• SE MN Redefining Ready Cohort

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    SSC is inviting member districts to participate in the SE MN Redefining Ready Cohort 2. Thirteen member districts began the two year cohort opportunity in August of 2021. While these teams continue into their second year of programming, we are offering another cohort opportunity for additional districts to participate. Redefining Ready (RR) is a national initiative launched by AASA (The School Superintendents Association) introducing new research-based metrics to more appropriately assess students being college, career, and life ready. The RR readiness indicators (which include AP courses, Algebra II, early college credits, industry credentials, attendance, community service, and more) more accurately reflect the educational landscape of the 21st century.

    The cohort training sessions will be facilitated by Jeff Dickert, Director of CESA 7, and his colleague Colleen Timm. Dickert and Timm lead a statewide Redefining Ready program in Wisconsin. To participate in the cohort, districts must commit to the responsibilities outlined below.

    If your district is ready to commit to this exciting opportunity, please contact Kari Kubicek at SSC and she will send you your district agreement. District Agreements must be signed and submitted by April 15, 2022. 

    District Responsibilities as a Cohort Member

    Districts interested in participating in the SE MN Redefining Ready Cohort 2 must commit to the following:

    • Actively participate in a two-year Redefining Ready cohort and provide payment of the introductory program rate of $1,800.00
    • Support a team of up to five individuals who serve in a district leadership role to participate in cohort sessions as outlined below:
      • August 2, 2022 - Cohort Launch - full day face to face session at SSC
      • November 2, 2022 – three hour face to face session at SSC
      • March 2, 2023 – three hour face to face session at SSC - TBD
      • August 2023 – full day face to face session at SSC - date TBD
      • November 2023 – three hour session at SSC - date TBD
      • March 2024 – two to three hour virtual session - date TBD
    • Develop a pilot scorecard illustrating district progress related to the Redefining Ready College and Career Indicators to be completed by July 31, 2023
    • Develop and launch a public scorecard illustrating district progress related to the Redefining Ready College and Career Indicators to be completed and shared with community members, local businesses and industries, families, students and other stakeholders by July 31, 2024
    • Carry out actions outlined in the month by month calendar of action determined at Cohort meetings. These actions would include but not be limited to: 1) defining, accurately tracking and reporting of district metrics based on the Redefining Ready indicators in alignment with the district strategic plan, 2) education of and ongoing communications with staff, community, local businesses, families and students on the importance of tracking and meeting these indicators to support student success, 3) providing resources to support the work including financial and district leadership buy in, and 4) learning about and implementing ways to utilize the data to improve student experience and success.
    • Provide district or third party resources to provide capacity and resources needed for development of scorecard annually on July 31
    • Following public launch of scorecard, publish annually on district website

    More information about Redefining Ready
    Redefining Ready is a national campaign launched by AASA, The School Superintendents Association, to introduce a new multi-metric, research based approach to determining what it means to be college ready, career ready, and life ready. This campaign is designed to change the national narrative regarding public education from a one-standardized-test judges all (students, teachers, parents, and communities) philosophy to a focus on readiness for our students.

    Our teachers and school leaders provide students with rigorous academic programs, personalized and career-specific learning experiences, along with social and emotional skills that prepare them to be global citizens in an ever-changing world. Students learn in a variety of ways. Therefore, they should be able to demonstrate readiness in a variety of ways.

    The new readiness indicators, developed from research by world-class organizations, more accurately reflect the educational landscape of the 21st century. Multiple metrics include Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses, Algebra II, early college credits, industry credentials, attendance, and community service, among others.

    College Ready Indicators

    Students are College Ready if they meet either the academic indicators OR standardized testing benchmarks listed below.

    Academic Indicators
    GPA 2.8 out of 4.0 and one or more of the following academic indicators:

      ◼ Advanced Placement Exam (3+)
      ◼ Advanced Placement Course (A, B or C)
      ◼ Dual Credit College English and/or Math (A, B or C)
      ◼ College Developmental/Remedial English and/or               Math (A, B or C)
      ◼ Algebra II (A, B or C)
      ◼ International Baccalaureate Exam (4+)
     
    Standardized Testing Benchmarks (minimum score)

      ◼ SAT Exam: Math (530) | Reading and Writing (480)      ◼ ACT Exam: English (18) | Reading (22) | Science             (23) | Math (22)
      ◼ College Readiness Placement Assessment                       (determined by PS institution)

    Additional Factors that Contribute to College Success
    Earning As, Bs, Cs; FAFSA completion; enrollment in career pathway course sequence; college academic advising; participation in college bound bridge programs; senior year math class; completion of a math class after Algebra II.

     

     

     

     

    		  

     Career Ready Indicators

    Students are Career Ready if they have identified a career interest and meet two of the behavioral and experiential benchmarks listed below. In addition, students entering the military upon graduation must meet the passing scores on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) for each branch of the military.

    Career Cluster Identified and two or more of the following benchmarks:

      ◼ 90% Attendance
      ◼ 25 hours of Community Service
      ◼ Workplace Learning Experience
      ◼ Industry Credential
      ◼ Dual Credit Career Pathway Course
      ◼ Two or more organized Co-  Curricular Activities

     

     

     



     

     

     

     

    		  

     

    Additional Resources

    Wisconsin Redefining Ready PPT

    Baldwin School District, NY, Redefining Ready PPT

    Redefining Ready Presentation Slides 051921

    Cohort 1 Districts

    Caledonia
    Cannon Falls
    Chatfield
    Houston
    Kasson-Mantorville
    Lake City
    Lewiston-Altura
    Mabel-Canton
    Plainview-Elgin-Millville
    Spring Grove
    St. Charles
    Stewartville
    Winona