Education 2018: Excellence for Every Student Presented to the Board of Education August 27,

2 We are transforming our system by empowering schools and changing the role of our central office to be a more effective educational support system. The Transformation

3 Knowledge Base for Instruction  Best practices in education Systems and Operations  Human Capital, data management, and more Accountability  Academic performance  Collaborative culture  Diversity  Charter authorization and oversight Educational Support System Support for Schools Knowledge Base Systems and Operations Accountability School Performance System Performance

4 Personalized Learning Learning experiences that strengthen relationships, value every learner, raise expectations for learning and customize content and instruction to meet learners’ diverse needs, interests and strengths. Lever of Change Personalized Learning

5 Quality Teaching We will recruit, retain and empower great teachers Equity & Excellence We will direct resources and supports to the specific needs of learners Transformational Leadership We will increase principal flexibility & accountability The Strategies Quality Teaching Transformational Leadership Equity & Excellence

6 ACHIEVE GROW EMPOWER READINESS When we Personalize Learning our students will… Leading to student success in college, career and life.

Are all students growing academically, socially and emotionally, every year? 7 GROW

 60% of students will advance at least one achievement level on annual state assessments.*  58% of students will meet, or exceed, their peers statewide in academic growth on annual state assessments.* 8 GROW GOALS BY 2018 * data are used. Progress targets will be adjusted with baseline data.

 Student ratings of their sense of belonging and connection to school will increase annually.*  Student ratings of their self-awareness, self- management, social awareness, relationships skills and responsible decision-making will increase annually.* 9 GROW GOALS BY 2018 * will be a development year for Social and Emotional Learning SMART Goals. Baseline data is TBD based on the specific measurement tools that are adopted. Measurements may include self-perception and observational data.

Are all students achieving high academic standards? 10 ACHIEVE

 71% of students will be proficient or advanced on annual state assessments.*  40% of elementary and middle school students will project to score a 21 or higher on the ACT.* ACHIEVE GOALS BY * data are used. Progress targets will be adjusted with baseline data.

 50% of high school students will score 21 or higher on the ACT composite (or 990 on the SAT).*  75% of high school students will be enrolled in at least one course for college credit,100% of enrolled students will take associated exams, and 75% will pass the exam.*  88% of high school students will graduate within four years plus one summer. 100% will complete a capstone experience. ACHIEVE GOALS BY * data are used. Progress targets will be adjusted with baseline data.

Are all students empowered by having voice, choice and ownership in their learning experiences? 13 EMPOWER

 The percentage of students rating their school learning experiences positively increases annually.*  The percentage of students & families rating their school’s program favorably will significantly increase from **  100% of K-12 students will demonstrate leadership skills, as measured by school-level evaluation rubrics.***  100% of students will set learning goals and track their own learning progress.*** 14 EMPOWER GOALS BY 2018 * As measured by annual TRIPOD and Safe and Supportive Schools surveys. **SMART Goals are in development. ***Measurement tools are being developed.

15 Support for Schools Knowledge Base Systems and Operations Accountability School Performance System Performance Personalized Learning System Transformation ACTION Quality Teaching Transformational Leadership Equity & Excellence RESULT Student Success GROW EMPOWER ACHIEVE MNPS Must focus on…. So that every student will Ready! Personalized Learning Educational Support System GROW ACHIEVE Ready! EMPOWER Personalized Learning GROW ACHIEVE Ready! EMPOWER Personalized Learning GROW ACHIEVE Ready! EMPOWER

16 Education 2018 Plan 1 Lever of Change 13 Student Outcome Goals 3 System-wide Strategies 9 Objectives

17 Alignment of Efforts Education 2018 Division Action Plans School Improvement Plans (SIPs)

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By 2018 every student will exemplify five characteristics 19

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23 Ready for change This plan brings together all our efforts for students and families, teachers, principals and staff We will transform all schools into high-performing schools that demonstrate excellence through the academic, social and emotional success of every student. Every graduate will be prepared for college and career.

What the Board can expect Quarterly updates and a dashboard measuring progress Initiative to communicate the plan to the community with a call for support Fidelity in execution by Metro Nashville Public School employees and partners 24

25 IN FACT By executing this plan with fidelity, we will elevate Metro Nashville Public Schools to the HIGHEST PERFORMING URBAN DISTRICT IN THE UNITED STATES.

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