NYC DOE Structure for Supporting Schools

1. NYC DOE Structure for Supporting Schools December 2011

2. Support and Supervision of Schools School • Network • Schools self-affiliate to Children First Networks based on common priorities: grade levels, similar student demographics, and/or shared educational philosophies and beliefs. Approximately 50% of Networks are geographically concentrated. • Networks are teams of 14-15 educators and administrative support staff that provide integrated support in all areas of instruction and school operations customized to each school’s needs. There are approximately 25 schools per Network. • Networks are accountable for the instructional quality, sound operating practices, and overall student achievement of their schools. • Superintendent • Every school is supervised by a superintendent based on district (ES/MS) or geographic bounds (HS). • Superintendents select & evaluate principals, approve teacher tenure decisions, lead community engagement efforts in the district, and resolve issues and complaints. • Superintendents also communicate regularly with all parent associations in the district or borough and serve as a liaison to the Community Education Councils or citywide High School Education Council. Work closely to provide coherent support and supervision for schools The DOE’s move to a Citywide Network support model has resulted in significant cost savings, allowing us to reinvest the money directly into school budgets: since 2006 the cost of school support has decreased 32%.

3. Office of School Support Saskia Thompson, Chief Executive Officer 5 Clusters 59 Children First Networks * Within each Children First Network there are approximately 25 schools

4. 2011-12 Clusters & Networks Office of School Support Saskia Thompson, Chief Executive Officer *Indicates acting Network Leader

5. Office of the Senior Supervising Superintendent Donald Conyers, Senior Supervising Superintendent 32 Community Superintendents 6 High School Superintendents

6. 2011-12 Superintendents • Office of Superintendents • Donald Conyers, Senior Supervising Superintendent * Indicates acting superintendent

7. Central Support: Division of Academics, Performance, and Support Shael Polakow-Suransky, Chief Academic Officer & Senior Deputy Chancellor

8. Network Functional Responsibilities Adult Development & Professional Learning Support Plans for Struggling Schools & Leaders Access & Support for all Students Family & Community Engagement Rigorous Academics Operational Services Rigorous Pedagogy, Curriculum, & Assessment Classroom Environment / Culture Targeted Supports for Students with Disabilities & English Language Learners Instructional Innovation School Organization and Academic Policy Teacher Effectiveness Instructional Leadership Leadership Pipeline Effective Processes for Leadership & Tenure Decisions Strategic Intervention & Planning School Improvement Public Engagement Struggling Leaders Business Services (Budget, Human Resources, Technology) Safety, Suspensions, and Crisis Management Enrollment and Space Use Students with Disabilities & English Language Learners Equitable Admissions & Specialized Support for Under-Represented Student Groups Communication Community Partnerships & Campus Relationships

9. Sample Network Staffing Structure Network Leadership Network Leader Deputy Network Leader Instruction Operations Student & Family Services Budget & Procurement Manager Achievement Coach Achievement Coach Director of Operations Administrator of Special Education Achievement Coach Achievement Coach Achievement Coach Director Human Resources & Payroll Youth Development, ELL, Network Family Point Data / IT, Special Ed Support Special Education Achievement Coach Food, Transportation & Health Attendance, Safety & Suspensions