Vision For Education- 2017

1. Vision For Education- 2017 Meriden Public Schools Pride in All We Do Lynda Thornton EDU 505: The Future of Education Dr. Sandra Foster

2. Meriden ConnecticutMeriden Public Schools from the Past to Present 1806-2012 “Meriden, located in New Haven County ,located in south-central Connecticut, with the Quinnipiac River cutting through its southwestern portion. Formerly known as North Farms, the area was incorporated as a town from parts of Wallingford in 1806, and became a city in 1867. Industrialization brought a manufacturing boom and Meriden began producing everything from ivory combs, buttons, tinware, and cutlery, to coffee grinders and organs—though Meriden would eventually become famous as the Silver City. In 1944, the War Manpower Commission named Meriden “The Nation’s Ideal War Community,” for its industrial and patriotic contributions during World War II. Today’s economy is primarily service-based.”(Connecticut History 2012) Hubbard Park “Castle Craig Tower is a stone observation tower atop East Peak in Meriden.  The tower, which was dedicated on October 29, 1900, was given to the people of Meriden by Walter Hubbard, President of the Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Company, and one of the most generous of the city's philanthropic citizens” (City of Meriden 2012) “St. Stanislaus is a neighborhood Catholic school, grades Pre-K through 8, serving Meriden, CT and the surrounding communities.  In 1897  founders from Poland created this God-centered learning environment, where prayer, advanced study, and service still prevail.  A truly experienced and devoted faculty develops each student spiritually and academically through a commitment to innovation and technology, the advantage of outstanding facilities, and by daily implementation of over 100 years of traditions.  Through this character building process, young men and women build the foundation that prepares them for success in secondary school and for the rest of their lives.”(St. Stanislaus School 2012)

3. Meriden Public Schools = Failing Schools “People shouldn’t fear accountability. They ought to welcome an accountability system as a useful tool to make sure no child is left behind, a useful tool to make sure they make constructive improvements in their school districts and their schools.” President George W. Bush, (2002) as cited in (Kress, S. et al. 2011)

4. Vision For Education- 2017Pride In All We Do Meriden Public School District Theory of Action: Core Beliefs Our Mission “We will provide all students with educational opportunities to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable them to lead productive and self-sustaining lives in a democratic, multicultural society. "Success for all students" requires the vision to prepare students for whatever the twenty-first century may have in store. As its student community grows in its diversity, so does the world in which they will live. The Board of Education will look to past successes and build upon a solid foundation of academic achievement to produce the program initiatives necessary for students to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. To that end, the Board had developed the following goals: To meet high expectations for academic achievement for all students to prepare them for productive and self-sustaining adult life, continuing education and responsible citizenship in a democratic, multicultural society. To meet the fundamental needs of all learners by providing a safe and disciplined environment conducive to learning. To meet high standards for the performance of teachers and administrators leading to improved student learning. To focus resources effectively, efficiently and equitably to ensure that all students achieve at high levels sufficient to enable them to lead productive and self-sustaining lives. To increase the direct involvement of all citizens in public education.” (Meriden Public Schools 2012)

5. Vision For Education- 2017 The Plan: By 2017 the Meriden public school district will improve their standardized test scores as measured by the Connecticut Mastery Test. -On the Connecticut Mastery Test in Reading, Mathematics, and Writing, the average grade-level gain in the number of students at our above proficiency over the five-year period of this vision will be at least 20 percentage points. -Connecticut Mastery Test achievement gaps in targeted subgroups (Black, Hispanic, Free/Reduced Eligible, English Language Learners, and Special Education students) will be reduced by at least 30 percent over the next five years 2012-2017. In addition all subgroups will show growth in academic achievement on the Connecticut Mastery Test in Reading, Writing and Mathematics over the five year period of the plan. Accomplished through the following strategies and action steps: -Identify and organize improvement priorities -Connect student learning to adult behaviors -Support Creative district/school initiatives -Led to District Reorganization Plan to increase rigor and promote high expectations -Incorporate the analysis of student data at the district, school and instructional levels -Facilitate collaborative partnership with Connecticut State Department of Education

6. Who we are... How we will improve. MPS Meriden Public Schools 2012-2017Continuous Improvement Plan… PrideIn All We Do Meriden Public Schools 2010-2011 Profile Student Achievement & District Improvement Meriden Public Schools, “accessed September 8, 2012”. Retrieved from http://www.meridenk12.org

7. Vision For Education- 2017 Meriden District Assessment (MDA) PLC/Data Teams Common identified need Partnership with unions Increased student instructional time Weekly abbreviated Thursday schedule Provides additional hour for teacher collaboration and data sharing • Developed by Research and Evaluation Office • Online diagnostic assessment for grades 3-10 • Administered 3-4 times throughout year • Immediate feedback on specific student errors • Informs teacher instruction and guides learning

8. Vision For Education- 2017 Family School Liaison Peer Coaching Our best teachers are our best teachers Initiated by MFT and Central Office Tenured teachers and administrators volunteer to be Peer Coaches Peer Coaches participate in training by National School Reform Faculty Collegial model for observing, collaborating, providing feedback, sharing classroom strategies and reflecting • Family School Liaison Coordinator • Four Community Educators • Facilitates proactive family engagement • Provides creative student supports • Fosters positive school, home and community relationships

9. Vision For Education- 2017 Leadership Academy Teacher/Administrator Dashboard Online personalized dashboard for individual teachers and administrators Teacher/Administrator attendance, classroom discipline referrals and student assessment data displayed Same gauges used to evaluate student performance • Builds capacity at all levels • Engages teacher leaders and aspiring administrators • Provides specialized training program in collaboration with Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) • Tailored to meet our district’s goals and initiatives

10. Meriden Public Schools TechnologyAll currently utilized in the district to improve student achievement • Key- • +color=technology • Technology discussed in NMC Horizon Report 2012 • *Technology discussed in • 2020 Forecast:creating the future of learning • *Technology discussed in 12eLearning Predictions for 2009

11. Meriden Public School Improvement Plan “Not one of these factors-exceptional leadership, teaming, clear standards, or accountability-by itself made the difference…But in combination, these factors guarantee that any school will make rapid, substantial improvement.”(Schmoker, 2006)

12. References • Connecticut History, “accessed September 8, 2012”. Retrieved from http://connecticuthistory.org • Connecticut State Department of Education, (n.d). Retrieved from http://www.sde.ct.gove/sde/site • Connecticut State Department of Education, (n.d). School governance councils. Retrieved from http://www.sde.ct.gove/sde/site • Johnson, L. Adams, S., and Cummins, M. (2012) The NMC horizon report: 2012 Higher education edition. Austin, TX: The New Media Consortium. • Kress, S., Zechmann, S., & Schmitten. M.(2011) When performance matters: The past, present, and future of consequential accountability in public education. The Harvard Journal of Legislation. Vol 48, p.185-234. • Meriden Public Schools,(n.d). Retrieved from http://www.meridenk12.org • Meriden Public Schools, School improvements (n.d). Retrieved from http://www.meridenk12.org • Schmoker, M. (2006). Results now: How we can achieve unprecedented improvements in teaching and learning. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. • St. Stanislaus School, "accessed September 8, 2012”. Retrieved from http://www.ststansedu.org • 2020 Forecast: creating the future of learning(n.d) Retrieved from: http://www.knowledgeworks.org • 12eLearning predictions for 2009:eLearning techniques by Professor Missal,