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Welcome Back!. A cademics at its best P ursuit of excellence W here students come first. September 2, 2014. APW NEW HIRES AND CHANGES OF POSITION. NEW HIRES William Scott – Interim High School Principal Laura Kelley – Director of Special Education

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Welcome Back!

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  1. Welcome Back! Academics at its best Pursuit of excellence Where students come first September 2, 2014

  2. APW NEW HIRES AND CHANGES OF POSITION NEW HIRES • William Scott – Interim High School Principal • Laura Kelley – Director of Special Education • Roy Trumble – Elementary Education Teacher – Grade 6 • Cindy Shannon – Special Education Teacher – 12:1:1 Intermediate • Anna Szczesniak – Special Education Teacher – 12:1:1 Primary • Melanie Soluri – Special Education Teacher - Grade 5 • Jessica Auyer – Special Education Teacher – Grade 9 • Ross Gallagher – Social Studies Teacher – Grade 11 • Nicole Leader – LTS Elementary Education Teacher– Grade 1 • Toni Pugliano – Chemistry (per diem) • Jeff Sherman – Teaching Assistant – Grade 2 • Lisa Fleming – Teaching Assistant – Grade 3 • Scott Stanard – Teaching Assistant Grades 9-12 • ChynnaHeitmann – Teacher Aide 1:1 Intermediate CHANGE IN STATUS • Krista Alsworth – Reading Teacher @ Elementary (formerly in Library) • Karen Quartz –Reading Teacher @ Elementary (formerly Jr. HS) • Kara Perkins – Physical Education Teacher – APW Elementary • Melissa McConnell – Teaching Assistant @ Elementary (former Teacher Aide) • Christi Metcalf – Teacher Aide 2:1 Primary (former attendant) TEACHER AIDES • Doreen Pappa • Janette Pearson • Becky Trumble

  3. Key Messages • This work of preparing students for college AND careers is hugely daunting and exciting • We have unprecedented opportunities for both the quality and quantity of impact we seek for all students • One high set of expectations for allAPW students • Move as fast as we possibly can but as slow as we must to ramp up schools that meet this standard of performance • We’ve done a lot so far and have laid a strong foundation • And we have a lot of success to create

  4. Guiding Vision for APW

  5. Our District Priorities VISION • Ensure that every child – in every school - everyday has access to a world-class learning experiences GUIDING PRINCIPLES Effective Teachers recruited, developed, and supported Empowered and accountable Schools & Principals High Performing Schools Family, community & neighborhood partnership • Coherent curriculum based on Common Core Standards • Data-driven approach to realize student outcomes • PK-12 integration Agile, flexible and responsive organization that removes barriers and is a valued resource to our community, students and families

  6. Teaching & Learning Core Principles • Espouse and support high standards for all students • Articulate and define quality student work and learning outcomes • Create and support multiple pathways to maximize learning opportunities including extended school day and school year • Equip all students with the means to meaningfully engage with the world • Task predicts performance

  7. Differentiated SupportLearning Culture-A Framework Vertical and Horizontal Teacher Collaboration Teams How we fund & support our educational priorities State & district assessments‐state tests, DRA, running records, formative assessments, Regents, graduation rate, HS completion, attendance, etc. All staff, based on data Adapt Common Core Modules, Build expertise with ongoing direct staff development All staff, based on research, for all students

  8. How will we drive change?

  9. How will we drive change?

  10. Guided by outcomes and a flexible design, APW will be distinct from other central offices Student-outcome focused APW office Traditional central office

  11. Goals for APW Moving Forward • All students will meet or exceed the Regents College Readiness Benchmark Scores • Eliminate the achievement gaps • All students, including those who already meet or exceed the Regents College Readiness Benchmark Scores, will show measurable growth • Increase attendance rate for all student groups • Improve communication throughout the district and in the community

  12. Quality is Job #1: APW seeks unprecedented impact in these schools Impact goal for all APWCSD : • After three years schools will demonstrate positive levels of student performance that meet or exceed NYSED Race to the Top goals and be the fastest improving schools in the state • After five years APW will be recognized as a Reward District with Reward Schools

  13. Design principles for APW

  14. Risks could potentially undermine APW’s approach and ultimate impact • Getting bogged down in traditional ways of working (Central Office, School Offices, Teachers in Classrooms, Staff) • Not being able to get the full set of central office supports that are needed • Working too quickly without reflection on our work as teachers and leaders • Lack of proactive communication about what is and isn’t working for students

  15. WELCOME BACK LET’S HAVE A GREAT SCHOOL YEAR!

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