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Canonsburg Middle School Canon-McMillan S.D. Schools to Watch ~ Organizational Structures and Processes ~. Mr . Ken Schrag Middle School Assistant Principal schragk@cmsd.k12.pa.us. Tuesday , February 25, 2014 11:45a.m. Organizational Structures and Processes.
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Canonsburg Middle SchoolCanon-McMillan S.D.Schools to Watch~ Organizational Structuresand Processes ~ Mr. Ken Schrag Middle School Assistant Principal schragk@cmsd.k12.pa.us • 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.”
“A shared vision of what a high-performing school is and does, drives every facet of school change.” Vision Committee Vision Statement (next slide) Posted in each room/office and consulted in decision-making
“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 7th grade students • Counselor visits • MS building visit • Summer orientation • 6th 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 & A Contact Information: Canonsburg Middle School 25 E. College St. Canonsburg, PA 15317 724-745-9030 Greg Taranto: tarantog@cmsd.k12.pa.us Ken Schrag: schragk@cmsd.k12.pa.us Transition to Part II of our presentation… please give us a few moments…