Washington Student Achievement Council Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce November 15, 2013 1
Our Team Gene Sharratt, Ph.D. Executive Director Randy Spaulding, Ph.D. Washington Student Achievement Council Director of Academic Affairs & Policy Christy England-Siegerdt, Ph.D. Director of Research & Planning Rachelle Sharpe, Ph.D. Director of Student Financial Assistance Marc Webster Senior Partner for Education Resources Planning Becca Kenna-Schenk Director of Government Relations 2
Our Mission: Washington Student Achievement Council Inspire and foster excellence in educational attainment. 3
Washington Student Achievement Council December 2013 Legislation 2012 Stakeholder Input 2013 • 10-year Roadmap • RCW 28B.77.020 due to Legislature • Listening Tour • Workgroups 4
2023 Roadmap Actions 2019-21 2018-19 Washington Student Achievement Council Increased Attainment 5 Time
Education Investment Pays Off Participation in Public Assistance Programs * by Education Level 2011 Medicaid School Lunch Food Stamps Washington Student Achievement Council 43% 24% 24% 22% 19% 17% 12% 11% 10% 9% 9% 7% 7% 2% 2% 6 Less than a High School High School Diploma Some College, No Degree Associate Degree Bachelor's or Degree or Diploma Higher * Percentage of Individuals Ages 25 and Older Living in Households Participating in Selected Public Assistance Programs Source: College Board. (2013). Education Pays . Retrieved from: http://trends.collegeboard.org/education-pays
Source: College Board. (2013). Education Pays . Retrieved from: http://trends.collegeboard.org/education-pays Education = Increased Voting 23% Less than a High School Diploma 29% High School Diploma 18 to 24 50% Some College or Associate Degree 63% Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26% Voting Rates Among U.S. Citizens Less than a High School Diploma 42% High School Diploma 25 to 44 by Age and Education Level, 2012 58% Some College or Associate Degree 73% Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39% Less than a High School Diploma 59% High School Diploma 45 to 64 72% Some College or Associate Degree 80% Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53% Less than a High School Diploma 69% High School Diploma 65 to 74 78% 84% Some College or Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54% Less than a High School Diploma 75 and over 69% High School Diploma 78% 80% Some College or Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7 Washington Student Achievement Council
Education is Healthy Obesity Rates Among Children and Adolescents Ages 2 to 19, by Gender & Highest Household Education Level 2007 – 2010 Washington Student Achievement Council 24% 22% 21% 19% 18% 14% 11% 7% Less than a High High School Some College or Bachelor's Less than a High High School Some College or Bachelor's School Diploma Diploma Associate Degree Degree or School Diploma Diploma Associate Degree Degree or Higher 8 Higher* Boys Girls Source: College Board. (2013). Education Pays . Retrieved from: http://trends.collegeboard.org/education-pays
Education = Lower Unemployment Median Wage & Unemployment by Education Level 2009 - 2011 Median Wage Unemployment $80,000 18% $71,277 15.6% Washington Student Achievement Council 16% $70,000 14% $60,000 $54,257 11.2% 12% Unemployment Rate $50,000 10.3% Median Wage $40,424 10% 8.9% $40,000 $33,602 8% $30,393 $34,111 $30,000 8.0% 6% $18,864 $20,000 5.2% 4% 3.6% $10,000 2% $0 0% Less than High High School Less than 1 Year 1+ years college, Associate Bachelor's Graduate School Graduate College no degree Degree Degree Degree 9 Source: Washington Student Achievement Council Staff Analysis of 2009-2011 American Community Survey 3-year PUMS data file. Wages Include civilian employed WA residents age 25-64. Unemployed rate reflects civilian labor force for WA residents age 25-64.
Demographic Imperative Washington Public High School Graduates White, non-Hispanic Am. Indian/Alaska Native Asian/Pacific Islander Black, non-Hispanic Hispanic Washington Student Achievement Council 100% 7% 9% 4% 17% 90% 20% 4% 9% 9% 4% 80% 2% 6% 2% 11% 70% 1% 14% 60% 1% 50% 40% 79% 75% 66% 30% 58% 20% 10% 10 0% 1997-98 (actual) 2007-08 (actual) 2017-18 (projected) 2027-28 (projected) Source: Longanecker, D. (2012). Knocking at the college door. Retrieved from http://www.wiche.edu/info/knocking-8th/profile/wa.pdf
Our efforts to meet the economic and civic needs of the state will not succeed unless we address the opportunity gap faced by Washington Student Achievement Council low-income and minority youth. 11
2023 Goals All adults in Washington will have a high school diploma or equivalent. Washington Student Achievement Council At least 70% of Washington adults will have a 12 postsecondary credential.
Metrics Number & percentage of Washingtonians completing a high school diploma or equivalent. Washington Student Achievement Council Percentage of the population enrolled in a postsecondary certificate, apprenticeship, or degree program. Number of postsecondary certificates, apprenticeships, & degrees awarded annually. 13
Objectives Prepare Learning Access Washington Student Achievement Council 14
Keep College Affordable Identify and recommend a state funding policy for postsecondary Washington Student Achievement Council education. • Guide legislative appropriations to: • Public postsecondary institutions. • State financial aid programs. 15
Expand Dual-credit Opportunities Washington Student Achievement Council Streamline and expand dual-credit and dual- 16 enrollment programs to create a statewide dual- credit system available to all high school students.
Career & College Readiness Washington Student Achievement Council Support implementation of the Common Core State Standards and the Smarter Balanced Assessment, 17 and identify effective strategies to reduce the need for pre-college level courses.
Cost Shouldn’t be a Barrier Washington Student Achievement Council Provide funding for all students eligible for the College 18 Bound Scholarship in Fiscal Year 2014-15; and commit to full funding of all eligible State Need Grant students.
Support All Students Washington Student Achievement Council Provide increased support and resources to ensure 19 the success of current and prospective students at all levels.
Objectives Prepare Learning Access Washington Student Achievement Council 20
Work-based Learning Opportunities Washington Student Achievement Council Increase investments in the State Work Study program and create an online clearinghouse of all 21 work-based learning opportunities.
Encourage Returning Adult Students Washington Student Achievement Council Provide tailored information regarding continuing education and provide support to adults, especially 22 those with some postsecondary credits but no credential.
Align Education with Jobs Washington Student Achievement Council Improve coordination of existing employer feedback mechanisms to postsecondary institutions and encourage 23 innovative approaches to close existing workforce skill gaps in Washington’s dynamic economy .
Leverage Technology Washington Student Achievement Council 24 Create a statewide educational technology consortium.
Objectives Prepare Learning Access Washington Student Achievement Council 25
Respond to Needs Washington Student Achievement Council Monitor and report on system-wide programmatic, 26 physical, and technological capacity.
Increase Awareness Washington Student Achievement Council Ensure all Washingtonians have access to a coordinated one-stop-shop for information about postsecondary education opportunities and career requirements, as 27 well as assistance with completing applications for enrollment and financial aid.
Help Students & Families Save Washington Student Achievement Council 28 Develop a savings incentive matching program model.
Next Steps 1 Implement actions Washington Student Achievement Council 4 2 2015 Update to Monitor Roadmap Report progress 3 29 2014 Strategic Action Plan
More Information Washington Student Achievement Council http://www.wsac.wa.gov/Roadmap 30
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