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Charles R. Hadley Elementary School

Charles R. Hadley Elementary School. Miami-Dade County Public Schools. 2005 Recipient of the Florida Governor’s Sterling Award. Pathway to Excellence. Dr. Felicia D. Gil, Principal. Organizational Profile. Charles R. Hadley Elementary School, established in 1986, is one of 347 schools

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Charles R. Hadley Elementary School

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  1. Charles R. Hadley Elementary School Miami-Dade County Public Schools 2005 Recipient of the Florida Governor’s Sterling Award Pathway to Excellence Dr. Felicia D. Gil, Principal

  2. Organizational Profile Charles R. Hadley Elementary School, established in 1986, is one of 347 schools in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the fourth largest school district in the nation. The school has an enrollment of 1,225 students in PK through 5th grade. Our internal customers, the students, are highly transient with a mobility index of approximately 26 percent, mainly due to a large apartment rental community, Charles R. Hadley Elementary is a Title I School, 77 percent of the students are on the federally funded free or reduced lunch program. Our student population is composed of 92 percent Hispanic, six percent white, one percent other. Forty-seven percent of the students are Limited English Proficient whose families are new immigrants from other countries. Eighty percent of the students enter school without command of the English language.

  3. Teaching is our business!  "Our journey, beginning with the Sterling Challenge in 2002, has been a learning experience for all of us here at Charles R. Hadley Elementary. By understanding the power of linking all people and processes to common goals, and by developing a continual improvement culture where data analysis and solutions are the norm, we have created a sustainable school environment to continue to meet or exceed evolving federal, state and district requirements for student achievement.”Felicia D. Gil, PrincipalMay 2005 Vision To guarantee all students a solid foundation of knowledge. Mission To ensure student achievement by providing a quality education in a safe, nurturing environment. School Values Everyone can learn. Safe learning environment is paramount. Customers are a priority. Uphold high standards of professionalism. School Goals High Student Performance High Performing Workforce Efficient Operational Management

  4. Our School • 11 acres of beautiful grounds maintained by staff & students. • Record number of parents involved; over 700 a month visit our Family Enrichment Center • Volunteers [95 volunteers = 9,323 hours] • Grants • Partnerships with area businesses.

  5. Collaboration Consensus No-fault Physical Academic Language Ethical Social Psychological Comer Process “It takes a whole village to raise a child” Developmental Pathways Guiding Principles Comer Philosophy-Stakeholders involvement-Linkages with parents, receiving schools, business and the community-at-large. Child-centered philosophy

  6. Multi-Tier Leadership System • Leadership Team • Strategic Planning Team • Quality Improvement Deployment Team • Comer Action Teams Four Tiers

  7. Process Management Key Processes • Annual Planning Process • Curriculum Design and Development • Instructional Deployment • Student Services Design and Deployment Support Processes • Financial • Facilities Maintenance • Human Resources • Operational • Safety and Security

  8. Cross-Cutting Themes • Comer Philosophy • Visionary Leadership • Strategic Planning • Multi-tier Teamwork • Use of Technology • Communication • Data-driven Decision Making • Continuous Improvement(Plan-Do-Study-Act)

  9. Best Practices Plan-Do-Study-Act Improvement Cycle • $1.5 million for 5 years – Federal Grant • Achievements- In-house gifted program- High academic achievement- bilingual students- High percentage of gifted students SABER(Students Acquiring Bilingual Education through Reform) FEC(Family Enrichment Center) • Record # of parents participating in school activities 700 per month visit center • Adult Education Classes – Families Learning At School and Home • Average of three (3) parent workshops per week • Improvements in Reading Achievement • Improvements in School Climate Survey EWTC(Exploring Our World Through Cyberspace) Science Lab • Hands-on experience = Scientific Process • Adoption of SECME Program Schoolwide • Integration of academic areas with technology • Community Service: UNICEF. American Heart Association, United Way, Saving the Rainforest, Saving the Manatees, Beautifying the School Grounds

  10. Charles R. Hadley Elementary School Florida Council for Educational Change Test Comparisons Standardized Testing Results of Top 20 High Performing Elementary Schools in Florida2001-2004 3rd Grade Reading 4th Grade Reading 5th Grade Reading 3rd Grade Math 4th Grade Math 5th Grade Math Charles R. Hadley was identified as one of the top 20 high performing schools in Florida for the past three consecutive years. The top line represents Charles R. Hadley Elementary School, while the line underneath represents the top school in the 20 schools matched to Charles R. Hadley Elementary. As illustrated, Charles R. Hadley out performed the top school in all grades and subject areas.

  11. For more information aboutCharles R. Hadley Elementary School Visit our website at: http://crhadley.dadeschools.net Contact us at: (305) 261-3719 Email us at: fgil@dadeschools.net

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