1. School Plan 2014-2015 Brent Elementary School: “A Culture of Continuous Improvement” Brent Elementary School: “A Culture of Continuous Improvement”

2. Agenda Strategic planning process overview New Initiatives So what stays the same? Staff Update Why Constantly Improve? Strategic planning process overview New Initiatives So what stays the same? Staff Update Why Constantly Improve?

3. Strategic Planning Process Overview 1.Strengthening our foundations: maintaining and deepening our investments in staff, staff training and our core offerings in RC, Reggio, R & W Workshop and Investigations 2. Maximizing the potential of every student: developing systematic and consistent delivery mechanisms for intervention, enrichment and individualized instruction 1.Strengthening our foundations: maintaining and deepening our investments in staff, staff training and our core offerings in RC, Reggio, R & W Workshop and Investigations 2. Maximizing the potential of every student: developing systematic and consistent delivery mechanisms for intervention, enrichment and individualized instruction

4. Strategic Planning Process Overview 3. Strengthening/Examining our “Specials” program: This is an area of relative strength and distinction for Brent, but I want to be sure we keep building and strengthening them. 4. Strengthening the field experience model and our extracurriculars: Both the field experiences and the extracurricular offerings serve to improve the overall Brent student experience. Both are intricately connected to our curriculum. 3. Strengthening/Examining our “Specials” program: This is an area of relative strength and distinction for Brent, but I want to be sure we keep building and strengthening them. 4. Strengthening the field experience model and our extracurriculars: Both the field experiences and the extracurricular offerings serve to improve the overall Brent student experience. Both are intricately connected to our curriculum.

5. Potential Roles and Responsibilities Scopes process with SC Provides input Approves strategy Scopes process with SC Provides input Approves strategy ParentsTeachersCommunity Working Groups Chairman (Principal Young) LSAT / PTA / Staff Steering Committee (SC) Scopes and drives process Forms and manages working groups, overall communications and stakeholder engagement Supports Peter and working groups on key inputs to the process (eg., articulating vision, developing common factbase) Finalizes proposed plan based on own work and recommendations of working groups Conducts analysis and delivers recommendations to the SC Participates in working groups Provides input: survey, presentation of interim recommendations

6. Steering Committee (SC) Paul Sherman-parent (PTA) Nazanin Ash-parent (LSAT) Ben Feldman-parent (PTA/LSAT) Amy Harding-Wright-staff member/parent (SCAC) Sarah Werstuik-staff member (PTA Board Teacher Rep) Mike Mangiaracina-staff member (SCAC) Whitney Paxson-staff member (SCAC) Paul Sherman-parent (PTA) Nazanin Ash-parent (LSAT) Ben Feldman-parent (PTA/LSAT) Amy Harding-Wright-staff member/parent (SCAC) Sarah Werstuik-staff member (PTA Board Teacher Rep) Mike Mangiaracina-staff member (SCAC) Whitney Paxson-staff member (SCAC)

7. How to Participate? A. Working Groups Contact Ben Feldman, at benjamin.n.feldman@gmail.com benjamin.n.feldman@gmail.com -As you consider volunteering, please know that there will be a significant workload for the first part of the school year. B. Attend public fora that will be scheduled in the fall. C. Attend PTA and LSAT meetings A. Working Groups Contact Ben Feldman, at benjamin.n.feldman@gmail.com benjamin.n.feldman@gmail.com -As you consider volunteering, please know that there will be a significant workload for the first part of the school year. B. Attend public fora that will be scheduled in the fall. C. Attend PTA and LSAT meetings

8. New Initiatives Reggio small-group support –Ms. Gibson and Mr. Krohn will work with ECE students (one class/day) to support student explorations Type to Learn –Integrated into extended library time for our 3 rd -5 th grade students Fieldtrip fee: $50 (family contribution), $10 (PTA contribution) Reggio small-group support –Ms. Gibson and Mr. Krohn will work with ECE students (one class/day) to support student explorations Type to Learn –Integrated into extended library time for our 3 rd -5 th grade students Fieldtrip fee: $50 (family contribution), $10 (PTA contribution)

9. New Initiatives Responsive Classroom –Consultant and/or workshops designed to strengthen staff expertise with RC Mr. Mangiaracina’s and Ms. Cruz’s Work Dedicated RTI (Response to Intervention) blocks of time with eye towards more consistent delivery of student intervention. –Ms. Cruz: K-5, Reading and Writing –Mr. M: 2-5, Math –Responds to need for improved consistency of student support services was very present in staff survey results. New and Stronger Extracurricular Offerings –Working with PTA Board as well as LSAT sub-committee to determine specific offerings –In direct and an immediate response to parent survey results Responsive Classroom –Consultant and/or workshops designed to strengthen staff expertise with RC Mr. Mangiaracina’s and Ms. Cruz’s Work Dedicated RTI (Response to Intervention) blocks of time with eye towards more consistent delivery of student intervention. –Ms. Cruz: K-5, Reading and Writing –Mr. M: 2-5, Math –Responds to need for improved consistency of student support services was very present in staff survey results. New and Stronger Extracurricular Offerings –Working with PTA Board as well as LSAT sub-committee to determine specific offerings –In direct and an immediate response to parent survey results

