1. Strategic Planning Board Update February 27, 2012 Draft - For Discussion Purposes Only

2. Executive Summary PPSD is developing a strategic plan to guide our efforts and allocate limited resources appropriately to help achieve our goals This planning process builds on extensive work completed by the district, the City of Providence and others We have revised a “Theory of Action” to guide the district’s priorities and activities There are four tentative core areas of focus, with activities planning continuing in each area: –Rigorous Curriculum and Engaging Learning Opportunities –High Expectations and Support for Students and Families –High Expectations and Support for Educators & Staff –Systems that Work Draft - For Discussion Purposes Only

3. PPSD Strategic Planning: 5 Key Steps in our process Consolidate Documents Consolidate Documents Refine a Theory of Action Create 3-year Action Plan Gather Feedback Revise & Finalize Plan 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Create consolidated strategic planning documents with synthesized goals and other content. The team will compile one working document from the several that exist today. The team will update and refine a theory of action to help guide ongoing strategic planning efforts The plan will specify and align goals, key activities and accountability, including definitive timelines and benchmarks, through an inclusive process that embraces the district’s commitment to shared leadership and stakeholder buy-in Staff will be given opportunities to raise understanding and generate buy-in with key stakeholders throughout the process with definitive timelines for respondents The team will revise and create final documentation and next steps for implementation planning. Where we are now Draft - For Discussion Purposes Only

4. How does our draft Theory of Action look? Rigorous Curriculum & Engaging Learning Opportunities High Expectations & Support for Students and Families High Expectations & Support for Educators and Staff Systems that Work Four Focus Areas Each area has one or more if…then… statements written to describe the logic pathway from the focus area to the desired performance result. Draft - For Discussion Purposes Only

5. How did we use the Theory of Action to prioritize activities? Consolidate & Refine Brainstorm Key Activities Prioritize the list Create/ Refine a Theory of Action This is an iterative process and the priorities will continue to be refined. Your feedback and input is valuable! What really matters in PPSD? What top activities will really drive change? How can make this a short list to focus our efforts? As we learn more, should we modify our list? Draft - For Discussion Purposes Only

6. Draft Priority Areas New educator evaluation system (Includes professional practice* and student outcomes) Aligned and targeted professional development Revised accountability systems and policies Rigorous Curriculum & Engaging Learning Opportunities High Expectations & Support for Educators and Staff High Expectations & Support for Students and Families Systems that Work Rigorous core curriculum Engaging learning environments High quality portfolio of learning opportunities (incl. Innovation Schools) Comprehensive assessment system Multi-Tiered Support System (RTI) Special populations support Student attendance initiatives Integrated Information System (IIS) –SIS & attendance –Position control –Other HR –Budget systems Public dashboard Priority Areas *Professional practice expectations include such focus areas as absenteeism and cultural competency Draft - For Discussion Purposes Only

7. GOAL 1 All children will enter Kindergarten ready to learn and prepared for school GOAL 3 All children will be supported intellectually, socially and emotionally in and out of school GOAL 4 All children will succeed academically and graduate from high school ready for college, career and/or credential GOAL 5 All youth will obtain a post-secondary degree or credential and enter a career Citywide Results Alignment with City PPSD is aligning its priority goals, objectives and major initiatives to Providence’s desired results. GOAL 2 All children will have access to a portfolio of high quality schools, teachers and district supports Draft - For Discussion Purposes Only

8. GOAL 1 All children will be supported intellectually, socially and emotionally in and out of school GOAL 2 All children will achieve at high levels of academic proficiency GOAL 3 All children will graduate from high school ready for college, career and/or credential Framework Draft: Phase Two HIGH EXPECTATIONS AND SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES Focus Area: Systems to increase attendance and learning supports Adoption of comprehensive framework Needs assessment & systems building Broad implementation & monitoring RIGOROUS CURRICULUM & ENGAGING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Focus Area: Engaging learning environments Rigorous curriculum Common vision of effective teaching Development of people through continuous PD efforts Monitoring of curriculum, assessment and instruction HIGH EXPECTATIONS AND SUPPORT FOR EDUCATORS & STAFF Focus Area: Human Capital Management Gradual Implementation of Ed. Eval (SY ‘11-’12) Full Implementation of Ed Eval (SY ‘12-’13) Continuation of Full implementation SYSTEMS THAT WORK Focus Area: Integrated Information System Development of an SIS system to be used by stakeholders Re-engineering the HRIS System Develop a comprehensive assessment system Clean and complete data that is utilized by teachers, principals, central office and Schools boards PPSD Goals Objectives Major Initiatives Improved graduation rates Reduced chronic absenteeism Proficiency in early literacy & numeracy Successful transition into school and across grades Reduced achievement gaps Proficiency in secondary math

9. Your Feedback and Questions? Updates will continue to be provided throughout the coming months. The team will be gathering data and feedback throughout the process as we develop actionable plans and timelines. Thank you. Draft - For Discussion Purposes Only