Massachusetts Expanded Learning Time Initiative Informational Webinar for FY13 ELT Planners

1. Massachusetts Expanded Learning Time Initiative Informational Webinar for FY13 ELT Planners March 19 & 20, 2012

2. What is the MA ELT Initiative? A state initiative launched in 2005; currently 19 schools and 10,500+ students are participating with $13.9M in state funding Partnership between MA ESE and Mass 2020, with the support of Governor Patrick, the Legislature, and multiple state agencies Schools, with district support, volunteer to redesign their schedules and add at least 300 more hours (25-30%) for ALL students in the school; teacher agreements negotiated locally A balanced approach: expanding academic time, enrichment opportunities, andteacher planning and professional development State funds $1,300 per pupil for implementing schools; school selection is competitive Buy-in and support from teachers and community critical 2

3. Where are the current MA ELT Schools? = Implementing District 19 Schools in 9 Districts Boston * Cambridge * Chelsea Fall River * Fitchburg *Greenfield Malden * Revere * Worcester 3

4. The FY13 RFP: Fund Code 225A • Possible expansion of ELT program using $1 million proposed by Governor Patrick for FY13 (and possible additional funding) • Implementation Grant (not Planning) • REMEMBER: 300 hours additional time embedded into school day/calendar (not an “after school” or summer program) Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

5. Eligibility and Funding • Massachusetts Public Schools (including Charter Schools and Innovation Schools) • Priority for schools in high poverty districtsand students needing more time on learning • Funding subject to FY13 budget approval and appropriations • Funding allocations based on student enrollment ($1,300 per pupil) • Budget Detail may reflect salaries, stipends, contracts, instructional materials, and other expenses associated with operating expanded school schedules. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

6. FY13 ELT RFP: NEW Priority Areas • 1. Expanded School YEAR • 2. Cost-Effective Approaches • 3. Blended Learning: Utilizing Technology 6

7. Required Forms • Listed on RFP • Superintendent Signature Page • Budget Detail ONE FOR THE DISTRICT AND ONE PER SCHOOL APPLYING • Required Program Information • Grant Assurances Document • ELT Total Annual Hours Worksheet • Data Profile for EACH SCHOOL • Two sets with original signature of the Superintendent/Executive Director Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

8. Dates to Remember • March 24, 2012 – First Full Day Training Session Coordinated by Mass 2020 (3 more to follow, plus webinars) – register at http://eltplanningsession1.eventbrite.com/ • March 30, 2012 – Intent to Apply • April 12, 2012 – Questions submitted in writing (via email) to Moira Connolly mconnolly@doe.mass.edu • April 18, 2012 – Q&A posted at www.doe.mass.edu/redesign/elt • May 18, 2012 – Grant Application and all materials due by 5:00pm • July, 2012 – Depending on Budget Approval: ESE notifies schools receiving final approval for ELT implementation • Fall, 2012 – Implementation Begins Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

9. Lessons Learned about ELT: People, Data, Culture, TIME Time to develop teachers and continuously strengthen instruction Time for teachers to assess student understanding and analyze and respond to data Data 12 12 11 11 1 1 10 10 2 2 People People Time 9 9 3 3 Time 8 8 4 4 7 7 5 5 6 6 Time for a rigorous and well-rounded education that prepares students for success in college and careers. Time to build high expectations for achievement and behavior School Culture Culture 9

10. School and District Readiness: Are you ready to pursue ELT? 10

11. Mass 2020 Planning Support: Overview Sessions Full-day sessions that combine content (key concepts, lessons learned, profiles, schedules, etc), work time, and action-planning to support the redesign and proposal creation process. Designed as a sequence for ELT planning TEAMS, including teachers, school and district administrators, union leaders, community partners, parents. Webinars On-line “Voices from the Field” series that feature ELT practitioners and additional resources related to the topics addressed in the sessions. Each webinar will be 60-90 minutes long; an individual or team can participate. 11 We have learned that DISTRICT support is key to the success of expanded learning time and that a district representative participating in planning is critical.

12. Mass 2020 Planning Support: Overview We recommend schools commit a 3-8 member planning team for sessions. Webinars can be viewed by an individual/team & will be archived on our website. 12

13. Immediate Next Steps • Assemble an inclusive planning team: teachers, administrators, union, parents, and partners • Compile and begin to analyze existing data to identify focus areas to drive ELT redesign • Register for and attend planning session on 3/24: http://eltplanningsession1.eventbrite.com/ • Submit an email of intent to ESE by 3/30 • Contact ESE’s Moira Connolly (mconnolly@doe.mass.edu ) or Mass 2020’s Emily Raine (emily@mass2020.org) with questions 13

14. Q & A 14