Milwaukee Partnership Academy An Urban P-16 Council for Quality Teaching and Learning

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0 Milwaukee Partnership Academy 0 Balanced Literacy Framework 0 Five Breakthrough Priorities 0 Five Capacity Builders Presentation Overview Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association University of WI-Milwaukee Milwaukee Area Technical College Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Private Industry Council Milwaukee Board of School Directors

The MPA Mission Leaders of Milwaukee committed to:  shared responsibility  shared vision  shared authority for ensuring the academic success of MPS students Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association University of WI-Milwaukee Milwaukee Area Technical College Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Private Industry Council Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Our Goals 0 Increase student achievement 0 Improve the quality of teaching and learning 0 Address systemic issues across educational institutions Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association University of WI-Milwaukee Milwaukee Area Technical College Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Private Industry Council Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Broad Initiative Assure that every child in MPS is performing at or above grade level in reading, writing, and mathematics Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association University of WI-Milwaukee Milwaukee Area Technical College Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Private Industry Council Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Accomplish Goals 0 Shared responsibility for student success 0 Balanced Literacy Framework to improve teaching and learning Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association University of WI-Milwaukee Milwaukee Area Technical College Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Private Industry Council Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Balanced Literacy Framework Definition The balanced literacy framework is a comprehensive literacy program that provides a balance of skill development and literacy-rich activities across all subject areas. The balanced literacy framework is a comprehensive literacy program that provides a balance of skill development and literacy-rich activities across all subject areas. Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association University of WI-Milwaukee Milwaukee Area Technical College Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Private Industry Council Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Balanced Literacy Framework Word Study/ VocabularyGuidedReading Shared Reading/ Collaborative Reading Shared Writing Interactive Writing Guided Writing/ Writer’s Workshop Independent Reading and Writing Reading Writing Speaking Listening Deep Thinking Researching Reading Aloud/Oral Reading

Balanced Literacy Evidence of Success “We need not choose one method of instruction; a comprehensive approach by well- prepared teachers is far more successful.” Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association University of WI-Milwaukee Milwaukee Area Technical College Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Private Industry Council Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Balanced Literacy Evidence of Success Key components of effective literacy: 0 Reading comprehension strategies 0 Systematic phonics and phonemic awareness instruction 0 Development of oral reading fluency Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association University of WI-Milwaukee Milwaukee Area Technical College Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Private Industry Council Milwaukee Board of School Directors

“After years of conflict between “whole language and phonics’ advocates, a consensus about what works is emerging.” Balanced Literacy Evidence of Success Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association University of WI-Milwaukee Milwaukee Area Technical College Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Private Industry Council Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Five Priorities 1. Comprehensive Mathematics and Literacy Program 2. Family Literacy and Tutoring 3. Teacher and Principal Quality 4. Monitor and Report Student Progress 5. Evaluation and Accountability Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association University of WI-Milwaukee Milwaukee Area Technical College Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Private Industry Council Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Implementation Team Partner organizations Partner organizations Weekly Meetings Weekly Meetings Action Plans Action Plans Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association University of WI-Milwaukee Milwaukee Area Technical College Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Private Industry Council Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Action Plans for Priorities 0 Specific activities 0 Activities-Resources- Measures worksheet 0 Shared Partner Roles 0 Timeline 0 Budget Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association University of WI-Milwaukee Milwaukee Area Technical College Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Private Industry Council Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Implementation Update Priority 1 - Comprehensive Mathematics & Literacy 1. Literacy Specialists 2. Literacy Coaches 3. Skills development across all curricular areas 4. NSF grant submitted 5. Aligning curriculum to state standards Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association University of WI-Milwaukee Milwaukee Area Technical College Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Private Industry Council Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Priority 2 - Family Literacy & Tutoring 0 Identifying community models 0 Aligning day programs to evening programs 0 Identifying tutors 0 Strengthening CLCs 0 Seeking Grants 0 Produced the Tutoring Resource Book Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association University of WI-Milwaukee Milwaukee Area Technical College Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Private Industry Council Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Priority 2 –Family Literacy and Tutoring Focus on improving achievement in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association University of WI-Milwaukee Milwaukee Area Technical College Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Private Industry Council Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Priority 3 - Teacher & Principal Quality 0 Learning Teams 0 Developed rubrics for assessment 0 Developed model for professional learning communities 0 Focusing on education plan 0 Developing best practices Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association University of WI-Milwaukee Milwaukee Area Technical College Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Private Industry Council Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Professional Development Highly Trained Literacy Coaches + School Learning Teams + Competent, Caring Staff = Improved Teaching and Learning Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association University of WI-Milwaukee Milwaukee Area Technical College Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Private Industry Council Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Learning Teams 0 Emphasize achievement and literacy 0 Provide resources for literacy 0 Assist with education plan 0 Assist in monitoring pupil progress 0 Support and conduct professional development Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association University of WI-Milwaukee Milwaukee Area Technical College Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Private Industry Council Milwaukee Board of School Directors

0 Developed MPA Classroom & Family Reports 0 Reflecting on student data with Learning Teams 0 Collecting feedback 0 Ongoing collection and analysis of school- based data Priority 4 - Monitoring & Reporting Student Performance Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association University of WI-Milwaukee Milwaukee Area Technical College Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Private Industry Council Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Monitoring & Reporting Student Progress at the at the student level student level classroom level classroom level school level school level district level district level Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association University of WI-Milwaukee Milwaukee Area Technical College Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Private Industry Council Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Priority 5 - Evaluation & Accountability 0 Developed accountability measures for the MPA 0 Collecting data 0 Meeting with MPA Executive Committee Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association University of WI-Milwaukee Milwaukee Area Technical College Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Private Industry Council Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Media & Communications 0 Coordinating the Student Literacy Showcase in May 0 Hot Topics Conference 0 Communications Plan 0 Brochure 0 Web Site 0 Press Kit 0 Media Coverage Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association University of WI-Milwaukee Milwaukee Area Technical College Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Private Industry Council Milwaukee Board of School Directors

MPA Aligned With 5 Capacity Builders 1. Effective educational plan 2. Professional learning community 3. Instructional programs aligned to academic standards 4. Finances aligned to the school’s educational plan 5. Shared decision-making model Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association University of WI-Milwaukee Milwaukee Area Technical College Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Private Industry Council Milwaukee Board of School Directors