[Ctclda] {Disarmed} Community Grants Accepting LOIs!

Tue Sep 12 16:53:44 PDT 2017

I hope many of you will consider submitting LOIs to College Spark to fund projects that

  *   Reduce the rate of students who require development education (remedial coursework) in college
  *   Increase the rate of students who earn their first college- level credits in math and English
Questions?  Contact the lovely, brilliant, and very helpful Rachel Clements!  Her e-mail is Rachel at collegespark.org<mailto:Rachel at collegespark.org>
munity Grants now accepting LOIs

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College Spark Washington Update                                     September 11, 2017
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Community Grants Program accepting Letters-of-Interest

College Spark has released the Community Grants Program 2018 Request for Proposals<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EDi4FQs7J0QdgLTsSJEZ5JDms3MqrZ47yat0SluSgtUjl06lY3gBKzRZh0TRgtoeGwjTdfLTQo6chxtTDqyaT4-mFxtFIR4Fd64JCY8z4xxlq4Tqm-3h3FA-fWQ3LU8daioBE65-t1_LhYwgCIC3_f-zfPW8u3gxPsSFTanaS88Y1v_BcrtQALp2mAJdlAfXD9Sqqx41M0AD6DGFEvGELpfvIk-S6emEVAJqb5v7fWBzzq0YovqYVj_hEoWEYGkWinBhaH6_to440UMgBtJ9sPmEEieVcVyrh2Bv6222HqmNpF0hjZrJG7nzio9WjqvwyN0fvA6BW0ubVWYWqfIUS-3nvO8ZdSN5JULklet8yyEuG8ojjJm0zHhza2RbU-AnFMwFLnDhqofd8KAGyBnCEw==&c=N7pxKpCRRoiwWzEguHxpHxPL1WHKKsdvLPYUrYHJFYdLBJw9P_euxQ==&ch=5Gj3Hvll5SFfpCG78qqf629_C6hXh9tR-ZGW1UkL1E97a5CLycczUg==> and is now accepting letters-of-interest.  Attend a webinar on Wednesday, September 20th at 10:30 A.M. to learn about our giving guidelines and to review the questions in the LOI.  Applicants are encouraged to participate but not required.  Letters-of-Interest are due no later than October 13, 2017. To register for the webinar, please email Program Officer Rachel Clements<mailto:Rachel at collegespark.org>.  A recording will be made available to interested applicants who are unable to attend.

All organizations that receive Community Grants <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EDi4FQs7J0QdgLTsSJEZ5JDms3MqrZ47yat0SluSgtUjl06lY3gBKzRZh0TRgtoecRllMHb4P4TYLTDj66IvCY1tUb-KwAexlQ8eswZrhSKHQpXoyyRXAotr4XZnyOb-wMPcoLLz3XQImUPnualDIKZVcb8qjr-8BB28RsR3gpxPwJnwGUCsj9Ph1TfH726G3wwaa2qzlpftDxEK6V5vKsrBrHVhsWrmG4P_byUtmpMhQX_ChDC83Q9fBIrxa2y_DSr6a7DOSIPdTemhiNf2KwQdc8yh5MWdjBN3mQJvx59MeHaPISAsQrIaCnI9ZuVoBsmbk-SyX8T9OO0HNzrqsdlsEIxaVaiNr8NJrotIxtoYy9a5Ltwa_GrenoaqgvKV&c=N7pxKpCRRoiwWzEguHxpHxPL1WHKKsdvLPYUrYHJFYdLBJw9P_euxQ==&ch=5Gj3Hvll5SFfpCG78qqf629_C6hXh9tR-ZGW1UkL1E97a5CLycczUg==> funding measure project impact with one or more of the following outcome indicators:

  *   Improve math achievement in middle school, as measured by the rate of students earning a 3 or higher on the SBA
  *   Reduce the rate of middle school students who trigger two or more of three early warning indicators (absences, suspension/expulsion, and course failure)
  *   Reduce the rate of students who require development education (remedial coursework) in college
  *   Increase the rate of students who earn their first college- level credits in math and English
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and schools that work with middle school, high school, and college students.

Since 2005, College Spark has awarded more than 100 Community Grants totaling more than $18 million.

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How does recent legislation affect the Bridge to College courses?

