Standard I: Leadership and Governance i. Effective District Systems for School Support and Intervention: Math and Literacy Coaches Monthly Administrative Meetings PLG facilitators Effective School Leadership: School Improvement Committee (SIC) - monthly Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) - biweekly Professional Learning Groups - daily Peer Observations PLG facilitators
i. Aligned Curriculum: Standard II: Curriculum and Instruction 5 DP Yearlong Plans Mastery Connect CCSS/NGSF Shared curriculum folders by department District common assessments for each core subject Alignment to MCAS 2.0 for Math, ELA, STE Effective Instruction: Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) Inclusion WAC/Instructional Focus Peer observations and focused walkthroughs Science from Scientists St. Jean s - Financial Literacy Schoolwide implementation of Project-Based Learning o 2017-2018: 1 PBL unit per semester o 2018-2019: 1 PBL unit per quarter o 2019-2020: work toward majority of units utilizing PBL principles At least one unit is a service learning project with an external partner Tailored PD (based on post-pd surveys) throughout year to build capacity
i. Student Assessment: Standard III: Assessment Common Assessments Read 180/System 44 Strategies classes in ELA and Math DDMs State Assessments Mastery Connect RPS Grading Subcommittee Pilot Habit of Work Rubrics in volunteer classrooms Develop Performance Assessments and Competency Based Grading as part of Personalized Learning Initiative o 2017-2018: 1 PBL unit per semester o 2018-2019: 1 PBL unit per quarter o 2019-2020: work toward majority of units utilizing PBL principles o Semester showcases of student learning
i. Principal s Staffing Authority: Garfield Middle School Improvement Plan 2017-2018 Standard IV: Human Resources and Professional Development School Spring Interview committees Participate in RPS Job Fair RPS Sub Fair Added an additional Special Education Teacher Provides Special Education Support in 6th Grade Science and Social Studies classes Professional Development and Structures for Collaboration: Early Release days for building based PD External partnerships Professional Learning groups (PLG s) ILT UDL ipad Technology RELB Participation District Director Meetings PBIS Core content teachers on grade-level teams (2 per grade) PLG alternates between cross-disciplinary grade-level teams and content teams
i. Tiered Instruction and Adequate Learning Time: Standard V: Student Support Inclusion Read 180/System 44 Strategies Classes in math (gr. 6-8) and ELA (grades 8) Extended day MCAS Tutoring Additional Special Education Inclusion teacher o Provides Special Ed support for 6 th grade Science and Social Studies Book Club for all 7th grade students o Build reading and writing fluency for all students using Lexiles and leveled high-interest texts Students Social, Emotional, and Health Needs: Daily advisory School adjustment counselors Groups 5/6 Summer Transition Program Power of Know Weekly support staff meetings Motivational speakers GMS Walking Club PBIS Grade Level Teams o Can address at-risk students and communicate with home Renewed Emphasis on Advisory Student Success Plans as part of Personalized Learning Initiative o 2017-2018: ILT researches implementation plans o 2018-2019: Each student creates one academic and one social goal, with action steps o 2019-2020: Each student creates two academic and two social goals, with action steps
Standard V: Student Support i Family-school engagement: Communication via Swift K12 and Social Media PTO School Improvement Committee Newsletters RPS interactive calendar, RPS website Celebrations of Learning Cultural Literacy Night Parent Surveys Standard VI: Financial and asset management i. Strategic Use of Resources and Adequate Budget Authority: ELT Title 1 PLN Enhancement grants as available