Save The Dates - Kindergarten Registration & Leaping into Kindergarten Assembly

Save The Dates - Kindergarten Registration and Leaping into Kindergarten Assembly

** Kindergarten Registration Class of 2033

• February 11, 2020 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 
• February 12, 2020 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM 

Where: Municipal Building 3rd Floor Training Room


** Leaping into Kindergarten Assembly

• March 17, 2020 7 – 8:00 PM 

Where: Horace Mann Middle School Auditorium


Download your copy of the flyer:
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/save_the_dates_2020_1.pdf

Save The Dates - Kindergarten Registration & Leaping into Kindergarten Assembly

 

Live Reporting: ECDC Developmental Summary and Discussion / Action Items

II. Guests/Presentations
A. Recognitions

Cindy Douglas - 5 terms on SchComm, 36 years teaching (and 2 in Brockton)

Diane Feeley - 2 years of service, budget subcommittee, community relations, school wellness, transportation, also ad-hoc on the Superintendent evaluation

Dr Monica Linden -  2 years, policy subcommittee, rep on the School Start Time Advisory Committee,  also ad-hoc on the Superintendent evaluation

Denise Schultz - 2 terms, vice char for past term; advocate at State level and MASC, policy committee, newsletter coordinator as part of the community relations, also instrumental in the Legislative Forums the last two years

Gigi Zub - 2 years, community relations subcommittee, expanded presence of SchComm around town at events

Dr Linden award as announced here earlier this week
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/10/dr-linden-receives-faculty-for.html

Dr Bergen comments on the honor it has been to work with all the SchComm members, and others within the district. We are bound by open meeting laws and engage in formal public discussions accordingly. As volunteers, it is never about the paycheck but paying it forward, giving it back. 

Scofield commenting as well, "do we agree all the time, absolutely not, but we agree to disagree and get on with it."

Zub - it wasn't easy to add to the family schedule, they did understand it and made the family work. They all wished to be here tonight, and schedules just wouldn't permit it. I feel blessed to be part of the all female School Committee. I would also like to  thank the public administrative staff. I am so proud of the work that you do.

Glenn Jones, Town Councilor, thanking the committee members for their service, it does mean a lot, id does not get forgotten. The Administration makes us look so good

B. ECDC Developmental Summary

Kelty Kelly, principal of ECDC

thanks to all of you for your commitment and openness, we have had some challenges and to share and be heard meant a lot.

it is a developmental summary, not a report card. The children are 3, 4 and 5. It touches on some subjects as well as social emotional learning as well as socio-motor skills

we are looking to go forward with this, understanding that this is a work in process, assessing after each trimester.

this will go out with a letter to the families, and how to use it. 

The Developmental Summary
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/_preschool_developmental_summary_final_10-18-19.pdf


III. Discussion/Action Items
A. ECDC Developmental Summary
I recommend approval of the ECDC Developmental Summary as presented.

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

B. Superintendent’s Evaluation – Goals
The Chair recommends approval of the Superintendent’s Goals as detailed.
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/discussion_actionb_-_supt_eval_goals.pdf

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

C. MASC Delegate
I recommend the committee appoint Anne Bergen as its MASC Delegate at the November MASS/MASC Joint Conference.

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

D. MASC Resolutions
I recommend approval of the following MASC Resolutions as detailed:

Resolution 1: Banning Polystyrene from Schools
Franklin uses plant based trays, hence not applicable

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

Resolution 2: Pertaining to Educator Diversity and Professional Licensure

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

Resolution 3: School Transportation

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

Resolution 4: Climate Change

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

Resolution 5: Full Funding of Transportation Costs for Students in Foster Care and State Care

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

Resolution 6: Universal Quality Pre-Kindergarten Access in Massachusetts

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

Resolution 7: Poverty and Children

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

Resolution 8: Resolution for Access to Menstrual Supplies

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

Resolution 9: Charter School Reform

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

E. Policy First Readings
I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading as discussed:

• a) KF – Community Use of School Facilities
• b) KF – E1 – Rules and Regulations
• c) KF – E2 – FHS Building Use
• d) KF – E4 – FHS Fee Schedule

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/discussion_actione_-_policy_0.pdf

mostly clarifications to language, gender neutral, liability insurance, half vs. full day use, penalty schedule for non-payment

School Committee Recap: School Budget proposal approved, yet funding insufficient

The School Committee meeting was a long one as the ECDC, and elementary schools walked through updates on their School Improvement Plans (SIP). The District Improvement Plan goals 2 and 3 also received an update from the Central office. Lots of progress and accomplishments under challenging circumstances.

