2013 Title I Conference

In 2009, US Grant High School had a graduation rate of 50%, earned an API of 0 out of 1500 for several subgroups, and was in Year 4 of school improvement. As a result, US Grant was identified as one of Oklahoma's lowest performing schools and subsequently, was awarded a School Improvement Grant (SIG). Two years later, US Grant is showing a 300% increase in Algebra I proficiency, a 224% increase in Biology I proficiency, and a 52% increase in English II proficiency, and out of the 206 seniors who were not on track to graduate in August, all but 4 met graduation requirements by May. How did US Grant HS do it? They took practical steps and expected dramatic results. This presentation will provide information on the two most effective strategies implemented by US Grant in the past two years: Professional Learning Communities and regular data analysis. Information will be provided on effective implementation, challenges faced, and practical tips for duplication.