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PORTRAIT TO PRACTICE
FALL CONVENING
October 16-18, 2023
PORTRAIT TO PRACTICE
FALL CONVENING
October 16-18, 2023
IN PERSON - North Adams, MA
IN PERSON - North Adams, MA
MEETING MATERIALS
MEETING MATERIALS
MAIN SESSION SLIDES
MAIN SESSION SLIDES
REALIZING OUR PORTRAIT, BY DESIGN
REALIZING OUR PORTRAIT, BY DESIGN
TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT POLICY
TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT POLICY
The Barr Foundation will reimburse participants for the below travel costs and incidental expenses. All submitted expenses must be reasonable. You must retain your original, itemized receipts for all reimbursement requests. Reimbursements will be processed after the event.
If you are planning to use a personal automobile to travel to North Adams, MA, reimbursement will be according to IRS guidelines and rates. The 2023 rate is $0.655/mile. You must submit a map with directions and miles traveled with your reimbursement request.
You may use a taxi, shared ride service, or public transportation taking into consideration availability, personal security, and cost.
Please contact Steph Moore before booking a group van or bus rental.
Two additional meals while traveling (not to exceed $50 total).
GETTING TO KNOW NORTH ADAMS, MA
GETTING TO KNOW NORTH ADAMS, MA
VENUE & ACCOMODATIONS
VENUE & ACCOMODATIONS
The Fall Covening will be held at Mass MOCA. Complimentary hotel accommodations will be made at Hotel Downstreet on your behalf, through the upcoming registration process.
SCHOOLS VISITED
SCHOOLS VISITED
Enrollment: 363 students, Grades 6-12
Model Elements
Charter with an Arts focus
Portfolio-based demonstration of learning
Student-led conferences
Collegiate Skills course for all students
Current Innovations for Feedback
Revised Advisory/Primary Person model
Portfolio redesign – in-progress
Enrollment: 493 students, Grades 7-12
Model Elements:
Moving to standards-based grading
Launching new PBL courses
Early College
Current Innovations for Feedback
Crew
Opportunities for student voice and choice
Student engagement in learning
Enrollment: 324 students, Grades 8-12
Model Elements:
Innovative Pathways School
Project-Based Learning
Project Lead the Way
Flex block/drop and flex lunch with CREW (PoG competencies)
Current Innovations for Feedback
Crew - competencies
Climate/culture
Enrollment: 725 students, Grades 9-12
Model Elements:
Comprehensive HS
Largest AP program in The Berkshires
Flex Block / Personalization Period
Strategies for Success freshmen course (PoG competency foundation)
Current Innovations for Feedback
Student voice in the classroom and school
Portrait competencies in the classroom and in assignments / student work
Instructional Vision Revision
Enrollment: 875 students, Grades 9-12
Model Elements:
Transitioning to become a full CVTE HS
Brand new building
Week On / Week About Block Schedule
Cooperative Education program
Current Innovations for Feedback
Portrait competencies in the classroom and in assignments / student work
Use of instructional time / collaboration among students during block scheduling
Climate/Culture and how it relates to the transformation to a fully CVTE school
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