Then the Discussion / Action Item section rolled along and the committee voted to approve the expense budget and salary budget in separate votes for FY 2020. Only a few changes from what had been reviewed and had evolved over the several weeks leading up to Tuesday.

Then Superintendent Ahern revealed that the budget as approved was likely about $2.6M over what the Town can fund. The Town Council meeting the following night (Wednesday, March 13) would begin the overall Town budget discussion and how to address the shortfall.

Stay tuned for the on going budget discussion. What we want for our children and the Town of Franklin depends upon what info is forthcoming and how it is received. 

Participate in the Budget hearings or at least tune into the meetings. Worse case, follow the updates here and don't be shy in asking good questions.



The Superintendent's Report:

Superintendent's Report to School Committee - March 12, 2019 from Franklin Matters

Kelly Kelty, Principal of ECDC presented a mid-year update on the School Improvement Plan (SIP)

2018-19 ECDC SIP Update - March 12, 2019 from Franklin Matters

Principals/Vice-principals presented a joint update on the Elementary SIP

Elementary SIP Mid-year Update - March 12, 2019 from Franklin Matters

The Central Office (Superintendent Sara Ahern, Asst Supt Lucas Giguere, Dr Joyce Edwards, and Paula Marano) presented the joint update on the District Improvement Plan (DIP)

DIP - Goals 2 and 3 - School Committee 3/12/19 from Franklin Matters

My notes are reported live during the meeting can be found in the links below

• Live reporting: Information Matters to Closing (Ex...
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/live-reporting-information-matters-to.html
• Live reporting: Discussion/Action Items
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/live-reporting-discussionaction-items.html
• Live reporting: District Improvement Plan Update
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/live-reporting-district-improvement.html
• Live reporting: School Committee - March 12, 2019
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/live-reporting-school-committee-march.html

School committee meeting March 12, 2019

Preschool Program is now accepting application for Fall 2019

The Franklin Public Schools Preschool Program is now accepting application for Fall 2019!

NEW STUDENT OPEN HOUSE

January 25th 9-11 AM

Looking for an exciting learning environment where your preschooler (3 by Aug 31st) is encouraged to problem-solve and build connections while getting ready for kindergarten? Consider joining our ECDC family!


Applications available and more information available on the principal’s blog, http://www.ecdcprincipalpage.blogspot.com/ and on the ECDC website https://www.franklinps.net/ecdc .


Families unable to attend the open house but interested in scheduling a tour at ECDC can contact Kelty Kelley, ECDC Principal via email @ kelleyk@franklinps.net or by phone @ 508 541-8166




Review the December Newsletter for info on what is happening:
https://www.smore.com/matk2-ecdc-newsletter

the ECDC is located on Oak St behind the Oak St and Horace Mann schools

School Committee - Sep 25, 2018

The collection of posts from the School Committee meeting held on Sep 25, 2018.


Superintendent's Report

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/superintendents_report_to_school_committee_september_25_2018.pdf

EdLeader 21
Dr. Edwards is not here this evening. She is off site attending a professional development conference with EdLeader 21. This group is an extension of the former Partnership for 21st Century Skills and is a big part of our district initiative on development of engaging curriculum and personalized learning. When she returns, we will be kicking off our efforts to engage with School Committee and the community in the development of Franklin’s Portrait of A Graduate, which is an exciting part of our District Strategy for Improvement.

Horace Mann Middle School Auditorium
I would like to provide a follow-up communication to the community about the Horace Mann Middle School Auditorium. Last Tuesday, during the heavy rains and flash flooding, the interior courtyard at HMMS became flooded with water due to clogged drainage. A large amount of water seeped into the school and settled in the pit of the auditorium, flooding the stage, and seeping into the entrance to the band room. Clean up services have been employed who have been spending the last week mitigating the damage, drying the spaces, and engaging in repair efforts.