10. So what stays the same in 2014- 2015?

11. Communication TuesNews – Important information about school-wide activities – Highlights and updates from teachers Weekly Communication Email from Classroom Teacher – Curriculum updates, upcoming events, & class announcements Communication Folder (*school-wide folder for SY ‘14-’15) – Bring notes, newsletters, homework, and finished work back and forth from school and home Grade Level Websites – www.brentelementary.org/site/grade___ / www.brentelementary.org/site/grade___ – Includes contact info, calendar, homework, policies, etc. Class Syllabi – Long-term curriculum plan and class expectations TuesNews – Important information about school-wide activities – Highlights and updates from teachers Weekly Communication Email from Classroom Teacher – Curriculum updates, upcoming events, & class announcements Communication Folder (*school-wide folder for SY ‘14-’15) – Bring notes, newsletters, homework, and finished work back and forth from school and home Grade Level Websites – www.brentelementary.org/site/grade___ / www.brentelementary.org/site/grade___ – Includes contact info, calendar, homework, policies, etc. Class Syllabi – Long-term curriculum plan and class expectations

12. K-5: Learning Exhibitions Publishing Night Math Night Brent Spring Showcase* Fall & Spring Concerts School Play *New for SY 2014-2015 Publishing Night Math Night Brent Spring Showcase* Fall & Spring Concerts School Play *New for SY 2014-2015

13. Curricular/Academic Programs PS3-5: Responsive Classroom K-5: Readers/Writers Workshop K-5: Word Study K-5: Investigations Math K-5: Science (classroom teacher) 1-5: Science (w/ Mr M.) K-5: Social Studies PS3-5: Responsive Classroom K-5: Readers/Writers Workshop K-5: Word Study K-5: Investigations Math K-5: Science (classroom teacher) 1-5: Science (w/ Mr M.) K-5: Social Studies

14. Specials Art Music Physical Education World Language: Chinese Science (Grades 1-5) Library Story time (Pre-K & K) Library Check-out only (Grades 1-2) Library Check-out/Typing (Grades 3-5, new for SY ’14-’15) Art Music Physical Education World Language: Chinese Science (Grades 1-5) Library Story time (Pre-K & K) Library Check-out only (Grades 1-2) Library Check-out/Typing (Grades 3-5, new for SY ’14-’15)

15. Science & Social Studies Units taught by Classroom Teachers – Include reading, writing, field experiences, and project work – Integrated work with art and music Science Lab (Mr. Mangiaracina) – 45-minutes weekly (Grades 1-2) – 90-minutes weekly (Grades 3-5) – NEW Science (Next Generation Science) standards that Mr. M is implementing beginning in 2014-2015 school year. Units taught by Classroom Teachers – Include reading, writing, field experiences, and project work – Integrated work with art and music Science Lab (Mr. Mangiaracina) – 45-minutes weekly (Grades 1-2) – 90-minutes weekly (Grades 3-5) – NEW Science (Next Generation Science) standards that Mr. M is implementing beginning in 2014-2015 school year.

16. Homework Expectations Kindergarten: No Homework – Reading 10+ minutes nightly (with parents or independently) Grades 1-2 Weekly Packets – Reading 20-30 minutes (independently) – Reading Responses, Current and Review Math Work – “Must Know Word” Practice Grades 3-5 Nightly Assignments – Reading 30+ minutes nightly (independently) – Reading Responses, Current and Math Work – Word Work, Grammar, and Vocabulary Practice Kindergarten: No Homework – Reading 10+ minutes nightly (with parents or independently) Grades 1-2 Weekly Packets – Reading 20-30 minutes (independently) – Reading Responses, Current and Review Math Work – “Must Know Word” Practice Grades 3-5 Nightly Assignments – Reading 30+ minutes nightly (independently) – Reading Responses, Current and Math Work – Word Work, Grammar, and Vocabulary Practice

17. Special Education Support 3 full-time Special Education Teachers 1 part-time Social Worker 1 part-time School Psychologist Inclusion Program RTI SST Process Individualized Education Program 3 full-time Special Education Teachers 1 part-time Social Worker 1 part-time School Psychologist Inclusion Program RTI SST Process Individualized Education Program

