RI Educator Autonomy Agenda April 7, 2014
Transcript of RI Educator Autonomy Agenda April 7, 2014
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