Middle School Instructional Time

EvaluationNovember 25, 2013

Presentation to the Education Committee of the Centennial School District School Board

Evaluation Goals

Form a Committee of Stakeholders to provide input into the configuration of the middle school schedule

Make a recommendation for the configuration of the middle school schedule

Implement the recommended configuration for the 2014-2015 school year

Probing Questions

How do we provide equitable opportunities for students to participate in core academics and specials?

What is the best configuration of the middle school schedule to accommodate the academic needs of all students?

Concepts on the Table

Teaming for grade 6

Rotating schedule for grades 7 & 8

Quarterly rotation for exploratory subjects offerings

Scheduled music and art

STEM and STEAM

Language and literacy

Resource/academic support

Advanced core subjects

Revisiting the Current Middle School Schedule

Parent Forums

Input regarding the strengths and limitations of the current schedule

Identify elements that benefit students

Teacher Focus Groups

Input regarding the strengths and limitations of the current schedule

Identify elements that benefit students

Solicit recommendations regarding scheduling, programming, and professional development

Steering Committee

Develop a middle school configuration that reflects the priorities identified by the parent forums, teacher focus groups, and administrative guidance

Professional Consultation

Contract with a consultant to facilitate the process

Work directly with Steering Committee and Administration

Provide recommendations

Build a master schedule around identified priorities

Steering Committee

Director of Teaching and Learning

Middle School Principals

Core Teachers

Specialists

CRTs/Coordinators

Special Education Supervisors & Director

Timeline

Parent Forums and Teacher Focus Groups November 2013 & December 2013

Steering Committee December 2013 & January 2014

Administrative Review February 2014

Recommendation to Education Committee & School Board

March 2014

Implementation• Professional Development• Curriculum Development

April 2014-August 2014

Implementation Review & Report to Education Committee

November 2014