Norfolk Public Schools School Board Work Session Division of Academic Affairs February 21, 2018 1
Recommendations – B.T. Washington HS What we Know Recommendation Next steps BTW does not have a unique program Continue to upgrade the Arts DLT approval in place infrastructure to modernize the Budget considerations program to differentiate the Arts program from the other HS offerings The number of course offerings in the Strengthen support for current course Review options around expanding and Arts is similar to the other High sequences offerings. realigning opportunities in the Arts Schools. Some courses are unique, while integrating STEM fields in others a deficit due to student Add new course offerings that reflect a innovative ways. (A+) = STEAM enrollment. better fit for college and career opportunities. BTW does not have the staff to fully Full-time dance teacher DLT approval implement and support an Arts Full-time Theatre teacher with Budget considerations specialty program. Technical Theatre background Full-time Orchestra/Theory teacher Full-time Arts teacher BTW does not have a program Create a program leadership position DLT leadership position to support building similar to the other high school Budget considerations community partnerships/secure positions. grants/organize and recruit/support curriculum/manage facility needs/monitor and support students in the program. 2
Recommendations – B.T. Washington HS What we know Recommendation Next Steps BTW lacks a strong feeder school Emphasis on creating more opportunity In progress. program to support the Arts in general. at Middle School for Arts elective Consider reinstating Middle School options within the student schedule. drama support stipends. BTW needs upgraded modern Identify upgrades DLT equipment to support unique Create and implement a professional Budget classroom curriculum supported by development plan to support the professional development for staff to additions. utilize efficiently. 3
Recommendations - Other What We Know Recommendations Next Steps Blair Pre-Medical, Health & Engineering Integrate more themed components Professional development for content program does not offer enough unique into the current curriculum courses. teachers to support integration of supporting themed units. course offerings/experiences. H.S. credit bearing courses and several Identify additional experiences that limited field trips comprise the support the specialty program. Utilize NTC programs/Maury Medical program. Health Program students and staff to better leverage our own resources in exposing students to current opportunities. AOIS program has had turnover with Provide support and time for new staff In progress key staff. Relationships with NATO and to rebuild these key relationships. other supporting organizations have suffered. Blair Pre-Medical, Health & Engineering Provide transportation Budget program out of zone students are not Available buses and drivers provided transportation. All other specialty program students are provided transportation. Three different Middle School Create a common application. Completed in October, 2017 with minor applications exist creating confusion revision expected for 2018-19. and frustration for students applying to more than one program. Provide the submission of applications Application currently can be completed to be both available on-line or on-line and then printed for paper/pencil. submission. 4
Recommendations - Other What We Know Recommendations Next Steps There is not a district program leader to Create a district coordinator position to DLT oversee and provide efficient support better monitor and support each Budget to all specialty programs across the programs implementation. district. The district application/acceptance Consider creating a central leadership DLT process is completed by each individual structure that supports the Budget program and school. Creating a application/acceptance process and common evaluation rubric has helped. ensures consistent support, fidelity of However, there is still the potential for the process and timely program unintended bias and inconsistent evaluation. application of each schools practices. The Norfolk community shows strong Engage the Norfolk community school DLT interest in unique programs that populations to determine level of support student interests and interest to create additional themed strengths. NPS has created additional and/or specialty programs. Research programs to support access to a variety indicates that community and student of programs on a case by case basis. support will ultimately determine the success and support of each program. 5
CLARIFYING QUESTIONS & COMMENTS 6
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