[NPSO]: FW: New Resources Offered by the National High School Center

2007-09-07 Thread Jane Falls 

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Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2007 11:47:07 -0400
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September 2007 
Welcome
As the ³Back to School² season gets underway, the National High School
Center would like to share its latest resources on critical high
school-related topics. We wish you the best as you begin another academic
year!  
In This Issue
This edition of E-News for Better High Schools highlights publications
featuring dropout prevention, Response to Intervention (RTI), transitions
into high school, and dual enrollment. Additionally, access to the video
presentations, PowerPoint slides, and resources from the National High
School Center¹s Summer Institute are now available free of charge on our Web
site 
 .
What¹s New: Tools and Resources
New publications recently released by the National High School Center
include:  
State Approaches to More Reliable and Uniform Dropout and Graduation Data

This issue brief outlines the immediate need for more accurate dropout and
graduation data, while providing a snapshot of work currently underway. By
drawing on two prominent methods for calculating graduation rates, the
National Governors Association¹s endorsed longitudinal approach and the
Averaged Freshman Graduation Rate (AFGR), this brief outlines how data are
needed to track dropout trends and patterns, as well as how to direct
resources and more effective strategies to ensure more students receive a
high school diploma. This brief concludes by offering take-aways for states.
Meeting the Needs of Significantly Struggling Learners in High School: A
Look at Approaches to Tiered Intervention

This report provides an in-depth look at the implementation and structural
issues, as well as the needed support required to successfully institute
Response to Intervention (RTI) at the secondary school level. It defines the
RTI models, explores benefits and challenges faced at the high school level,
shares a snapshot of implementation at the high school level, and outlines
the necessary resources needed to support this work.
Easing the Transition to High School: Research and Best Practices Designed
to Support High School Learning

This toolkit provides four resources (fact sheet, policy brief, issue brief,
and snapshot) produced by the National High School Center on transitions
into high school. 
Dropout Prevention for Students With Disabilities: A Critical Issue for
State Education Agencies

This issue brief provides guidance to states as they respond to requirements
presented in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of
2004 (IDEA 2004) in the area of dropout prevention for students with
disabilities. It also highlights the role of State Performance Plans as
starting points for states to develop data collection and monitoring
procedures, and supplies states with considerations and recommendations for
providing a consistent method of tracking dropout data.
Findings from the Early College High School Initiative: A Look at Best
Practices and Lessons Learned Regarding a Dual Enrollment Program

This research brief on the Early College High School Initiative (ECHSI), a
dual enrollment program developed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,
examines lessons learned and best practices gleaned from the ³Early College
High School Initiative 2003-2005 Evaluation Report.² These findings help
inform those interested in developing or implementing dual enrollment
programs as a strategy to accelerate learning and help bridge transitions
after graduation. 
New Hampshire's Multi-Tiered Approach to Dropout Prevention

Re: [NPSO]: FW: New Resources Offered by the National HighSchool Center

2007-09-07 Thread Millicent Kellner 
me either

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National Post School Outcome Data Community of Practice
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Great information!  I could not get the links to open.

Carla Johnson, Transition Consultant
ESC Region XI
3001 North Freeway
Fort Worth, Texas 76106
(817) 740-3614
[EMAIL PROTECTED] 

>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 9/7/2007 12:10 PM >>>

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From: National High School Center <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2007 11:47:07 -0400
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: New Resources Offered by the National High School Center



September 2007 
Welcome
As the ³Back to School² season gets underway, the National High School
Center would like to share its latest resources on critical high
school-related topics. We wish you the best as you begin another academic
year!  
In This Issue
This edition of E-News for Better High Schools highlights publications
featuring dropout prevention, Response to Intervention (RTI), transitions
into high school, and dual enrollment. Additionally, access to the video
presentations, PowerPoint slides, and resources from the National High
School Center¹s Summer Institute are now available free of charge on our Web
site 
 .
What¹s New: Tools and Resources
New publications recently released by the National High School Center
include:  
State Approaches to More Reliable and Uniform Dropout and Graduation Data

This issue brief outlines the immediate need for more accurate dropout and
graduation data, while providing a snapshot of work currently underway. By
drawing on two prominent methods for calculating graduation rates, the
National Governors Association¹s endorsed longitudinal approach and the
Averaged Freshman Graduation Rate (AFGR), this brief outlines how data are
needed to track dropout trends and patterns, as well as how to direct
resources and more effective strategies to ensure more students receive a
high school diploma. This brief concludes by offering take-aways for states.
Meeting the Needs of Significantly Struggling Learners in High School: A
Look at Approaches to Tiered Intervention

This report provides an in-depth look at the implementation and structural
issues, as well as the needed support required to successfully institute
Response to Intervention (RTI) at the secondary school level. It defines the
RTI models, explores benefits and challenges faced at the high school level,
shares a snapshot of implementation at the high school level, and outlines
the necessary resources needed to support this work.
Easing the Transition to High School: Research and Best Practices Designed
to Support High School Learning