House Bill 2224 made changes to Washington's graduation requirement and standardized testing schedule, which will have an impact on the Bridge Courses in two areas.  The bill authorizes the Bridge Course as an alternative graduation requirement while phasing out the use of Collection of Evidence for this purpose.  The bill also shifts the high school SBA test from 11th grade to 10th grade.  Because the current Placement Agreement was based on an 11th grade assessment instead of a 10th grade assessment, the Agreement will need to be renegotiated during the coming year rather than waiting until 2020, the year that partners to the Agreement had planned to revisit and potentially revise its terms.  Learn more here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EDi4FQs7J0QdgLTsSJEZ5JDms3MqrZ47yat0SluSgtUjl06lY3gBKzRZh0TRgtoeRB9mkYbfgca7tBGNCcib9_VgDqfrwwhtbHw2edqHPwr2jbApP_A_lIoldFNitMtxBhqi6pNEGeg7yPhSu9TwMzVSuHhDrH37yACdJyazrTRSHLFZNdT3SMbG16J_kcf0bhy9Bsbcb6AsIhtXWYmycXioCdPZ9VK4DhRGPkw2sRcaylPp9iAoJkbS2kIKOs4f&c=N7pxKpCRRoiwWzEguHxpHxPL1WHKKsdvLPYUrYHJFYdLBJw9P_euxQ==&ch=5Gj3Hvll5SFfpCG78qqf629_C6hXh9tR-ZGW1UkL1E97a5CLycczUg==>.

Grants available for Intensified Algebra and Academic Youth Development programs

School Year Academic Youth Development (SY-AYD) and Intensified Algebra (IA)<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EDi4FQs7J0QdgLTsSJEZ5JDms3MqrZ47yat0SluSgtUjl06lY3gBKzRZh0TRgtoeMdQDV5ldyWtYNsdDJW9BjMohTqP2PBZ1S5xlPR3CCn7JlyTglrEhpzuPeqC638JqmSzssPhAySaIZARgkmWbTpVm_G1KKyHp7j8Xwr9hrBpddqjAQlL4qsS6JQVfisEcrjKwcagmqLExRwRIAOVXzsFtAZF7aXunk55XTaHR8sqfSq8oaAbqSYx5-iy3GEXdQU80RNxKXUb1024X5hqq27-iL7m7ZensuRwu5nyHD1gbd7rYm1Z9kJgh5q6Ae-RjjSOYXFDLcAVBBiMW4E8fDAVSL8EIRFPsvAdALgPKHonorfSB_9Zxm3E71XPztDKADK0enshFPtFIZA9uxmjrCvKoBS42duSf3mUdYax_eIFwjiPLApV58UYtngywqgvzBeFEr48q8Wk=&c=N7pxKpCRRoiwWzEguHxpHxPL1WHKKsdvLPYUrYHJFYdLBJw9P_euxQ==&ch=5Gj3Hvll5SFfpCG78qqf629_C6hXh9tR-ZGW1UkL1E97a5CLycczUg==> are programs developed by Agile Mind in collaboration with the Charles A. Dana Center at the University of Texas at Austin that strengthen students' mindsets and problem-solving abilities. Researchers who have studied program outcomes have found significant changes in student and teacher attitudes and beliefs, as well as student achievement in mathematics.  College Spark is currently funding SY-AYD and IA at 37 schools<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EDi4FQs7J0QdgLTsSJEZ5JDms3MqrZ47yat0SluSgtUjl06lY3gBKzRZh0TRgtoegldliESsmaPHUOkjphKVsk5U2FsDIjoDOZGMSRbwNsV7e7BWZozzk89w4k7LLdTM98Slk3oZKAgL1V4e8lfIQrJFC9vNA1RS3C04sVdae7-8U9OeyD6mk4SWimqwaNXJGhr2UIQUVBFzcbZ1brYhvGktP6rkvQXdgMpiTKFA_kuXPGcs6c1A1E2kFOJ5pN8rjditwTRju2Ti9o9AnEl1yw2OnnDP_kPRsKckW3L4rRD-nA-yoU8N4tnIsAZ_KjYxBg-wHFw27EEmfbchw00ckdInUox6zEaD7bg9ICztButOgxE-Ot5tJQUZJuqCT8aNOAyxon1812DkEzy1mK2ylhD_aEPeJkEt7RtNWdxZkiiZgMzw5Cz5QU9TllwlBlISSgh6NKub-31wymdKXFI5Tf2vpuTDzbMQVKTce9SDzA_I8N50r9yaJW33h-M-Ifw2-g8o7v9R4TPjutnbXPnojSjBumiB_uNrjS_ZesEDxLJB_nHCN93zqvQYZoWlUpyRmw3wE_7gTk3koVUIcxY2P0b-cvitKtVjEHIhxk4OWe49dATe9xZIic1sG_VhbnVyQj0IQ4Rq-iN7HZwxEeccScrpkEaz_lv5fG70Aq1f-kSK2EQF7bSpk7jb-rrSWBZzm0j9_fGPMpl1bhMZTIhp6b_YTXy6zqNFRIDfF-QL5vQrOLR8AWPLlw==&c=N7pxKpCRRoiwWzEguHxpHxPL1WHKKsdvLPYUrYHJFYdLBJw9P_euxQ==&ch=5Gj3Hvll5SFfpCG78qqf629_C6hXh9tR-ZGW1UkL1E97a5CLycczUg==>.  Watch the difference at Wapato High School in the video<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EDi4FQs7J0QdgLTsSJEZ5JDms3MqrZ47yat0SluSgtUjl06lY3gBKzRZh0TRgtoepAlPLXPs2xdM_Vcvg6VW0LL1JcrnxDCNEeJbfc0kCutiGfBiKl3Piyjvry8iaaBep6VD1JkF-myK7ssQsK7VhSiErANsI-o1Rh_deE1AYV3vmCKQFntZhMJKhuc_7wA3J9qv4nI1C4BqUBj409ouDiwBkL_UOFBGaIOOiOMjC16EWWYS1znv8jCxjEPtvQz3JL0y098H9NSUMbK1jUI__zQVYJB7W8xBnL6ecfd5PRQbS__8pnGiUG3I_rCYnfj7xXySQmGt6Yl0AU1LHcXnNxuvrTaAVCt1dNZN3sTAoBtwT3gaVQYlsOomIieIe5W-&c=N7pxKpCRRoiwWzEguHxpHxPL1WHKKsdvLPYUrYHJFYdLBJw9P_euxQ==&ch=5Gj3Hvll5SFfpCG78qqf629_C6hXh9tR-ZGW1UkL1E97a5CLycczUg==> below.

