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Prince George’s County Public Schools Specialty Programs Presented to the Board of Education March 12, 2015 1

Prince George’s County Board of Education Segun C. Eubanks, Ed.D., Chair Carolyn M. Boston, Vice Chair, District 6 Zabrina Epps, M.P.M., District 1 Lupi Quinteros-Grady, District 2 Dinora A. Hernandez, Esq., District 3 Patricia Eubanks, District 4 Verjeana M. Jacobs, Esq., District 5 Lyn J. Mundey, MBA, CIPP/G, District 7 Edward Burroughs III, District 8 Sonya Williams, District 9 Beverly Anderson, Ph.D. Daniel Kaufman, Ph.D. Curtis Valentine, M.P.P. Jeffery Taylor II, Student Board Member Kevin M. Maxwell, Ph.D., Secretary Treasurer and Chief Executive Officer 2

Presentation Outcomes Board Members will know: • The specialty programs available to students • The barriers we face • Our vision for the future 3

PGCPS Specialty Programs’ History 2007- 1985 2000 2003 2005 2006 Today Adopted Redefined Introduced “magnet” magnet and Received Streamlined Continued programs to programs expanded unitary programs expansion encourage as “choice” selected status from of Specialty voluntary programs programs as the federal Programs desegrega- based on “Specialty court – no tion of student Programs” longer schools interest obligated and to follow aptitude race-based admission 4

Strategy Team The Strategy Team for Specialty Programs is working to develop a five-year proposal that will include: • Monitoring and implementation strategies • Identification of the infrastructure needed to support high school programs (feeder pattern) • Recommendations based on the research of new models 5

Specialty Programs Today… • Provide options in addition to the comprehensive curriculum • Are designed to address the needs and interests of students and parents • Allow for exploration and development of interests, while following state and school system mandates 6

Two Types of Specialty Programs School-Based (In-Boundary) • Whole school program ; every child within the school boundary participates Selection-Based (System-Wide) • Whole school or program within a school • Students must submit an application, audition, test, and/or take part in a lottery 7

International Baccalaureate Arts Integration (IB) Primary & Middle Years Science, Technology, Language Engineering & Immersion* In- Math (STEM/STEAM) Boundary Specialty Programs * French, Spanish Full, and Spanish Dual Immersions are selection-based programs . 8

2014-15 Enrollment in In-Boundary Specialty Programs STEM/STEAM 1,604 IB PYP 928 TOTAL ENROLLMENT 17,202 IB MYP 2,635 Arts Integration 11,706 Language Immersion 329 9

Arts Integration 10

International Baccalaureate Primary Years (PYP) & Middle Years (MYP) Overview: Empowers students to inquire into issues and ideas of local, national, and global significance. The result is young people who are creative, critical, and reflective thinkers. PYP Sites: John Hanson French Immersion* & Melwood ES* MYP Sites: James Madison MS/ Frederick Douglass HS & Dwight D. Eisenhower MS* Enrollment: PYP: 928; MYP: 2,635 Highlights/Data Points: Dwight D. Eisenhower MS, John Hanson FI & Melwood ES are setting up the programs with the help of an external IB consultant. Frederick Douglass HS and James Madison MS are preparing for their program evaluation in 2015-2016. *Candidate schools 11

Language Immersion Overview: Immersion offers students programs with content delivered through the target language. As a result, students are highly proficient in a second language. Sites: Capitol Heights ES – STEM Spanish (K-2) Paint Branch ES – STEM/Partial Immersion Chinese (K-3) Enrollment: 329 Highlights/Data Points: Both schools will expand by one grade for SY2015-16. 12

STEM/STEAM Programs Overview: Students engage in STEM/STEAM habits of practice through topics that include robotics, flight and space, and DNA and crime science analysis. The program provides a strong foundation for additional STEM/STEAM learning in high school and beyond. Sites: Oxon Hill MS & Thomas Johnson MS Enrollment: 1,604 Highlights/Data Points: Students participate in competitions to include Science Bowl, Lego Robotics, Final Frontiers, Sea Perch, Hour of Code, NASA rocketry, video gaming, and Destination Imagination. 13

Application Processes for Selection-Based Programs 3 1 2 Application & Application Application & State Only Audition Guidelines 4 5 6 Application & Application & Application, Lottery Test & Lottery Test 14

Elementary & Secondary Specialty Programs Aerospace Engineering & Aviation Technology CTE Technical Academies Academy of Health Career Academies Sciences (High School) Fire/EMT Cadet Academy International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program Science & Technology Creative & Performing Language Arts (CPA) & Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) Selection- Immersion Based Programs Talented & Gifted Montessori Centers 15

2014-15 Selection-Based Program Enrollment TOTAL Montessori ENROLLMENT Career Academies 1,246 17,337 2,664 CTE Technical Academies 396 Aerospace Engineering & Aviation Tech Fire/EMT Cadet Academy 1,945 CPA/VPA 6,388 Language Immersion 472 IB Diploma Programme 1,373 Science & Technology 1,879 Academy of Health Sciences 864 TAG 72 38 16

Academy of Health Sciences@PGCC Overview: Offers students a dual enrollment program and enables them to simultaneously earn their high school diploma and a college associate’s degree in health sciences. Site: Prince George’s Community College Current Enrollment: 396 Highlights/Data Points: • First early/middle college program in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. • 100% of the first graduating Class of 2015 will receive their diploma and associate’s degree on May 21. • Since 2011, 100% of ALL students have successfully passed HSAs. 17

Aerospace Engineering and Aviation Technology Overview: Offers high school students a highly-specialized, four-year program that prepares them for advanced studies in Aerospace Engineering or Aviation Technology. Site: DuVal HS Current Enrollment: 72 Highlights/Data Points: Partnerships with NASA Goddard and the College Park Aviation Museum provide exceptional enrichment opportunities for students in their field of study. 18

Career Academies Overview: Offers students the opportunity to focus on a specialized program during high school that will prepare them for college and careers in their selected area of study. Site: All 22 high schools offer at least one Career Academy. Current Enrollment: 6,388 Highlights/Data Points: 73% of all 8th graders applied for an Academy seat for SY15. • Career Academies offer students the opportunity to earn college credits, industry certifications, and/or licenses. 19

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Technical Academy Programs Overview: Provides students with technical skills and knowledge that add value to their academic education, including building a foundation for a college major in a technical field and earning college credits and industry certifications while in high school. Sites: Bladensburg HS, Crossland HS, Dr. Henry Wise, Jr. HS, Gwynn Park HS, Laurel HS & Suitland HS Current Enrollment: 864 Highlights/Data Points: • 98% of students graduate • 65% of students earn college credits or industry certifications • 81% of students pass English HSA; 80% pass Algebra 1 HSA 20

Creative/Visual Performing Arts (CPA/VPA) Overview: Offers arts instruction to engage students in a comprehensive curriculum that promotes effective communication, creative and critical thinking skills, artistic excellence, and an appreciation for cultural diversity. Sites: Suitland HS, Northwestern HS, Hyattsville MS, Thomas G. Pullen CPA School, Benjamin D. Foulois CPA Academy Current Enrollment: 1,879 Highlights/Data Points: • Students earn more than $8 million in scholarship awards each year. • Students receive Superior ratings at local and state level performance evaluations. 21

Fire/EMT Cadet Academy Overview: Offers students an opportunity to experience an exciting and challenging program serving the community as a Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Develops values, self-discipline, work ethic, and academic and life skills that prepare them for career opportunities, continuing education, and possible advancement within Fire/EMS Depts. Sites: Charles H. Flowers HS Enrollment: 38 Highlights: Students can earn 36 community service hours, up to 17 college credits, and 7 national certifications. 22

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) Overview: Aims to develop students who have excellent breadth and depth of knowledge – students who flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally, and ethically. Sites: Central, Crossland, Frederick Douglass, Laurel, Parkdale, and Suitland high schools Current Enrollment: 472 Highlights/Data Points: IB DP students are awarded more than $6 million in scholarships each year. 23