This toolkit provides four resources (fact sheet, policy brief, issue brief,
and snapshot) produced by the National High School Center on transitions
into high school. 
Dropout Prevention for Students With Disabilities: A Critical Issue for
State Education Agencies

This issue brief provides guidance to states as they respond to requirements
presented in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of
2004 (IDEA 2004) in the area of dropout prevention for students with
disabilities. It also highlights the role of State Performance Plans as
starting points for states to develop data collection and monitoring
procedures, and supplies states with considerations and recommendations for
providing a consistent method of tracking dropout data.
Findings from the Early College High School Initiative: A Look at Best
Practices and Lessons Learned Regarding a Dual Enrollment Program

This research brief on the Early College High School Initiative (ECHSI), a
dual enrollment program developed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,
examines lessons learned and best practi

Re: [NPSO]: FW: New Resources Offered by the National High School Center

2007-09-07 Thread Carla Johnson 
National Post School Outcome Data Community of Practice
--

Great information!  I could not get the links to open.

Carla Johnson, Transition Consultant
ESC Region XI
3001 North Freeway
Fort Worth, Texas 76106
(817) 740-3614
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 9/7/2007 12:10 PM >>>

-- Forwarded Message
From: National High School Center <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2007 11:47:07 -0400
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: New Resources Offered by the National High School Center

 

September 2007 
Welcome
As the ³Back to School² season gets underway, the National High School
Center would like to share its latest resources on critical high
school-related topics. We wish you the best as you begin another academic
year!  
In This Issue
This edition of E-News for Better High Schools highlights publications
featuring dropout prevention, Response to Intervention (RTI), transitions
into high school, and dual enrollment. Additionally, access to the video
presentations, PowerPoint slides, and resources from the National High
School Center¹s Summer Institute are now available free of charge on our Web
site 
 .
What¹s New: Tools and Resources
New publications recently released by the National High School Center
include:  
State Approaches to More Reliable and Uniform Dropout and Graduation Data

This issue brief outlines the immediate need for more accurate dropout and
graduation data, while providing a snapshot of work currently underway. By
drawing on two prominent methods for calculating graduation rates, the
National Governors Association¹s endorsed longitudinal approach and the
Averaged Freshman Graduation Rate (AFGR), this brief outlines how data are
needed to track dropout trends and patterns, as well as how to direct
resources and more effective strategies to ensure more students receive a
high school diploma. This brief concludes by offering take-aways for states.
Meeting the Needs of Significantly Struggling Learners in High School: A
Look at Approaches to Tiered Intervention

This report provides an in-depth look at the implementation and structural
issues, as well as the needed support required to successfully institute
Response to Intervention (RTI) at the secondary school level. It defines the
RTI models, explores benefits and challenges faced at the high school level,
shares a snapshot of implementation at the high school level, and outlines
the necessary resources needed to support this work.
Easing the Transition to High School: Research and Best Practices Designed
to Support High School Learning

This toolkit provides four resources (fact sheet, policy brief, issue brief,
and snapshot) produced by the National High School Center on transitions
into high school. 
Dropout Prevention for Students With Disabilities: A Critical Issue for
State Education Agencies

This issue brief provides guidance to states as they respond to requirements
presented in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of
2004 (IDEA 2004) in the area of dropout prevention for students with
disabilities. It also highlights the role of State Performance Plans as
starting points for states to develop data collection and monitoring
procedures, and supplies states with considerations and recommendations for
providing a consistent method of tracking dropout data.
Findings from the Early College High School Initiative: A Look at Best
Practices and Lessons Learned Regarding a Dual Enrollment Program

This research brief on the Early College High School Initiative (ECHSI), a
dual enrollment program developed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,
examines lessons learned and best practices gleaned from the ³Early College
High School Initia

Re: [NPSO]: FW: New Resources Offered by the National HighSchool Center

2007-09-07 Thread Mark Olson 

National Post School Outcome Data Community of Practice
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Hey all,
be sure to open using the links in the original e- mail sent by Jane if 
you try to open from a forwarded message it doesn't work. That was my 
experience. If you are already opening from Jane's original I 
unfortunately didn't help you at all


Millicent Kellner wrote:

me either

>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 9/7/2007 1:32 PM >>>
National Post School Outcome Data Community of Practice
--

Great information!  I could not get the links to open.

