Cambridge Public Schools
Superintendent’s Mid-Year
Evaluation Update
March 21, 2023
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Self Assessment
Analysis,
Goal Setting and Plan Development
Implementation of the plan
Formative Assessment/
Evaluation
Summative Evaluation
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Goal Alignment
District Goals
School Improvement Plans/Goals
Administrator
Goals
Educator
Goals
Superintendent
Goals
School Committee Goals
Student Achievement
District Plan
District Plan
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�OBJECTIVE 1: �Deliver Ambitious Instruction & Effective Supports | OBJECTIVE 2: �Provide Accessible �College & Career Pathways | OBJECTIVE 3: �Implement Effective Staff �Learning & Support | OBJECTIVE 4: �Build Welcoming & Supportive Schools & District |
1. Define a districtwide instructional framework that guides consistent, high-quality instruction in every classroom. | 4. Collaborate to implement city-wide plan for universal preschool to promote equitable access as a foundation �for student success. | 7. Strengthen and expand educator and leader career pathway programs, prioritizing hard-to-staff roles and diversification of staff. | 10. Improve families access to resources within and beyond CPS. |
2. Align instructional practices and resources to instructional framework across content areas and grade bands. | 5. Implement a system of individualized student success planning and supports that prepare students for effective transitions and post-graduation success. | 8. Establish a comprehensive, role-based professional learning strategy and system that improves practices in alignment with district vision. | 11. Promote positive school cultures and climate through district-wide vision of inclusive and restorative discipline policies and practices. |
3. Establish robust multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS)�to support students’ academic, social, emotional, and �behavioral needs. | 6. Embed college & career exploration and experiences across the JK-12 continuum. | 9. Improve evaluation systems for all staff to support professional growth as part �of a culture of continuous improvement. | 12. Develop a multi-year facilities improvement plan based on �pending building study. |
Throughlines: Accountability * Coherence * Transparency * Equity lens
SY’22-23 Focused Strategic Initiatives
Revised 09.30.2022
Superintendent Goals, Indicators, and Evidence
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Goal Type | Focused Standard/Indicator | Evidence |
Student Learning 1: Chronic Absenteeism | I-E: Data Informed Decision-making | Data by month Correspondences Presentations to Principals |
Student Learning 2: Academic Achievement | I-E: Data Informed Decision-making | i-Ready Mid-year update Planning documents (targeted tutoring) SC Presentations |
Professional Practice 1: Meeting Leadership | Instructional Leadership | ELT Meeting Agendas ELT Meeting Presentations |
Professional Practice 2: School Visits | I-D: Evaluation | School Visit Template Sample School Visit Feedback Written feedback |
Superintendent Goals, Indicators, and Evidence
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Goal Type | Focused Standard/Indicator | Evidence |
District Improvement 1: Welcoming & Supportive Schools | III-Family and Community Engagement III-D: Family Concerns | Data from Engagement Sessions Participation and Outreach Information Correspondence with and between families |
District Improvement 2: Accessible College and Career Pathways, RSTA | Instructional Leadership Professional Culture | RSTA Roundtable Discussions RSTA Advisory Board Agendas |
District Improvement 3: Accessible College and Career Pathways Universal Preschool Program | Instructional Leadership II-D: Laws, Ethics, and Policies | Approved SC Policies Planning and Meeting Agendas UPK Roundtable Dates |
Superintendent Goals, Indicators, and Evidence
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Goal Type | Focused Standard/Indicator | Evidence |
District Improvement 4: Deliver Ambitious Instruction and Effective Supports Student Success Planning (MyCAP) | Instructional Leadership Professional Culture | Fall Implementation Report District Plan Update/Presentation Dec. 2022 |
District Improvement 5: Deliver Ambitious Instruction and Effective Supports | Instructional Leadership Family and Community Engagement | Meeting Agendas Sample Slides (framework design sessions) |
Goal Attainment Status
Student �Learning 1:
Chronic �Absenteeism
Professional �Practice 1:
Meeting Leadership
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Student Learning 2:
Academic Achievement
Professional Practice 2:
School Visits
Goal Attainment Status
District
Improvement 1:
Welcoming &
Supportive
Schools
District Improvement 3:
Accessible College and Career
Pathways
Universal Preschool �Program
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District Improvement 2:
Accessible College and Career Pathways
RSTA
District Improvement 4:
Deliver Ambitious Instruction
and Effective Supports
Student �Success Planning (MyCAP)
Goal Attainment Status
District
Improvement 5:
Deliver Ambitious Instruction
and Effective Supports
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Discussion Prompts
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Clarifying questions
Share warm feedback
(What is going �well with the Superintendent’s Performance)
Share cool feedback
(What needs improvement with �the Superintendent’s Performance
Give specific recommendations