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Converging Paths: Starting a Catholic School on the Best Practices of the Last Generation

Converging Paths: Starting a Catholic School on the Best Practices of the Last Generation. Dr. Deborah J. Alberti Mr. Stephen J. Hammond Dr. John H. Tucker, Jr. Converging Paths: Uncompromising Quality. Public Education. Independent Education. Catholic Education. Board Composition.

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Converging Paths: Starting a Catholic School on the Best Practices of the Last Generation

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  1. Converging Paths: Starting a Catholic School on the Best Practices of the Last Generation Dr. Deborah J. AlbertiMr. Stephen J. HammondDr. John H. Tucker, Jr.

  2. Converging Paths: Uncompromising Quality Public Education Independent Education Catholic Education

  3. Board Composition Know what you know – specialties of each board member • Know what you don’t know – seek out missing expertise

  4. Knowing & Using Our History • The Quality School of Total Formation • Strong Catholic Faith Community • Strong Learning Community • References:Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Dominic, Saint John Bosco, Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Saint Benedict, Ted Sizer, John Goodlad, William Glasser

  5. Cogency – Saint Thomas Aquinas • We are children of God • Life is sacred • All knowledge leads to the truth

  6. Saint Patrick Catholic School Prayer

  7. Governance • Canons • Boards of limited (selected) jurisdiction • Articles of Incorporation • By-laws • Written agreement with Bishop

  8. Understanding Canons Related to Catholic School • Warm, collaborative relationship with Bishop • Clearly defined written agreement • References:Sister Lourdes Sheehan, Father Jim Mallet, Richard Burke

  9. Examine Existing Board • Consider composition of board for diversity of talent • Consider Boards of selected jurisdiction • By-laws • Articles of Incorporation

  10. The Story of Saint Patrick Catholic School “Identifying, Nurturing, and Celebrating the Gifts of Each Child”

  11. The Confluence of Miracles • Board of Trustees • Broad consensus of vision • Needs analysis • Collaboration with Bishop • Knowing what is not known: consultant, architect, contractors • Visits and analysis

  12. Road Trip!The Spirit of Discovery New York City -The Allen-Stevenson School, Horace Mann, St. Ignatius Loyola Philadelphia - Gesu School, Norwood-Fontbonne Academy, William Penn Charter School Washington Area - Langley School, Potomac School, Blessed Sacrament School  Baltimore -Calvert Hall School, Garrison Forest, Cathedral School

  13. Recruiting, Interviewing & Hiring the Principal Knowing the skill sets you need and want

  14. Today Great Technology is Not Optional Wireless Network Utilizing Toshiba TabletPC Technology

  15. August 29, 2005 – Opening Day in Temporary Quarters Maintaining Momentum

  16. Creating Community: Building Culture

  17. January 9, 2006 – First Day in New Facility

  18. Celebrate AccomplishmentsThe Dedication – January 29, 2006

  19. A Board Commissioned Crucifix Claim Your History: Local & Universal

  20. Essential Questions

  21. Total Formation of The Child Canon 795: “Since true education must strive for complete formation of the human person that looks to his or her final end as well as to the common good of societies, children and youth are to be nurtured in such a way that they are able to develop their physical, moral, and intellectual talents harmoniously, acquire a more perfect sense of responsibility and right use of freedom, and are formed to participate actively in social life.”

  22. The Graduate at Graduation • First things first • Characteristics, skills and abilities for graduating 8th graders • All programming begins with this in mind – influences all programming • Total formation • Life on Mind • Life of Spirit • Life of Relationship • Life of Vocation • Physical Life • References:Adler, Boyer, Covey, Glasser, Greenleaf, Jacobs, Jesuits, McTighe, Wiggins

  23. Journey Portfolio: A Catalog of Quality Work • Students of all ages employ self-reflection to determine quality work • Living document – captured each Spring • Reflects progress in total formation • 8th Grade exit panel interview

  24. Quality Catholic Schools • Making relationships a priority • Solving problems through non-coercive means • Building personal responsibility through self-reflection • Defining academic quality • Use of rubrics in curriculum and instruction • Data-driven decision making • Non-coercive environment

  25. The Learning Community “For example, we know that doing and talking are what most people are good at – that’s where they truly show their stuff. We know that reading and writing are important but also that these are things that only a rather small and specialized group is primarily good at doing. And yet we persist in a form of schooling that measures our children’s “achievement” largely in the latter terms, not the former … and sometimes through written tests alone.”-Deborah Meier Foreword to Big Picture

  26. Paradigm Pioneers • Differentiated instruction • Authentic, warm relationships • Alternative assessments • Competence-based classrooms • Role of family, community, educators Authentically Catholic, Warmly Ecumenical

  27. Authentically Catholic, Warmly Ecumenical

  28. The Graduate at Graduation & Teacher Expectations • Begin with the End in Mind • How are we different – or not so different – today? • Bits & Pieces vs. Big Picture • Curriculum Development – examples to provide the ‘what’ • References:Stephen Covey, John Goodlad, Howard Gardner, Grant Wiggins, Jay McTighe

  29. The Graduate at Graduation & Teacher Expectations • Professional development supporting vision and mission • Providing time to ensure quality professional development • Continuing to research and implement current educational programs & philosophies. • References: Jesuit School Influence, Stephen Covey, Mortimer Adler

  30. Intensive & Sustained Professional Development • Curriculum Development -- Looking at existing maps, developing UBD units, embracing ‘big ideas’ and ‘bits & pieces’ • Instructional Practices – Improving, developing and refining art of differentiation, enrichment & curriculum enhancement • Assessment Strategies – Reviewing and crafting rubrics, scoring criteria, portfolios, performance assessment, and authentic assessment • Technology Integration – Understanding and incorporating the wireless network and its resources to enhance & extend the curriculum

  31. “Identifying, Nurturing & Celebrating the Gifts of Each Child”

  32. “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – W.B. Yeatts Divine Spark Theory vs. Tabula Rosa

  33. If better is possible, good is not enough • Gifts & Gaps • Success Plans • Scheduling • Narrative Reporting of Student Progress • Required Parent Collaboration • Journey Portfolios • Hiring Process • Admissions & Marketing Strategy • Teacher Expectations • High School Transition Please refer to your information packet for more information on …

  34. Saint Patrick Catholic SchoolCoat of Arms

  35. Questions

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