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HANDOUT 3 Middle School Reform

HANDOUT 3 Middle School Reform. What does it take to prepare our middle school students for the 21 st Century?. They must be able to … Work in teams Solve complex problems Connect learning across disciplines Think strategically Apply knowledge to real-life situations Use technology.

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HANDOUT 3 Middle School Reform

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  1. HANDOUT 3 Middle School Reform

  2. What does it take to prepare our middle school students for the 21st Century? They must be able to … • Work in teams • Solve complex problems • Connect learning across disciplines • Think strategically • Apply knowledge to real-life situations • Use technology

  3. Steering Committee Charge Develop a comprehensive plan that: • Is rigorous and challenging • Improves teaching and learning • Promotes continuous school improvement

  4. Steering Committee Charge • Ensures preparation for rigorous high school standards • Focuses on eliminating the achievement gap

  5. Project Teams • Leadership/Professional Development • Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment • Extended Learning Opportunities • Human Resources • Organizational Structure • Technology • Parent and Community Engagement & Communication

  6. Policy IEB, Middle School Education • The Steering Committee was also charged with revising Policy IEB using the research and work of the 7 project teams • Project teams reviewed Policy IEB and made recommendations regarding its revision • Revised Policy IEB was approved by the Board of Education on February 13, 2007

  7. Process Used by Steering Committee • Reviewed project team reports • Prioritized recommended actions along with team co-chairs • Identified key recommendations • Categorized key recommendations under six goal areas

  8. Six Goals Goal 1: Ensure effective leadershipthat promotes shared ownership for student and staff success and established a culture of high expectations Goal 2: Engage all students in effective and differentiated instructional practices using a rigorous standards-based curriculum and challenging assessments

  9. Goals Goal 3: Provide extended learning opportunities that engage and motivate students to achieve at higher levels Goal 4: Implement organizational Structures that maximize time for teaching and learning, cultivate positive relations, and promote increased student achievement

  10. Goals Goal 5: Ensure that middle school staff has the knowledge, skill, and content expertise to meet the learning and developmental needs of middle school students Goal 6: Engage parents and the community as partners to promote school and student success

  11. Multi-Year Initiative • Phase I: 2007-2008 • Phase I Middle Schools • Benjamin Banneker • Roberto Clemente • Montgomery Village • Sligo • Earle B. Wood • Phase II: 2008-2009

  12. Selected Recommended Actions for Phase I and Phase II • Professional Learning Communities Institute • Mathematics and Literacy Content Specialists • New structure for resource teachers and team leaders

  13. Phase I Recommended Actions • Innovative, interactive model classrooms (21st Century Classrooms – Promethean whiteboards) • Rigorous core and elective courses • Redesigned after school and summer programs

  14. Recommended Actions • Funds to support team planning and professional development • Study Circles and integrate action steps in school improvement plans • Parent Academy workshops

  15. Recommended Actions for All Middle Schools • School Leadership Team Institute • Comprehensive Professional Development Plan: differentiation, rigor, equitable classroom practices,data-driven instructional decisions • Guidelines for Advanced Instruction

  16. All Middle Schools • Alignment of mathematics and English curricula with The College Board standards (on hold) • Formative and benchmark assessments/new technology tool (Performance Matters) • Additional counselors – selected schools

  17. All Middle Schools • 7-hour instructional data assistants • Guidelines for school schedules and vertical articulation • Recruitment and hiring of middle school staff with knowledge, skills, and content expertise specific to middle school • School and parent resources to improve parent communication and engagement

  18. Next Steps • Evaluate implementation of Phase I • Phase II: 2008-2009 • 9 schools • Phase III: 2009-2010 • TBD Note: Implementation is contingent on budget approval and results of the implementation evaluation.

  19. Additional Information • The complete Middle School Reform Report is available at the following website:http://www.montgomerycountyschoolsmd.org/info/msreform

  20. Questions

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