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Our #MTPSpride District Learning and Certification Journey

Middletown Township Public Schools

October 18, 2017

ADDRESSING NOW

The Graduating Class of

2030

When students graduate from your school in 2030 what will they take with them into the future? ��

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• What will a student from your district value?
• What type of thinker will a student from your district be?
• What skills will a student from your district have?
• How will a student from your district interact with the world at larger?
• What is your district doing that supports those student takeaways?

Looking Back

V. Future Ready Schools - NJ

About

• School-level certification program
• Developed in partnership w/� NJ DOE, NJSBA, and NJIT
• Endorsed by major NJ educational organizations
• Advisory Board established with representatives from above organizations
• Based on Sustainable Schools NJ certification program

New Jersey

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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V. Future Ready Schools - NJ

About

• Aligned to national Future Ready Schools framework
• Seven (7) “Gears” to help schools update strategic plans based on new 21^st century demands
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
• Use of Space and Time
• Robust Infrastructure
• Data and Privacy
• Community Partnerships
• Personalized Professional Learning
• Budget and Resources

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V. Future Ready Schools - NJ

Purpose

• Help school leaders plan and implement personalized, research-based digital learning strategies so all students can achieve their full potential
• Provide school-level roadmap to follow to implement Future Ready practices
• Provide access to Future Ready resources developed by schools for schools

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V. Future Ready Schools - NJ

Update from 2016-17

• Developed three taskforces composed� of NJ educators and stakeholders to � develop Future Ready – NJ indicators
• Leadership
• Education and Classroom Practice
• Technology Support and Services
• Taskforces developed 100 indicators with descriptions, rubric, and sample evidence aligned to national Future Ready Schools framework
• Developed process for “Inaugural” year of certification

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V. Future Ready Schools - NJ

Process for Certification

• District-level Commitment Phase
• Superintendent signs the Future Ready Pledge
• The Board Resolution is Implemented
• District-Level Future Ready Team is Established
• District Commitment Pre-Application is submitted for review
• School-level Certification Phase
• School-Level Future Ready Team Established
• School Participation Letter Signed
• School submits Evidence of Success for indicators

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V. Future Ready Schools - NJ

2017 Participating Schools & Districts

39 Committed Districts

82 Participating Schools

63 Schools to be announced: 17 are Middletown Township Public Schools

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NJSBA Workshop 2017

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Conclusions and Analysis:

• District Personalized Learning Statement

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Conclusions and Analysis:

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• 2017-2018 District Goals

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Looking Forward