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Quarterly Benchmarks #2 Strategy 2A: Provide teachers with the resources and time they need to excel in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and the utilization of assessment data. Sub-Strategy Implementation Milestone By when Early Evidence of Change By when Measurement tool Expected Outcome By when Owner Conduct a nationwide search to identify, recruit, and hire an exceptional Principal Hired outstanding Principal who will lead UP Academy Holland beginning in Summer 2014. May 2014 Challenge areas identified in this turnaround plan are being adequately addressed by the Principal January 2015 UP Education Network academic team observations Principal receives positive evaluation from UP Education Network, reflecting strong instructional leadership and student gains on interim assessments. Classroom walkthroughs in Q4 of 2014-15 academic year indicate strong adherence to and implementation of outstanding instructional practices. June 2015 (note: date applies to all expected outcomes listed to the left) UP Academy Holland Leadership Team Create staff working conditions that maximize planning and collaboration time Working conditions articulated in turnaround plan go into effect, including time allocated for teachers to collaborate July 2014 All teachers are collaborating daily with their content and peers during their non-instructional time September 2014 Observations by Principal and DCIs Strategy 2B: Develop and implement a new, rigorous curriculum, and create systems to refine the curriculum over time to meet students’ evolving needs. Sub-Strategy Implementation Milestone By when Early Evidence of Change By when Measurement tool Expected Outcome By when Owner Design and document new scopes and sequences for the school, based off of those that have been implemented at UP Academy Dorchester. Finalize scopes and sequences for all grade levels. July 2014 100% of teachers are utilizing aligned curriculum and associated materials September 2014 Review of curricular materials and classrooms by Principal and UP Education Network academic team. Fulfillment of Student Achievement MAGS (e.g., student achievement on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) 90% of lesson plans are meeting required elements of an outstanding UP Education Network lesson (e.g., differentiated, rigorous, etc.) June 2015 (note: date applies to all expected outcomes listed to the left) UP Academy Holland Leadership Team Implement system whereby every teacher submits their weekly plan to their DCI, and gets feedback from DCI on plan, prior to implementation Train all teachers on weekly plan procedures and submission requirements August 2014 90% of teachers are submitting their instructional plans weekly and are receiving feedback from the DCI per school procedure September 2014 Review of submission records.