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 2020 Vision Update!

We have been very busy working to develop actionable plans to close our academic achievement gap and are happy to be able share our work and accomplishments with you. Please download this PDF for more information on recent developments in our work: 2020 Vision Update, June 2011

For more information on specific items from our newsletter:

Preliminary Indicators Identified!
Based on national research and best practices, the 2020 Vision indicators selected to evaluate the progress of the initiative include measures along the lifeline of a Berkeley child such as:
• Kindergarten Readiness
• Reading Proficiency by 3rd Grade
• Student Attendance
• Completion of Algebra I Completion by 9th grade, and
• Completion of A-G Requirements

These measures have helped in our planning and will allow us to assess how we are doing in our work. We are currently working to refine the specifics of these measures and establish baseline data and systems for data collection.

Local Experts Refine Strategies: Work Plans developed by Work Groups* of local service providers, agencies, community based organizations and issue-area experts include:

Kindergarten ReadinessEnhancing & aligning City, Community and District resources and supports available to families with children 0-5 & improving access for families in needCollection of data on kindergarten readiness among BUSD students Supporting students and families in pre-school to Kindergarten transition 
Reading Proficiency by 3rd GradeAlignment of BUSD literacy program and UC Berkeley’s BUILD and other tutoring resources around early elementary (K-3) literacy campaignStrengthening of site-based student support referral system (ULSS/RTI2)Engagement of families in dialogue to improve communication around literacy standards and how families can support their students at home

Student AttendanceUtilization of attendance data to identify high school students and early elementary school families most in need of support in improving attendanceTiered family/student intervention in early elementaryFocused one-on-one re-engagement intervention with high school students with highest rates of truancy

*Click here for a list of representation on 2020 Vision Design Team and Indicator Work Groups