ombudsman educational services presentation to black male development symposium, may 8, 2010
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Philadelphia students, parents, educators and community leaders came together at the Black Male Development Symposium on May 15 to discuss issues affecting African-American men and share ideas about local solutions to address those issues.The symposium was held at Arcadia University in Philadelphia and included a presentation by Ombudsman operations manager Bill Listanski. Bill reported on the successes of African-American male students enrolled in the seven Ombudsman learning centers in the School District of Philadelphia.Note: This presentation includes program-wide outcome data.TRANSCRIPT
Accredited by CITA, NCA, SACS, and MSCES
Ombudsman Educational Services
May 15, 2010
Accredited by CITA, NCA, SACS, and MSCES
Partners with school
districts nationwide to
provide an alternate
route to graduation for
at-risk students
Ombudsman
Accredited by CITA, NCA, SACS, and MSCES
Ombudsman Serves120+ School Districts in 16 States
Accredited by CITA, NCA, SACS, and MSCES
Accredited by CITA, NCA, SACS, and MSCES
Ombudsman In Philadelphia
• Seven locations
– Three accelerated centers
– Four blended model centers
• Small size and low student-to-staff ratio
• 60 slots, split between a morning and afternoon
session
• Daily social skills and behavior management
Accredited by CITA, NCA, SACS, and MSCES
“I like the sequence. The way it’s computerized, you can’t get over it;
you have to go through it. It gets tiring, but I think it’s the best way to do
it.”
Erik Dunhan, Senior, Ombudsman West
“I like it. They give you something to study first. As soon as you’re done
studying, you practice. So then when you go to your test, you pass.”
Chesique Pope, Ombudsman West
“Our philosophy is all about choices and a belief that each kid can be a
productive member of society. We get to really see the difference that
we’re making with this population of kids.”
Bill Listanski, operations manager
Ombudsman In Philadelphia
Accredited by CITA, NCA, SACS, and MSCES
78% Graduation Rate
Among African American
Male Students
Accredited by CITA, NCA, SACS, and MSCES
• 100% of students referred
to Ombudsman are at risk
of dropping out
• 89% of students
graduated, successfully
returned to their district or
completed their enrollment
period with Ombudsman
Ombudsman Students
Accredited by CITA, NCA, SACS, and MSCES
• Guides students to make
positive choices
• Competency-based
• Dr. Glasser’s Choice Theory
• Curriculum is aligned to state
standards
• Low student/staff ratios
• Small class size
District/Ombudsman Partnership
Accredited by CITA, NCA, SACS, and MSCES
• Increased accountability –
Ombudsman must demonstrate
results for district
• Credit comes back to district in
terms of attendance & grad rate
• Diagnostic assessment &
individual learning plans (ILP)
• Flexible schedules, certified
teachers
District/Ombudsman Partnership
Accredited by CITA, NCA, SACS, and MSCES
Ombudsman Helps
Accredited by CITA, NCA, SACS, and MSCES
Ombudsman Graduation Rates2006-07, 2007-08 & 2008-09
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Graduation Rate 2006-07Graduation Rate 2007-08Graduation Rate 2008-09
Includes Ombudsman Charter Schools.
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2008-09 Includes Ombudsman Charter Schools.Sample Size: 2007-08: MS: 251 HS: 2351 Total: 2602 2008-09: MS: 741 HS: 3918 Total: 4659
Ombudsman GLE BASI Growth2006-07, 2007-08 & 2008-09
Accredited by CITA, NCA, SACS, and MSCES
African American Male Attendance Rates2007-08 & 2008-09
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2007-08 Attendance Rate2008-09 Attendance Rate
Accredited by CITA, NCA, SACS, and MSCES
African American Male Success Rates2007-08 & 2008-09
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2007-08 Success Rate2008-09 Success Rate
Accredited by CITA, NCA, SACS, and MSCES
African American Male Graduation Rates2007-08 & 2008-09
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2007-08 Graduation Rate2008-09 Graduation Rate
Accredited by CITA, NCA, SACS, and MSCES
African American Male GLE BASI Growth2007-08 & 2008-09
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Accredited by CITA, NCA, SACS, and MSCES
Options
Accredited by CITA, NCA, SACS, and MSCES
“I want to go to college, and thanks to Ombudsman, I can make that happen.”
-Tavante WilkersonOmbudsman student
Ombudsman
Accredited by CITA, NCA, SACS, and MSCES
“Dropping out is no longer an option.”
President Barack Obama