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Addressing Needs of Newton METCO Students

Learn about Newton METCO program, staff introductions, transportation changes, family involvement, and academic success strategies for METCO students in Newton Public Schools.

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Addressing Needs of Newton METCO Students

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  1. NEWTON METCO Equitably Addressing the Needs of Newton METCO Students September 2015

  2. AGENDA I. Welcome Families to SY 2015-2016 II. Superintendent’s Welcome Message to Staff III. Introduction to Newton METCO Staff Programming & Structure IV. Newton METCO Staff Introductions V. Changes to Newton METCO Transportation VI. Newton METCO Family Involvement VII. Continuation Packages & Online Bus Stop Requests

  3. Superintendent’s Message to Staff https://vimeo.com/138001258

  4. Mission of METCO Provide opportunity for children from racially imbalanced schools in Boston and children from isolated suburban schools to learn together in an integrated public school setting.

  5. Vision of METCO Increase the diversity and reduce racial isolation, in order for students from different backgrounds to learn from each other in meaningful ways and provide a closer understanding and cooperation between urban and suburban parents and other citizens in the Boston Metropolitan area.

  6. Newton METCO’s Purpose Provide a strong academic foundation, as well as an environment rich in cultural, educational, ethnic and racial diversity for the academic and social success of students.

  7. SY 2015-2016 Objective Align Newton METCO staff to serve METCO students and Newton Public Schools for the academic and social success of our students.

  8. 2014-2015 Budget, Enrollment and Staffing

  9. 2015-2016 Budget & Staffing • Increase Staff Salaries to 28% • Reduce Consultant Fees to $0 = 1% of Budget • Decrease Non-Salary Expenses from 6% to 3% • Balance student caseload by staff • Ensure continuity of service for students across levels • Increase presence of METCO staff at all 21 schools • Support staff and students with early interventions in Elementary

  10. Addressing the Needsof Newton METCO students Intense Academic Monitoring (general and special education) Progress in grades K-2 Coordinate Academic Support in-school and out-of-school Emphasize Social/Emotional Learning Practices and coordinate services for students and/or families Coach & Support Staff and Families on Culturally Proficient School Practices Support Family & Community Engagement between Boston and Newton Families

  11. Newton METCO Staffing Structure

  12. Goals for Diversifying Staff & Expanding Services METCO Counselors to supervise interns seeking Guidance Counseling and Social Work licensure. Increase the adult to student ratio at all schools. Provide opportunity for diverse undergrads/graduate students to experience a suburban public district. Increase the diversity pool for future vacancies in guidance counseling and social work positions .

  13. FAMILY INVOLVMENT Increase METCO Family Involvement at Schools March 2nd, 2016 – Lobby Day Parent Board to decide and plan upcoming social events for the year

  14. Newton METCO Transportation • Coordinated by Newton Public Schools Transportation Department, Regina Moody. • Routes changed based on the following: • School moves happening in December • Equitable services to all families • Minimize student time on the bus • Bus Schedules are never final – Changes will be sent via email and available on website

  15. Continuation Packages Three stations by Mother’s Last Name • A – G • H – P • Q – Z Family Exit Procedure 1. Pay $40/family fee 2. Receive Packets 3. Complete Emergency Contact Cards 4. Complete Online Elementary Bus Stop Requests

  16. GOOD NIGHT!!! HAPPY NEW SCHOOL YEAR!!!

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