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Significant Disproportionality Update

October 3, 2019

Falling Through the Cracks: RSD Info

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Significant Disproportionality: Background

• Standard calculation methods were established for significant

disproportionality from the US Department of Education.

• New calculation method is different than what MO - DESE has

historically utilized to monitor state data.

• Rockwood was notified by DESE to develop a plan to allocate 15% of

CCEIS funds

Significant Disproportionality: Rockwood Information

Rockwood School District was identified as having a significant disproportionality in the areas of:

• Discipline removals for African-American students with disabilities
• Identification of African-American students with intellectual disabilities.
• Data based on 15-16, 16-17, 17-18 school years
• There are 98 possible ways to be disproportionate

OSS Rate per 100 Students

Non IEP students receiving OSS All Non IEP students

Source: DESE June Core & December enrollment submissions

OSS Rate per 100 Students

Students with IEP receiving OSS All students with an IEP

Source: DESE June Core & December enrollment submissions

OSS Rate per 100 Students

Black students receiving OSS All black students

Source: DESE June Core & December enrollment submissions

OSS Rate per 100 Students

Black students with IEP receiving OSS All black students with an IEP

Source: DESE June Core & December enrollment submissions

Significant Disproportionality: Rockwood Response

• The Way Forward: Universal Equity, Opportunity, Access

○ Utilize a systematic approach ■ Develop a multi-tiered system of support that provides differentiated levels of resources ■ Form RSD subcommittee within Rockwood Learning Council (RLC) ■ Conduct an equity audit ○ Provide a culturally responsive environment for all students. ■ Framework, common language & support for teachers, staff & students ■ Employee training on culturally competent & responsive teaching strategies ○ Empower all students to design personalized pathways for their future ■ Increase enrollment of students from underrepresented populations in advanced coursework

Significant Disproportionality: Rockwood Plan

• Professional Learning

○ Dismantling Racism (Tabari Coleman) ○ Safe Connections ○ Trauma, Race, and Schools ○ Equity Audit ○ Culture & Climate (Anthony Muhammad) ○ Research-based best practices (John Hattie’s work) ○ Analyzing Disproportionality Data ○ Restorative Practices ○ Cultural Proficiency ○ Collective Efficacy

• Access Points/Delivery Models:

○ Rockwood Learning Council ○ Social Workers, Counselors, and Nurses Meetings ○ Principals & Assistant Principals Meetings ○ Administrative Council ○ Summer workshops/New Teacher Orientation ○ Early Release Days ○ Student groups ○ Curriculum ○ Building-Specific Professional Learning

Questions?