Educator Autonomy Working Group Monday, May 5, 2014

4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Rhode Island Department of Education

80 Washington Street/255 Westminster Street, Providence Room 501 Agenda

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:

Agree on basic conditions that support greater autonomy at the school and district level

Identify preliminary recommendations in specific areas of autonomy

Continue to build relationships among all members and increase understanding on autonomy

4:30 – 4:45 Welcome, Reflections, and Processes for Working Together on

Recommendations

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

Reflections from our April 7,2014 meeting

Review of Process for Developing Recommendations, including Quick Review of Research, Interviews, and Summary of

Meetings – Implications for Recommendations Confirming basic conditions that are necessary for autonomy to

flourish Achieving consensus and supporting recommendations

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

Examining a set of preliminary recommendations and refine recommendations based on input

Structure of a Recommendation

Generating other possible recommendations 6:20 – 6:30 Reflections, Feedback, Next Steps

Complete an Exit Ticket

Assignment for June 2, 2014 meeting

Confirming Final Recommendations – July 7, 2014 meeting