The drywall in the entrance to the band room has been removed and water under the instrument storage cubbies was dried. The service company will come in and repair the sheetrock, like they did previously in Keller last year. Everything will be repaired in accordance with safe practices in the prevention of mold growth. The carpet in the auditorium has also been dried. It is a “backed” carpet, with protection on the underside, so there are no mold concerns about growth underneath. The auditorium stage is drying well. The Facilities department is optimistic that the floor can be sanded and refinished, which is a quicker fix than pulling up the boards for repair. They will reassess at the end of the week to confirm and we will keep the Committee apprised.

Franklin Cultural District Site Visit
The Franklin Public Schools participated in the Franklin Cultural District’s Site visit with the Massachusetts Cultural Council last Thursday, September 20. This site visit evaluates the district’s application towards a designation as a Cultural District. Along with other partner members, FPS attended the site visit meetings at the library and Franklin Historical Museum. 

We also hosted a brief tour at the high school. Dr. Edwards, Mr. Peri, Mr. Klements, Ms.Plouffe, Ms. Johnson, and Mr. Nayler brought them through to see the highlights of the high school and the fine and performing arts areas. We toured the TV studio, music practice spaces, art classrooms, the 3D art installation in the courtyard, the art display cases, and the auditorium. Thank you so much to our educators for showing off the investment we make in the fine and performing arts for both our students as well as the greater Franklin community.

The documents released for the meeting can be found online
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/september-25-2018-packet-documents

ECDC School Improvement Plan - Update from Franklin Matters

Elementary Schools Improvement Plan - Update from Franklin Matters

The elementary school principals ready to present at the School Committee meeting

• Live reporting: Consent Agenda to Closing
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/09/live-reporting-consent-agenda-to-closing.html
• Live reporting: Information Matters
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/09/live-reporting-information-matters.html
• Live reporting: Discussion - Action Items
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/09/live-reporting-discussion-action-items.html
• Live Reporting: Elementary School Improvement Plan...
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/09/live-reporting-elementary-school.html
• Live Reporting: School Committee - Sep 25,2018
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/09/live-reporting-school-committee-sep.html

The agenda for the School Committee

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/09/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-sep_23.html

"Beyond begging, bossing, and bribing" - Jan 29

Come see Jeanine Fitzgerald at ECDC on Monday, January 29th from 6:30 - 8:30 PM




This was shared from the ECDC webpage  https://ecdcprincipalpage.blogspot.com/2018/01/parent-workshop-with-jeanine-fitzgerald.html

"Beyond begging, bossing, and bribing" - Jan 29

Live reporting: Elementary Improvement Plans - End of Year Update

b. Elementary Schools Improvement Plan Update 16-17

Kate Peretz, principal of Oak St Elementary

• overview of the elementary program and what will be covered tonight
• mid-year updates are still in process, the work will continue
• data collection in the responsive classroom is key, how do we know that this is doing what we need to do?

Kelty Kelley, principal of ECDC

• work on curriculum
• started a play group with English Language Learner (ELL) families
• .4 school psychologist added this year, worked on smart goal to address social emotional learning for the 3-4-5 year olds at the ECDC
• for next steps, work on a common plan for intervention and continue to work on incorporating responsive classroom training with the other teachers (some have it, some don't yet)

Kathleen Gerber, principal of Davis Thayer

• has a strong set of teachers at DT, working on learning from each other, being empowered to pursue as necessary; set up and incorporated feedback via peer observation
• working on the co-teaching model
• piloting iReady in math
• partnerships with family and community, had fun Friday's for math, expanded to ELL and 
• partnered with Dean to have tutors come into the classrooms, looking to expand this year; piloting a mentor program as well
• PCC meetings are key to what happens, topics prepared for each meeting, including food services and food choices
• exploring partnership with Lesley Univ on impact of trauma
• working to develop clubs at DT; rock band, drama and chess club among other suggestions

Comment -"we learn best from each other"

Dean has been sitting there for all these years, to see them involved is great

Sarah Klim, Interim Principal of Jefferson

• inclusiveness is one of the core values; not one of the most diverse areas so paying attention to this is important
• a 'calm down tool kit', as a result of an FEF grant, placed in each classroom

Q - can you create a 'calm down' tool kit for the country?

