Worcester Public Schools Worcester, Massachusetts District Comprehensive Accountability Framework June 2010 Annex A ros #0-13 Page 1

WPS Compact – Ambitious Goals Delivering on high expectations and outstanding results for all students 100% of students guaranteed a rigorous core curriculum resulting in measurable gains in student learning –By % of students proficient in reading and math by grade 3 80% of students proficient in ELA and math by grade 8 –By % of graduates successfully complete HS coursework that prepares them for both college and career Delivering on high expectations and outstanding results for all students 100% of students guaranteed a rigorous core curriculum resulting in measurable gains in student learning –By % of students proficient in reading and math by grade 3 80% of students proficient in ELA and math by grade 8 –By % of graduates successfully complete HS coursework that prepares them for both college and career Annex A ros #0-13 Page 2

Deliver 21 st Century skills to every student Improve the reading performance of students by grade 3 Improve the performance of students with disabilities Improve the performance of our English Language Learners Worcester Improvement Strategy - Priority Targets Annex A ros #0-13 Page 3

Starting with the Student Prioritize & Focus on Results Continuous improvement and learning for adults Continuous improvement and learning for adults 21 st Century College and Workplace Readiness Increase Return on Investment Increase Return on Investment Annex A ros #0-13 Page 4

WPS Comprehensive Accountability Framework Academic Achievement Strategies resulting in high levels of student achievement Strategies to develop and maintain welcoming, safe and secure schools Strategies to foster high levels of family and community engagement, commitment and partnership Strategies to transfer information of effective practices and needs among all stakeholders Coherence Annex A ros #0-13 Page 5

IMPROVEMENT AND RESULTS RESULTS SYSTEMNON-ALIGNED SYSTEM COMMON FRAMEWORK FOR IMPROVEMENT CENTRAL UNITS ALIGN TO THE FRAMEWORK PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES ARE LIMITED POWER / AUTHORITY SHARED THROUGH BOUNDED AUTONOMY PROJECT-ITIS / INITIATIVE FATIGUE SILOS (BOTH GRAIN AND NUCLEAR WARHEAD) BUNKER MENTALITY COMMAND / CONTROL / COMPLIANCE OR THE RUGGED INDIVIDUAL Moving toward a Results System Annex A ros #0-13 Page 6

Planning, Implementation, & Monitoring School Performance Indicators District Performance Indicators Classroom High-leverage Instructional Strategies Worcester’s Vision of Excellence Worcester’s Vision of Excellence Annex A ros #0-13 Page 7

Student Achievement Improved System Performance Professional Development Data-driven DecisionsCommunication Quantitative Narrative Systems of Support and Improvement Annex A ros #0-13 Page 8

Delivering on the Promise Enlist all stakeholders to engage with the district’s focused agenda for improved district, school and student results Link high levels of adult learning throughout the organization to high levels of student learning Use systems of accountability to increase the value of WPS for students, families, and the community Annex A ros #0-13 Page 9

NEXT STEPS… June 2010 Identify key district and school indicators and measures Develop data protocol for collection, analysis, and application Make final edits and refinements to the current Accountability Framework draft Summer / Fall 2010 Implement plan with roll-out to district and school staff Communicate to all stakeholders Annex A ros #0-13 Page 10