Salem Chamber • 2008

“Projects won't succeed unless they have buy-in from the rank-and-file people doing the work.Chalkboard understands that.”- Statesman Journal

Chalkboard: Citizen EngagementAsk Oregonians: Sustainablesolutions must be supported by OregoniansFind out what works -- independently, with no pre-set agendaBuild coalitions to develop common sense improvementsEngage citizens, follow research and input, and be willing to test promising ideas, tooInvolve local CommunitiesOur mission: Uniting Oregonians to make our schools among the nation’s best

Ask Oregonians: Sustainablesolutions must be supported by Oregonians

Find out what works -- independently, with no pre-set agenda

Build coalitions to develop common sense improvements

Engage citizens, follow research and input, and be willing to test promising ideas, too

Involve local Communities

Uniting Oregonians to make our schools among the best in the nationWHERE WE STARTEDWHAT WE HEARDAccountability Stable/Adequate FundingStudent SuccessQualityTeacher/Administrator qualityBest practices - grantsHOW WE MAKE PROGRESSAdvocacy and citizen engagementPublic Opinion Polling and Focus GroupsClosing the achievement gap“Best Practices” Research and Expert Workgroups

Goal:Enhance educator quality:Mentoring ProgramGoal:Enhance early learning and drop out preventionGoal:Improve financial practices and accountability Goal:Strengthen K-12 fundingLegislative Agenda

Pop Quiz! What percent of new teachers leave the profession within their first five years?15 percent28 percent37 percent46 percent37 percent!

CLASS ProjectCreative Leadership Achieves Student SuccessThe CLASS Project is an expanded career opportunity created locally by teachers with the aim of enhancing their students’ achievement. “A school culture of collaboration, innovation, creativity, and accountability is required to provide our students 21st century skills. The CLASS Project is the cornerstone to our shift towards these higher standards.” -Eric Beasley, Sherwood Teacher

CLASS ProjectCreative Leadership Achieves Student SuccessThe CLASS project is intended to increase student achievement through teacher leadership and career enhancementNew and Expanded Career OpportunitiesWhat will my career look like?Relevant and Meaningful Performance Evaluation Clear standards for effective professional practiceProfessional Development Resources to enhance professional practice to more effectively increase learning and achievement for all students.New Compensation Models New compensation models recognizing new roles and responsibilities for teachers

New and Expanded Career Opportunities

Relevant and Meaningful Performance Evaluation

Professional Development

New Compensation Models

CLASS ProjectEarly Indicators of SuccessTransformational Change for Increasing Student AchievementNew Opportunities for Recruiting and Retaining High Quality Teachers and Staff21st Knowledge and Skills for 21stCentury Teaching and LearningTeachers Excited About Teaching…. Students Excited About Learning

Transformational Change for Increasing Student Achievement

New Opportunities for Recruiting and Retaining High Quality Teachers and Staff

21st Knowledge and Skills for 21stCentury Teaching and Learning

Teachers Excited About Teaching….

We listened to Oregonians.We developed pilot projects.We implemented key initiatives.

Our Voices. Our Schools.How can you help?Join Chalkboard’s Citizens’ Corps!Stay informed about best practices, research & new initiativesBe our eyes and ears in communities—what are the important education issues?Contact local elected officials and ask them to support education reforms and school accountability

Stay informed about best practices, research & new initiatives

Be our eyes and ears in communities—what are the important education issues?

Contact local elected officials and ask them to support education reforms and school accountability