Eric Stark, principal of Helen Keller

• emphasis on social emotional learning as that is key to doing everything else
• partnered with Dr Murphy to get professional development to work on behavioral support, set up a behavioral support team at the school
• collaboration across the teachers to create personalized learning for the students
• some programs received limited parent involvement; need to evaluate how to address this (possibly via the students themselves)
• parent learning site developed to help support the learning at home, looking to expand use and awareness of this

Dr Ashley, principal of JF Kennedy

• piloted before and after school programs; collaboration with Lifelong Learning
• fostering cultural awareness, bring the knowledge in from parents

Kate again (instead of overview, providing school specific info)

• REACH program assessment started last summer
• used Collaborative for Academic Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)
• engaged all stakeholders in creating a collaborative culture
• looking to expand professional development opportunities
• Oak selected for pilot with William James College looking at school climate and culture
• creating a greater connection between social emotional learning SEL and academics

Shannon Barca, principal of Parmenter

• used Understanding by Design approach (kind of backwards learning)
• newly designed SEL modules
• monthly meeting, whole school mindful approach
• implemented a collaborative staff development (via ed camp model)
• inviting families in to be a partner in their students success
• partnering with Lesley as well to get training and awareness on how to deal with trauma

Comment - core values mean nothing unless we can use them in practice

Tonight was an excellent night, there are things we can all do better. hard not to be impressed and proud of what we do have here in Franklin.

Sara - I'd like to thank them as well. I have been talking about my transition plan. My impression on such a strong set of professionals

Elementary- End of Year - 2016-17 School Improvement Plan Updates from Franklin Matters

ECDC Preschool Program Enrollment Opens

The Franklin Public Schools 

ECDC Preschool Program

Now Enrolling for Fall 2017…

Lottery to held on February 28, 2017

Applications now available on the principal's blog 

• http://www.ecdcprincipalpage.blogspot.com/ 

and on the ECDC website 

• http://franklinecdc.vt-s.net/pages/index

@FranklinECDC

The F.X. O'Regan Early Childhood Development Center (@FranklinECDC) is committed to offering preschoolers here in Franklin an opportunity for high quality developmentally appropriate learning in an environment that encourages diversity, cooperation and understanding. 

Our building and our curriculum have been designed to meet the complex needs of students with and without disabilities and help them develop the necessary readiness skills to prepare them for kindergarten. 

Our curriculum is aligned with the MA state frameworks for Literacy, Math and Social Emotional Development as well as the NAEYC standards for teaching and learning. Our teachers are highly qualified public school certified in early childhood, special education or a combination of both specialties.

Students who enroll attend ECDC participate in our "integrated" preschool model. In these language-based classrooms, children of all ability levels, with and without identified special needs, are taught together in an environment that nurtures peers as partners in learning. 

Research has proven that linking children of varying ability levels actually enhances the growth and development of all the children. Each of our classrooms maintains a low class size, maxing out with 15 students, with a Massachusetts certified teacher and at least one highly qualified educational assistant.

Franklin residents who turn 3 by August 31st are eligible to register for the integrated preschool program at ECDC.

Families interested in scheduling a tour at ECDC can call the main office @ 508 541-8166 to contact Kelty Kelley, ECDC Principal via email @ kelleyk@franklin.k12.ma.us.



Kelty Kelley, M.Ed., Principal
F. X. O'Regan Early Childhood Development Center
224 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
Phone: 508-541-8166
Fax: 508-541-8254
kelleyk@franklin.k12.ma.us


"There is no hand so small that it cannot leave an imprint on the world!" Klub Kidz

"allowing children to learn through discovery"

"Officials from the F.X. O'Regan Early Childhood Development Center spoke about ways to encourage young children to learn and future changes coming up during this week's School Committee meeting. 

