Assessment/Accountability School and District Accountability and Assistance
The Framework for District Accountability and Assistance

Level 4 Schools

"This is about changing business as usual. We are working harder now to place our lowest performing schools on a path to success, so all students will get the education and the opportunities they deserve."
- Governor Patrick

General Information

11/22/11

  

Frequently asked questions about Level 4 Schools

11/22/11

  

List of Level 4 Schools

11/15/11

6 New Underperforming Schools Placed on Accelerated Turnaround Path

11/22/11

  

Summary of An Act Relative to the Achievement Gap Process for "Underperforming" Schools

11/22/11

  

Methodology for Identifying Level 4 Schools

For Districts with Level 4 Schools…

12/20/11

Summary of Level 4 School Funding Opportunities

11/22/11

  

Collective Bargaining Implications: Selected Redesign Plan Elements (and Federal School Turnaround Grant Requirements)

11/22/11

  

2011 Turnaround Plan Instructions and Template

11/22/11

  

Local Stakeholder Group Guidance

11/22/11

  

School-level Redesign Team Guidance

11/22/11

  Download PPS Document
size: 2.6 MB

Priority Partners for Turnaround: Summary List and Profiles

04/11/11

Summary of Level 4 Schools Network (L4N) Activities

10/21/10

Materials from October 15, 2010 Summit: More Time for Learning: Increased Learning Time Strategies to Catalyze School Turnaround

09/29/10

  

Exploring Best Practices in Redesign: Cases from the Field (Edgemont Elementary School - School Redesign Case 1)

09/29/10

  

Exploring Best Practices in Redesign: Cases from the Field (Dodge Renaissance Academy - School Redesign Case 2)

09/29/10

  

Exploring Best Practices in Redesign: Cases from the Field (Waterford High School - School Redesign Case 3)

09/29/10

  

Exploring Best Practices in Redesign: Cases from the Field (Hardy Elementary School - School Redesign Case 4)

09/29/10

  

Exploring Best Practices in Redesign: Cases from the Field (Fairfield Court Elementary School - School Redesign Case 5)

09/23/10

  

Conditions for School Effectiveness Self-Assessment

08/26/10

  

2010-2011 District Standards and Indicators

08/26/10

2010-2011 Essential Conditions for School Effectiveness

10/13/10

  

Essential Conditions Research Guide

08/25/10

  

External Provider Pipeline Toolkit

08/05/10

  

Parent and Community Education and Involvement Advisory Council Family and Community Engagement Standards

08/05/10

  

Projects to Improve Workforce Development Services

06/18/10

School Turnaround Grant

06/18/10

  

Expanding Learning Opportunities for Students : Guidance and Promising Practices

06/18/10

  

More Time for Teacher/Leader Collaboration: Guidance and Promising Practices

06/21/10

  

PowerPoint Presentation: Selecting Outstanding Teachers for Level 4 Schools

06/18/10

  

Addressing Students' Social, Emotional, and Health Needs: Guidance and Promising Practices

Measurable Annual Goals

07/06/10

  

Measurable Annual Goals Guidance for Level 4 Schools (Overview)

07/06/10

Measurable Annual Goals Template (with Sample Measures)

01/18/11

  

Level 4 Exit Criteria Guidance and Methodology (2011)

07/06/10

Download MS EXCEL Document
size: 1.6 MB

Baseline Data Tool

07/06/10

  

Stakeholder Perception Survey Data Resource Guide