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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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)

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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