measured by an annual survey. School building cleanliness will reinforce high expectations for students Implement strategies for improving facility Ongoing UP Academy Holland will conduct periodic audits of the school facility to ensure it is welcoming, clean, and supports an environment of high expectations. The average audit score over the course of the year will increase by 10% compared to the previous year’s average score. June 2018 Direct observation by network school ops team Hold a weekly staff meeting explicitly focused on school culture, part of which is designed to continuously calibrate school-wide expectations and ensure consistency and seamless implementation of all operating procedures Use weekly staff meetings to review operational procedures and data measuring implementation of these procedures September 2017 All faculty will actively discuss and problem-solve around school culture on a weekly basis, as evidenced by agendas September 2017 Review meeting agendas, direct observations by UP Education Network academic team
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. Implementation Milestone By when Early Evidence of Change By when Measurement tool Expected Outcome By when Owner Strengthen bench of instructional leadership UP Education Network will implement a leadership development program starting in fall 2017 Fall 2017 Program participants indicate that program is helping develop their leadership abilities January 2018 Participant surveys Principal receives positive evaluation from UP Education Network, reflecting strong instructional leadership and student gains on interim assessments. June 2018 (note: date applies to all expected outcomes listed to the left) UP Academy Holland Leadership Team Continue to innovate in use of time to enhance teacher practice Implement updated strategies for Drop Everything and Plan September 2017 Participation in teacher collaboration sessions is high and feedback from teachers is positive November 2017 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. Implementation Milestone By when Early Evidence of Change By when Measurement tool Expected Outcome By when Owner Implement high quality curriculum based on best practices Required curriculum materials arrive on time. August 2017 Classroom observations show that curriculum is used in 100% of approved content areas. November 2017 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) Classroom walkthroughs in June 2018 (note: date applies to all expected outcomes listed to the left) UP Academy Holland Leadership Team Develop and train teachers on high quality Train all teachers on instructional approaches August 2017 The principal will be able to show that 100% of relevant teachers November 2017 Principal and network academic team
Q4 of 2017-18 academic year indicate strong adherence to and implementation of outstanding instructional practices. 90% of lesson plans are meeting required elements of an outstanding UP Education Network lesson (e.g., differentiated, rigorous, etc.) approaches to instruction by content area consistently use UP Education Network’s instructional approaches in their classes, as evidenced by classroom observations observations Strategy 2C: Set clear expectations for outstanding instruction, and provide regular instructional coaching and support to teachers. Sub-Strategy Implementation Milestone By when Early Evidence of Change By when Measurement tool Expected Outcome By when Owner Relentlessly coach teachers throughout the year on exceptional instructional practices By November 1, the principal will be able to show that 100% of DCIs consistently use UP Education Network’s teaching pathway in coaching meetings, as evidenced by observation of November 2017 By June 1, classroom observations will show that 90% of teachers have created a consistently stable classroom culture and have moved to the next step of UP Education Network’s June 2018 Principal and UP Education Network academic team observations. Classroom walkthroughs in Q4 of 2017-18 academic year indicate strong adherence to and implementation of outstanding instructional practices. June 2018 June 2018 Principal and UP Education Network academic team observations. Principal and UP
Holland by November 1, January 1, and March 1. Fulfillment of this MAG: On a scale of 1-5, 90% percent of staff "Agree" or "Strongly Agree" with the following statement on the end-of-year staff survey: “My school has an obsession with regularly and effectively using data.” Fulfillment of this MAG: 80% of students gain three STEP levels during the academic year Schedule in up to five eight-hour professional development “data days” during which teachers will be supported to create effective plans and individualized instruction (i.e. tutoring) plans based on interim assessment results Finalize school calendar to include up to 5 PD “data days” June 2017 90% of teachers are employing effective plans for groups and individuals February 2018 Observations by Principal and UP Education Network academic team. Utilize the STEP Literacy Assessment to assess all students on independent reading readiness and reading skills All students assessed via STEP Literacy Assessment October 2017 80% of teachers have implemented targeted interventions for students based on results of STEP Literacy Assessment November 2017 Observations by Principal and UP Education Network academic team.