Principal Kelty Kelley gave a presentation to the committee at its Tuesday night meeting, speaking about efforts that had taken place at the school recently and plans for the future. The ECDC is a preschool that accepts children between the ages of three and five, and serves children with and without special needs."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160211/franklin-school-committee-hears-of-ecdc-progress

entrance to ECDC

The notes from my live reporting on Tuesday night can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/02/live-reporting-ecdc-update.html

The presentation document Kelty Kelley used is shown here:

ECDC - Strengthening Community - Improving Quality from Franklin Matters

The presentation doc and other info on ECDC can also be found on Principal Kelley's blog page  http://ecdcprincipalpage.blogspot.com/

Live reporting: ECDC Update

a. ECDC Update

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczLWk2bDJXMXVFTm9WYTNvS205S0tJWEw5bEpv/view?usp=sharing

ECDC - Strengthening Community - Improving Quality from Franklin Matters

Kelty Kelley, Principal of ECDC

Valentines prepared by students for the Senior Center

values learning through discovery

community garden started last year, grant from the Y, assistance from the DPW

ECDC is a tuition school, looking to improve and enhance development opportunities

eliminating the 2 day option next year
extending time in school programs overall, shortest program will be 3 days

piloting a single age group next year, will really be dependent upon the registration and enrollment for this option

raising expectations for student actually results in increased performance

technology, use of Google docs and use of Blogger
thematic unit updates for classrooms to bring to the families

introducing students to technology as a learning tool, iPads for example


big difference in the 3 days versus the 2 days

There is a scholarship program available

early education matters...

In the News: Dean College lecture series, ECDC enrollment open

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

Dean College will host the producer and the author of “The Finest Hours” for the Dean College Leadership Institute Leadership In Action Lecture Series at 4 p.m. March 3 in the Guidrey Center at Dean College, 99 Main St. 

The Leadership Series offers an opportunity for students, alumni and the local community to interact with today’s business leaders.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160120/dean-college-lecture-series-announces-finest-hours-team-as-guest-speakers

Families interested in ECDC may call the main office to schedule a tour or reach out to Kelty Kelley, ECDC principal, at 508 541-8166 or kelleyk@franklin.k12.ma.us. 

Additional information about tuition, staff, curriculum and school hours can be found on the principal’s blog, ecdcprincipalpage.blogspot.com, and on the ECDC website, franklinecdc.vt-s.net/pages/index.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160120/enrollment-opens-for-franklin-early-childhood-center-preschool

Franklin Public Schools ECDC Preschool Program Now Enrolling for Fall 2016

The F.X. O'Regan Early Childhood Development Center (@FranklinECDC) is committed to offering preschoolers here in Franklin an opportunity for high quality developmentally appropriate learning in an environment that encourages diversity, cooperation and understanding. 

Our building and our curriculum have been designed to meet the complex needs of students with and without disabilities help them develop the necessary readiness skills to prepare them for kindergarten. Our teachers are highly qualified public school certified in early childhood, special education or a combination of both specialties.

Students who attend ECDC participate in our inclusive, or "integrated" preschool model. In these language-based classrooms, children of all ability levels, with and without identified special needs, are taught together in an environment that nurtures peers as partners in learning. 

Research has proven that linking children of varying ability levels actually enhances the growth and development of all the children. Each of our classrooms maintains a low class size, maxing out with 15 students, with a Massachusetts certified teacher and at least one qualified educational assistant.

Franklin residents who turn 3 by August 31st are eligible to register for the integrated preschool program at ECDC.

Families interested in ECDC can call the main office to schedule a tour or reach out to Kelty Kelley, ECDC Principal, @ 508 541-8166 or kelleyk@franklin.k12.ma.us.

Additional information about tuition, staff, curriculum, school hours, and much more can be found on the principal's blog, http://www.ecdcprincipalpage.blogspot.com/ and on the ECDC website http://franklinecdc.vt-s.net/pages/index.

ECDC building entrance

Kelty Kelley, Principal
F. X. O'Regan Early Childhood Development Center
224 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
Phone: 508-541-8166
Fax: 508-541-8254

Franklin Public Schools: Preschool Screenings Available

Are you concerned about your preschooler?

Do family members complain that they cannot understand your child?

Do family members mention that your child cannot understand them??

Does something just not seem right?

The Franklin Public Schools offers developmental screenings for children 2.9 - 5 years old at no charge to families. These screenings are designed to identify children who may qualify for special education services. 

If you are concerned about your child's development, please call ECDC at 508 541-8166. You can discuss your concerns with an early childhood specialist and/or schedule an appointment for a preschool developmental screening.

Additional information can be found on the ECDC website http://franklinecdc.vt-s.net/pages/index  or by contacting Kelty Kelley, ECDC Principal @ 508 541-8166 or kelleyk@franklin.k12.ma.us.

