DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION P.O. BOX 2360 HONOLULU, …boe.hawaii.gov/Meetings/Notices/Meeting Material...

DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR

STATE OF HAWAl'I DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

P.O. BOX 2360 HONOLULU, HAWAl'I 96804

KATHRYN $. MATAYOSHI SUPERINTENDENT

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

April 18, 2017

TO: The Honorable Lance A Mizumoto Chairperson, Board ducation

FROM:

SUBJECT: Board Action on Public Comment Process for Every Student Succeeds Act (" ESSA") Consol idated State Plan Draft

1. RECOMMENDATION

The Hawaii Department of Education (Department) recommends that the Board of Education (Board) authorize the Department's public comment period on the draft of the consolidated state plan for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The public comment period will be open from April 18 through May 18, 2017.

2. RECOMMENDED EFFECTIVE DATE

The Department recommends that the public comment on the draft of the ESSA consolidated state plan ("ESSA draft") commence immediately upon the Board's authorization.

3. RECOMMENDED COMPLIANCE DATE (if different from the effective date)

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4. DISCUSSION (if different from the effective date)

a. Conditions leading to the recommendation:

On December 15, 2015, former President Barack Obama signed ESSA into law. ESSA reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965, replacing No Child Left Behind as the primary federal law for K-12 education. ESSA requires states and school districts to help schools better serve educationally disadvantaged students through funding and significant mandates, especially regarding academic standards, student testing, school accountability, and teacher qualifications.

Section 8302 of ESEA, as amended by ESSA, requires the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) to establish procedures and criteria under which, after consultation with the Governor, a State Educational

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Agency (SEA) may submit a consolidated state plan designed to simplify the application requirements and reduce the burden for SEAs. As required by ESSA, the SEA must submit a consolidated state plan that includes descriptions, information, assurances, and other required material to the USDE. Requirements are primarily based on the law since regulations for accountability, state plans, and data reporting were rescinded via the Congressional Review Act.

USDE offers an opportunity to submit a single plan addressing most programs in ESSA rather than individual plans for each program. Receiving ESSA funds requires states to submit a plan that fulfills the requirements of the law. To promote equity, states must apply key requirements of the plan to all schools and students, not just those receiving ESSA funds or services.

Hawaii's ESSA draft proposes a plan that applies federal resources and requirements to advance equity and excellence for Hawaii's children, particularly for educationally disadvantaged students. The ESSA draft plan takes advantage of new flexibility in the federal law where possible and aligns ESSA requirements with the joint Department-Board Strategic Plan, 2017-2020. The ESSA draft plan maximizes opportunities to advance school improvement for student learning while minimizing action for compliance sake. Furthermore, the ESSA draft was developed following extensive stakeholder engagement. Governor David lge formed his ESSA Team, which held town halls and an Education Summit to develop Hawaii's Blueprint for Public Education (Blueprint) , an aspirational and visionary plan for public education. The Governor's Blueprint provides the basis of the aspirational goals for academic achievement and closing the achievement gap. The Strategic Plan informs our action plans--at state, complex and school levels--for the next three years, concurrent with the ESSA plan duration.

Department presented components of ESSA and the developing ESSA draft plan at Board meetings beginning January 2016, as listed below (section 4b). Furthermore, in addition to the outreach by the Governor's Office, the Governor's ESSA Team, Hawaii State Teachers Association and Senate Education Chair Michelle Kidani, the Department engaged stakeholders in more than 150 sessions, providing information and gathering feedback on ESSA topics.

The ESSA draft includes important requirements such as long-term goals and accountability frameworks that the State must describe and fulfill. Included in the proposed plan are descriptions and other information that address requirements for each of the programs below:

• Title I, Part A: Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies

• Title I, Part C: Education of Migratory Children • Title I, Part D: Prevention and Intervention Programs for Children and Youth

Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk • Title II, Part A: Supporting Effective Instruction • Title Ill , Part A: English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and

Academic Achievement • Title IV, Part A: Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants • Title IV, Part B: 21st Century Community Learning Centers


• Title VII, Subpart B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act: Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program (McKinney-Vento Act)

b. Previous action of the Board on the same or similar matter:

• January 19, 2016: Board presentation on Every Student Succeeds Act ("ESSA"), which reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ("ESEA'') and replaces No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 ("NCLB")

