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Norfolk Public Schools School Board Work Session

Division of Academic Affairs

February 21, 2018

Recommendations – B.T. Washington HS

What we Know Recommendation Next steps

BTW does not have a unique program in place Continue to upgrade the Arts infrastructure to modernize the program to differentiate the Arts program from the other HS offerings DLT approval Budget considerations The number of course offerings in the Arts is similar to the other High

• Schools. Some courses are unique,
• thers a deficit due to student

enrollment. Strengthen support for current course sequences offerings. Add new course offerings that reflect a better fit for college and career

• pportunities.

Review options around expanding and realigning opportunities in the Arts while integrating STEM fields in innovative ways. (A+) = STEAM BTW does not have the staff to fully implement and support an Arts specialty program. Full-time dance teacher Full-time Theatre teacher with Technical Theatre background Full-time Orchestra/Theory teacher Full-time Arts teacher DLT approval Budget considerations BTW does not have a program leadership position to support building community partnerships/secure grants/organize and recruit/support curriculum/manage facility needs/monitor and support students in the program. Create a program leadership position similar to the other high school positions. DLT Budget considerations 2

Recommendations – B.T. Washington HS

What we know Recommendation Next Steps

BTW lacks a strong feeder school program to support the Arts in general. Emphasis on creating more opportunity at Middle School for Arts elective

• ptions within the student schedule.

In progress. Consider reinstating Middle School drama support stipends. BTW needs upgraded modern equipment to support unique classroom curriculum supported by professional development for staff to utilize efficiently. Identify upgrades Create and implement a professional development plan to support the additions. DLT Budget 3

Recommendations - Other

What We Know Recommendations Next Steps

Blair Pre-Medical, Health & Engineering program does not offer enough unique course offerings/experiences. H.S. credit bearing courses and several limited field trips comprise the program. Integrate more themed components into the current curriculum courses. Identify additional experiences that support the specialty program. Professional development for content teachers to support integration of supporting themed units. Utilize NTC programs/Maury Medical Health Program students and staff to better leverage our own resources in exposing students to current

• pportunities.

AOIS program has had turnover with key staff. Relationships with NATO and

• ther supporting organizations have

suffered. Provide support and time for new staff to rebuild these key relationships. In progress Blair Pre-Medical, Health & Engineering program out of zone students are not provided transportation. All other specialty program students are provided transportation. Provide transportation Budget Available buses and drivers Three different Middle School applications exist creating confusion and frustration for students applying to more than one program. Create a common application. Provide the submission of applications to be both available on-line or paper/pencil. Completed in October, 2017 with minor revision expected for 2018-19. Application currently can be completed

• n-line and then printed for

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Recommendations - Other

What We Know Recommendations Next Steps

There is not a district program leader to

• versee and provide efficient support

to all specialty programs across the district. Create a district coordinator position to better monitor and support each programs implementation. DLT Budget The district application/acceptance process is completed by each individual program and school. Creating a common evaluation rubric has helped. However, there is still the potential for unintended bias and inconsistent application of each schools practices. Consider creating a central leadership structure that supports the application/acceptance process and ensures consistent support, fidelity of the process and timely program evaluation. DLT Budget The Norfolk community shows strong interest in unique programs that support student interests and

• strengths. NPS has created additional

programs to support access to a variety

• f programs on a case by case basis.

Engage the Norfolk community school populations to determine level of interest to create additional themed and/or specialty programs. Research indicates that community and student support will ultimately determine the success and support of each program. DLT 5

CLARIFYING QUESTIONS & COMMENTS

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