The document summarizes a proposed educational project in Salvador, Brazil called the Brazilian Educational Project. The project aims to address the educational needs of underprivileged Brazilian students by providing academic preparation for college entrance exams, expanding access to higher education, and promoting the importance of higher education. The project will offer tutoring, test preparation, academic support, and work to improve literacy to help disadvantaged students succeed on the Brazilian college entrance exam called Vestibular.
This document outlines COVID-19 transition and recovery strategies and priorities for the North Carolina State Board of Education and Department of Public Instruction. It discusses goals to eliminate opportunity gaps, improve school performance, and increase educator preparedness by 2025. Key strategies addressed include statewide learning challenges, whole child support, workforce development, connecting students to post-secondary options, and modernizing school business systems. Specific initiatives proposed include expanding reading and math support, increasing student support staff, supporting career and technical education, and improving teacher recruitment and compensation.
1) The director provides an update on testing for the 2020-2021 school year in North Carolina amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Special edition baseline tests will be administered with local flexibility.
2) Development of annual state tests and field tests has been impacted by COVID-19. Some 2020 tests may be administered in 2020-2021 after revising files. Continuous test development work is ongoing.
3) North Carolina is piloting an innovative multi-year assessment program through a federal grant. Work includes test blueprint development, item development, and professional development modules extending into 2022-2023.
The document outlines the timeline and key aspects of the proposed Fiscal Year 2019 budget for public higher education in Massachusetts. It recommends a total budget request of $8.2 million over FY2018, including increases to financial aid programs and the Performance Incentive Fund, and decreases to certain administrative line items. The budget would represent a net increase of 2% over the FY2018 budget.
The document summarizes collaboration between the Massachusetts Boards of Elementary and Secondary Education and Higher Education to better align K-12 and postsecondary education. It outlines several joint projects, including defining college and career readiness, raising awareness of college opportunities, and providing K-12 schools with data on student outcomes. It also discusses development of a next-generation state assessment to better measure readiness for college and careers, including field testing the PARCC assessment and studies to evaluate its quality, rigor, and efficacy. The boards will use results of these studies to inform their decisions about adopting PARCC.
The document outlines an action plan for improving education in North Carolina based on 13 studies and policy analyses. It identifies several areas for action from the consent agreement, including developing high-quality teachers and principals, ensuring adequate and equitable school funding, improving assessment and accountability systems, and expanding access to early childhood education. The plan calls for stakeholder engagement and the development of a systemic implementation plan to carry out recommendations from Phase I of the studies.
The document discusses California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) which established a new school funding system in 2013. It overhauled the previous funding streams and categorical programs into base, supplemental and concentration grants. Districts must adopt a Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) with input from stakeholders focusing on 8 state priorities to improve outcomes for all students, especially traditionally underserved groups. The formula aims to increase transparency, equity and community engagement in decision making through the LCAP process. While implementation has faced challenges, districts that meaningfully engaged communities have seen benefits in cultural transformation and student achievement.
The document summarizes a proposed educational project in Salvador, Brazil called the Brazilian Educational Project. The project aims to address the educational needs of underprivileged Brazilian students by providing academic preparation for college entrance exams, expanding access to higher education, and promoting the importance of higher education. The project will offer tutoring, test preparation, academic support, and work to improve literacy to help disadvantaged students succeed on the Brazilian college entrance exam called Vestibular.
This document outlines COVID-19 transition and recovery strategies and priorities for the North Carolina State Board of Education and Department of Public Instruction. It discusses goals to eliminate opportunity gaps, improve school performance, and increase educator preparedness by 2025. Key strategies addressed include statewide learning challenges, whole child support, workforce development, connecting students to post-secondary options, and modernizing school business systems. Specific initiatives proposed include expanding reading and math support, increasing student support staff, supporting career and technical education, and improving teacher recruitment and compensation.
