SOUTHBRIDGE LSG RECOMMENDATIONS MARCH 28, 2016 Numbers within parentheses indicate # of LSG Recommendations below dashed line ( ---- ) did not receive any votes at the final meeting but were discussed at prior meetings. L=Leadership R=Recruitment & Retention I=Instruction C&C=Climate & Culture SI=Specialized Instruction T=Technology C&I=Curriculum & Instruction PRIORITY AREA OF RECOMMENDED ACTION STEPS CATEGORY 1 (22) Closing the 1. Establish a multi-year cycle to review and implement curriculum that is C&I Achievement Gap aligned vertically and horizontally throughout the district. (8) (Curriculum & 2. Develop curriculum that aims high by focusing the and expectations to Instruction) challenge our skilled and confident students and then provides scaffolding that supports the learning of all students to reach those expectations. (8) 3. Develop common skills (e.g., in reading and writing) and strategies that can be used by students across multiple subjects and contexts. (8) 4. Provide free pre-school program to accommodate 100% of eligible children and offer transportation. (6) 5. Expand the alternative curriculum for students who want to stay in Southbridge but will not be attending college. Seek out collaborative opportunities with town businesses to help craft these alternatives. (5) 6. Deploy more special educators who would collaborate with regular education teachers to provide more inclusive learning environments for students. (4) 7. Maintain or increase current levels of funding for arts, and other academic programs. (4) 8. Provide time and support for middle school and high school teachers to work on curriculum development during the summer. (1)
SOUTHBRIDGE LSG RECOMMENDATIONS MARCH 28, 2016 Numbers within parentheses indicate # of LSG Recommendations below dashed line ( ---- ) did not receive any votes at the final meeting but were discussed at prior meetings. L=Leadership R=Recruitment & Retention I=Instruction C&C=Climate & Culture SI=Specialized Instruction T=Technology C&I=Curriculum & Instruction PRIORITY AREA OF RECOMMENDED ACTION STEPS CATEGORY 1 (22) Closing the Achievement Gap (Curriculum & Instruction) 1. Establish a multi-year cycle to review and implement curriculum that is aligned vertically and horizontally throughout the district. (8) 2. Develop curriculum that aims high by focusing the and expectations to challenge our skilled and confident students and then provides scaffolding that supports the learning of all students to reach those expectations. (8) 3. Develop common skills (e.g., in reading and writing) and strategies that can be used by students across multiple subjects and contexts. (8) 4. Provide free pre-school program to accommodate 100% of eligible children and offer transportation. (6) 5. Expand the alternative curriculum for students who want to stay in Southbridge but will not be attending college. Seek out collaborative opportunities with town businesses to help craft these alternatives. (5) 6. Deploy more special educators who would collaborate with regular education teachers to provide more inclusive learning environments for students. (4) 7. Maintain or increase current levels of funding for arts, and other academic programs. (4) 8. Provide time and support for middle school and high school teachers to work on curriculum development during the summer. (1) C&I
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