• February 2, 2016: Board Update on Every Student Succeeds Act ("ESSA"), which reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ("ESEA") and replaces No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 ("NCLB"): impact on the Department of Education and Board joint strategic plan

• March 1, 2016: Board approved Student Achievement Committee recommendations concerning impact of Every Student Succeeds Act ("ESSA") transition on Strive HI Performance System for 2015-2016 School Year

• July 19, 2016: Board approved formal comment via joint letter with Governor and Superintendent on Federal Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend Federal regulations to implement changes contained in ESSA - accountability and state plans

• August 2, 2016: Student Achievement Committee overview and update on Hawaii Department of Education's school accountability system

• February 7, 2017: Presentation to Student Achievement Committee on Every Student Succeeds Act ("ESSA") Impacts on School Accountability

• February 21 , 2017: Presentation to Human Resources Committee on Every Student Succeeds Act ("ESSA") impacts on teacher content qualifications

• February 21 , 2017: Presentation to Finance and Infrastructure Committee on Every Student Succeeds Act ("ESSA") Impacts on fiscal reporting requirements

• April 4, 2017: Student Achievement Committee deferred approval on recommendation concerning Every Student Succeeds Act ("ESSA") impacts on school accountability and directed Department to seek public comment on school accountability recommendation concurrent to ESSA draft

c. Other policies affected:

No changes in other policies are anticipated at this time, as a result of authorizing the public comment process.

d. Arguments in support of the recommendation: The recommended public comment period on the ESSA draft fulfills the ESSA mandate for a 30-day public comment period. The draft takes into consideration the Hawaii Blueprint and stakeholders' feedback in supporting equity and excellence for our students in alignment with the Strategic Plan, while also meeting ESSA legal requirements.

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During the public comment period, the Department will host an online site for stakeholders to review a summary, read details, and provide feedback on the ESSA draft. The Department will also coordinate with partners to communicate with stakeholders and facilitate feedback from students, teachers, community and parent organizations, legislative education chairs, and the Governor. The public comment period offers the opportunity for stakeholders to provide further feedback on how the plan may be strengthened to support Hawaii's education goals.

The timing of the Board's authorization to release the ESSA draft for public comment is important for preparing the plan in advance of next school year when the ESSA law implements in full. Next school year begins on August 1 for teachers and August 7 for students 1.

• Schools' Plans: Schools are currently planning for next school year. Schools are already developing academic, financial , and staffing plans in anticipation of their priorities for the coming year and carrying out consultation with their School Community Councils and faculty to engage their stakeholders and also to meet mandates of the law and collective bargaining. Providing further clarity about the state's plans and response to federal requirements for ESSA resources helps schools to prepare for the upcoming school year.

• ESSA Requirements: The ESSA law requires that prior to submission by the September 18 deadline, the draft plan must be proffered for public comment for a period of no less than 30 days. In addition, there is a 30-day window required by federal law for the Governor to review and/or sign the state plan.

e. Arguments against the recommendation:

Opponents of moving forward with the public comment period may be interested in taking more time for additional opportunities for feedback, revising the plan in a new direction or waiting for a new Superintendent to revise the plan.

f. Other agencies or departments of the State of Hawaii involved in the action:

Other agencies are being consulted in developing ESSA plans including the Office of the Governor, Legislature, Department of Human Services, Executive Office on Early Learning, Hawaii Teacher Standards Board, and the University of Hawaii.

g. Possible reaction of the public, professional organizations, unions, Department staff and/or others to the recommendation:

Many organizations have been appreciative of the opportunity to learn about ESSA and to provide input into the process of developing the ESSA draft. Many organizations will be interested in having the opportunity to review the ESSA draft and provide feedback.

1 Multi-track schools begin on July 10.


h. Educational implications:

The ESSA draft proposes to align ESSA funding requirements with the Strategic Plan to advance equity and excellence for all students. State and Complex Areas may use federal funds to support and assist schools, and eligible schools may use federal funds to support their academic plans to implement evidence-based and innovative strategies to advance student success.

i. Facilities implications:

Capital improvement projects are not allowable uses of ESSA funds covered by the consolidated state plan.

j . Financial implications:

Authorizing public comment on the ESSA draft has no direct financial implications. However, the public comment period is a required precursor to submitting the final consolidated state plan by the September 18 deadline.

Receipt of federal funding for Hawaii public schools is dependent upon approval of Hawaii's consolidated state plan.

5. OTHER SUPPLEMENTARY RECOMMENDATIONS

None.

