COLLEGE READINESS Kentucky State University

High Impact Strategies

Implementation of the Examination Support and Preparation (ESP) Program. Initiative consists of additional support for students in preparation of success on PRAXIS Exams and includes the following components:

• PRAXIS II Workshops (PLT and Content Areas)
• Implementation of EDU 309 Test Preparation Course
• Individualized Study Guides for Students
• Use of Educational Testing Services (ETS) Web Resources
• Use of various other professional development resources for specifically identified deficiencies. (i.e. Annenberg, IRIS Network, etc.)
• PLATO Learning System

Achieved the acquisition of T.E.A.C.H. Grant to recruit stronger students for Teacher Education Program (Jr/3.2 GPA)

Additional Data to Highlight Particular Challenges or Performance Trends

KSU has the unique opportunity and challenge of serving a disproportionate population of students with one or more developmental needs. Notwithstanding, the University and School of Education has consistently demonstrated that given focused and strategic instructional interventions and support, these students can and do perform at high levels. They persevere and prevail through numerous barriers to graduation and become certified teachers at a rate of 97% from the point of admission into teacher education.

Areas of Significant Challenge and/or Areas Where State Support Needed

Funding to support a summer program focused on students with intended majors in Education to work specifically with their preparation in reading, writing and mathematics, prior to their college enrollment.

KENTUCKY COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION