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Secondary School Redesign

High schools face many competing demands as they work to redesign their schools to improve student learning, to meet with success on various state initiatives and assessments, and to prepare young people for the global economy and the high tech world they will enter. This transformation will only happen if schools embrace best practices in their overall operations to promote and continually monitor systemic change. A lack of personalized and rigorous curricula needs to be addressed to support students, especially those who are falling through the cracks – academically, emotionally, and socially.

Teachers21's goal is to improve the quality of educational experiences available to high school students to ensure they are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to live productive and meaningful lives after graduation.

As with all of our initiatives, we customize our work for individual districts. Working from a comprehensive framework outlining our secondary school redesign model, Teachers21 will collaborate with districts to create an action plan for reform in their high schools.

Our Secondary School Redesign Model starts with a comprehensive assessment to identify strengths and challenges and specify priorities for improving student learning, meeting challenging academic standards, and creating a blueprint for the future. We build change utilizing a unique, research based, multi-faceted approach to reform rooted in small learning communities.

Teachers21 consultants work with the school community in establishing shared governance to embed a clear mission and vision into all redesign work. Professional learning communities are formed to utilize collective inquiry in refining and reflecting on how schools improve the learning of all. Curriculum, instruction, and assessment are made more relevant through research-based, technology-enhanced and differentiated practices. Equity of opportunity and access is secured through inclusive attitudes and behaviors that assure a safe and supportive environment for all. The use of time and resources are allocated so that teacher collaboration and the diverse needs of students can be better addressed. Community partnerships are established to promote an atmosphere of shared responsibility. Throughout all of the work, personalization is incorporated to support the social, emotional and academic needs of today’s adolescents as they develop the voices and competencies to be tomorrow’s leaders.

Teachers21 consultants customize workshops, institutes, courses, and job-embedded instructional or leadership work to bring these approaches to life in each district. They provide educators with the knowledge, skills and support to institutionalize a process for continual improvement that promotes relevant, rigorous, and equitable opportunities for all.

Who: Teams of 4 or more teachers and/or administrators from public secondary schools in the six New England states

Collaborative leadership in building a community
Equity in a safe and supportive environment
Challenging curriculum, engaging instruction and meaningful assessment
Connections with learners through personalizing your school
Action planning for the effective use of time and resources

One day of on-site embedded coaching to assist each team in action planning and further integrating their change efforts with the context of their school or district

One Best Practices Forum for teams to share what has worked in their district and what progress they have made as a collaborative cohort.

Where: The MSSAA office in Franklin, MA, located off of Route 495 for easy access from CT, RI, NH, VT, MA and Maine. Click here to see a map.

When: The seminars will take place July 28-30, 2008. The on-site coaching will be scheduled with each team to occur on one day during the Fall of 2008. The Best Practices Forum will be held on January 15, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Why: There is an urgent need to assist secondary schools in meeting the multiple demands of educating young adults in the 21st century and establishing directions for on-going and continuous inclusion of best practices.

How: Through a collaborative partnership of NEASC/CPSS and Teachers21, with the support of Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators Association

Cost: $750 person/$2500 team of 4 (includes all seminars, materials, lunches, snacks, and one day of on-site coaching).


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	Secondary School Redesign High schools face many competing demands as they work to redesign their schools to improve student learning, to meet with success on various state initiatives and assessments, and to prepare young people for the global economy and the high tech world they will enter. This transformation will only happen if schools embrace best practices in their overall operations to promote and continually monitor systemic change. A lack of personalized and rigorous curricula needs to be addressed to support students, especially those who are falling through the cracks – academically, emotionally, and socially. Teachers21's goal is to improve the quality of educational experiences available to high school students to ensure they are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to live productive and meaningful lives after graduation. As with all of our initiatives, we customize our work for individual districts. Working from a comprehensive framework outlining our secondary school redesign model, Teachers21 will collaborate with districts to create an action plan for reform in their high schools. Our Secondary School Redesign Model starts with a comprehensive assessment to identify strengths and challenges and specify priorities for improving student learning, meeting challenging academic standards, and creating a blueprint for the future. We build change utilizing a unique, research based, multi-faceted approach to reform rooted in small learning communities. Teachers21 consultants work with the school community in establishing shared governance to embed a clear mission and vision into all redesign work. Professional learning communities are formed to utilize collective inquiry in refining and reflecting on how schools improve the learning of all. Curriculum, instruction, and assessment are made more relevant through research-based, technology-enhanced and differentiated practices. Equity of opportunity and access is secured through inclusive attitudes and behaviors that assure a safe and supportive environment for all. The use of time and resources are allocated so that teacher collaboration and the diverse needs of students can be better addressed. Community partnerships are established to promote an atmosphere of shared responsibility. Throughout all of the work, personalization is incorporated to support the social, emotional and academic needs of today’s adolescents as they develop the voices and competencies to be tomorrow’s leaders. Teachers21 consultants customize workshops, institutes, courses, and job-embedded instructional or leadership work to bring these approaches to life in each district. They provide educators with the knowledge, skills and support to institutionalize a process for continual improvement that promotes relevant, rigorous, and equitable opportunities for all.	A Compass for Ongoing Secondary School Redesign A collaboration of Teachers21 and NEASC Who: Teams of 4 or more teachers and/or administrators from public secondary schools in the six New England states What: A comprehensive program including: Three full-day seminars on topics including: Collaborative leadership in building a community Equity in a safe and supportive environment Challenging curriculum, engaging instruction and meaningful assessment Connections with learners through personalizing your school Action planning for the effective use of time and resources One day of on-site embedded coaching to assist each team in action planning and further integrating their change efforts with the context of their school or district One Best Practices Forum for teams to share what has worked in their district and what progress they have made as a collaborative cohort. Where: The MSSAA office in Franklin, MA, located off of Route 495 for easy access from CT, RI, NH, VT, MA and Maine. Click here to see a map. . When: The seminars will take place July 28-30, 2008. The on-site coaching will be scheduled with each team to occur on one day during the Fall of 2008. The Best Practices Forum will be held on January 15, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Why: There is an urgent need to assist secondary schools in meeting the multiple demands of educating young adults in the 21st century and establishing directions for on-going and continuous inclusion of best practices. How: Through a collaborative partnership of NEASC/CPSS and Teachers21, with the support of Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators Association Cost: $750 person/$2500 team of 4 (includes all seminars, materials, lunches, snacks, and one day of on-site coaching). The option to receive 4 graduate credits is available for additional cost. For additional information and to register: Peg Mongiello Ann Ashworth Vice President Associate Director Teachers21 NEASC/CPSS (781) 416-0980 (781) 541-5441 Download the brochure (PDF)
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