Wichita Collective Impact

Wichita Collective Impact


The Purpose

Through the support of Cargill, Wichita Collective Impact aligns the work of organizations to support Wichita Public School's strategic goals, specifically kindergarten readiness and 3rd grade reading proficiency, to increase education attainment and economic prosperity in the 67214 zip code.

The Process

  • Mutual Activities: Act according to plan & recognize work of partners
  • Common Agenda: Understanding of problem & vision for change
  • Shared Measurement: Collect data to find patterns & solutions
  • Backbone Support: Coordinate to ensure collaboration
  • Continuous Communication: Keep working to understand each other

THE PURPOSE + THE PROCESS = WICHITA COLLECTIVE IMPACT


Quarterly Updates

Quarter 1

Quarter 1 Luncheon Recap

  • Gil Alvarez, Deputy Superintendent of Wichita Public Schools, provided updates on the district's progress in kindergarten readiness and third-grade reading.
  • Nigel Soria, Research Economist & Data Scientist at the PPMC, provided insights into the impact of summer programming and reading improvement.
  • The Greater Wichita YMCA recognized several community organizations for their participation in capacity-building workshops.

How Can You Help

Data Partnership Meeting

Contact Jamie Fuller to schedule a meeting with your organization. During the meeting, we will delve into what data sharing could look like for your organization. Additionally, we will provide support on projects that involve data collection and analysis.

Email Jamie

Data Sharing Survey

Take our survey to help us to better understand how your organization thinks about and collects data鈥.

Quarter 2

Quarter 2 Luncheon Recap

  • Amanda Sharshel, Executive Director of Elementary Curriculum & Instruction, and Shannon Benoit, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Wichita Public Schools talked about Kindergarten Readiness Programs and Resources the district offers.
  • Nigel Soria, Research Economist & Data Scientist at the PPMC, provided insights into the impact of summer programming and reading improvement.

How Can You Help

Data Partnership Meeting

Contact Jamie Fuller to schedule a meeting with your organization. During the meeting, we will delve into what data sharing could look like for your organization. Additionally, we will provide support on projects that involve data collection and analysis.

Email Jamie

Data Sharing Survey

Take our survey to help us to better understand how your organization thinks about and collects data鈥.

Quarter 3

More information to come. 

Quarter 4

More information to come.


Every Student Future Ready. The WPS Strategic Plan 2018-2025

  • By 2025, the high school graduation rate will increase from 74% to 80%.
  • By 2025, the third grade reading state assessment score for proficiency levels three and four will increase from 21.93% to 44%.
  • By 2025, 70% of seniors will graduate with a diploma and one or more market value assets.
  • By 2025, an approval rate of 90% or higher from staff, students, and parents will be achieved and maintained in all safety categories.