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Sup uperint ntend ndent nt’s Annua nnual P Present ntation n to M MSAAC April 10, 2019 1

Studen ent A Achiev evem emen ent W hat does the data say? 2

Benc nchm hmarking O O ur ur P Past P Performance Percentage Proficient for All Students 2015-2018 92 92 92 Soc. Sci. 91 Science 89 89 89 88 88 87 87 Reading 86 86 85 85 Math 83 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 13

Benc nchm hmarking O O ur ur P Past P Performance Percentage Proficient for African American Students 2015- 2018 86 Soc. Sci. 84 84 83 80 79 79 78 78 Science 77 77 75 Reading 74 73 71 Math 69 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 14

Benc nchm hmarking O O ur ur P Past P Performance Percentage Proficient for Hispanic Students 2015-2018 81 80 80 Soc. Sci. 77 74 73 73 73 73 73 Science 72 72 Reading 70 70 69 Math 65 2014-15 2015-16 2016-2017 2017-18 15

Achievement Gaps for African American and Hispanic Students Compared to all Students Student Group Subject 2014-2015 2017-2018 Change Reading -12 -9 Gap decreased by 3 Black/African American Students Math -14 -14 Gap stayed the same Reading -14 -17 Gap increased by 3 Hispanic Students Math -13 -18 Gap increased by 5 6

LC PS O O verall E ll E nrollm llment and G if ifted E E nrollm llment 2018-2019 American Black/African Pacific Two or School Asian White Hispanic Indian American Islander More Year LCPS Overall 22% 48% 0.5% 7% 18% 0.12% 6% Enrollment LCPS Gifted 45% 0.21% 2% 6% 0.08% 5% 41% Enrollment 7

Trend nds in n Sus uspens nsion n R ate by E E thni hnic G roup up-LC C P PS 6.00% 5.00% 4.00% 3.00% 2.00% 1.00% 0.00% 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 Black 4.36% 3.49% 2.89% 2.52% 1.84% 2.26% 1.94% Hispanic 2.55% 2.10% 1.34% 1.49% 1.44% 1.67% 1.84% White 1.24% 1.01% 0.74% 0.82% 0.72% 0.73% 0.87% 8

Suspe pension on R ates f for or LC PS and C d C om ompa parabl ble D D ivision ons All Students Suspension Rates 2017-18 3.50% 1.74% 1.04% 1.00% Loudoun County Arlington County Fairfax County Prince William County 9

Suspension Rates for African-American and White Students for LCPS and Comparable Divisions Black Student Suspension Rates 2017-18 White Student Suspension Rates 2017-18 6.51% 4.69% 2.92% 2.23% 1.99% 1.02% 0.88% 0.54% Loudoun County Arlington County Fairfax County Prince William County 10 10 Source: Data obtained from the Virginia Department of Education, Safe School Information Resource site

Sus uspens nsion n R ates for Hispani nic and nd W W hite S hi Stud udent nts for LC PS an and C ompar arab able D ivisions Hispanic Student Suspension Rates 2017-18 White Student Suspension Rates 2017-18 3.39% 2.54% 2.23% 1.82% 1.36% 1.02% 0.88% 0.54% Loudoun County Arlington County Fairfax County Prince William County 11 11

Summa mmary ▰ LCPS students continue to achieve above the state average on the SOLs, with steady performance or slight decreases over the past several years. ▰ A chievement gaps do exist, particularly in Math and Reading ▰ There is disproportionate identification of some student groups in gifted education ▰ LCPS’ suspension rates are the lowest for divisions of comparable size and demographics. ▰ The difference in suspension rates between A frican-A merican and W hite students in LCPS is the lowest among comparable divisions. ▰ The suspension rates for the different student groups in LCPS have decreased over time along with the differences between the groups. 12 12

E mpowerin ing All S ll Stu tudents ts Highlights and W ork U nderway 13 13

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Per ersonalized ed P Projec ect-Based ed Lea Learning ▰ Emphasis on content and competencies ▰ Personalized instruction to meet the needs of each individual learner ▰ Focused on authentic challenging problems 15 15

Projec ect Based ed Lea Learning: Support f from Lo Loudoun Freed eedom C en enter er ▰ The Loudoun Freedom Center (LFC) Executive D irector participated in the 3-day project based learning (PBL) workshop ▰ LFC partners with LCPS teachers in the design and implementation of authentic PBL projects ▰ LFC has served as an authentic expert in the learning process in projects at Seldens Landing Elementary and D ominion High School 16 16