Carla Johnson, Transition Consultant
ESC Region XI
3001 North Freeway
Fort Worth, Texas 76106
(817) 740-3614
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 9/7/2007 12:10 PM >>>

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From: National High School Center <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2007 11:47:07 -0400
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: New Resources Offered by the National High School Center

 


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September 2007
Welcome
As the ³Back to School² season gets underway, the National High School
Center would like to share its latest resources on critical high
school-related topics. We wish you the best as you begin another academic
year! 
In This Issue

This edition of E-News for Better High Schools highlights publications
featuring dropout prevention, Response to Intervention (RTI), transitions
into high school, and dual enrollment. Additionally, access to the video
presentations, PowerPoint slides, and resources from the National High
School Center¹s Summer Institute are now available free of charge on 
our Web

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What¹s New: Tools and Resources
New publications recently released by the National High School Center
include: 
State Approaches to More Reliable and Uniform Dropout and Graduation Data
 


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FNHSC_GradRatesvsDropoutRates_August2007.pdf>
This issue brief outlines the immediate need for more accurate dropout and
graduation data, while providing a snapshot of work currently underway. By
drawing on two prominent methods for calculating graduation rates, the
National Governors Association¹s endorsed longitudinal approach and the
Averaged Freshman Graduation Rate (AFGR), this brief outlines how data are
needed to track dropout trends and patterns, as well as how to direct
resources and more effective strategies to ensure more students receive a
high school diploma. This brief concludes by offering take-aways for 
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Meeting the Needs of Significantly Struggling Learners in High School: A
Look at Approaches to Tiered Intervention
 


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FNHSC_RTIBrief_08-02-07.pdf>
This report provides an in-depth look at the implementation and structural
issues, as well as the needed support required to successfully institute
Response to Intervention (RTI) at the secondary school level. It 
defines the
RTI models, explores benefits and challenges faced at the high school 
level,

shares a snapshot of implementation at the high school level, and outlines
the necessary resources needed to support this work.
Easing the Transition to High School: Research and Best Practices Designed
to Support High School Learning
 


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FNHSC_TransitionsReport.pdf>
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into high school.
Dropout Prevention for Students With Disabilities: A Critical Issue for
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[NPSO]: National High School Center e-news again

2007-09-07 Thread Jane Falls 
If you are still having trouble linking, go to
http://www.betterhighschools.org/news/enewsSeptember07.html
For the National High School Center online e-news

Have a great weekend. Jane

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From: National High School Center <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2007 11:47:07 -0400
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: New Resources Offered by the National High School Center

 

September 2007 
Welcome
As the ³Back to School² season gets underway, the National High School
Center would like to share its latest resources on critical high
school-related topics. We wish you the best as you begin another academic
year!  
In This Issue
This edition of E-News for Better High Schools highlights publications
featuring dropout prevention, Response to Intervention (RTI), transitions
into high school, and dual enrollment. Additionally, access to the video
presentations, PowerPoint slides, and resources from the National High
School Center¹s Summer Institute are now available free of charge on our Web
site 
 .
What¹s New: Tools and Resources
New publications recently released by the National High School Center
include:  
State Approaches to More Reliable and Uniform Dropout and Graduation Data

This issue brief outlines the immediate need for more accurate dropout and
graduation data, while providing a snapshot of work currently underway. By
drawing on two prominent methods for calculating graduation rates, the
National Governors Association¹s endorsed longitudinal approach and the
Averaged Freshman Graduation Rate (AFGR), this brief outlines how data are
needed to track dropout trends and patterns, as well as how to direct
resources and more effective strategies to ensure more students receive a
high school diploma. This brief concludes by offering take-aways for states.
Meeting the Needs of Significantly Struggling Learners in High School: A
Look at Approaches to Tiered Intervention

This report provides an in-depth look at the implementation and structural
issues, as well as the needed support required to successfully institute
Response to Intervention (RTI) at the secondary school level. It defines the
RTI models, explores benefits and challenges faced at the high school level,
shares a snapshot of implementation at the high school level, and outlines
the necessary resources needed to support this work.
Easing the Transition to High School: Research and Best Practices Designed
to Support High School Learning

This toolkit provides four resources (fact sheet, policy brief, issue brief,
and snapshot) produced by the National High School Center on transitions
into high school. 
Dropout Prevention for Students With Disabilities: A Critical Issue for
State Education Agencies

This issue brief provides guidance to states as they respond to requirements
presented in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of
2004 (IDEA 2004) in the area of dropout prevention for students with
disabilities. It also highlights the role of State Performance Plans as
starting points for states to develop data collection and monitoring
procedures, and supplies states with considerations and recommendations for
providing a consistent method of tracking dropout data.
Findings from the Early College High School Initiative: A Look at Best
Practices and Lessons Learned Regarding a Dual Enrollment Program

This research brief on the Early College High School Initiative (ECHSI), a
dual enrollment program developed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,
examines lessons learned and best practices gleaned from the ³Early College
High School Initiative 2003-2005 Evaluation Report.² These findings help
inform those interested in developing or implementing dual enrollment
programs as a strategy to accelerate