1. Ensure effective leadership that promotes shared ownership for student and staff success and establishes a culture of high expectations.
2. Engage all students in effective and differentiated instructional practices using a rigorous, standards-based curriculum and challenging assessments.
3. Provide extended learning opportunities that engage and motivate students to achieve at higher levels.
4. Implement organizational structures that maximize time for teaching and learning, cultivate positive relationships, and promote increased student achievement.
5. Ensure that middle school staff has the knowledge, skill, and content expertise to meet the learning and developmental needs of middle school students.
6. Engage parents and the community as partners to promote school and student success.
Phase 1 Schools
Clemente, Banneker, Montgomery Village, Sligo, Wood
Phase 2 Schools
Eastern, Newport Mill, Shady Grove, Silver Spring International, Tilden, White Oak
All Other Middle Schools
Core Leadership Team Training