C ur urricul ulum um R R eview a and nd R esour urces ▰ Partnership with the Loudoun Freedom Center (LFC) ▻ Support of Social Science Curriculum Review through the lens of equity ▻ Support with specific projects focused on A frican A merican history in Loudoun County ▰ Establishing a formal partnership with LFC to provide content for our curriculum and potential project experiences for students. ▰ Initiating reexamination of all curriculum to remove instances of potential bias or insensitivity. 17 17

Access to R R es esources: D iffer eren entiated ed R R es esources ▰ LCPS provides differentiated resources for schools to better meet the needs of all students, including socioeconomically disadvantaged students and English learners. ▻ S taf affing ng: S ince FY17 differentiated staffing has been provided to schools based on the % economically disadvantaged and E nglish learner students. 37.5 FTE positions were budgeted in FY19 ($3.7 million) and 42.5 FTE positions are proposed for FY20 ($4.2 million). ▻ Allotmen ments: S ince FY19 differentiated allotments give funding flexibility to schools in providing equitable student experiences (field trips, school supplies, caps and gowns, etc. D ifferentiated allotments are calculated based on the number of economically disadvantaged students at a school. Approximately $.4 18 18 million in FY19 and FY20.

Profes essional D D ev evel elopmen ent ▰ D epartment of Instruction continuing to offer Teaching S ensitive Topics for all teachers. ▰ Principals and D epartment of Instruction staff members participated in equity and cultural competence training ( E quity in the C enter) professional learning this spring. ▰ Planning and implementing equity and cultural competence training ( E quity in the C enter) for A LL teachers before or during 2019-2020 school year. ▻ The FY 20 proposed budget includes an equity and cultural competence specialist. ▻ The FY 20 budget includes $50,000 for equity and cultural competence training. 19 19

D epartment nt of I Ins nstruc uction n Sup upport ▰ Office of School Improvement facilitates the analysis of data and key indicators regarding equitable outcomes for all students and supports the development and implementation of school action plans to address equity issues. ▰ Offices of Teaching and Learning and Instructional Programs support the development and implementation of professional development on race and teaching sensitive subjects. ▰ Collaborative equity team (departments of instruction, pupil services, and human resources & talent development) continues to work on professional development opportunities and planning for the divisionwide equity assessment. 20 20

Brief ef R ef eflec ection B Brea eak 21 21

R E FLE C TIO N: IN IND IV IVID ID U AL Individually R eflect: ▰ I like… ▰ I wonder (questions)... Record your individual thinking on your worksheet. 22 22

R E FLE C C T TIO N: G R O U P D D ISC C U U SSIO N In your table groups: ▰ Share your individual “ I like” and “ I wonder (questions)” ▰ Chart the one “ I like” that best captures the group thinking ▰ Chart the one “ I wonder (question)” that captures the group thinking 23 23

Access t to P o Prog ograms E D G E , PR O PE L, and Level U p 24 24

Access to Advanced A Academic P Programs: E D G E ▰ ED GE is designed to provide additional academic challenges and experiences for students who exhibit gifted potential and who are from groups historically underrepresented in gifted programs. ▰ This is a school-based program facilitated by the SEA RCH teacher during the school day. ▰ Supported by Gifted Education Supervisor and Elementary Gifted Education Coordinator. ▰ 397 students at 13 schools participated in FY 18. 489 students are participating in 28 schools this year. Continued significant expansion next year with support from a new ED GE Program Coordinator. 25 25

After S Scho hool S STE M O pportuni unity: E E lement ntary Scho hool PR O PE L ( (formerly E E D G E Plus Implemen ementation & & C ost ▰ Academy emy) Six schools in FY 19 (Forest Grove, Guilford ▰ Focuses on combating the opportunity gap Meadowland, Sterling, Sugarland, Sully) ▰ 9 hours per week x 18 weeks per year and provides increased exposure to STEM ▰ opportunities for students in grades 4 & 5. A pproximately $15,000 in STEM materials and supplies ▰ Focuses on identifying high achieving, ▰ A pproximately $26,000 in teacher economically vulnerable students with the goal compensation for instruction and of helping them plan and prepare for curriculum development ▰ academically rigorous coursework in middle D OI Science Resource Teacher leadership and high school. and support 26 26