1) The director provides an update on testing for the 2020-2021 school year in North Carolina amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Special edition baseline tests will be administered with local flexibility.
2) Development of annual state tests and field tests has been impacted by COVID-19. Some 2020 tests may be administered in 2020-2021 after revising files. Continuous test development work is ongoing.
3) North Carolina is piloting an innovative multi-year assessment program through a federal grant. Work includes test blueprint development, item development, and professional development modules extending into 2022-2023.
The document outlines the timeline and key aspects of the proposed Fiscal Year 2019 budget for public higher education in Massachusetts. It recommends a total budget request of $8.2 million over FY2018, including increases to financial aid programs and the Performance Incentive Fund, and decreases to certain administrative line items. The budget would represent a net increase of 2% over the FY2018 budget.
The document summarizes collaboration between the Massachusetts Boards of Elementary and Secondary Education and Higher Education to better align K-12 and postsecondary education. It outlines several joint projects, including defining college and career readiness, raising awareness of college opportunities, and providing K-12 schools with data on student outcomes. It also discusses development of a next-generation state assessment to better measure readiness for college and careers, including field testing the PARCC assessment and studies to evaluate its quality, rigor, and efficacy. The boards will use results of these studies to inform their decisions about adopting PARCC.
The document outlines an action plan for improving education in North Carolina based on 13 studies and policy analyses. It identifies several areas for action from the consent agreement, including developing high-quality teachers and principals, ensuring adequate and equitable school funding, improving assessment and accountability systems, and expanding access to early childhood education. The plan calls for stakeholder engagement and the development of a systemic implementation plan to carry out recommendations from Phase I of the studies.
The document discusses California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) which established a new school funding system in 2013. It overhauled the previous funding streams and categorical programs into base, supplemental and concentration grants. Districts must adopt a Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) with input from stakeholders focusing on 8 state priorities to improve outcomes for all students, especially traditionally underserved groups. The formula aims to increase transparency, equity and community engagement in decision making through the LCAP process. While implementation has faced challenges, districts that meaningfully engaged communities have seen benefits in cultural transformation and student achievement.
The Vocational Education Supervisor oversees all vocational programs in the county school system. They must have a Master's degree in vocational administration or a sixth year certification, as well as 5 years of teaching experience and 1 year of supervisory experience. Responsibilities include submitting funding applications, conducting teacher training, managing budgets, maintaining equipment, evaluating programs, assisting student placement, and ensuring programs meet educational and job training goals. The position reports to the Superintendent and is a 12-month role with an annually determined salary.
The document summarizes the requirements and proposed policy changes for North Carolina's 2021 school extension program established by SL2021-7 to address learning loss during the COVID-19 pandemic. It outlines that local education agencies must develop plans for 150 hours of instruction or 30 days for eligible at-risk students focusing on reading, math, science and enrichment. It proposes making a single competency-based assessment available statewide and allocating funds to support in-person instruction programs and address COVID-19 needs. LEAs will report student assessment and progression data to the state by October for reporting to the legislature in January.
The document summarizes the requirements and proposed policy changes for North Carolina's 2021 school extension program established by SL2021-7 to address learning loss during the COVID-19 pandemic. It outlines that local education agencies must develop plans for 150 hours of instruction or 30 days for eligible K-8 students in reading, math, science, enrichment activities and for high schoolers in credit recovery and electives. It proposes making state competency assessments available and collecting data on student performance and progression. Funds are allocated to support in-person programs and COVID-19 needs.
This report summarizes data on North Carolina's Career and College Promise (CCP) program and Cooperative Innovative High School (CIHS) programs as required by legislation. It provides an overview of CCP participation rates, courses taken, and dual enrollment rates among 2018-19 high school graduates. It also provides the statewide 4-year graduation and dropout rates. For CIHS programs, it lists the current number, locations, and notes new programs. The report fulfills various legislative reporting requirements by combining data from NCDPI, NCCCS, UNC System, and NCICU.
