The Commissioner identify specific strategies and resources that will be utilized for Morgan special needs students and shall describe how such strategies and resources will be implemented for the duration of the turnaround plan to address the achievement gaps relative to these students. 4.7 Enrichment Resources: Project GRAD will identify and coordinate enrichment resources ranging from in-school tutors to community-based activities. Morgan will work with partner providers to coordinate offerings, prioritizing partners who can provide STEM-related resources. We aim to create more of a community classroom by mobilizing community partners, so that learning and development happen in multiple spheres, not just in the school. Priority Area 4 Benchmarks Final Outcomes: By June 2015, 75% of students show improved academic outcomes on skills-based assessments and curriculum based benchmark assessments. By June 2015, 80% of Morgan pre-K students meet the minimum requirements for Kindergarten readiness. Spring 2015 MCAS shows a 10 point increase in the percentage of 5th and 8th grade students scoring P or A in science and technology/engineering. Spring 2015 MCAS shows a 10 point increase in the percentage of students across all grades scoring P or A in mathematics and ELA. Early Evidence of Change: By October 2014, IEP and 504 plans for all students with disabilities will have been reviewed, and are being implemented and monitored. By January 2015, 80% of teachers report that resources are easy to access, aligned to curriculum, and contribute to rigorous instruction as indicated in a teacher survey. By January 2015, 75% of teachers demonstrate implementation of instructional strategies that appropriately match and use available resources, as evidenced by classroom observations and lesson plans. By 2015, 70% of new Morgan preschoolers are on track for Kindergarten readiness as measured by performance and benchmark tasks. Implementation Benchmarks: 4.1 4.3 – By July 1, 2014, existing resources for all content areas inventoried, assessed, sorted and organized; new aligned resources identified and ordered. By August 2014 and ongoing, all staff knows and uses the protocol for finding and using available resources. 4.4 By September 2014, Morgan pre-K opens for students in the eligible attendance zone.
The Commissioner identify specific strategies and resources that will be utilized for Morgan special needs students and shall describe how such strategies and resources will be implemented for the duration of the turnaround plan to address the achievement gaps relative to these students. 4.7 Enrichment Resources: Project GRAD will identify and coordinate enrichment resources ranging from in-school tutors to community-based activities. Morgan will work with partner providers to coordinate offerings, prioritizing partners who can provide STEM-related resources. We aim to create more of a community classroom by mobilizing community partners, so that learning and development happen in multiple spheres, not just in the school. Priority Area 4 Benchmarks Final Outcomes: By June 2015, 75% of students show improved academic outcomes on skills-based assessments and curriculum based benchmark assessments. By June 2015, 80% of Morgan pre-K students meet the minimum requirements for Kindergarten readiness. Spring 2015 MCAS shows a 10 point increase in the percentage of 5th and 8th grade students scoring P or A in science and technology/engineering. Spring 2015 MCAS shows a 10 point increase in the percentage of students across all grades scoring P or A in mathematics and ELA. Early Evidence of Change: By October 2014, IEP and 504 plans for all students with disabilities will have been reviewed, and are being implemented and monitored. By January 2015, 80% of teachers report that resources are easy to access, aligned to curriculum, and contribute to rigorous instruction as indicated in a teacher survey. By January 2015, 75% of teachers demonstrate implementation of instructional strategies that appropriately match and use available resources, as evidenced by classroom observations and lesson plans. By 2015, 70% of new Morgan preschoolers are on track for Kindergarten readiness as measured by performance and benchmark tasks. Implementation Benchmarks: 4.1 – 4.3 By July 1, 2014, existing resources for all content areas inventoried, assessed, sorted and organized; new aligned resources identified and ordered. By August 2014 and ongoing, all staff knows and uses the protocol for finding and using available resources. 4.4 By September 2014, Morgan pre-K opens for students in the eligible attendance zone.
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