1. Educator Autonomy Working Group
April 7, Meeting
Agenda
Monday, April 7, 2014
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Rhode Island Department of Education
80 Washington Street/255 Westminster Street, Providence
Room 501
Guiding Principles for Our Work:
Student learning and success is paramount.
Educators (teachers, school and district administrators) want what is
best for students.
Decisions should be made as close to the student as is practical and
effective.
Objectives for this Meeting:
Continue to build relationships amongall members andincrease
understanding on autonomy
Engage in a discussion with Massachusetts’ leaders who have been
implementing a variety of autonomy strategies/models
4:30 – 4:45 Welcome andReflections
Yanaiza Gallant and Pat Page – Co-chair of the Educator Autonomy
Working Group
Reflections from our March 4, 2014 meeting – Perspectives gained
from examples from other states
4:45– 6:15 Massachusetts Experience: Lessons Learned on Implementing
AutonomyStrategies/Approaches in the State/Districts: Interactive
Panel Discussion
State Level Approach and Experience: Bridget Rodriquez,
Massachusetts Executive Office of Education
District Level Approach in Boston: Linda Nathan, Lessons Learned
and Future Direction
School Level Approach: Ayla Gavins, Lessons Learned from
Mission Hill
6:15 – 6:30Reflectionsand Feedback – Complete an Exit Ticket