Vets Services Strategic Plan Progress ReportJason Schlegel
The document provides a progress report on Columbia Basin College's Veteran Services Strategic Plan from December 2014. It summarizes the progress made on the plan's objectives under each of the five core themes: Develop and Allocate Resources, Provide a Supportive Environment, Reduce Barriers for Veterans, Outreach and Community Engagement, and Assess and Utilize Data to Guide Practice. Several objectives have seen substantial progress and are ongoing, while others are in progress, complete, or not yet started. The report highlights some accomplishments over the past year in implementing the strategic plan and advancing student veteran success.
The K-12 Literacy Committee meeting covered several topics:
1) The need to develop a K-12 Literacy Plan aligned with the Race to the Top grant requirements including a literacy structure, continued professional development, and Common Core implementation.
2) A review of the district's success in meeting academic growth targets and increasing proficiency rates.
3) The professional development plan to train teachers in key comprehension and vocabulary routines to improve literacy.
The audit reviewed North Carolina Virtual Public School's (NCVPS) compliance with content and design standards for online courses. The audit found that 8 of 12 courses did not meet required curriculum content standards, increasing the risk students would not learn all required material. Additionally, there was no assurance that 11 of 12 courses met adopted standards for rigor, increasing the risk students may not master course material. The audit also found issues with NCVPS teacher evaluations not being performed consistently and course content not being properly cited to avoid copyright infringement. Key recommendations included revising courses to meet standards, developing procedures to ensure standards are met, and improving teacher evaluations and copyright practices.
This document summarizes the Academically Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Program in the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The AIG Program aims to provide appropriately challenging education for high-achieving students through differentiated curriculum and instruction. Services are outlined for K-12 students and include resource classes, electives, team teaching, and advanced course selection. The identification process begins with screening or nominations, leading to assessments and a recommendation by the School-Based Committee for Gifted Education. Students are provided a Differentiated Education Plan describing their AIG services and annual progress reviews.
Mountain View College is hosting an onsite review by SACSCOC September 25-27, 2018 to assess additional locations added since the last reaffirmation. The team will evaluate compliance with standards related to integrity, administration, faculty, student achievement, library/learning resources, academic/student support, and financial/physical resources at the main campus and additional locations. The schedule includes campus and location visits, interviews, and a report writing session to assess quality assurance across locations.
This document summarizes the Academically Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Program in the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The AIG Program aims to provide appropriately challenging education for high-achieving students through differentiated curriculum and instruction. Services are determined by each school's AIG Plan and can include options like resource classes, team teaching, and electives. Students are identified for the AIG Program through screening, nominations, and evaluations of cognitive abilities and achievement test scores. If identified, students receive differentiated instruction through their Differentiated Education Plan.
SIP_2014-15_06-Broward_5325-Hollywood_Acad_Of_Arts_&_ScienDeborah Dee Vicino
Hollywood Academy of Arts & Science is a charter school located in Hollywood, Florida that serves approximately 300 students in grades K-5. 51% of students qualify for free or reduced price lunch and 57% are minority students. The school received an "A" grade in the 2013-2014 school year. The school improvement plan outlines goals and strategies to continue high academic achievement, including strengthening instruction through the use of data and ensuring students' social-emotional needs are met.
The document outlines several division programs and projects for the 2018-2019 school year (SY) aimed at improving curriculum implementation and student performance. Key programs include:
1. HI-TEACH - Focuses on instructional supervision, technical assistance for teachers, and capacity building for school heads to ensure full implementation of K-12 curriculum.
2. POWER IT UP - Implements intervention, reinforcement, and enhancement activities to improve student performance in all subject areas to at least 75% proficiency.
3. I-LIKHA - Contextualizes instructional materials to address 21st century learner needs and support teachers through localization of resources.
