Educator Autonomy Working Group Meeting Agenda

June 2, 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

Review and refine preliminary recommendations developed on 5/5/14

Review and review additional preliminary recommendations for consideration

Continue to build relationships among all members and increase understanding on autonomy 4:30 – 4:45 Welcome, Reflections, and Process for Confirming Recommendations

Yanaiza Gallant and Pat Page – Co-chairs of the Educator Autonomy Working Group Reflections from our May 5, 2014 meeting <See Attachment #1>

Review process for working together in small groups and identify questions we need to answer as a whole group

4:45 – 6:15 Developing Specific Recommendations for Increasing Autonomy in Rhode Island

Review, refine, and confirm preliminary recommendations developed on May 5, 2014 <See Attachment #1>

Examine a set of additional preliminary recommendations and refine recommendations based on input <See Attachment #2>

Confirm the entire set of recommendations

Review and react to outline of recommendation report to submit to the Governor <See Attachment #2>

Additional Questions/Concerns (if needed) 6:20 – 6:30 Reflections, Feedback, and Next Steps

Complete an Exit Ticket

Assignment for July 7, 2014 meeting

Final meeting – July 7, 2014