Student Achievement Guarantee in Education (SAGE) Program

Overview

The Student Achievement Guarantee in Education (SAGE) program was established in the 1996-97 school year to improve student achievement through the implementation of four specific school-improvement strategies (see below). Wisconsin's approximately 475 SAGE schools enter renewable 5-year contracts designed to promote academic achievement through lower class sizes in the primary grades. Schools receive state aid equal to $2,250 for each low-income K-3 child.

Program Elements

SAGE promotes academic achievement through the implementation of four school improvement strategies:

class sizes of no more than 15:1 in grades K-3;
increased collaboration between schools and their communities;
implementation of a rigorous curriculum; and
improved professional development and staff-evaluation practices.

For questions about this information, contact Rachelle A. Greller (608) 266-2489

Last updated on 4/29/2008 11:25:26 AM