New Visions Charter High Schools

1. New Visions Charter High Schools NVCHS Principal Search Committee March 25, 2014 Christine H. Lopez, Ed.D.

2. New Visions: New Visions for Public Schools believes that the best way to strengthen schools is to develop the professional capacity of teachers, principals and administrators. New Visions encourages and supports teams of teachers in developing instruction, evaluating their efforts and modifying teaching practices based on their assessment of student growth. We believe this practice, teacher-led inquiry, is the best way to translate higher standards into classrooms and departments and across schools.

3. Activity 1: Devising a plan for student achievement | Evidence of success in implementing similar plans Activity 2:Plan for growing a positive school-based culture for adult and student learning including evidence of success in implementing similar plans Activity 3:Plan for Entering an Existing School Activity 4 ? Purpose of Interview

4. Limitations of Available Data • Student quantitative data is on current students only. • Data does not track each class. • Data does not indicate when students entered the school – Freshman or Sophomore year? • Teacher data is not provided. • Performance evaluations • Certifications • PD expertise and experience • Models for interventions provided for SPED and ELL students are not specified. • Push-in or pull-out? • Collaboration between general education and intervention teachers?

5. Devising a plan for student achievement Evidence of success in implementing similar plans Activity 1

6. Activity 1: Student Achievement #1 Revise the Teacher Evaluation Tool. • Rationale: • Align the expertise of the teachers’ to meet the needs of the students. • Integrate professional development. • Provide enhanced opportunities for collaboration. • Teacher evaluation will be based on student outcomes. • Strategically apply appropriate intervention. • Differentiate instruction. • Evidence – Dissertation example

7. Activity 1: Student Achievement #1 Revise the Teacher Evaluation Tool. • Leadership Strengths – • Serve as instructional leader. • Work with collaborative teams. • Utilize data to improve student achievement. • Create and manage systems. • Process/Impact - Sample teacher evaluation form to assess, identify and collect evidence. • Key players – teachers, leadership team, Board of Trustees

8. Activity 1: Student Achievement #2 Develop Individual Student Learning Plans. • Rationale: • Specifically target students’ area of deficit. • Optimize the use of data by students and teachers. • Students develop and apply metacognitive skills. • Teachers in alig interventions to students’ needs. • Evidence – Sample ISLP

9. Activity 1: Student Achievement #2 Develop Individual Student Learning Plans. • Leadership Strengths: • Develop shared vision. • Implement the mission. • Utilize date to improve instruction. • Preparing students to be successful as global citizen in the 21st Century. • Process/Impact - Sample ISLP • Key players – students, teachers, guidance counselors, leadership team

10. Activity 2: School Culture #1 Develop School-Based Culture Committees to develop the Profile of the New Visions’ Student. • Rationale: • Create a culture of high expectations. • Involve the school community in the creation of a shared vision. • Solidify the mission of the school. • Provide a voice for all stakeholders in the development of New Visions’ students. • Evidence = qualitative and quantitative • Student behavior and community involvement. • Surveys/focus groups/interviews.

11. Activity 2: School Culture #1 Develop School-Based Culture Committees to develop the Profile of the New Visions’ Student. • Process • Create school-based culture committees at several levels • Student committee • Faculty committee • Parent committee • Collaborative – student, faculty, parent, and leadership representation • Consult with representatives from committees regarding concerns/progress • Key players – students, parents, teachers, leadership team, Board of Trustees

12. Activity 2: School Culture #2 Develop School-Based Culture Committees to develop the Profile of the New Visions’ Student. • Rationale: • Clarify the expectations of New Visions for our students. • Standardize classroom rules for all teachers. • Articulate consequences for failure to follow school guidelines. • Evidence – Student handbook and behavior contacts.

13. Activity 2: School Culture #2 Develop School-Based Culture Committees to develop the Profile of the New Visions’ Student. • Process • Define the role of the Restorative Practice Model • Create Discipline Procedures based on RTI • Student behavior • Teacher response • Parent involvement • Administrative responsibility • Present roles and procedures to all stakeholders for input and clarification • Key players – leadership team, teachers, parent, students

14. Roles of All Members“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world, indeed, it is the only thing that ever has!“Margaret Meade

15. Building Logistics

16. The Schedule • Convocation 8:00 AM • Period 1 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM • Period 2 8:53 AM - 9:33 AM • Period 3 9:36 AM - 10:16 AM • Period 4 10:19 AM - 10:59 AM • HS Period 5 11:02 AM - 11:42 AM • MS Lunch 11:02 AM – 11:42 AM • HS Lunch 11:45 AM - 12:25 PM • MS Period 5 11:45 AM - 12:25 PM • Period 6 12:28 PM - 1:08 PM • Period 7 1:11 PM - 1:51 PM • Period 8 1:54 PM - 2:34 PM • PM Convocation 2:45 PM • Building Clear 3:00 PM

17. Important Locations Chapel Office locations – moves and changes Faculty room – phone, copies, frig, microwave Arrival and Departure Restrooms Cafeteria – reduced teacher lunch

18. The Calendar • 183 days – see handout • Calling out sick • Late arrivals • Snow Days • In-Services • Early dismissals – • half day schedule #1 & #2 • Faculty in-service following student dismissal • Delayed openings • SOA • High school and middle school graduation

19. Procedures to Contact Me Phone, e-mail, text Calling out sick Requesting personal day Leave a message with Pat PLEASE DO NOT… give me little pieces of paper. go into my office if I am not there. leave anything on my desk. ask me in the hallway for a day off.

20. Responsibilities, Guidelines and Procedures

21. Typical Days • “A Day in the Life of @ Marylawn” – • From start to finish…for teachers.. • Daily Procedures • 7:45 am – 3:17 pm • AM – MUST be in gym for Convocation by 7:55 am • PM – MUST be in gym for Convocation by 2:45 pm • Attendance – 15 absences; 45 lates • ALL CLASSES BEGIN WITH PRAYER • Appropriate uniform • Must be on time to class • Review student handbook • Follow school-wide rules

22. FAQs • “A Day in the Life of @ Marylawn” – • From start to finish…or teachers.. • Arrival • Front or cafeteria door • Go to cafeteria until 7:45 am • Food – Free and Reduced Lunch for ALL • Complete paperwork • 7:00-7:45 am breakfast • 2 lunches – 11:02-11:42 and 11:45 -12:25 ALL lunch • Facilities • Building closes at the end of PM Convocation (not later than 3:00pm) • Later than three? Must be with a teacher or a coach. • Do not prop open doors

23. Systems and Technology

24. Security/Fire Drills • Twice a month • “Kit” in classroom + class list • Students go with teacher to nearest exit door • Side door: stand near convent • Front door: stand on sidewalk in front of convent • Montrose door: stand on sidewalk • Rear door: stand behind convent • Students Must remain with teacher. • “Loose” students stay with assigned teacher. • Students MUST be quiet during drills.

25. Intranet • Network folder • Initial log-in • Shared folder • Remember to log out! • Generic for library • Groups

26. The Website • www.marylawn.us • Log-in: first initial, last name • Password: marylawn (change upon access) • Returning faculty – same as last year • Classes • Groups • Calendar • Announcements

27. School Reach • Outbound calling and text message system • Messages to the entire school or specifics clubs/classes • School closings/delayed openings • Reminders: • Tests • Due dates for projects and presentations • Activities • Meetings • Events

28. Blackbaud • Use “student access” button on web site • Login: first initial, last name • Password : see planner • Be careful – you can lock your password • Check with administrator to reset

29. Closing Prayer