4. AGAP - Strengthens the assessment
The document outlines the governance structure for basic education in the Philippines according to the Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001. It establishes the Department of Education as responsible for ensuring access to, promoting equity in, and improving the quality of basic education. It then describes the roles and responsibilities of education authorities at the national, regional, division, district, and school levels to establish clear lines of authority while promoting shared governance and community participation in education.
This document proposes a model to improve learning outcomes in primary education in India. It notes that current measures like increasing teacher salaries and infrastructure spending have not significantly improved learning levels. The proposed model uses volunteers, like university scholarship students, to provide short training sessions at schools using standardized lesson plans and assessments. Volunteers would train students in one subject for 30 days at a school. Pre- and post-training tests would evaluate learning gains. Schools would be ranked by learning improvement. Top volunteers and teachers would be recognized. Central and district offices would develop training resources and coordinate implementation. The model aims to boost learning cost-effectively using motivated volunteers and data-driven monitoring.
Closing the Expectations Gap 2013 Annual ReportAchieve, Inc.
With all 50 states and the District of Columbia having adopted college- and career-ready standards in English and mathematics, Achieve's eighth annual "Closing the Expectations Gap" 2013 report shows how all states are aligning those standards with policies and practice to better ensure that all students are academically prepared for life after high school. For more, visit http://www.achieve.org/ClosingtheExpectationsGap2013
The document outlines standards and goals for evaluating a school district superintendent's performance. It includes 6 standards related to educational leadership, management, community engagement, ethics, and understanding the broader context. It also lists 3 district goals: more effectively differentiating instruction; reviewing and revising student progress reports; and better meeting students' social-emotional needs. The superintendent will be evaluated on their performance on the standards and progress towards the goals.
The document defines gifted and talented students in Texas and outlines the state's gifted and talented program. The purpose of the program is to identify and provide additional services to students performing at the highest levels. Districts must have policies for identifying gifted students, assessing students in K-12, and program specifics. Students are nominated, screened using multiple assessments, and final selections are made by a trained committee. Implementing the program requires developing a plan, research, and presenting to the school board. The program is then evaluated and changes recommended. The document also outlines standards for gifted teachers and three levels--acceptable, recognized, and exemplary--that districts can achieve for their gifted programs.
Franklin County District Schools - 2010-2013 AIG PlanPamela Mould
Franklin County Schools provides gifted education services to students in accordance with North Carolina state law. The district identifies gifted students using both cognitive ability and achievement tests, along with qualitative data. Services vary by grade level and include subject grouping, curriculum compacting, independent study, and advanced courses. The district aims to meet six state standards for gifted education programs through strategies such as professional development for teachers, partnerships with parents, and program accountability measures.
The document proposes updates to Massachusetts' stretch energy code to help achieve the state's climate goals. It recommends (1) tightening the residential stretch code to require Home Energy Rating System scores of 42 for gas heating or 45 for electric heating, (2) introducing a specialized opt-in stretch code defining "net-zero" buildings and requiring solar panels and electric readiness for gas buildings, and (3) updating the commercial stretch code with more stringent efficiency standards tailored to different building types to lower emissions cost-effectively. Public comments are sought on the straw proposal.
The Vocational Education Supervisor oversees all vocational programs in the county school system. They must have a Master's degree in vocational administration or a sixth year certification, as well as 5 years of teaching experience and 1 year of supervisory experience. Responsibilities include submitting funding applications, conducting teacher training, managing budgets, maintaining equipment, evaluating programs, assisting student placement, and ensuring programs meet educational and job training goals. The position reports to the Superintendent and is a 12-month role with an annually determined salary.
The document summarizes the requirements and proposed policy changes for North Carolina's 2021 school extension program established by SL2021-7 to address learning loss during the COVID-19 pandemic. It outlines that local education agencies must develop plans for 150 hours of instruction or 30 days for eligible at-risk students focusing on reading, math, science and enrichment. It proposes making a single competency-based assessment available statewide and allocating funds to support in-person instruction programs and address COVID-19 needs. LEAs will report student assessment and progression data to the state by October for reporting to the legislature in January.
