Presented by:
Chris Bradford
Lisa Lindsay
Robert Sox
Debbie Womble
MOVING FORWARD WITH RENAISSANCE SCHOOLS
WHAT IS THE RENAISSANCE PROJECT?• Four schools chosen based on low proficiency ratings
• Barwell Road Elementary
• Brentwood Elementary
• Creech Road Elementary
• Wilburn Elementary
• Walnut Creek – name only due to redistricting
• Financed solely with Race to the Top (RtTT) funds
• Lower class size
• Prepare teachers
• Increase student growth for low performing schools in Wake County
HOW RENAISSANCE HAS HELPED• Implemented an additional teacher per grade level
• Implemented academic coaches
• Increased the technology
• Provided more professional development
• Signing bonuses
• Performance bonuses
RTTT FUNDING ENDS…DO WE NEED TO KEEP PROJECT RENAISSANCE• YES because:
• Overall students either met or exceed growth at Renaissance schools as compared to non-Renaissance schools
• An average of 5.8 percent gain in passing rates on state mathematic exams
• Non-Renaissance only showed an average of 1.9 percent gain
• Barwell elementary had over 10% in growth… this equals a year’s worth of academic growth
ADDING MORE RENAISSANCE SCHOOLS• 5 schools should be added based on:
• Students that scored below grade level on EOG’s
HOW MUCH FUNDING IS NEEDED?• 4 million per school includes:
• Extra classroom teachers
• 1:1 Technology for students and teachers
• Renaissance Coordinator
• Professional development
• General supplies
• Library and Media Collections
• Stipends, subs and/or travel
• Evaluation