[Wapato High School Steps Up Its Game]<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EDi4FQs7J0QdgLTsSJEZ5JDms3MqrZ47yat0SluSgtUjl06lY3gBKwYZ2PqzyxU0qnRH-Kd94DJb5-00ZnnyW-epCo_h2EYnoMzJTys8NNudgoWbhUZFlwLcKfc8T9dKF8jwfkj2TF7GW0aSUxU4rCyP1boUBaGL7HtCLWAQ8EcJ5K1SRXirWVvqo__4QLlnlPNVSpKNb3vO1wpWNxk55UEVLciV7AOlP6jgnU20wifQbsGnvR--Inr7beZqph8PN422s5isSMhlk8II8MbxE9jm0KIZHxtD2_AgyyrcPaAEfpKvCTULoF84z0mZG9z8RHvzM3mJWKpQ1UQeh6TSGw==&c=N7pxKpCRRoiwWzEguHxpHxPL1WHKKsdvLPYUrYHJFYdLBJw9P_euxQ==&ch=5Gj3Hvll5SFfpCG78qqf629_C6hXh9tR-ZGW1UkL1E97a5CLycczUg==>

Wapato High School Steps Up Its Game

College Spark will provide funding for more schools to implement SY-AYD and/or Intensified Algebra.

  *   Intensified Algebra is aligned to the Common Core, and both programs support higher-level problem-solving skills and are designed to improve students' scores on the Smarter Balanced Assessment.
  *   Over a seven-year period, 60 total schools will receive four-year grants to implement SY-AYD and/or Intensified Algebra.
  *   Schools with strong advisory programs will be given priority for SY-AYD grants.
Information about grant funding for the third cohort of schools to implement SY-AYD or Intensified Algebra is now available on OSPI's iGrants #804.  Applications are due October 16, 2017.

