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North Allegheny School District
January 17, 2018
Preparing all students for success in a changing world
Committee convened in November 2017 Tammy A. Andreyko, Ed.D. James Bradley, Ed.D. David Christopher Katherine Jenkins Erin Crimone Gwynn Maximo Heidi Stark, Ed.D. John Morey Daniel Swoger Matt Buchak Patricia Tkacik
The purpose of the Middle School Day Committee is to identify and implement the highest quality middle level program designed to meet the academic, developmental, and social emotional needs of the District’s middle school students.
Identify the highest quality middle school comprehensive instructional program.
Review best practices (Hanover Research)
Participate in professional development for middle level educators (AMLE)
Research exemplary programs (surveys, interviews, and site visits)
Conduct an internal audit of NASD’s current practices
Develop a comprehensive middle level program that best meets the academic, development, and social emotional needs of the District’s middle level students
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Developmental Needs and Transitioning
Teaming and the Need for Team Planning Time
Scheduling Configurations and Instructional Time
Elective Coursework Options that Promote Personalization
Extra- and Co-curricular Activities
Advisory Time
Options for MTSS
The following concepts are being considered for implementation for 2019-2020: Teaming and team planning time Block scheduling , A/B Schedule, and 9-week Unified Arts
rotations Elective coursework options and assured experiences based on
Curriculum Review recommendations World Language Financial Planning Computer Science
Personalized choices and remediation during Tiger Time (MTSS) GOAL instruction relocated from English Language Arts Continue current configuration for H&PE and Music Review need for dedicated silent reading time (DEAR) and
homeroom times
Individualized time for enrichment and for interventions (MTSS)
Time for music ensembles and clubs Advisory period for student connection
activities/team building Planned delivery time for GOAL
Phase-in budget Staffing needs Professional development needs Contractual discussions with the NAFT
