Publications

High School Redesign Commission Reports

Phase I: 2006 - High School Redesign Commission Report PDF
Phase II: 2007 - Building a Better Future for La. Students through HSR PDF
Phase III: 2008 - High School Counts PDF

Tools for Schools

Tools for Schools PDF

College and Career Readiness Documents

CCRPI Interventions Chart PDF
College and Career Readiness Policy Institute (CCRPI) Plan PDF
Appendices for College and Career Readiness Policy Institute (CCRPI) Plan PDF

2009-2010 Newsletters

May 2010: Winnfield Senior High School - Continuing a Tradition of Excellence PDF
April 2010 - Lakeview High School: Making a Difference through Targeted Interventions PDF
March 2010: J.S. Clark Middle MicroSociety; St. Mary Extended Day Program PDF
February 2010: Live Oak High School; School Performance Scores & Cohort Graduation Rate PDF
January 2010: Parent U - Zachary High School’s Secret Weapon for High Academic Achievement PDF
December 2009: Acadia High LINK Crew Program; School Counselors 1st State Conference PDF
November 2009: DeQuincy High School; Caddo Career & Technology Center PDF
September 2009: New 9th Grade Academy at Chalmette High; Supt.'s Delivery Unit PDF
August 2009: Instilling Rigor; High Expectations; Transition Task Force PDF

2008-2009 Newsletters

May: Ruston High; St. Charles Satellite; Senior Project; HSR Annual Summit PDF
April: Pineville High; JAG & EMPLoY PDF
March: LaGrange High; Freshman Academies in Des Moines, IA PDF
February: Jordan High School (Los Angeles); Plain Dealing High PDF

Past High School Redesign Commision Meetings

Click on the dates of the HSR Commission Meetings below to access the minutes and major presentations:

10/4/10

Agenda DOC
Minutes DOC
9th Grade Initiative Report PPTX
Advanced Placement PPTX
Achieving 80% Grad. Rate Plan Revised PPTX

8/16/10

Agenda DOC
Credit Recovery Bulletin 741 Excerpt DOCX
DRAFT Comparison of Articulated & Dual Enrollment Credits XLSX

3/15/10

Minutes DOCX
Presentation on Reaching an 80% Graduation Rate PPTX
Meeting Overview Presentation PPT
Common Standards Presentation PPTX
End of Course Assessments Update PPTX
Uniform Grading Scale Presentation PPTX
Legislative Action Plan Form PDF
CCRPI Final Policy Plan Submission Oct 09 UPDATED for Partner Review DOC

12/4/09

Agenda DOC
Minutes DOC
Meeting Presentation PPT
Delivery Presentation PPTX

10/2/09

Alignment of LCTCS & LDE courses XLSX
Description of Financial Math Units DOCX
Description of Senior Applications in English class DOC
Assessment Proposals for Career Diploma PPTX
Chart comparing current graduation requirements by diploma DOC
LDE PowerPoint Presentation for 10-2-09 Commission PPT
10-2-09 Meeting Summary DOC

9/21/09

9-21-09 AgendaDOC
CCRPI Overview DOCX
CCRPI Goals DOCX
9-21-09 Commission CCRPI Presentation PPTX
9-21-09 PowerPoint Presentation PPT

8/18/09

Agenda DOC
Summary of the College & Career Readiness Act DOC
Meeting Overview PPT
Career Diploma PowerPoint Presentation to HSR Commission PPTX
8-18-09 Meeting Minutes DOC

1/23/09

LDE's HSR Presentation PPT
Supt. Pastorek, Donna Nola-Ganey (Project EMPLoY), and Jim Owens's (CTE) Presentations for the January 23, 2009 HSR Commission Meeting

Presentation and related resources from Dr. Gene Bottoms's presentation
Dr. Gene Bottoms's Presentation (PowerPoint) 1-23-09 PPT
Lost In Transition - Gene Bottoms PDF
Preparing Middle Grades Students for High School Success - Gene Bottoms PDF
Career/Technical Examinations Report - Gene Bottoms PDF
Crafting a New Vision - Gene Bottoms PDF
SREB Reading Report - Gene Bottoms PDF
9th Grade Redesign - Gene Bottoms PDF

Career and Technical Education Presentation and Related Information by Jim Owens
CTEndorsementREV1-07 (4).doc DOC
CTE Goals DOC
CTE Presentation by Jim Owens PPT
CTE End-of-Year (2008) Newsletter DOC

Donna Nola-Ganey's Project EMPLoY PowerPoint PPT

6/11/08

6-11-08 Agenda DOC
Alternate Diploma Options Presentation (longer version) PPT
Alernative Diploma Options Presentation (shorter version) PPT
Minutes DOC

3/25/08

3-25-08 Agenda DOC
LDE Options Recommendations DOC
Professional School Counseling Task Force Recommendations DOC
3-25-08 Minutes DOC

12/7/07

9-21-09 Agenda DOC
12-7-07 Agenda DOC
HSR 12-7-07 Mtg. Recommendation for the Pre-GED/Skills Options Program DOC
National Governors Association Goals and Targets XLS
12-07-07 HSR Commission Mtg. minutes DOC

9/7/07

9-25-07 Agenda doc
Minutes doc

8/23/07

8-23-07 Agenda DOC
LDE Presentation on Goals and Benchmarks PowerPoint
College Ready Diploma Opt-Out Statutes and Bills in Other States Word
National Governors Association Goals and Targets Excel
The Workforce Gap Word
Career Diploma PowerPoint Presentation to HSR Commission PPTX
Alternative Education Issues, Options, and Resources DOC
Dropout Prevention & Recovery Issues, Options, and Resources DOC
The Options (PreGED/Skills Option) Program Issues, Options, and Resources DOC
8-23-07 Minutes DOC

1/11/07

1-11-07 Agenda DOC
1-11-07 End of Course Test Recommendations DOC
1-11-07 Proposed Diploma Requirements DOC
1-11-07 Graduation Requirements by State DOC

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