In the News

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The role of advisory in personalizing the secondary experience

This Ed Week article <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EDi4FQs7J0QdgLTsSJEZ5JDms3MqrZ47yat0SluSgtUjl06lY3gBKzRZh0TRgtoeiL2G--4b1oW6sGxxqUuWc7J9sFWf7a4x83OCO4sZsWiV_6KvY-0Sb4QQhm2bo2XZHYp__vIolOZScRDK-6XFr4lJDP6Q1FpVhMBkyUqXTipQMTVYfRoMH6npKmaE_273QSbkoXLB0T42aCEpREXkq3NPvl9Efw8H0s_Z1JtVaAtP_PJMmCBcM8AW_86EXt-TqQtXLv1KASVVSKuZ6_fa6qwJdP603xBmRzVBqFG1LteEIVmIJsF1A6FbOaORv9IPGDAxEjJIiyDUfIDaztcSXFG4UtA6FVa7pYa_ny-ePuH2NTP8Y6z2xy6-8BNnAFnbQbz8p1tHeg0npolOke_haqTvvWoCe2V6FkWrn5SMRdz5A6pitjRDq4aS76xl6vZMN8EzxnvHMqSCYFzWThQLvHKKgmqTXjST&c=N7pxKpCRRoiwWzEguHxpHxPL1WHKKsdvLPYUrYHJFYdLBJw9P_euxQ==&ch=5Gj3Hvll5SFfpCG78qqf629_C6hXh9tR-ZGW1UkL1E97a5CLycczUg==> breaks down the components of advisory and addresses some issues that come up during implementation.  The College Readiness Initiative<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EDi4FQs7J0QdgLTsSJEZ5JDms3MqrZ47yat0SluSgtUjl06lY3gBKzRZh0TRgtoex1moY8Xre0wTpMDLDevN8igDt9qyHHOgspuVtyPjhXtbdivnn1otRPcREREu_MZPDrF1Q9sYDVceOMDLph_r_osoZC7v_q9J_4BTdwSSn-SGzbM3DCln4iu6SzcmDYd9IB3G6dXu_9pY80luOQtTKfZfBRuVnUKgZaIOFDmtcOke51om_EtaaKEMMJ0If_8wdqM_0wJQd3-4AAHTi8h9qFQYS7GfDMTWsdeA8nxaotPsnSh7wDP1b8J2nLGS2EGi_u3rSnSUIBImoaG-L4E7xdo1PtA3Wo4OA1Z2KAf4myzAxmhJshLsX4iFfHZ9tEwsGsJdBwWYofhHrbue9kYbXw==&c=N7pxKpCRRoiwWzEguHxpHxPL1WHKKsdvLPYUrYHJFYdLBJw9P_euxQ==&ch=5Gj3Hvll5SFfpCG78qqf629_C6hXh9tR-ZGW1UkL1E97a5CLycczUg==>, a nine-year initiative that included advisory and was funded by College Spark, moved student outcomes in a big way.  Participating schools demonstrated graduation rates 20% higher than comparison schools.

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Washington should rethink its approach to college remedial classes

This Seattle Times editorial <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EDi4FQs7J0QdgLTsSJEZ5JDms3MqrZ47yat0SluSgtUjl06lY3gBKzRZh0TRgtoeO9FTrgVR9r5KEYj01FaMSiv8aQCMZ0clvjmkGERNWK8xl9eFzuKeVPe0cmbPrgDCnTFHKvw1VHZwpJNJzI4NFtNfOZXZBM8E9Boe6JxsD4Rk4ykrOYzQZA7zkdumP3ERxmEQRG8rLA3HSDQBJ33sezRn1IT_STWEWZ80Ouvi5UZsq3HXcEEE2Y6wheVv8XbUa5VB-FCUlNqHi93glAKnlq63ZDCvSFgk_1Af_DiK7cW1Ob_hizorOigRgrycalVDn0Fn145MLlgLz1jNfhmUfBKnlPoigjN9jf_R0kEvX6ol1Ci4eG_CtkpIxEe7ahWGI8hwSrSrNgRGkLlw8FLPtWHr39bJHh1o1QOaqFBCg39TEn6BGjsYewjWRCUwSOYhyAKkGV6FPXm4LGiKvwaN_w==&c=N7pxKpCRRoiwWzEguHxpHxPL1WHKKsdvLPYUrYHJFYdLBJw9P_euxQ==&ch=5Gj3Hvll5SFfpCG78qqf629_C6hXh9tR-ZGW1UkL1E97a5CLycczUg==> urges educators to take on innovative ideas to help more students succeed including corequisite courses in college, Bridge to College courses in high school, and Guided Pathways, to give students a more structured approach to enrollment and prevent them from wasting time and money meandering through the system.

