M R . K E N S C H R A GM I D D L E S C H O O L A SS I S TA N T P R I N C I PA L
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Canonsburg Middle SchoolCanon-McMillan S.D.
Schools to Watch~ Organizational Structures
and Processes ~Tuesday, February 25, 2014
11:45a.m
Organizational Structures and Processes
“High-performing schools with middle grades are learning organizations
that establish norms, structures, and organizational arrangements to
support and sustain their trajectory toward excellence.”
• Vision Committee• Vision Statement (next slide)• Posted in each room/office and consulted in decision-making
“A shared vision of what a high-performing school is and does,
drives every facet of school change.”
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“The principal has the responsibility and authority to hold the school-improvement enterprise together, including day-to-day
know-how, coordination, strategic planning, and communication.”
• Administrative continuity• Administrative team approximately 7 years• 25+ years collectively associated with CMS• Commitment to middle level learners • Administrative support
“The school is a community of practice in which learning, experimentation,
and the opportunity for reflection are the norm.”
• Teaming• Grading philosophy• Performance tasks• Start small – pilot – share
“The school and district devote resources to content-rich professional learning, which is connected to reaching and sustaining the
school vision and increasing student achievement.”
• Professional development days• Team time• Sharing• Co-teaching consultants/visits• PD through IU1
• Technology• Reading Apprenticeship
“The school is not an island unto itself; it is a part of a larger educational
system, i.e., districts, networks and community partnerships.”
• Multi-faceted transition program for incoming 7 t h grade students
• Counselor visits• MS building visit• Summer orientation
• 6 t h grade teachers to CMS• Consol Energy PBL’s
“The school staff holds itself accountable for student success.”
• Data Warehouse• Benchmarking
“The school staff and district staff partner with colleges and universities.”
• Student Teachers, Interns, Observers• Partnership with Junior Achievement, W&J • Hiring
• actively contact higher ed• focus on middle level
• In-House induction program• mentor in building
“The school includes families and community members in
setting and supporting the school's trajectory toward high
performance.”
• Team Blogs• Website• @wearecms25• Mailings, emails•Traditional conferences•Parent Council•Town Hall Meeting•Evening Parent Sessions
Conclusion
Q & AContact Information:
Canonsburg Middle School25 E. College St.Canonsburg, PA 15317724-745-9030Greg Taranto: [email protected] Schrag: [email protected]
Transition to Part II of our presentation… please give us a few moments…
