The purpose of the Rigorous, Relevant Engaged Student Learning Task Force is to support the ongoing data collection, analysis, and adjustments to practice to improve outcomes for students. Deepening instructional practices in these areas at BIS is one of three main redesign goals.
We will craft and implement a student-driven instructional framework that enables student voice and choice practices to foster independent learners. Our lens of success will acknowledge and celebrate a myriad of learner strengths to empower a community of students achieving together.
Whole-Human Curriculum Framework
Common Instructional Practices
Student-Led Performances
Whole-Human Curriculum Framework:
By December 15, 2021 75% of faculty will report understanding the MyWays framework
By June 15, 2021, 80% of students will identify the "why" of their learning (making connections to their lives, their future learning, and future plan for college and career)
By June 15, 2021, the percentage of students who report knowing their academic skills, strengths, and areas of focus will increase by 50%
By June 15, 2021, 75% of faculty will demonstrate evidence of common instructional practices in observation OR 75% of faculty will report using common instructional practices
By June 15, 2021, at least 1 core content department has revised their curriculum maps to reflect the MyWays framework
By June 15, 2021, there will be a 100% increase in teachers implementing interdisciplinary lesson plans using the MyWays framework
Common Instructional Practices:
By June 15, 2021, 75% of faculty will demonstrate evidence of common instructional practices in observation OR 75% of faculty will report using common instructional practices
By June 15, 2021, there will be a 100% increase in students reporting that they made a choice for their WIN block rather than being directed to intervention by an adult
By June 15, 2021, there will be a 100% increase in teachers integrating career explorations in core content curriculum.
Student-Led Performances:
By June 15, 2021, the number families & community members attending student showcases of learning will increase by 100%
By June 15, 2021, the percentage of students who report knowing their academic skills, strengths, and areas of focus will increase by 50%
By June 15, 2021, 80% of students will identify the "why" of their learning (making connections to their lives, their future learning, and future plan for college and career)
By June 15, 2021, there will be a 100% increase in famililes reporting that they understand the importance of students leading the conversation around their strengths and areas of growth in the student led conference
**For more detailed information about each strategy and related outputs/outcomes please review the following documents:
Mike Andrews, 6th Grade English Teacher, Mass IDEAS Core Team Member, South Team Lead
Carrie Butcher, 7th Grade Science Teacher, North Team Lead
Cassie Wadden, 7th Grade Math Teacher, Task Force Member
Rachel Bertocchi, 6th Grade Math Teacher, Task Force Member
Tina Crook, Math Curriculum Coordinator
Jen Caron, Science Curriculum Coordinator
Ginny Turner, History/Social Sciences Curriculum Coordinator
Kaitlyn Chamness-O'Connor, English Curriculum Coordinator
James Anderson, Principal of BIS
Todd Walantis, BIS Parent
Julie DiPilato, BIS Grant Manager, Mass IDEAS Core Team Member
Jen Perry, Director of Teaching and Learning 6-12, Mass IDEAS Team Lead
Task Force Agendas/Zoom Recording
November 4, 2020
December 2, 2020
Task Force Data Collection
October 5, 2020
Agenda/Recording
Recording
Other Materials
2. October 19, 2020
Recording
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3. October 21, 2020
Slide Deck
Recording
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