Geneva 2020Communications

Workgroup Meeting

March 23, 2015

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Board Room, Geneva Community Center

Today’s Agenda

• Welcome and introductions• What are Mission and Vision Statements?

– Overview: Description of various mission statements and vision statements– Review: Examples from Albany, South Bronx, Yonkers, Success for Geneva’s Children

• Preparing for April 9th – Discussion Questions– Which of these resonate with this work group?– Are there existing statements within Geneva 2020 that can be leveraged as part of our

Communications Effort?– What kind of visual representation(s) will we propose to the broader partnership?– How will we get our message out?

– Who’s missing from our work group and should be engaged for the next meeting?

Our Deliverable …

Draft mission and vision statements for Geneva 2020

that will be presented to the broader partnership

on April 9, 2015 for their review and approval.

Three Geneva 2020 Workgroups

• Communications: – Craft vision and mission statements for Geneva 2020.

– Plan how to communicate that vision and mission to the public.

• Governance:– Chart the accountability structure for Geneva 2020 that will function as the organizational framework, depicting the

different tables within the partnership and including an outline of the roles and responsibilities of each table.

• Outcomes:– Understand the points along the cradle to career education continuum that are proven to be key levers that need to be

moved in order to achieve Geneva 2020’s vision and mission.

– Select Community Level Outcomes from across the cradle to career continuum and ensure accountability to the

community.

– Determine the indicators for these outcomes, which are specific measures that will be used to track progress on

moving the community level outcomes.

Pillar 2: Evidence

Based Decision Making

Pillar 3: Collaborative

Action

Pillar 4: Investment & Sustainability

Pillar 1: Shared Community

Vision

A cross-sector Partnership with a defined geographic scope organizes around a cradle to career vision.

A cross-sector leadership table is convened with a documented accountability structure.

The Partnership selects community level outcomes to be held accountable for improving.

The Partnership selects core indicators for the community level outcomes.

The Partnership commits to using continuous improvement to guide the work.

An anchor entity is established and capacity to support the daily management of the partnership is in place.

The Partnership engages funders to support the operations and collaborative work of partners to improve outcomes.

Exploring GatewayThe Partnership formalizes a set of messages that are aligned and effectively communicated across partners and the community.

Student & family support

Academic

STUDENT ROADMAP TO SUCCESS

Researched by the University of Cincinnati

Kindergarten Readiness

Early Grade Reading

Middle Grade Math

High School Graduation

College Enrollment

Degree Completion

652 431

Six Outcome Areas & Pending Seventh in NYS

7

Career

Common Language

Vision What do we want for our city?

Mission How will we get to our vision? What is the role of the Cradle-to-Career Partnership in helping us to get to this vision?

Goals Aspirational; One for each part of the Cradle-to-Career Continuum.

Outcomes Priority results we want for the children/youth; measurable and connected to the goals; drive the collective work of the partnership

Partnership Name Vision Mission Tagline

The Strive Partnership(Cincinnati, OH)

Every Child, Every Step of the Way, Cradle to Career

To create a world-class education system where every student succeeds from birth through college

Every Child. Every Step of the Way. Cradle to Career.

The Big Goal Collaborative(Northeast Indiana)

A top global competitor, exceeding the expectations of businesses and residents

To develop, attract and retain talent

Success of All Youth (Oak Park-River Forest, IL)

Oak Park and River Forest are communities that meet the diverse developmental needs of all their youth.

The communities of Oak Park and River Forest will engage their community partners to coordinate and align priorities, efforts and resources to empower every youth to reach his/her full potential.

Goals

Community Level

Outcomes

Children enter Kindergarten

ready to succeed.

Core Indicators

(Measures)

Students are proficient in

core academic subjects

Students successfully

transition from middle to high

school

Graduates attain employment or

a post-secondary credential

% of students enrolling in post-

secondary 6 months after HS

graduation

% of students assessed as ready for school upon

entering kindergarten

% of students proficient in 3rd

grade ELA + % of students proficient in 4th grade Math

TBD

% of providers receiving high-

quality professional development

% of pre-k sites using a research based curriculum and assessment

tool

% of after school providers aligned to the in-school

curriculum% of providers

implementing PBIS behavioral

intervention

TBD

% of students completing FAFSA

% of students applying to 1-3

colleges% of students

taking the PSAT/SAT

Students graduate from

high school

TBD

TBD

Mission

Vision Albany will thrive when all of our children have an equal opportunity to succeed from cradle to career.

Inspired by a shared vision for improved educational outcomes, we use collaborative action and evidence-based decision making to accelerate success for students.

