Live Reporting - Dr Ahern -Entry Plan Findings

not prescriptive, not answers or solutions, just findings

highlights from the report

visited 160+ classrooms, participated in as much of the school day and events as possible; conducted interviews with multiple folks from different segments of the community; parent forums, community forum, 

loved the student focus groups at all the schools 
(did not participate in a focus group with students at ECDC)

also conducted a data and document review; created a word cloud from the students input

her word "welcoming"

Dr Ahern presenting to the School Committee

word cloud from students

first key strength is the teachers

more strengths of the Franklin School District

2 leadership teams; the School Committee, Superintendent and Central office. The other leadership team is the Central office and district wide leaders.

28 within first 3 years in role of the 37 in this second leadership group

uncovering disconnect, couldn't put into some neat themes and patterns

contemporary teaching in learning

no easy answers, already doing something in these arenas

second major opportunity is in continuity of services

other areas of opportunity

third area of opportunity is consistency across the district
recognize different culture and schools but hat can be common

homework committee an example of working across the district within the framework

challenges to be addressed

budget and enrollment challenge

more details to be found in the report (hopefully to be available soon)

next steps

draft strategy by end of year, use at offsite during summer and bring to School Committee for approval in August