Quarterly Benchmarks #3 Strategy 3A: Build and implement school-wide and individualized support systems for students. Implementation Milestone By when Early Evidence of Change By when Measurement tool Expected Outcome By when Owner Continue implementing Multi-Tiered System of Supports to ensure students are getting required interventions and supports. Teachers are trained on the school’s System of Supports model during staff orientation. August 2017 Academic and behavior data is used to identify students at risk for poor learning outcomes. October 2017 UP Education Network academic team observations Fulfillment of Student Achievement MAGS (e.g., student achievement on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) June 2018 UP Academy Holland Leadership Team Strategy 3B: Create systems and opportunities to identify students who may be struggling with academic, social, emotional, or health challenges. Implementation Milestone By when Early Evidence of Change By when Measurement tool Expected Outcome By when Owner Grade-level and cohort teams meet weekly to identify students in need. Student-focused grade-level and cohort meetings commence. September 2017 After two-week cycle of and cohort meetings, staff members prescribe specific supports for students that are identified during weekly meeting. October 2017 Principal and DCI observations Fulfillment of Student Achievement MAGS (e.g., student achievement on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) June 2018 (note: date applies to all expected outcomes listed to the left) UP Academy Holland Leadership Team Continue implementing Multi-Tiered System of Supports to Teachers are trained on the school’s System of Supports model August 2017 Academic and behavior data is used to identify students at risk for poor learning October 2017 UP Education Network academic team observations
ensure students are getting required interventions and supports. during staff orientation. outcomes. Strategy 3C: Develop new ways to ensure the academic success of the school’s English language learners. Implementation Milestone By when Early Evidence of Change By when Measurement tool Expected Outcome By when Owner UP Academy Holland academic program for ELLs (see above) is implemented with fidelity. The school effectively assigns English language learners to most appropriate schedule and support model based on ELD level and specific student needs. September 2017 90% or more of core subject teachers are effectively utilizing appropriate sheltered English strategies in their classrooms. October 2017 Principal and UP Education Network academic team observations. Fulfillment of Student Achievement MAGS (e.g., student achievement on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) for the school’s English language learners. June 2018 (note: date applies to all expected outcomes listed to the left) UP Academy Holland Leadership Team Ensure ELL students rapidly learn English. UP Academy Holland’s Limited English Proficient students will achieve a Student Growth Percentile of 70 or higher on the ACCESS assessment. June 2018
Strategy 3D: Develop new ways to ensure the academic success of the school’s Students with disabilities students. Implementation Milestone By when Early Evidence of Change By when Measurement tool Expected Outcome By when Owner Based on student need, pilot shifting a substantially separate classroom to a full inclusion classroom. Relevant staff members are trained on strategies necessary to provide high quality and inclusive instruction. September 2017 Students with disabilities are observed to be receiving appropriate education and supports as required by their IEPs and to be demonstrating academic, social, and emotional growth. October 2017 Principal and UP Education Network academic team observations. Fulfillment of Student Achievement MAGS for students with disabilities June 2018 (note: date applies to all expected outcomes listed to the left) UP Academy Holland Leadership Team Strategy 3E: Partner with community groups and other non-profits to develop and enhance wraparound services for students and families that support the school’s mission. Implementation Milestone By when Early Evidence of Change By when Measurement tool Expected Outcome By when Owner Deepen afterschool partnerships for families of students at UP Academy Holland School staff meet with Family Nurturing Center leaders to develop plans to increase family participation in “parent cafes” – events families attend that provide additional supports and capacity building August 2017 Family awareness of “parent cafes” increases relative to years past. November 2017 Teacher conversations with families Participation rate in “parent cafes” increases relative to the 2016-17 academic year. Participation rate in BCYF afterschool programming increases relative to the 2016-17 June 2018 (note: date applies to all expected outcomes listed to the left) UP Academy Holland Leadership Team
academic year. Deepen partnerships with organizations providing after-school options for students at UP Holland. Meet with Boston Centers for Youth and Families (BCYF) staff to identify ways to strengthen partnership, programming, and student participation. August 2017 Family awareness of BCYF programs increases relative to years past. November 2017 Teacher conversations with students and families
Quarterly Benchmarks #4 Strategy 4A: Enact world-class processes to find and recruit top leaders, teachers, and support staff from across the United States and from within Boston to work at UP Academy Holland; sustain these recruiting and hiring practices over the long-term. 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 exceptional DOO Schedule selection day for finalists for the DOO position March 2017 80% of UP Academy Holland staff agree or strongly agree that the DOO supports the school by providing effective operational leadership. May 2018 End-of-year staff survey. Fulfillment of Student Achievement MAGS (e.g., student achievement on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) June 2018 (note: date applies to all expected outcomes listed to the left) UP Academy Holland Leadership Team Recruit and hire high quality staff when vacancies arise and fill these positions in a timely fashion Publicize for, recruit, identify and begin hiring exceptional teachers November 2017 By June 1st of each school year, UP Academy Holland will be 90% staffed for the next school year with the leadership team 100% staffed. By the first day of school, UP Academy Holland will be fully staffed for the school year in all student facing positions. June 2017 August 2017 Data review by UP Education Network
Strategy 4B: Implement innovative ways to develop and compensate all staff members in a manner that reflects their professionalism and values student achievement. Implementation Milestone By when Early Evidence of Change By when Measurement tool Expected Outcome By when Owner Provide the Principal and DOO with ample coaching and support from UP Education Network Principal and DOO are meeting weekly meet UP Education Network Director of Principal Leadership and Director of School Operations, respectively, for coaching/managerial sessions. July 2017 Principal and DOO effectively and tangibly implements feedback from his/her manager. September 2017 UP Education Network observation. 80% of staff members who went on a performance improvement plan during the school year are successfully exited from the plan. Classroom walkthroughs in Q4 of 2017-18 academic year indicate that the vast majority of strategies taught during professional development sessions are being implemented by all teachers on a consistent basis June 2018 (note: date applies to all expected outcomes listed to the left) UP Academy Holland Leadership Team Provide every teacher with regular, high-quality coaching and professional development Both weekly PD and biweekly observation and coaching sessions are occurring regularly September 2017 85% of teachers are coached an average of two times per month, from September through May, with results reported quarterly. June 2018 UP Education Network data review Hire for cohort and grade-level leadership positions within the school community Cohort and leadership descriptions are completed May 2017 Grade-level and cohort leaders feel empowered to make critical decisions to support their grade levels and cohorts. November 2017 Conversations between Principal and grade-level and cohort leaders.