The Albany Promise

VisionThe South Bronx is a vibrant community of infinite opportunity

where people aspire to live, work and raise families

StrategyWe will create a South Bronx community that is college and career ready by leveraging the expertise of

a network of families, educators, business leaders, community advocates and service providers to support the lifelong success of our children and youth

South Bronx Rising Together

GoalsAll are

Healthy

All Attain a Post-

secondary Degree or Credential

All Enter School Ready

to Succeed

All Succeed in School

All Graduate from HS,

College- and Career-Ready

All Contribute Positively

to the Community

All Begina Career

Core Indicators

(Measures)

Post-secondary enrollment and

persistence rates

Rates of asthma-related

emergency room visits and

hospitalizations

Enrollment in formal early

learning programs

Proficiency in Common Core

pre-kindergarten standards

English Proficiency by

Grade 3

Math Proficiency by Grade 8

Credit

accumulation rates in first year

of high school

Four-year high school

graduation rates

Rates of Free Application for

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion

Rates of voter turnout

Employment rates

Community Level

Outcomes

Students complete

accredited 2-year, 4-year or

certificate program

Students graduate form high school in 4 years, ready for

college and careers

Children and youth have access

to and utilize comprehensive

primary healthcare

services

Children are ready to learn

when they enter Kindergarten

Students are proficient in

or exceed standards by Grades 3 & 8;

on-track by end of Grade 9 to

graduate

Residents are knowledgeable

of and participate in the political process

Employment by age 24

Goals

Community Level

Outcomes

Each child enters our schools with the literacy, social,

emotional and physical strengths needed for successful learning.

Core Indicators

(Measures)

Same as green goal.

Every child, K through grade 12, achieves social, emotional,

physical, and academic success with

the support of the community members.

Same as pink goal.

All students succeed academically and are

prepared for the workforce and independent living. All

community members champion opportunities that

connect students to postsecondary education and

successful careers.

Workforce ReadinessPost Secondary

Enrollment Kindergarten

Readiness

• % of students obtaining: 1) a certificate in an occupational area; 2) who intend to obtain a certificate in an occupational area; 3) completing a trade apprenticeship program; 3) who intend to complete a trade apprenticeship program; 4) joining military programs; 5) who intend to join military programs• % of high school graduates: 1) entering the workforce; 2) post secondary programs entering the workforce who are unemployed; 3) post secondary programs who are unemployed

Reading at Grade Level

Mathematics Proficiency

• % of students born at full term and at normal weight• % of children who are enrolled and attend Yonkers Public School Pre-K at least 95% of the time• % of students who score within 1 standard deviation of the mean in MAP (by domain)

• % of students completing the third and eighth grade proficient in NYS ELA

• % of students completing the third and eighth grade proficient in NYS Math

• % of students enrolled in post secondary education• % of students placed in college-level courses without remediation

Same as pink goal.

High School Completion

• % of 9th grade cohort graduating with a Regents Diploma prior to June or August of their cohort's graduation year• % of 9th grade cohort who achieve the college and career readiness standards articulated by New York State

Mission

Vision ACTIVE LEARNERS. EVERYONE ENGAGED. A CARING, THRIVING COMMUNITY.

To prepare and sustain a community of learners who are inspired and empowered to succeed in our diverse world.

Yonkers Thrives Partnership (abridged version)

Goals

Community Level

Outcomes

Children are born healthy.Children have timely and appropriate preventive and primary health care.

Core Indicators

(Measures)

Families and caregivers have sufficient economic resources to meet their children’s basic needs.

Children have safe, stable, and nurturing environments in their homes, in the community, and in school.

Children with special needs receive timely

and appropriate services / Children

attend quality schools and succeed

Families and caregivers possess and practice child-rearing skills that promote optimal child development.

Mission

Vision Our name is our vision: Success for Geneva's Children. (“Success" is defined as children being able to rise to their full potential.)

The mission of Success for Geneva's Children is to mobilize the community to improve the health and well-being of all our children and their families.

Success for Geneva’s Children

The community and schools respect and

foster diversity / families exercise

voice

The mission of Success for Geneva's Children is to mobilize the community to improve the

health and well-being of all our children and their families.

Today’s Agenda

• Welcome and introductions• What are Mission and Vision Statements?

– Overview: Description of various mission statements and vision statements– Review: Examples from Albany, South Bronx, Yonkers, Success for Geneva’s Children

• Preparing for April 9th – Discussion Questions– Which of these resonate with this work group?– Are there existing statements within Geneva 2020 that can be leveraged as part of our

Communications Effort?– What kind of visual representation(s) will we propose to the broader partnership?– How will we get our message out?

– Who’s missing from our work group and should be engaged for the next meeting?

Thank You

We hope to see everyone on April 9, noon-4 p.m. at the

Geneva 2020 Community Convening

Hobart and William Smith Colleges