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HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION HawaiiPublicSchools.org

Public Comment Process for Every Student Succeeds Act (“ESSA”) Consolidated State Plan Draft State of Hawai‘i Board of Education General Business Meeting | April 18, 2017

BOARD ACTION


Today’s presentation Overview of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) law and developments in D.C. Hawaii’s approach to ESSA plan development: Align ESSA funding and requirements with Hawaii’s Blueprint for Education and DOE/BOE Strategic Plan to support school improvement for student learning Components of the draft ESSA Consolidated State Plan Recommend Board authorization of public comment period for ESSA plan

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• ESSA reauthorizes the Elementary and SecondaryEducation Act of 1965, part of LBJ’s War on Poverty.Established as a civil rights law.

• Replaces No Child Left Behind (2001).• Requires states and school districts receiving federal

assistance to help schools better serve educationallydisadvantaged students.

• Includes significant mandates, especially regardingacademic standards, student testing, schoolaccountability and teacher qualifications.

Overview

READ THE LAW: https://www2.ed.gov/documents/essa-act-of-1965.pdf

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Federal assistance is significant:

81% STATE GENERAL FUND

14% FEDERAL

1% TRUST

5% SPECIAL

DOE Operating Budget, FY17

Overview

* FY16

Examples on non-ESSA sources of federal funds: • IDEA (Special Education): $41.6 million • School food program: $55.2 million

Title I $53.3 million

Title II $10.3 million

Impact Aid* $45.1 million

21st Century Community Learning Centers

$5.7 million

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ESEA reauthorized as ESSA. Components of the law:

Title I* Improving Basic Programs Operated by State and Local Education Agencies

Title II* Supporting Effective Instruction

Title III* Language Instruction for English Language Learners

Title IV* 21st Century Schools

Title V State Innovation and Local Flexibility

Title VI American Indian, Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native Students

Title VII Impact Aid

Title VIII General Provisions

Title IX* Education for Homeless and Other Laws, including Preschool

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*Components of these Titles are included in the consolidated state plan.


JUN 23 US ED approves Hawaii’s ESEA Flex Waiver renewal

DEC 10 Pres. Obama signs ESSA into law

MAY 31 US ED Issues proposed ESSA regulations on accountability, data reporting and state plans*

JUL 11 US ED issues proposed ESSA regs on assessment

AUG 1 Deadline for public comments on proposed regs for accountability, data reporting and state plans*

SEPT 9 Deadline for public comments on proposed regs for assessment

NOV 8 Donald Trump elected U.S. President

NOV 28 US ED issues final regs for accountability, data reporting and state plans (effective 1/30/17)*

DEC 7 US ED issues final regs for assessment (effective 1/9/17) and template for ESSA plans

FEB 7 Betsy DeVos confirmed as US ED Secretary

MAR 9 Congress rescinds US ED’s ESSA regulations on accountability, data reporting and state plans via Congressional Review Act*

MAR 13 US ED issues revised state plan template, instructions released

AUG 1 ESSA takes full effect for Hawaii

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• Potential for more state flexibility in some areas, based oninterpretation of ESSA law, since replacement regulations are notanticipated for accountability, data reporting, and state plans.

• Uncertainty about funding.

• Uncertainty about enforcement of ESSA law by US ED.

• Uncertainty about whether/when US ED will issue applications for competitive programs:•  e.g., Native Hawaiian Education, Innovative Assessment

Demonstration Authority, Credit Enhancement & State Facilities Incentive Program for Charter Schools, Preschool Development Grant.

• US ED issued a new template and instructions for consolidatedstate plans (March 13).

Impact of changes in D.C.

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• Take advantage of new flexibilities.• Align ESSA requirements with

Hawaii’s vision.• Take a fresh look at our

approaches to advance studentsuccess:ü  Maximize opportunities to improve

schools and student learning. ü  Minimize action for compliance

sake.

• Engage stakeholders.

