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 John McCarthy, Assistant Superintendent  Lynn Allen, Assistant Superintendent  James Bellucci, Academy Principal at Tech Center  Christian Brunelli, Social Studies & English Teacher at the Tech Center  Peg Cioffi, English Teacher at Walkabout  Kim Fontana, Assistant Director, Curriculum & Instructional Services & one of the Supervisors of Walkabout  Matthew Garrity, Teacher at Tech Center  James Miller, Clinicians’ Representative  Alfred Santoli, FSLA Administrative Intern & Social Studies Teacher at Fox Meadow High School  Michael Sowul, Principal at Walden Learning Center  Deirdre Toolan, Physical Therapist at Pines Bridge  Dotty Pascale, Pines Bridge Teacher  Karen Marconi, Temporary Supervisor at Fox Meadow High School  John McCabe, FSLA Administrative Intern & RSE-TASC Non-District Technical Assistance Provider 3

 “Establish a systemic BOCES- wide culture that unifies instructional programs and creates a synergy for continuous instructional improvement.” 4

Tech Center Walkabout Special Education & RSE-TASC Curriculum Center & School Library System Hudson River Teacher Center Guidance & Child Study Center Center for Educational Leadership 6

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Resources from Month Goal6 Month Goal9 Month Goal12 Month Goal Create awareness and foster fluency and develop a common language supporting the CCSS implementation Collaboratively diagnose school capacity for implementing the CCSS and create an action plan to ensure Phase 1 execution: Aligned Unit in every classroom, each quarter Introduce CCSS aligned curriculum model modules/units and unpack the qualities of a model unit Build capacity and foster accountability so that every teacher delivers at least one Common Core aligned unit each quarter

Next Steps: Create measurable outcomes for goals:  By December 2011, communicating artifacts (such as s, wiki pages, faculty meeting materials, school board meeting materials, initiative announcements, instructional non- negotiable, etc) will create awareness and foster fluency and develop a common language supporting the CCSS implementation.  By March 2012, teacher’s surveys and school administrator’s surveys will diagnose school capacity for implementing the CCSS.  By June 2012, documentation of student work, scope and sequence, lesson plans, curriculum maps, observation notes, surveys from teachers, etc,) will establish that a CCSS (lesson, module, unit/module was delivered with quality and teacher demonstrated appropriate reflection on content, method and delivery based on grade level and subject areas.  By September 2012, instructional evidence/artifacts samplings from various school building programs will build capacity, foster accountability and demonstrate the integration of CCSS into the school culture (teacher observations, lesson plans, student work samples, etc.) Resources from 10

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Strengths Opportunities Weaknesses Threats Strengths Opportunities WeaknessesThreats Differentiating values SWOT ANALYSIS

Strengths Advantages Experience, knowledge Unique characteristics Resources Geographical advantage, location Competence, capabilities Quality, reputation Opportunities Strategic alliances, partnerships Product development Import, export Innovation an technology development Threats Loss af alliances and partners Price infaltion/deflation Strong competition Competitors new products and innovation Weaknesses Disadvantages Gap in experience, knowledge Financial aspects Reliability and trust Loss of key staff Geographical factors Primary factors SWOT ANALYSIS

Goals and project plan: strengths SWOT ANALYSIS Current strengths Professional development for alignment with CCSS Experiential and tangible learning experiences Internships, diversity, school trade (real world application), college-ready oriented programs (SUPA and ACE program), college curriculum Developing key relationships and a sense of community among all instructional programs Positive Influence on meaningful work Reviewing, articulating and reinforcing core values of the organization Ample time provided for defining critical domain areas for students and goals

Goals and project plan: strengths Strengths SWOT ANALYSIS Identification of common language Model for mobilizing staff to increase collegial conversations on important student issues Seasoned educators, strong experience and creative thinking Communication of resources Profile of a successful graduate Diversity Diversity of students, staff, programs, curriculum, districts Representative of all instructional programs Reflective Professionals Inquiry Committees: forums for reflection SUI Generis Schooling (Innovators)

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 Operationalize the BOCES-wide Profile of a Successful Graduate  Conduct a SWOT Analysis to determine CIA Program Inquiry Committee Goals  Step 2 o Identify CIA Program Inquiry Committee Opportunities to address RTTT initiatives

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 Accountability – true accountability – comes from within. We are accountable when we have embraced our responsibilities with all of our heart, when we have integrated ourselves so deeply in our work, into the lives and futures of our students, that our dreams include our dreams for them. ~ Dr. James Langlois, Superintendent of Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES 23