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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.

District-Wide Survey Results: Food Insecurity in the School District of Philadelphia

District-Wide Survey Results: Food Insecurity in the School District of Philadelphia

Posted on February 4, 2020
Categories: health & nutrition

Findings related to hunger and food insecurity based on District-Wide Survey responses from parents, guardians, and principals.

Evaluation of the ELS Initiative, Report #2: Teacher Benefits and Changes to Practice

Evaluation of the ELS Initiative, Report #2: Teacher Benefits and Changes to Practice

Posted on January 21, 2020
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Categories: effective instruction, literacy

The second 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.

Evaluation of the ELS Initiative, Report #1: Implementation

Evaluation of the ELS Initiative, Report #1: Implementation

Posted on January 21, 2020
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Categories: effective instruction, literacy

The first 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.

Performance of K-3 Students who Received Support from a Reading Specialist

Performance of K-3 Students who Received Support from a Reading Specialist

Posted on January 17, 2020
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Categories: effective instruction, literacy

A summary of the performance of students who received support from a Reading Specialist in 2018-19.

Literacy and Learning Centers 2018-19 Evaluation Report

Literacy and Learning Centers 2018-19 Evaluation Report

Posted on January 16, 2020
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Categories: effective instruction, facilities, literacy, school climate & support

Implementation, teacher satisfaction and perceptions of student outcomes, and literacy and attendance rates associated with SDP classroom renovations and professional development.