matthew h. malone, ph.d. superintendent brockton public schools · 2010. 9. 1. · - sarah ban...

Matthew H. Malone, Ph.D.Superintendent

Brockton Public Schools

Observations on BPS: Impressive group of

professionals Focused on the work of

learning & teaching Child-centered Innovative leadership Ability to self-evaluate and

self-adjust Willingness to share best

practices Tremendous pride

BHS’s “spectacular gains” in ELA cited by DESE as an exemplar in closing the proficiency gap.◦ Gains from 8th to 10th grade = 98th

percentile in ELA

BHS named one of America’s Best High Schools by US News & World Report

BHS earns Model School distinction for 7th straight year and will present at NASSP convention for 2nd year

Brockton Middle Schools outscore all other urban districts in ELA & Math on MCAS

Maria Pina of Huntington named MATSOL Teacher of the Year

The Brockton Public Schools has received a great deal of attention for its impressive academic achievement levels and innovative approach to learning.

Last year, we were visited by …

Mayor Linda Balzotti (visiting her sister’s Kennedy School classroom)

DESE Commissioner Mitchell Chester (at Brockton High School)

Governor Deval Patrick(at the Brookfield School)

Governor Deval Patrick (right) and Congressman Stephen Lynch (middle)

(at South Middle School)

President Obama(with BHS Principal Dr. Szachowicz)

and First Lady Michelle Obama

“Always remember that striving and struggle precede success, even in the dictionary.”

- Sarah Ban Breathnach

We can and will solve our own problems and meet our challenges head on.

Brockton allocated $780,00 to be spent over two years. We will use this money to pay for:◦ Paraprofessionals◦ MTAs◦ Class Size Reduction

A stimulus package whose sole purpose is to preserve jobs for public school employees

Brockton awarded $2.8 million of targeted funds to support the following RTT initiatives over the next four years:◦ School turnaround &

innovation plans◦ Alternative Pathways◦ Wraparound services

A competitive grant initiative to support innovation in public schools

More than 150 BPS staff members participated in cross-functional teams to develop strategic goals in four key areas◦ Learning & Teaching◦ Performance Management◦ Human Capital◦ Resource Reallocation

We will implement School Committee Strategic Goals during the 2010-2011 school year

The Mission of the Brockton Public Schools is to:

Learn, Teach, Inspire and Achieve

CORE VALUES

*Learning

*Respect

*Community

*Ideas

*Hard Work

*Accountability

PreK◦ Gilmore Early Childhood Center opens◦ Raising a Reader Grant

Elementary◦ Huntington Redesign Extended hours uniforms,

community service & character education

Partnership with Pearson Learning and DESE on data collection & student achievement

◦ BSRI expanded to Baker & Brookfield◦ BPS Elementary Schools to participate

in Harvard University study on best teacher practices & math achievement

Middle School◦ Gelfand Foundation grants –

new science labs and programming at Ashfield & South MS

High School◦ Piloting Learning Together, a

new peer tutoring program that benefits and empowers struggling learners

◦ 40th anniversary of BHS and Community Schools Year-long celebration begins at

the October 8th football game

Alternative Schools◦ Lincoln moves to Goddard◦ Second year of Keith Center

– Champion, Russell & Pathways

Districtwide◦ Parent Info Center moved

to Central◦ Anti-bullying initiatives◦ Tip Soft

“…the single greatest determinant of learning is not socioeconomic factors or funding levels. It is instruction.”

- Results Now, by Mike Schmoker

The Brockton way has always been known for perseverance and teamwork. Together, we will continue to serve the needs of all of our students.