Events

School's Out Washington
October 16-17, 2017
University of Washington
This year's Bridge Conference theme is Together We Rise<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EDi4FQs7J0QdgLTsSJEZ5JDms3MqrZ47yat0SluSgtUjl06lY3gBKzRZh0TRgtoeashvsl-yrhjyBBUlNMNyzSmHm3YQUZafAUg1dlrLgyezgBuN1RSIB9xXubnHIEVQNhjFxvBjeLueN8rhLkqQMNJMWI4khNpMt9SXgCj8f_N-LuGQHsNf3fxjukqLK5Mmb4t-oVJ_Y0gGIyNL296oorM0sydFW2TWgVSS8FAwIRbQF2ua85MruXnpANFngKOpXt8cgyG9J7XuZ8tOj3S-Bq0STcRMiho2TddMekrvDZ2XnBX-ZNhpNZQdk3mVKqZFzxsxF1fuZlDGtYDGnylTQS-BSnbGNY_n7P9s1xr_Dlih7C5zOuwKqsqVBLuxd4vzMz4yjT3-VcU=&c=N7pxKpCRRoiwWzEguHxpHxPL1WHKKsdvLPYUrYHJFYdLBJw9P_euxQ==&ch=5Gj3Hvll5SFfpCG78qqf629_C6hXh9tR-ZGW1UkL1E97a5CLycczUg==>.  Afterschool advocates work to ensure young people are not just resilient, but are self-aware; not just leaders, but thoughtful individuals invested in their futures and the future of their communities. Highlighted sessions include community organizing, engaging families, being a change agent within programs and communities.

Pave the Way

October 19, 2017

Central Washington University

The annual Pave the Way <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EDi4FQs7J0QdgLTsSJEZ5JDms3MqrZ47yat0SluSgtUjl06lY3gBK3BYNhyYoUE-kDfTaOB9mkjgtAZUK7d2I6Gwvl-5BBy5w7TVUD5EzhEPyTk91UVWPaYMbSwrSuk17tVjN-WvSGMcWEZcskPCUDCLNnkCHG9NRifV4uY8rc1osYQrTgHbXpQEDSJWHYeICqg0uvWS8Lz6y1SdF_4cgsOcyrSxaCBPXmxQfFNluFfGynlM5b2yhPKJ4VwSWbf05yEhuxm2AOjSllx4zFUF5C3QdbFK4cTCGj857jrLe9F1XCOGtIASPOAi55b4-7wMCLJJDW6aJuA_6OZ3QThSRJuvQiVOBL6d&c=N7pxKpCRRoiwWzEguHxpHxPL1WHKKsdvLPYUrYHJFYdLBJw9P_euxQ==&ch=5Gj3Hvll5SFfpCG78qqf629_C6hXh9tR-ZGW1UkL1E97a5CLycczUg==> conference focuses on strategies to advance equity, increase college readiness, and broaden access to higher education in Washington State. Pave the Way aims to ensure students receive the support they need to succeed, regardless of income, race, or other potential barriers.

GEAR Up West
October 29-31, 2017
Portland, OR
GEAR UP West <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001EDi4FQs7J0QdgLTsSJEZ5JDms3MqrZ47yat0SluSgtUjl06lY3gBK3BYNhyYoUE-7YTo5-84XPQ5lka71jbbCSTh9NIhX2UZ8gJV6hTdA4aap15R7IqK90BaZHg_sEJqy8hpPp-4cGxpnA64o1Ad10GvFJ0PQ_6U5kzoHHWblvdeW-Lgt9TyKwTFAkqOMJS3nofkJJpMaGTWjvmy3Ldmd-3gQ0bEXy0kbjPw93IuLIC99KyXIzKdXdzwFGefvNSNk8KS3fApjomsn1Butxoe1h0VLfcrt-Au93V8qOiba0K8mqN8Pp3Q9WXRUdKEFo4jxhyf5OTsAU5SD1tbmmqiDPFWXJNnepprC-LShjScRyodE6Trh9Rl-A==&c=N7pxKpCRRoiwWzEguHxpHxPL1WHKKsdvLPYUrYHJFYdLBJw9P_euxQ==&ch=5Gj3Hvll5SFfpCG78qqf629_C6hXh9tR-ZGW1UkL1E97a5CLycczUg==> is a collaborative regional conference for college access practitioners from the western states of the US. Attendees include GEAR UP and other college access program staff, evaluators, higher education professionals, and middle and high school teachers, counselors, and administrators.  All those working to help low-income and underrepresented students prepare for and succeed in college are welcome to attend.

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