The Results

Improved Student Outcomes
School Climate · Student Engagement
Teacher Satisfaction

GRADUATION RATE
GAINESVILLE CITY SCHOOLS (GEORGIA)
Using the Learning Supports approach...
  • The graduation rate increased from 59.5% to 79.8%
    at Gainesville City High School in three years.
  • The graduation rate for African American students
    increased from 65.6% to 94.3%.
  • Parental satisfaction improved from 78% to 93%.
RESOURCES: GAINESVILLE CASE STUDY
OTHER OUTCOMES: Increased family engagement Enhanced community partnerships Improved school climate
ATTENDANCE
STATE OF ALABAMA
Using the Learning Supports approach...
  • Schools averaged saw a 25% decrease in absences
    from the previous year.
  • The state of Alabama's graduation rate
    increased from 72% to 86% in two years.
RESOURCES: PARCA STUDY
RESOURCES: ALABAMA'S BIG GROWTH
OTHER OUTCOMES: Fewer "low-performing" schools Better student engagement
SUSPENSIONS
MONTEVALLO HIGH SCHOOL (SHELBY COUNTY, ALABAMA)
Using the Learning Supports approach...
  • Out-of-school suspensions decreased by 41%.
  • In-school suspensions decreased by 55%.
  • The graduation rate in 2011 increased by 26% to the
    current rate of 94%.
OTHER OUTCOMES: Better student engagement
OFFICE REFERRALS
CRESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL (SUMTER COUNTY,
SOUTH CAROLINA)
Using the Learning Supports approach...
  • Referrals dropped by 47% in the first four months
    of implementation.
OTHER OUTCOMES: Improved school climate