mps ge foundation demonstration schools

MPS GE Foundation Demonstration Schools

November 13, 2012

Dr. Gregory Thornton Superintendent Darienne Driver Chief Innovation Officer

Ruth Maegli MPS GEF Grant Project Director Astrid Fossum MPS GEF Grant Teacher Leader

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(ATTACHMENT 1) INFORMATIONAL REPORT AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS GE FOUNDATION DEMONSTRATION SCHOOLS

What is a Demonstration School?

…A learning community that is focused on rigorous instruction aligned to CCSS, fostering a collaborative culture and building partnerships to improve student achievement and prepare students for college and career


Who Are the 10 Demonstration Schools? • Browning School

• Clemens School

• Curtin School

• 53rd Street School

• La Escuela Fratney

• Kagel School

• Milwaukee Sign

Language School

• 95th Street School

• Pierce School

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How are these schools different? • Instructional Support

– Literacy and Math Coaches

– Extensive training on CCSS and best instructional practices

– Culturally Responsive Teacher Leaders

• Key Partnerships

– Part-Time Parent Liaisons

– Corporate Sponsors will Adopt-a-School

– Collaboration between MPS, MTEA, Families and Community

– Increased parent communication around best teaching practices and the CCSS

• Learning Community

– Common Planning Time

– Teaching Laboratories designed to model instructional shifts

– “Open Door Policy” for visitors


Spotlight on Our Schools:

• Rigorous Instruction

• Learning Community

• Collaborative Culture

• Key Partnerships


Rigorous Instruction …aligned with the Common Core State Standards to accelerate student achievement.


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Culturally Responsive Teaching •Relevant and rigorous learning activities for students

•Effectively motivating and engaging all students in learning

•Acknowledging and addressing cultural differences that arise among educators,

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Key Partnerships

…that expand opportunities and ensure all students are prepared for college and career success. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcP_lqAG1oA


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Learning Communities

…where educators share best practices around instruction to improve student outcomes and enhance teacher quality.


Collaborative Culture

…among students, parents and educators to understand and meet the needs of all learners.


What does this mean for our students?

• Our students will become deep learners, world-class thinkers, problem solvers and community contributors

• Through the implementation of the Common Core State Standards, our students will be well prepared to compete in a global society


Testimonials


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Coming Attractions • November

• Common Planning Time • Parent Nights

• December

• GEF Newsletter

• January • Adopt-A-School Partnerships • Model classrooms innovating and showcasing quality

instruction aligned to CCSS

• February • School Visitations for the MPS Community and

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Milwaukee Public Schools MPS GE Foundation Demonstration Schools Presentation

MPS Board of School Directors Dr. Michael Bonds, President Larry Miller, Vice President Mark Sain, District 1 Jeff Spence, District 2 Annie Woodward, District 4 Dr. Peter Blewett, District 6 David Voeltner, District 7 Meagan Holman, District 8 Terrence Falk, At-Large

Senior Team Dr. Gregory Thornton, Superintendent Naomi Gubernick, Chief of Staff Darienne Driver, Chief Innovation Officer Tina Flood, Chief Academic Officer Dr. Karen Jackson, Chief Human Resources Officer Michelle Nate, Chief Operations Officer Gerald Pace, Esq., Chief Financial Officer Anita Pietrykowski, Chief School Administration Denise Callaway, Executive Director of Community Engagement Patricia Gill, Executive Director, Family Services Sue Saller, Coordinator to the Superintendent


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