Hawaii’s approach

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Hawaii’s approach

Governor Ige’s ESSA initiatives Other ESSA outreach ESSA information sessions by National Governor’s Association (NGA) Governor’s ESSA Team: • Hosted town hall meetings• Hosted Education Summit (7/9/16)• Developed Governor’s Education

Blueprint (1/23/17)NGA webinar on working with the State Education Agency Hosted meeting with BOE, Supt. and Governor’s ESSA Team

More than 150 documented meetings with stakeholders including: • Neighbor Island ESSA town halls (hosted

by HSTA & Sen. Kidani) • Teacher Leader Work Group• Principals and complex area leaders• Charter School Network and Commission• Community partners• Native Hawaiian Legislative Summit• Joint Venture Education Forum• Teacher Education Coordinating Council

Engaging all stakeholders to achieve equity and excellence in schools:



TWO PRONGS:

Hawaii’s approach


Governor’s Blueprint for Education: Aspirational goals for academic achievement and closing the achievement gap.

Strategic Plan: Use federal resources to achieve equity and excellence for our students.

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ESSA to provide resources to advance equity and excellence in alignment with the Strategic Plan.

Sections of the ESSA Template Supports these Strategic Plan goals

Title I-A Low income populations, accountability 1 2 3 Title I-C & D Migratory, incarcerated & at-risk youth 1 3 Title II-A Access to qualified teachers 1 2 Title III-A English Learners, tracks proficiency rates 1 2 Title IV-A & B Extended learning programs 1 2 3 Title iX (McKinney-Vento)

Services for homeless youth 1 2 3

GOAL 1

GOAL 2

GOAL 3

Student Success

Staff Success

Successful Systems of Support

N ĀH O P E N A A ‘ OHawaii’s approach



Timeline to submit ESSA plan (RECOMMENDED)

APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT

4/18 ESSA plan draft presented. Public comment period opens, pending BOE action.

5/18 Public comment period ends.

Solicit public comment on ESSA plan draft via media, social media, meetings, and other outreach.

6/6 Summary of public comments presented to BOE.

6/20 Revised ESSA plan presented to BOE for authorization to submit.

Governor has a 30-day opportunity to review and approve state plan in advance of submission to US ED.

8/1 First day of school for teachers.

8/7 First day of school for students.

9/18 ESSA plan due.

ESSA implements fully for 2017-18 school year.

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ESSA Title Description Title I-A Funding and programs for schools serving low-income

populations, accountability, school improvement Title I-C & D Funding for programs and data tracking for migratory and

incarcerated/neglected/at-risk youth Title II-A Funding for educator support and tracking equitable access

to qualified teachers Title III-A Funding for supporting English Learners (ELs) and plans for

measuring EL progress toward proficiency Title IV-A & B Grant programs for student supports and academic

enrichment and community learning centers (e.g., extended learning programs)

Title IX (McKinney-Vento)

Funding for services to homeless youth and educator professional learning about serving homeless youth

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WHAT’S REQUIRED? ESEA section 1111(c)(4)(A)

• Set state-determined long-term goals and interim targets for improvedacademic achievement, as measured by proficiency on the annual statewide reading/language arts and mathematics assessments and graduation rates, for all students and for each subgroup of students.

• Set goals and interim targets for English Language Proficiency of EnglishLearners.

WHAT’S IN THE DRAFT?

• Long term goals: Based on Governor’s Blueprint aspirations to be“nationally recognized for having one of the top public education systems in the country by 2025.” Also aligned with state’s “55 by 25” goal.

• Interim targets: Based on Strategic Plan Indicators.• Goals and targets for subgroups: Based on Governor’s Blueprint

to “close the achievement gap by 2020.”

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Academic Goals

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WHAT’S REQUIRED? ESEA section 1111(b) and 34 CFR §§ 200.1−200.8.

• Adopt challenging standards in reading/language arts, math, and science,aligned to credit bearing college entrance requirements and technical standards; maintains requirements for English Language Development standards.

• Assess all students annually in• Reading and math, grades 3-8 and once in high school• Science in grades 3-5, 6-8, and 10-12• English language proficiency for English Learners

• Provide opportunity for alternate assessment for students with significant cognitivedisabilities (up to 1% of students).


• We are not required to address standards or assessments in our plan. US ED willreview through peer review process.

• For Kaiapuni (Hawaiian immersion) schools: Hawaiian Language Arts Standardsand KAEO assessments (grades 3-4; plan to develop up to grade 8).

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Standards & Assessments

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WHAT’S REQUIRED? ESEA section 1114

• Funds upgrade of educational program of entire school to improve achievement oflowest achieving students, not just low income students, when at least 40% ofstudents are living in poverty (“schoolwide program”).

• Requires that Title I schools/districts complete a comprehensive needs assessment,schoolwide plan and annual evaluation of schoolwide plan.

