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© Education Resource Strategies, Inc., 2017
Education Resource Strategies
Webinar, February 15, 2017
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Agenda Welcome and Panelist Introductions ERS and Our Work Q&A
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Introductions – Moderator
Jessica Fick, Senior Talent & HR LeadFormer Senior Associate Consultant with AchieveMission and National Manager of Civic Engagement with Citizen Schools; MPA, Emphasis: Nonprofit and Public Sector Management from Rutgers University
Introductions – PanelistsNisha Garg, Principal AssociateFormer Ed Pioneers fellow and ESL/Math teacher in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; B.A. in Economics, minor in Spanish and Latin American Cultures from Barnard College
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Sara Nelson, AssociateTeach For America alum and former 6th grade teacher at Perspectives Charter Schools in Chicago; B.A., Economics and International Studies from Johns Hopkins University
Jess O'Connor, AssociateEd Pioneers Graduate School Fellow and former Associate Director of Operations at Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academies; M.A., Urban Education Policy from Brown University
Our mission
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ERS is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming how urban school systems organize resources
(people, time, technology, and money) so that every school succeeds
for every student.
Los Angeles
Oakland
SaintPaul
Chicago
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Philadelphia New York City
SyracuseRochester Providence
Baltimore City
Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Duval County
Boston
Denver
Georgia DistrictsFulton CountyHall CountyMarietta CityTreutlen CountyVidalia City
Cleveland
Austin
Albuquerque
Michigan
Tennessee
Aldine
Newark, NJ Sacramento
District workCurrent partnerState work
Knox County
Lake County
Indianapolis
Nashville
Georgia
Santa Fe
New Haven, CT
California
New York
Tulsa
Palm Beach County
Connecticut Special ProjectsWaterbury Public SchoolsBridgeport Public SchoolsHamden Public SchoolsWindham Public Schools
Prince George’s County, MDDistrict of Columbia
Memphis
Holyoke, MA
For over 10 years, we’ve worked closely with the nation’s largest school systems and a few states to improve resource use
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Oakland Unified School District (OUSD)
What did we do? “Typical” Resource Map, focusing on:
Spending at central office vs. school Funding equity across the district (by school level and school
demographics) How resources play out at the school level (school design)
Impact: OUSD leveraged ERS’ analysis in determining priority areas and
protecting resources at the school level for the 17-18 budgeting cycle this year.
In a continued partnership with OUSD, we are supporting over half of the high schools in OUSD as they alter their school schedules to ensure students have sufficient opportunities to obtain the credits needed to graduate.
OUSD serves 37,000 students in the Bay Area, of which 73% qualify for free and
reduced price lunch, and 30% are English language learners.
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Indianapolis Public Schools - Student-Based Budgeting
What did we do? Financial Analysis portion of Resource Map Support for transition to Student-Based Allocations (SBA) Strategic School Design cohort work
Impact: IPS leveraged ERS’ analysis to think more strategically
about their portfolio decisions. In a continued partnership with IPS, we are helping
implement the training and processes needed for full operation of the new funding formula.
In addition to supporting roll out of SBA, ERS continues to work closely with schools and school supervisors to help leaders understand new flexibilities and design more effective schools.
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) serves
about 30,000 students, three quarters of whom
qualify for free-and-reduced-price lunch.
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Boston Public Schools – School Design
What did we do? Under an Extended Learning Time (ELT) initiative through
the mayor’s office, 61 elementary and middle schools added 40 minutes to their school day
ERS worked with the ELT office in BPS to create a professional development sequence to support all schools through a strategic planning process
ERS also led a cohort of 9 schools through an intensive planning process
Impact Developed “bright spot” studies to highlight schools in the
first cohort who achieved strategic resource shifts that better supported student learning and needs
Continued the work in this year with an additional 6 cohort schools and 40 new extended-time schools
Boston Public Schools (BPS) serves about
58,000 students, where nearly half of the students speak a
language other than English, and half are
economically disadvantaged
Frequently AskedCandidate Questions
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What is the difference between roles?Title Requirements Key ResponsibilitiesAssociate Bachelor’s Degree
Required, Master’s degree (MBA, MPP, MPA, or Education) preferred
2-3 years of professional experience.
Conducting data analysis Collaborating with case teams and
district partners to generate insights from analysis
Developing and presenting final work products and reports
Principal Associate
3-5 years of experience in strategic consulting, quantitative analysis, or comparable field
Master’s degree (MBA, MPP, MPA, or Education) preferred
Leading data analysis; supervising associates and analysts
Leading process to generate insights from data analysis
Owning relationships with key district leaders; developing and presenting client presentations and reports
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How would I be supported at ERS?
Buddy!
Goals & Development Coach
Project Supervisor
HR (aka Jess Fick)
Project Team
Core Services
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What does a typical day look like at ERS? There is no “typical” day, but at ERS you will spend your time
doing a mix of: Independent work time 1:1 check-ins with project supervisors Project team meetings Client meetings Training sessions Internal Organizational Initiatives Travel
How would you describe the culture at ERS?We have many structures in place in support of our culture, such as: ERS Core Values ERS lunches TGIF Innovation days Diversity, Equity, &
Inclusion Committee ERS annual retreat ERS annual slow cook-off
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How does the interview process work? Phone Screen Analytical Phone Interview (analytical job simulation) In-person Interview
Case Interview Presentation Behavioral Fit Interviews
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