Graduation Rates Board of Education Presentation

May 19th, 2016

Education Sector Strategic Plan(ESSP 2014 – 2020)

Long-Term Outcomes Improvement Targets

Saskatchewan’s Graduation Rate will be

85% by 2020.

Achieve a 3% total increase in the provincial graduation rate per year.

By June 2020, all students report high levels of

engagement as reported in TTFM.

Graduation Rates7

4.6

% 83

.3%

31

.8%

74

.7% 8

3.4

%

40

.3%

75

.2%

84

.3%

40

.1%

81.0%84.4%

35.3%

83.7%

89.6%

42.9%

77.1%

82.4%

40.4%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

All Non-FNMI FNMI All Non-FNMI FNMI All Non-FNMI FNMI

Province GdSprt

Students Completing Grade 12 Within 3 Years of 'starting' Grade 10

On-Time Graduation Rates

Graduating by ... Graduating by ... Graduating by ...

(2006-2007 cohort) (2011-2012 cohort) (2012-2013 cohort)2008-2009 2013-2014 2014-2015

GSSD Focus Areas2015-16

GSSD Attendance

Our Current Practice:

• Biweekly Data posted in the Data Warehouse (portal) – detailed and school summary

• Attendance messaging on Facebook/Twitter

• Strategies/communication from Attendanceworksshared with Admin

Comparative Data

Attendance Factors

Improvement Strategies

• Target "at risk" students in yellow (11-25% absenteeism)

• Ensure "meaningful and relevant" instruction

• Employ Responsive Teaching Strategies(Differentiate Instruction, timely feedback, multiple ways to demonstrate learning, Delivery Options, etc.)

• Increase Student Engagement Opportunities

• Continue & Improve Data Collection/Timely response to Data

• Improved School ↔ Home Communication

• Possible Incentive linked to Final Assessments (ie. RPSD)

Tell Them From Me Survey Data

Sense of Belonging

Valuing School Outcomes

Intellectual Engagement

2020 Grads(Students currently in Gr.8)

Credit AttainmentGSSD Credit Attainment Information as of June 2015

(Graduating by June 2016)(Graduating by June 2017)

GSSD Credit Attainment Information as of January 2016

Credit Attainment

Improvement Strategies

• Development of Alternate Course Delivery Options

• Exploration of Course Delivery Schedules

• Explore and Develop Dual Credit Opportunities

• Explore Centers of Excellence (Hubs of Learning)

• Increase Youth Apprenticeship Opportunities

• Career Education/Digital Portfolio Development

• Credit Recovery Opportunities

Student Well-being

• 20% of our students report high levels of anxiety and depression (remains static from last year)

• Substance abuse and addictions continue to interfere with student learning

• Mental health and Addictions continue to be significant factors in regular school attendance

Tell Them From Me Data

Improvement Strategies

• Expansion of CSCH within GSSD Schools

• Survey Development for "At Risk" Students

• Student Voice Committees (GSA, etc.)

• Mental Health/Substance Abuse Education & Support

• Drug/Alcohol AP

• Improved School ↔ Home Communication

Smooth Transitions Current Practice

• Consistent transition plans for Early Learning → Elementary School → Middle Years → High School

• Improved Communication between Sending and Receiving Schools (report cards, attendance, CLEVR)

• Career Fair Opportunities – Post secondary opportunities, workforce options

• Consistent Credit Tracking

Improvement Strategies

• Common template for credit tracking (CLEVR)

• Career Counselor In-servicing/Year @ a Glance for Guidance Counselors

• Portal development for Scholarships/Entrance Deadlines, etc.

• Coordination of Youth Apprenticeship opportunities

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