WHAT’S BEING PLANNED? (not part of consolidated plan template)

• Public schools with a minimum of 47.2% students in poverty are eligible forTitle I funds — about $45 million (estimated) for 182 schools for 2017-18.

• Schools’ Academic and Financial plans serve as Title I-required comprehensiveneeds assessments and schoolwide plans.

• Schools have flexibility to use Title I funds for school prioritiesfor evidence-based practices and innovation.

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Economically disadvantaged students

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• “Meaningfully differentiate performance of schools.”• Report each indicator by sub-group.• Identify schools for “Support and Improvement.”

WHAT’S REQUIRED? ESEA sec. 1111

Achievement ELA proficiency Math proficiency

Other Academic Indicator

Student growth measure OR

A valid/reliable statewide academic indicator

Progress to ELP Progress in achieving English language proficiency School Quality or Student Success

At least one indicator of school quality or student success

Graduation Rates (HS)

4-year Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate

ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOLS HIGH SCHOOLS

ALL SCHOOLS

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School accountability

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Strive HI Performance System reporting for schools will be based on Strategic Plan and minimum federally-required indicators.

Federally-required school accountability identifies schools with the most struggling students (Comprehensive Support and Improvement, CSI) and most struggling student subgroups (Targeted Support and Improvement, TSI).

• Schools will be identified for support and improvement inFall 2017 and participate in improvement activities for three years.Next identification will be Fall 2020.

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• Major racial/ethnic groups• Children with disabilities*

• Economically disadvantaged• English Learners*

WHAT’S REQUIRED? ESEA section 1111(c)(4)(A) Identify schools for support and improvement by student subgroups:

*Including students who have exited within last two years

Report on indicators includes these additional student subgroups:


• Add student subgroups relevant to Hawai‘i: Native Hawaiian, Filipino andPacific Islanders.

• Identify and report results for subgroups with at least20 students (N-size ≥ 20).

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• Homeless status• Foster care status

• Children of active duty military• Migrant status

• Gender

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WHAT’S REQUIRED? ESEA sections 1112; 2101; 2103

• Achieve equitable access to excellent teachers.• Identify and report teachers who are not licensed or state-certified for all

subjects or grade levels they are teaching.WHAT’S IN THE DRAFT?

• Explore new recruitment strategies for hard-to-staff schools (e.g., loanforgiveness, grow your own).

• Continue induction and mentoring programs for all new teachers to supportretention.

• Offer multiple ways to demonstrate subject matter competence.• Ground professional development on identified student needs of schools

and complex areas (e.g., well-rounded curriculum, social-emotionallearning, inclusive practices, and 9th-grade on-track).

• Report “effectiveness” of teachers based on outcomes of teacherevaluation.

T I T L E S I & I I

Teachers’ Qualifications & Development

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WHAT’S REQUIRED? ESEA sections 1112, 1304(b); 1414(a), 3113(b); McKinney-Vento Act sect (722(g)(1))

• Support students who are migratory, neglected and delinquent, English Learners and/or homeless for academic achievement and on-time graduation.


T I T L E S I , I I I & I X

Vulnerable students

SUBGROUP PROPORTION OF STUDENTS

As of 4/1/2017 DESCRIPTION

Migratory 2,027 Support for academic development, credit recovery, early years

readiness (1%)

Neglected / Delinquent

90 Support for well-rounded curriculum and whole child education. Partner with Department of Public Safety and Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility to develop HĀ. (.05%)

English Learners

12,924 Support for students to achieve English Language Proficiency within five years and for quality instruction through inclusive practices. (7%)

Homeless 2,971 Support beyond academics (e.g., afterschool and

summer programs and college/career counseling). (2%)



bit.ly/HIESSAdraft

1. Summary of ESSA state consolidated plan draft2. More detailed draft plans3. Feedback form(s)

OUTREACH THROUGH COMMENT PERIOD • Communicating with DOE employees and the public (e.g., media, email blast,

social media, newsletters) • Coordinating communication with stakeholders (e.g., HSTA, Special Education

Advisory Council) • Facilitating feedback from students, teachers, community and parent

organizations, legislative education chairs, and the Governor.

Public comment Contingent on BOE action, comment period to run through May 18.

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HawaiiPublicSchools.org

Learn more, connect Strategic Plan Strive HI ESSA

bit.ly/DOEBOEStratPlan bit.ly/StriveHISystem bit.ly/HIDOEESSA

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