The document summarizes the requirements and proposed policy changes for North Carolina's 2021 school extension program established by SL2021-7 to address learning loss during the COVID-19 pandemic. It outlines that local education agencies must develop plans for 150 hours of instruction or 30 days for eligible K-8 students in reading, math, science, enrichment activities and for high schoolers in credit recovery and electives. It proposes making state competency assessments available and collecting data on student performance and progression. Funds are allocated to support in-person programs and COVID-19 needs.
This report summarizes data on North Carolina's Career and College Promise (CCP) program and Cooperative Innovative High School (CIHS) programs as required by legislation. It provides an overview of CCP participation rates, courses taken, and dual enrollment rates among 2018-19 high school graduates. It also provides the statewide 4-year graduation and dropout rates. For CIHS programs, it lists the current number, locations, and notes new programs. The report fulfills various legislative reporting requirements by combining data from NCDPI, NCCCS, UNC System, and NCICU.
Vets Services Strategic Plan Progress ReportJason Schlegel
The document provides a progress report on Columbia Basin College's Veteran Services Strategic Plan from December 2014. It summarizes the progress made on the plan's objectives under each of the five core themes: Develop and Allocate Resources, Provide a Supportive Environment, Reduce Barriers for Veterans, Outreach and Community Engagement, and Assess and Utilize Data to Guide Practice. Several objectives have seen substantial progress and are ongoing, while others are in progress, complete, or not yet started. The report highlights some accomplishments over the past year in implementing the strategic plan and advancing student veteran success.
The K-12 Literacy Committee meeting covered several topics:
1) The need to develop a K-12 Literacy Plan aligned with the Race to the Top grant requirements including a literacy structure, continued professional development, and Common Core implementation.
2) A review of the district's success in meeting academic growth targets and increasing proficiency rates.
3) The professional development plan to train teachers in key comprehension and vocabulary routines to improve literacy.
The audit reviewed North Carolina Virtual Public School's (NCVPS) compliance with content and design standards for online courses. The audit found that 8 of 12 courses did not meet required curriculum content standards, increasing the risk students would not learn all required material. Additionally, there was no assurance that 11 of 12 courses met adopted standards for rigor, increasing the risk students may not master course material. The audit also found issues with NCVPS teacher evaluations not being performed consistently and course content not being properly cited to avoid copyright infringement. Key recommendations included revising courses to meet standards, developing procedures to ensure standards are met, and improving teacher evaluations and copyright practices.
This document summarizes the Academically Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Program in the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The AIG Program aims to provide appropriately challenging education for high-achieving students through differentiated curriculum and instruction. Services are outlined for K-12 students and include resource classes, electives, team teaching, and advanced course selection. The identification process begins with screening or nominations, leading to assessments and a recommendation by the School-Based Committee for Gifted Education. Students are provided a Differentiated Education Plan describing their AIG services and annual progress reviews.
Mountain View College is hosting an onsite review by SACSCOC September 25-27, 2018 to assess additional locations added since the last reaffirmation. The team will evaluate compliance with standards related to integrity, administration, faculty, student achievement, library/learning resources, academic/student support, and financial/physical resources at the main campus and additional locations. The schedule includes campus and location visits, interviews, and a report writing session to assess quality assurance across locations.
This document summarizes the Academically Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Program in the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The AIG Program aims to provide appropriately challenging education for high-achieving students through differentiated curriculum and instruction. Services are determined by each school's AIG Plan and can include options like resource classes, team teaching, and electives. Students are identified for the AIG Program through screening, nominations, and evaluations of cognitive abilities and achievement test scores. If identified, students receive differentiated instruction through their Differentiated Education Plan.
