Student Achievement & School Performance Metrics
Overview
Skyrocket staffs experts from every corner of academia – public, private, and charter schools, as well as Special Education, English Learners, administration, instruction, operations, finance, recruiting, curriculum, post-secondary preparation, compliance, and workforce development – to ensure that our recommendations are well-informed and holistic. If you’re looking to substantially improve your school’s State Dashboard or other metrics, we’re the team for you!
Providing career exploration opportunities and foundational post-secondary skills attainment to students is essential for meeting California College and Career preparation requirements. Skyrocket has unique expertise in this area, offering CTE direct instruction programming, as well as consulting assistance in establishing partnerships with higher education institutions and workforce development programs.
Career Technical Education
Pathways to high-growth occupations
Skyrocket has designed a robust series of CTE Pathway courses that are highly flexible and affordable, perfect for schools with limited resources. Students are provided all tools and course materials, and earn industry-recognized credentials upon completion where applicable. Current CTE Pathway offerings include:
- Construction
- Information Technology
- Nursing
Dual Enrollment
Maximize students’ high school experience
Dual enrollment agreements with community colleges are mutually beneficial for both institutions, as well as students and families. Participants can explore areas of study that may lead to a major and get a headstart on earning their college degree.
- Gentle transition to college studies
- Increased likelihood of degree attainment
- Reduced student debt and out-of-pocket family expenses
WIOA
Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act
As experts in WIOA compliance requirements, we offer short-term consulting services for WIOA-partnered schools or schools looking to integrate WIOA programming into their existing curriculum and pedagogies. Available for help with:
- Program audits and compliance advice
- PD and staff training
- Partner recommendations and referrals
Pathways to high-growth occupations
Skyrocket has designed a robust series of CTE Pathway courses that are highly flexible and affordable, perfect for schools with limited resources. Students are provided all tools and course materials, and earn industry-recognized credentials upon completion where applicable. Current CTE Pathway offerings include:
Construction
Information Technology
Nursing
Maximize students’ high school experience
Dual enrollment agreements with community colleges are mutually beneficial for both institutions, as well as students and families. Participants can explore areas of study that may lead to a major and get a headstart on earning their college degree.
Gentle transition to college studies
Increased likelihood of degree attainment
Reduced student debt and out-of-pocket family expenses
Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act
As experts in WIOA compliance requirements, we offer short-term consulting services for WIOA-partnered schools or schools looking to integrate WIOA programming into their existing curriculum and pedagogies. Available for help with:
Program audits and compliance advice
PD and staff training
Partner recommendations and referrals
Curriculum Consulting
A quality curriculum program will align teaching staff and engage students with creative and current content, thereby increasing retention of both staff and students while helping you achieve measurable performance targets.
Indications that it may be time for a curriculum update:
Declining graduation rates or poor standardized test scores
Rising student absenteeism and disconnection
High ratio of administrative work for teachers compared to instructional time with students
Staff frustration or fatigue
Budget imbalances
Curriculum Consulting in 3 Phases
Searching for new curricula doesn’t have to be time-consuming and expensive! Skyrocket is available to help you identify and implement a single or hybrid curriculum program solution that most closely aligns with your school’s goals.
Conduct a comprehensive Needs Assessment including review of current curriculum and performance data.
Deliver product selection recommendations, as well as guidelines for compliance monitoring and KPI measures.
Execute a multi-level implementation plan, including training, ongoing staff support, and program optimization.
School Improvement Plans
Tapping into our extensive expertise in budget management, strategic planning, diverse learner supports, and accountability requirements, we are uniquely positioned to provide substantive guidance during your school improvement planning processes.
Skyrocket's team of experts are available to consult on the following:
School performance data review and analysis
Customization, creation and curation of tools and resources to improve school improvement planning for:
Comprehensive Needs Assessments
Data tracking
Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP)
School Improvement Plans for Student Achievement (SIPSA)
School Site Council best practices and handbooks
State and Federal requirements for Comprehensive Support and Improvement Plans (CSI), LCAP, and SIPSA
