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Grade 3 ELA PSSA Performance in SDP, 2014-15 to 2016-17

Grade 3 ELA PSSA Performance in SDP, 2014-15 to 2016-17

Posted on February 20, 2018
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Categories: assessments, PSSA, system trends

This brief focuses on District-level progress toward Anchor Goal 2 by examining third-grade performance on the English Language Arts (ELA) PSSA exam over three school years (2014-15 through 2016-17).

School-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS): Update on Implementation Outcomes

School-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS): Update on Implementation Outcomes

Posted on February 3, 2018
Categories: school climate & support

Updates to a 2017 ORE study on SWPBIS, a District initiative designed to enhance school climate.

Education of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (Analysis of 2016-17 Data)

Education of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (Analysis of 2016-17 Data)

Posted on December 28, 2017
Categories: equity

Information about progress related to the Education of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH) grant program and the priorities of SDP staff.

Qualitative Feedback on the ECYEH Program, 2016-17

Qualitative Feedback on the ECYEH Program, 2016-17

Posted on December 28, 2017
Categories: equity

Qualitative data related to implementation of the Education of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH) grant program.

Analysis of the 2012-13 9th Grade CTE Cohort

Analysis of the 2012-13 9th Grade CTE Cohort

Posted on November 20, 2017
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Categories: college & career, CTE, effective instruction, equity, high school graduation

This slide deck focuses on key comparisons between 2012-13 9th-graders who took CTE courses and those who did not.

2017 Senior Exit Surveys: District Summary

2017 Senior Exit Surveys: District Summary

Posted on November 11, 2017
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Categories: college & career, Senior Exit and Follow-Up, surveys

Results from a 2017 survey of exiting seniors about whether they plan to obtain additional education, secure employment, or pursue other activities after graduation.

2016-17 Educational Options Program (EOP) Senior Exit Survey Results

2016-17 Educational Options Program (EOP) Senior Exit Survey Results

Posted on November 10, 2017
Categories: college & career, Senior Exit and Follow-Up, surveys

Results from senior exit surveys administered by ORE and completed by graduates from SDP’s Educational Options Program (EOP) in 2017.

ELA Benchmarks: Aiming for Sweet 16

ELA Benchmarks: Aiming for Sweet 16

Posted on November 6, 2017
Categories: assessments, effective instruction

An ORE analysis of how many math Benchmark questions students need to answer correctly to have a good chance of scoring proficient or advanced on the PSSA-ELA.

Math Benchmarks: Aiming for 18+

Math Benchmarks: Aiming for 18+

Posted on November 5, 2017
Categories: assessments, effective instruction

An ORE analysis of how many math Benchmark questions students need to answer correctly to have a good chance of scoring proficient or advanced on the PSSA-Math.

Kindergarten Attendance and Reading On Grade Level

Kindergarten Attendance and Reading On Grade Level

Posted on October 16, 2017
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Categories: attendance, equity, literacy, school climate & support, system trends

The more days a child comes to kindergarten, the more likely they are to read on grade level at the end of the year and in first grade.