18. Pre-K 4 Mixed-age (3- and 4-year-olds) classrooms 17 students per class (10 PK4, 7 PS3) 1 teacher and 1 aide Lunch in Classrooms Morning and Afternoon Recess 1-1.5 hour Rest Time Specials: Chinese, Art, Music, Library, P.E. Reggio Inspired Instruction: – Small Group Time with Art & Music Specialists (new for SY ‘14-’15) 4 Mixed-age (3- and 4-year-olds) classrooms 17 students per class (10 PK4, 7 PS3) 1 teacher and 1 aide Lunch in Classrooms Morning and Afternoon Recess 1-1.5 hour Rest Time Specials: Chinese, Art, Music, Library, P.E. Reggio Inspired Instruction: – Small Group Time with Art & Music Specialists (new for SY ‘14-’15)

19. Kindergarten 3 Classrooms (new for SY ’14-’15) 16-20 students per class 1 teacher and 1 aide 30-minute Lunch in Classrooms (new for SY ‘14- ’15) Morning and Afternoon Recess (60 total minutes) Specials: Chinese, Art, Music, Library, P.E. Daily Instruction: – 120 minutes of Literacy – 90 minutes of Math – 45 minutes Science / Social Studies 3 Classrooms (new for SY ’14-’15) 16-20 students per class 1 teacher and 1 aide 30-minute Lunch in Classrooms (new for SY ‘14- ’15) Morning and Afternoon Recess (60 total minutes) Specials: Chinese, Art, Music, Library, P.E. Daily Instruction: – 120 minutes of Literacy – 90 minutes of Math – 45 minutes Science / Social Studies

20. First Grade 3 Classrooms 16-20 students per class 1 teacher 30-minute Lunch with 2 nd grade in Cafeteria Morning and Afternoon Recess (60 total minutes) Specials: Chinese, Art, Music, P.E., Science Daily Instruction: – 120 minutes of Literacy – 90 minutes of Math – 45 Science / Social Studies 3 Classrooms 16-20 students per class 1 teacher 30-minute Lunch with 2 nd grade in Cafeteria Morning and Afternoon Recess (60 total minutes) Specials: Chinese, Art, Music, P.E., Science Daily Instruction: – 120 minutes of Literacy – 90 minutes of Math – 45 Science / Social Studies

21. Second Grade 3 Classrooms 16-20 students per class 1 teacher 30-minute Lunch with 1 st Grade in Cafeteria 30-minute Recess after Lunch Specials: Chinese, Art, Music, P.E., Science Daily Instruction: – 120 minutes of Literacy – 90 minutes of Math – 45 Science / Social Studies 3 Classrooms 16-20 students per class 1 teacher 30-minute Lunch with 1 st Grade in Cafeteria 30-minute Recess after Lunch Specials: Chinese, Art, Music, P.E., Science Daily Instruction: – 120 minutes of Literacy – 90 minutes of Math – 45 Science / Social Studies

22. Third Grade 3 Classrooms (new for SY ‘14-’15) 18-22 students per class Differentiated Instruction (Leveled Math) 30-minute Lunch with 4 th and 5 th Grades 30-minute Recess after Lunch (new for SY 14-’15) Specials: Chinese, Art, Music, P.E., Science – 45 minute Library check-out/typing time New for SY ‘14-’15 Daily Instruction – 120 minutes of Literacy – 90 minutes of Math – 45 Science / Social Studies 3 Classrooms (new for SY ‘14-’15) 18-22 students per class Differentiated Instruction (Leveled Math) 30-minute Lunch with 4 th and 5 th Grades 30-minute Recess after Lunch (new for SY 14-’15) Specials: Chinese, Art, Music, P.E., Science – 45 minute Library check-out/typing time New for SY ‘14-’15 Daily Instruction – 120 minutes of Literacy – 90 minutes of Math – 45 Science / Social Studies

23. Fourth Grade 2 Classrooms 22-25 students per class Differentiated Instruction (Leveled Math) 30-minute Lunch with 3 rd and 5 th Grades 30-minute Recess after Lunch Specials: Chinese, Art, Music, P.E., Science – 45 minute Library check-out/typing time. New for SY ‘14- ’15 Daily Instruction – 120 minutes of Literacy – 90 minutes of Math – 45 Science / Social Studies 2 Classrooms 22-25 students per class Differentiated Instruction (Leveled Math) 30-minute Lunch with 3 rd and 5 th Grades 30-minute Recess after Lunch Specials: Chinese, Art, Music, P.E., Science – 45 minute Library check-out/typing time. New for SY ‘14- ’15 Daily Instruction – 120 minutes of Literacy – 90 minutes of Math – 45 Science / Social Studies