SIP_2014-15_06-Broward_5325-Hollywood_Acad_Of_Arts_&_ScienDeborah Dee Vicino
Hollywood Academy of Arts & Science is a charter school located in Hollywood, Florida that serves approximately 300 students in grades K-5. 51% of students qualify for free or reduced price lunch and 57% are minority students. The school received an "A" grade in the 2013-2014 school year. The school improvement plan outlines goals and strategies to continue high academic achievement, including strengthening instruction through the use of data and ensuring students' social-emotional needs are met.
The document outlines several division programs and projects for the 2018-2019 school year (SY) aimed at improving curriculum implementation and student performance. Key programs include:
1. HI-TEACH - Focuses on instructional supervision, technical assistance for teachers, and capacity building for school heads to ensure full implementation of K-12 curriculum.
2. POWER IT UP - Implements intervention, reinforcement, and enhancement activities to improve student performance in all subject areas to at least 75% proficiency.
3. I-LIKHA - Contextualizes instructional materials to address 21st century learner needs and support teachers through localization of resources.
4. AGAP - Strengthens the assessment
The document outlines the governance structure for basic education in the Philippines according to the Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001. It establishes the Department of Education as responsible for ensuring access to, promoting equity in, and improving the quality of basic education. It then describes the roles and responsibilities of education authorities at the national, regional, division, district, and school levels to establish clear lines of authority while promoting shared governance and community participation in education.
This document proposes a model to improve learning outcomes in primary education in India. It notes that current measures like increasing teacher salaries and infrastructure spending have not significantly improved learning levels. The proposed model uses volunteers, like university scholarship students, to provide short training sessions at schools using standardized lesson plans and assessments. Volunteers would train students in one subject for 30 days at a school. Pre- and post-training tests would evaluate learning gains. Schools would be ranked by learning improvement. Top volunteers and teachers would be recognized. Central and district offices would develop training resources and coordinate implementation. The model aims to boost learning cost-effectively using motivated volunteers and data-driven monitoring.
Closing the Expectations Gap 2013 Annual ReportAchieve, Inc.
With all 50 states and the District of Columbia having adopted college- and career-ready standards in English and mathematics, Achieve's eighth annual "Closing the Expectations Gap" 2013 report shows how all states are aligning those standards with policies and practice to better ensure that all students are academically prepared for life after high school. For more, visit http://www.achieve.org/ClosingtheExpectationsGap2013
The document outlines standards and goals for evaluating a school district superintendent's performance. It includes 6 standards related to educational leadership, management, community engagement, ethics, and understanding the broader context. It also lists 3 district goals: more effectively differentiating instruction; reviewing and revising student progress reports; and better meeting students' social-emotional needs. The superintendent will be evaluated on their performance on the standards and progress towards the goals.
The document defines gifted and talented students in Texas and outlines the state's gifted and talented program. The purpose of the program is to identify and provide additional services to students performing at the highest levels. Districts must have policies for identifying gifted students, assessing students in K-12, and program specifics. Students are nominated, screened using multiple assessments, and final selections are made by a trained committee. Implementing the program requires developing a plan, research, and presenting to the school board. The program is then evaluated and changes recommended. The document also outlines standards for gifted teachers and three levels--acceptable, recognized, and exemplary--that districts can achieve for their gifted programs.
Franklin County District Schools - 2010-2013 AIG PlanPamela Mould
Franklin County Schools provides gifted education services to students in accordance with North Carolina state law. The district identifies gifted students using both cognitive ability and achievement tests, along with qualitative data. Services vary by grade level and include subject grouping, curriculum compacting, independent study, and advanced courses. The district aims to meet six state standards for gifted education programs through strategies such as professional development for teachers, partnerships with parents, and program accountability measures.
Similar to Franklin Public Schools: Tiered Focus Monitoring Report (20)
The document proposes updates to Massachusetts' stretch energy code to help achieve the state's climate goals. It recommends (1) tightening the residential stretch code to require Home Energy Rating System scores of 42 for gas heating or 45 for electric heating, (2) introducing a specialized opt-in stretch code defining "net-zero" buildings and requiring solar panels and electric readiness for gas buildings, and (3) updating the commercial stretch code with more stringent efficiency standards tailored to different building types to lower emissions cost-effectively. Public comments are sought on the straw proposal.
