ethnicity, gender, English Learner status, and special education status.

Trends in Performance on the School Progress Report (SPR) from 2014-15 to 2018-19

Trends in Performance on the School Progress Report (SPR) from 2014-15 to 2018-19

Posted on February 10, 2020
Categories: system trends

A summary of School Progress Report trends in District and Charter school performance overall, by report type, and for each domain from 2014-15 to 2018-19.