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SDP Suspension Trends, 2013-14 through 2015-16

SDP Suspension Trends, 2013-14 through 2015-16

Posted on March 7, 2017
Categories: equity, school climate & support, system trends

A summary of trends in District-wide suspension data across three years.

School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) and Restorative Practices (RP)

School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) and Restorative Practices (RP)

Posted on March 6, 2017
Categories: school climate & support

Results from a 2017 evaluation that focused on fidelity of implementation and student outcomes.

The School District of Philadelphia Virtual Academy (PVA) Report

The School District of Philadelphia Virtual Academy (PVA) Report

Posted on March 5, 2017
Categories: system trends

Findings from a study of student characteristics and outcomes at PVA, SDP’s public cyber school, in 2015-16.

Education of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH): Program Implementation and Outcomes

Education of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH): Program Implementation and Outcomes

Posted on March 4, 2017
Categories: equity

A summary of findings from ORE’s 2015-16 program evaluation.

Report on Survey Data from Cohort 1 Redesign Schools

Report on Survey Data from Cohort 1 Redesign Schools

Posted on March 3, 2017
Categories: system trends

Selected findings from an ORE study of two-year trends in District-Wide Survey data at four schools participating in the School Redesign Initiative.

Year 2 Report on Three New High Schools

Year 2 Report on Three New High Schools

Posted on March 1, 2017
Categories: system trends

Selected findings from a 2017 ORE study that examined student outcomes at The LINC, U School, and Building 21 after two years of operation.

School Support Census: 2015-16

School Support Census: 2015-16

Posted on September 27, 2016
Categories: equity, school climate & support, School Support Census, surveys

Findings from the first School Support Census, administered in 2016.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) 2015 Program Evaluation

Career and Technical Education (CTE) 2015 Program Evaluation

Posted on May 19, 2016
Categories: CTE, effective instruction, equity

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

Posted on March 24, 2016
Categories: effective instruction, literacy

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.

2014-15 Satisfaction Survey Feedback

2014-15 Satisfaction Survey Feedback

Posted on November 23, 2015
Categories: system trends

This brief presents an overview of data collected from the 2014-15 Customer Satisfaction Survey. These data are based on feedback from principals, assistant principals, and central office staff and relate to customer service provided by the Office of the Superintendent, Office of Academic Supports, Office of Talent, Office of Facilities and Operations, Office of Student Support Services, Office of Information and Data Management, and the Office of Budget and Finance.