Educator Autonomy Working Group April 7, Meeting

Agenda

Monday, April 7, 2014 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Rhode Island Department of Education 80 Washington Street/255 Westminster Street, Providence

Room 501

Guiding Principles for Our Work:

Student learning and success is paramount.

Educators (teachers, school and district administrators) want what is best for students.

Decisions should be made as close to the student as is practical and effective.

Objectives for this Meeting:

Continue to build relationships amongall members andincrease understanding on autonomy

Engage in a discussion with Massachusetts’ leaders who have been implementing a variety of autonomy strategies/models

4:30 – 4:45 Welcome andReflections

Yanaiza Gallant and Pat Page – Co-chair of the Educator Autonomy Working Group

Reflections from our March 4, 2014 meeting – Perspectives gained from examples from other states

4:45– 6:15 Massachusetts Experience: Lessons Learned on Implementing AutonomyStrategies/Approaches in the State/Districts: Interactive Panel Discussion

State Level Approach and Experience: Bridget Rodriquez, Massachusetts Executive Office of Education

District Level Approach in Boston: Linda Nathan, Lessons Learned and Future Direction

School Level Approach: Ayla Gavins, Lessons Learned from Mission Hill

6:15 – 6:30Reflectionsand Feedback – Complete an Exit Ticket