Strategy 4E: Work with school district to refine the manner in which the BPS central office’s HR-related systems interact with employees of the school to streamline unnecessary hurdles. Sub-Strategy Implementation Milestone By when Early Evidence of Change By when Measurement tool Expected Outcome By when Owner Monitor implementation of protocols governing the efficient hiring and onboarding of staff identified to work at UP Academy Holland. Meet with Boston Public Schools HR to strengthen working relationship regarding onboarding of UP Academy Holland staff members June 2017 100% of UP Academy Holland staff members are compensated correctly, and on time, during the first pay cycle of the year. August 2017 Payroll records. Fulfillment of MAG related to seamless operating procedures June 2018 (note: date applies to all expected outcomes listed to the left) UP Academy Holland Leadership Team Strategy 4F: Make changes to district policies and agreements as necessary to achieve the goals of the turnaround plan. Implementation Milestone By when Early Evidence of Change By when Measurement tool Expected Outcome By when Owner The Receiver establishes an updated MOU with Boston Public Schools and ESE that enable the goals of the turnaround plan to be fulfilled Appendix A updated July 2017 95% of UP Education Network Day One task list items are completed effectively and on time August 2017 Fulfillment of tasks on UP Education Network Day One task list The working relationship between UP Education Network and Boston Public Schools enables Year 4 goals of the turnaround plan to be achieved June 2018 UP Education Network
Strategy 5B: Build systems that sustain regular and detailed communication with families about student work and achievement. Strategy Implementation Milestone By when Early Evidence of Change By when Measurement tool Expected Outcome By when Owner Implement system through which families receive regular performance data about their children. Train all new staff and all students on the student performance tracking system. August 2017 Teachers report that more than 80% of parents ask about their child’s academic performance June 2018 End of year survey The majority of parents praise UP Academy for its frequent communication on student progress 80% of families attend at least one conference. Fulfillment of MAGs related to family survey data. June 2018 (note: date applies to all expected outcomes listed to the left) UP Academy Holland Leadership Team Hold two annual conferences for all families Launch conferences on a regular basis, following academic terms 1 and 2. December 2017 70% of families attend first term parent-teacher conference December 2017 Family conference attendance records. Create expectation that every teacher must regularly communicate with each of their students’ families, by phone; track fulfillment of expectation on the school’s phone log system; Continue to train staff on phone log system August 2017 Teachers will communicate with the family of every student in their class an average of twice per month. The school’s leadership team will monitor these communications on a monthly basis using reports from the student information system. January 2018 Phone log records
enforce expectation through the teacher evaluation system and tool Strategy 5C: Utilize resources to engage families on issues critical to their children and the school, and to influence the direction of the school. Strategy Implementation Milestone By when Early Evidence of Change By when Measurement tool Expected Outcome By when Owner Ensure school site council provides families with a voice in school Hold first school site council meeting, at which parent representatives are elected. October 2017 School site council is meeting with fidelity and is well attended by elected and family members. December 2017 Minutes of school site council meetings Fulfillment of MAGs related to family survey data. June 2015 (note: date applies to all expected outcomes listed to the left) UP Academy Holland Leadership Team Continue to employ staff member dedicated to family relations and engagement Develop staff member dedicated to family relations and engagement and align roles & responsibilities with goals for family engagement. August 2017 Family relations staff member responds to 100% of parental concerns brought to his/her attention within 72 hours. January 2018 Family communication log