Brockton Public Schools

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ConvocationSeptember 4, 2012

Matthew H. Malone, Ph.D.Superintendent of Schools

BPS 2011-2012 Established district goals in reading, writing & math –

aligned with Common Core Implemented Fastt Math Districtwide shift from constant assessment to enhanced

instruction Developed K-5 math units & common assessments BHS Named one of America’s Best High Schools by US

News & World Report for the 3rd time Science curriculum added to elementary schools;

Discovery Ed Techbook at MS level; new biotech program BHS

Goddard expands vocational offerings; partners with Southeastern Regional

Reinstated citywide PD for ES Level MCAS results …

2011-2012 Votes of Confidence

Zero-based budget No cuts to faculty New federal & state grants:

• Huntington ELT• East MS Redesign

$36 million Green School Repair project Strong relationships with BEA & city

government Professional & talented staff

1. Learning & Teaching Based on our 2011-2012 student performance results, we will focus on reading, writing and math, with an emphasis on grades K-5.

Writing – all students will proficiently compose grade-appropriate products in a range of modes (narrative, expository, persuasive, and research).* Reading – all students will demonstrate proficiency in comprehending and acquiring information from grade-appropriate literature and informational texts (non-fiction). Math – all students will exhibit grade level appropriate proficiency in computation, operations, and problem solving.

2. Statewide Initiatives Educator/Evaluator System Common Core WIDA and RETELLs

2012-2013 BPS Goals

3. R³ - Year 3 We will implement the third year of our five year strategic plan -R³ - focusing on supporting our learning and teaching initiatives.

Performance management Human Capital Resource Reallocation

4. K-12 STEAM Initiative

5. Pathways/Wraparound Services

6. Early Education

7. Operations

Common CoreA standards-based curriculum designed around increased focus, coherence, clarity, and rigor Emphasis on reading & writing in all content

areas Outputs: repertoire of student performance tasks True balance of informational and literary texts

*implementation of PARCC Assessment in 2014

Educator Evaluation System

BPS & all RttT districts will adopt new MA Educator Evaluator System Alignment Goal setting Evidence gathering Honest, straight talk

RETELLS & WIDA

• RETELL - new system for ELL learners –requires training of all BPS teachers & administrators – 1/3 this year, 2/3 in the next two years

• WIDA – new standards for ELL learners, aligned with Common Core. Will affect ESL and all content subjects; ACCESS training due by January.

Professional Development

What can you expect this year?• Educator evaluator training• Content training• Districtwide writing focus training• WIDA & RETELLS training• … fun

Have a Great Year!

“I can tell you with complete candor that I have a very hard and often frustrating job; but what gets me out of bed every day to come and take on the challenges that confront us are the children that we serve and you, the faculty and staff of the Brockton Public Schools. You have fulfilled my life’s dream of being the Superintendent of the greatest school system in the world. I consider myself the luckiest man alive and I want to thank you for giving me this opportunity, because we are making a difference in the lives of children.”

-Matthew H. Malone, Ph.D.