the consortium on chicago school research (ccsr): a new model of research to support urban school...
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The Consortium on Chicago School Research (CCSR):
A New Model of Research to Support Urban School Reform
Presentation by Emily Krone and Nick MontgomeryJanuary 11, 2010
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
College
Graduation Rate
Beyond Headlines
100 100 100 100 100 100 100
54 57 38 65 51 71 58
18.6 21.3 11.4 17.5 10.7 32.6 23.7
6.5 6.6 2.5 3 314.7 10.9
Of 100 13 year-olds, how many….
Graduate high school by age 19
Enter a 4 year college within one year after
high school
Graduate from a four year college
within 6 years (by age 24 or
25)
Total
African-American
female
malefemale
female
malemale
Latino White/other ethnic
Understanding Graduation: The On-Track Indicator
The Search for SolutionsCPS adds on-track to HS accountability
CCSR publishes report using on-track
CCSR publishes school-by-school reports
The Search for SolutionsCPS adds on-track to HS accountability
CCSR publishes report using on-track
CCSR publishes report detailing on-track indicator
CCSR publishes “what matters”
CPS pilots freshman interventions
CPS implements early warning system
CCSR publishes school-by-school reports
CCSR’s Mission
• High-quality work• Expand communications among
policymakers, researchers, and practitioners
• Don’t argue for particular policies or practices, but support search for solutions
• Build capacity for school reform
Data Sources and Key Indicators
• Data linked to students over time: – Transcripts, administrative records, college
admissions data– Test scores– CCSR teacher and student surveys
• Key indicators:– Graduation, on-track, and college-going rates– Test scores– Essential supports– Financial aid applications, college graduation
Historical Context of CCSR
• 1988 – Chicago School Reform Act decentralizes CPS
• 1989 – Consortium founded to study effects of decentralization
• 1995 – Mayoral control comes to CPS
CCSR: Organizational Facts
• Governance – 20+ member Steering Committee– Members from CPS, labor, state board of education, and
business and philanthropic communities– Steering Committee plays no role in day to day
management
• Budget – $3.8 million for 2009-2010• Major Funders – IES, Gates, Joyce,
Spencer, Carnegie, Chicago Public Education Fund
• Staff – 40 +
CCSR-Like Organization Essential in Today’s Policy Environment
• Teachers, schools, districts and political leaders are under greater accountability pressures
• Greater demand for data/knowledge to guide policies and practices
• Researchers can play critical role in supporting districts/schools in their search for solutions
The “Must-Haves”: What is Needed to Make this Model
Work?• Strong relationships• Data• Internal organizational capacity• Consensus on mission• Communications strategy
• You are not alone• New research partnerships forming around the country
• Recent startups in New York City, Baltimore, Newark (NJ), Greater Kansas City and Texas
• Planning efforts are ongoing in Detroit, Dallas, Jacksonville (FL), Los Angeles, San Francisco and Illinois
• We can help!• Consulting, capacity building and support around the
“must-haves”• Collaboration on research and analysis with local
partners• Data tools and data system development
Getting Started…