Critical Conversations: Mental Health & Substance Use - 11/18/21Franklin Matters
The Franklin Public Schools Substance Abuse Task Force teamed up with the SAFE Coalition to host the Critical Conversations Panel. This event was held online and in person at Franklin High School on November 18th, 2021. The panel featured 7 speakers with various perspectives representing education, health care, law enforcement, parent/guardians, and people with lived experience. The conversation focused on identifying and addressing mental health and substance use among families and within our community.
The Town Administration and Board of Assessors prepared the following to present the FY 2022 tax rate info for the public hearing at the Town Council meeting on Wednesday, Dec 1, 2021.
My version shares the information with some chart views that I think help tell the story better (my 2 cents)
Town of Franklin: Human Resources Update - 10/13/21Franklin Matters
Town of Franklin (MA) - Human Resources presentation to the Finance Committee on Oct 13, 2021. HR Director Karen Bratt presents the updates and answers questions along with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen.
Franklin (MA) Housing Production Plan Presentation - 20210714Franklin Matters
The document summarizes Franklin's draft 2021 Housing Production Plan (HPP), which is an update to the town's 2011 HPP. The draft HPP contains a comprehensive housing needs assessment that finds increasing housing prices, an aging population, and a shortage of affordable housing units. It sets goals to maintain over 10% affordable housing and increase units for low-income and special needs residents. The draft identifies strategies like zoning changes and incentives to produce more affordable housing. Public feedback is being incorporated before final adoption and DHCD approval to help guide the town's housing development.
Davis Thayer Presentation - School Committee Meeting 06/08/21Franklin Matters
The presentation deck used to show the highlights of the Davis Thayer Elementary school for the 2020-2021 school year. The school building closes at the end of this school year and students in September will join the Keller Elementary School.
Municipal Affordable Housing Trust - presentation - 06/02/21Franklin Matters
The document summarizes Franklin's draft Housing Production Plan (HPP), which is an update to the town's 2011 HPP. The draft HPP includes a housing needs assessment, goals to increase affordable housing units above 10% as required by law, and implementation strategies. It finds Franklin's housing costs and ownership rates are high while supply is low. Goals aim to maintain and increase affordable units for low-income residents, seniors, disabled, and employers' workforce. Strategies could include zoning changes, density bonuses, and funding programs. Public comments are accepted through June 25th.
The updated school budget pages to be reviewed at the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting Tuesday, Apr 13,2021. These pages reflect changes to the FY 2022 budget preview shared 2 weeks ago and are due to be voted on at the meeting.
Franklin Downtown Partnership planning Ladybug TrailFranklin Matters
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is developing the Ladybug Cultural & Historical Trail to highlight Franklin's unique downtown sites. The trail will feature 25 sites tied together with ladybug sculptures, each having an informational sign. It began as a public art project in 2014 and the partnership took over coordinating outdoor sites in 2018. Their goal is to encourage foot traffic downtown and remind residents of Franklin's history, like how it became the state bug. They have partnered with local groups and have 12 business and 13 cultural and historical sites planned. Installations will continue through 2022 with an unveiling planned for Spring 2022.