24. Fifth Grade 1 Classroom 11 students 30-minute Lunch with 3 rd and 4 th Grade 30-minute Recess after Lunch Specials: Chinese, Art, Music, P.E., Science – 45 minute Library check-out/typing time. New for SY ‘14-’15 Daily Instruction – 120 minutes of Literacy – 90 minutes of Math – 45 Science / Social Studies 1 Classroom 11 students 30-minute Lunch with 3 rd and 4 th Grade 30-minute Recess after Lunch Specials: Chinese, Art, Music, P.E., Science – 45 minute Library check-out/typing time. New for SY ‘14-’15 Daily Instruction – 120 minutes of Literacy – 90 minutes of Math – 45 Science / Social Studies

25. Brent Staffing 2014-2105 Early Childhood Team Ms. Harding-Wright and Ms. Lopez Ms. Montgomery and _____ (tbd) Ms. Miller and Ms. Curtis Ms. Sadowsky and Ms. Marindin Early Childhood Team Ms. Harding-Wright and Ms. Lopez Ms. Montgomery and _____ (tbd) Ms. Miller and Ms. Curtis Ms. Sadowsky and Ms. Marindin

26. Brent Staffing 2014-2105 Kindergarten Team Ms. Copeland and Ms. Hairston Ms. Homayoun and Ms. Bell Ms. Santora and Ms. Lander/Ms. Leftridge First Grade Team Ms. Sarah Isaacson (*new) Ms. Sarah Werstuik Ms. Sara Yokum (*new) Kindergarten Team Ms. Copeland and Ms. Hairston Ms. Homayoun and Ms. Bell Ms. Santora and Ms. Lander/Ms. Leftridge First Grade Team Ms. Sarah Isaacson (*new) Ms. Sarah Werstuik Ms. Sara Yokum (*new)

27. Brent Staffing 2014-2105 Second Grade Team Ms. Patterson Ms. Pierce Ms. Cati Sprague/Ms. Farkas Third Grade Team Ms. Hill Ms. Kraemer Ms. Kelly Maschari (*new) Second Grade Team Ms. Patterson Ms. Pierce Ms. Cati Sprague/Ms. Farkas Third Grade Team Ms. Hill Ms. Kraemer Ms. Kelly Maschari (*new)

28. Brent Staffing 2014-2105 Fourth Grade Team Ms. Maslin Ms. Perschke Fifth Grade Team Ms. Byrns Fourth Grade Team Ms. Maslin Ms. Perschke Fifth Grade Team Ms. Byrns

29. Brent Staffing 2014-2105 Special Education Team _____/Ms. Alavi Ms. Paxson Ms. Santos Ms. Annette Doxie-Social Worker (*new) Ms. Sara Tick-School Psychologist Special Education Team _____/Ms. Alavi Ms. Paxson Ms. Santos Ms. Annette Doxie-Social Worker (*new) Ms. Sara Tick-School Psychologist

30. Brent Staffing 2014-2105 Specials Team Ms. Bettina-Library Ms. Gibson-Art Mr. Krohn-Music Mr. Mitchell-Physical Education Mr. Mangiaracina-Science/Math Support Ms. Wang/Ms. Zhang-Chinese Specials Team Ms. Bettina-Library Ms. Gibson-Art Mr. Krohn-Music Mr. Mitchell-Physical Education Mr. Mangiaracina-Science/Math Support Ms. Wang/Ms. Zhang-Chinese

31. Brent Staffing 2014-2105 Custodial Team Ms. Daniels-Custodial Forewoman Mr. Anderson-Custodian Ms. Young-Custodian Cafeteria Team Ms. Mahone-Cafeteria Manager Ms. Boyd-Cafeteria Worker Security Team Ms. Howell Ms. Jennifer Blount-Crossing Guard Custodial Team Ms. Daniels-Custodial Forewoman Mr. Anderson-Custodian Ms. Young-Custodian Cafeteria Team Ms. Mahone-Cafeteria Manager Ms. Boyd-Cafeteria Worker Security Team Ms. Howell Ms. Jennifer Blount-Crossing Guard

32. Brent Staffing 2014-2105 Support Staff Ms. Ewbank-Instructional Coach Ms. Cruz-Reading Specialist Ms. Scott-BURST Teacher Ms. Casula-Front Office Manager Ms. Diggs-Business Manager Mr. Young-Principal Support Staff Ms. Ewbank-Instructional Coach Ms. Cruz-Reading Specialist Ms. Scott-BURST Teacher Ms. Casula-Front Office Manager Ms. Diggs-Business Manager Mr. Young-Principal