Kelty Kelley, Principal

F. X. O'Regan Early Childhood Development Center

224 Oak Street

Franklin, MA 02038

Phone:  508-541-8166

Fax:      508-541-8254

kelleyk@franklin.k12.ma.us

"There is no hand so small that it cannot leave an imprint on the world!" Klub Kidz

ECDC sign on Oak St

Franklin Public Schools: Limited Preschool Openings at ECDC

The Franklin Public Schools announces

Limited Preschool Openings at ECDC!

Franklin residents who are between 3 and 5 years old are eligible to participate in the F.X O'Reagan Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) integrated preschool program. Our NAEYC Accredited early childhood program features low student-teacher ratios and highly qualified public school early childhood and special education teachers and support staff.

Limited spaces are still available in our 2, 3 and 5 day half-day programs and in our 5 day extended morning session so act now!

Additional information about tuition, staff, curriculum, school hours, and much more can be found on the ECDC website http://franklinecdc.vt-s.net/pages/index  or by contacting Kelty Kelley, ECDC Principal @ 508 541-8166 or kelleyk@franklin.k12.ma.us.

Kelty Kelley, Principal

F. X. O'Regan Early Childhood Development Center

224 Oak Street

Franklin, MA 02038

Phone:  508-541-8166

Fax:      508-541-8254

kelleyk@franklin.k12.ma.us

"There is no hand so small that it cannot leave an imprint on the world!" Klub Kidz

Early Childhood Development Center

The Franklin Public Schools announces limited Preschool Openings

Franklin residents who are between 3 and 5 years old are eligible to participate in the F.X O'Reagan Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) integrated preschool program. Our NAEYC Accredited early childhood program features low student-teacher ratios and highly qualified public school early childhood and special education teachers and support staff.

Limited spaces are still available in our 2, 3 and 5 day  half-day programs, so act now!

Additional information about tuition, staff, curriculum, school hours, and much more can be found on the ECDC website http://franklinecdc.vt-s.net/pages/index  or by contacting Kelty Kelley, ECDC Principal @ 508 541-8166 or kelleyk@franklin.k12.ma.us.

Entrance to the ECDC building on Oak St

Kelty Kelley, Principal

F. X. O'Regan Early Childhood Development Center

224 Oak Street

Franklin, MA 02038

Phone:  508-541-8166

Fax:            508-541-8254

kelleyk@franklin.k12.ma.us

"There is no hand so small that it cannot leave an imprint on the world!" Klub Kidz

Live reporting: ECDC update

2. Guests/Presentations

b. ECDC Update – Kelty Kelley

ECDC Strengthening Community Improving Quality 2015 from Franklin Matters

historically had two start times but needed to change to one start time

now really one school

pilot program last summer expanded this summer

families looking for longer school days, school has been meeting the needs by expanding

worked on curriculum last summer to synchronize the themes across the program, working on a common vocabulary to help all involved talk with the same words

"Big Idea" - posted at the beginning of each unit to help center the idea and activities

Open House to showcase the learning and engage the parents

created a passport to get checked off for each activity in each classroom, a change from the prior open house where the parents would go to the one classroom, visit and leave for the night

literacy tied in to the lessons

problem solving, how to fit ten apples on top, an engineering challenge

art theme, inspired by Eric Carle

increasing communications and connections, via email, also started a blog

You can find the Principal's Page here http://ecdcprincipalpage.blogspot.com/

(It is also found on the right column of the Franklin Matters home page where the Franklin Area blogs are located)

parent workshop to help them engage their children with STEM learning (a good way is by cooking)

a networking group for parents of children with special needs that don't already have an IEP

looking to make a long term partnership with the Franklin Public Schools, working with a collaborative advocate

working to include the children from sub-separate classrooms to spend time with regular classrooms, part of the long term transition

worked to streamline the registration process, eliminate one step in the process (already registered with the district for proof of residence)

special transition program with each of the receiving schools, enabling connections and meetings

the children makes the connections easily, facilitated the parent connections

Rohrbach

nice work, did well unifying the school

Mullen

some were fairly simple things and I don't mean to minimize it, do the foundational things and it helps

enrollment is currently above 160 children