The presentation doc used for the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting on Feb 9, 2021 to provide insights on the proposed pool testing pilot for COVID-19
This document summarizes Massachusetts' COVID-19 vaccine timeline and distribution plan. It outlines that 300,000 vaccine doses will be available in phase one in December through February for priority groups like healthcare workers, long term care residents and staff, first responders, and those with two or more comorbidities. Phase two from March through April will include 1.9 million additional doses for groups like educators, grocery workers, those 65 and older, and those with one comorbidity. By phase three, the vaccine will be available to the general public. It emphasizes that the vaccine will only be distributed once the FDA confirms it is safe, and that the state will promote equitable access, with 20% of doses going to hard-hit communities
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
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Presentation by Julie Topoleski, CBO’s Director of Labor, Income Security, and Long-Term Analysis, at the 16th Annual Meeting of the OECD Working Party of Parliamentary Budget Officials and Independent Fiscal Institutions.
karnataka housing board schemes . all schemesnarinav14
The Karnataka government, along with the central government’s Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), offers various housing schemes to cater to the diverse needs of citizens across the state. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the major housing schemes available in the Karnataka housing board for both urban and rural areas in 2024.
How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity JourneyAggregage
This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters — emphasizing trust, engagement, and community!
The Power of Community Newsletters: A Case Study from Wolverton and Greenleys...Scribe
YOU WILL DISCOVER:
The engaging history and evolution of Wolverton and Greenleys Town Council's newsletter
Strategies for producing a successful community newsletter and generating income through advertising
The decision-making process behind moving newsletter design from in-house to outsourcing and its impacts
Dive into the success story of Wolverton and Greenleys Town Council's newsletter in this insightful webinar. Hear from Mandy Shipp and Jemma English about the newsletter's journey from its inception to becoming a vital part of their community's communication, including its history, production process, and revenue generation through advertising. Discover the reasons behind outsourcing its design and the benefits this brought. Ideal for anyone involved in community engagement or interested in starting their own newsletter.
Bharat Mata - History of Indian culture.pdfBharat Mata
Bharat Mata Channel is an initiative towards keeping the culture of this country alive. Our effort is to spread the knowledge of Indian history, culture, religion and Vedas to the masses.
2. Purpose:
Districts are reviewed every three years through Tiered Focus Monitoring for compliance with regulatory
requirements focusing on special education and civil rights.
Franklin continues to be a Tier 1 or Self-Directed Improvement district defined as having no or low risk
on noncompliance.
3. Phases:
● Self-Assessment
○ Assess evidence of compliance and upload
documentation
○ Internal Review submitted to DESE
● On-site Verification
○ Review of additional documents
○ Surveys parents of children with disabilities
○ Interviews staff
○ Interviews SEPAC
○ Observes classrooms and facilities
4. Special Education
Civil Rights and Other General
education Requirements
IMPLEMENTED SE 15, SE 32, SE 36, SE 50, SE 51,
SE 52, SE 52A, SE 54, SE 55, SE
56
CR 3, CR 7, CR 7A, CR 7B, CR 7C, CR
10A, CR 10C, CR 12A, CR 16, CR 20, CR
22, CR 23, CR 24
PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED CR 10B, CR 17A, CR 25
SUMMARY OF COMPLIANCE CRITERIA RATINGS
5. CR 10B - Bullying Intervention and Prevention
Although our plan contained all of the required elements, we needed to revise our
training for all staff.
Required elements will be incorporated into to our yearly mandatory training for
all staff.
All new and returning staff will be trained in all required elements by September
30, 2019
6. CR 17A - Use of physical restraint on any
student
Our policy was outdated. It has been rewritten to include required
updated language.
By November 23, 2019:
School Committee will approve revised policy
The mandatory yearly training will be changed to reflect the new
policy language and all staff will be trained
All handbooks will be updated
Revised policy will be presented to JPCC and SEPAC
7. CR 25 - Institutional self-evaluation
We are required to create a self-evaluation tool and process to annually evaluate all
aspects of our K-12 program to ensure that all students, regardless of race, color, sex,
gender identity, religion, national origin, limited English proficiency, sexual orientation,
disability, or housing status, have equal access to all programs, including athletics and
extracurricular activities.
By December 27, 2019 the district will:
Review the DESE Curriculum Bias and Self-Evaluation Toolkit
Gather data for self-evaluation and train building administrators on employing tools
Complete self-evaluation, determine areas of need, and develop and an action plan