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Middle School Best Practices Framework-NY

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Research teams investigated ten consistently higher- and five consistently average- performing middle schools to determine differences in their practices along the five themes of the framework below. Here are the results for New York middle schools. For more information about each finding, click on the cell.

Organizing Themes District Practices School Practices Classroom Practices
CURRICULUM & ACADEMIC GOALS Involve all stakeholders in developing aligned curriculum and goals and support their participation Ensure that the curriculum is articulated horizontally 
and vertically and available to all students Teachers collaborate to ensure consistency for students and to monitor results in order to improve the curriculum
STAFF SELECTION, LEADERSHIP, & CAPACITY BUILDING Hire highly qualified educators who "fit" with the district vision; provide opportunities for growth Provide support to take on leadership roles by participating in projects, committees, and teams Use strategies learned in grade-level teams, district department meetings, and professional development
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS, PRACTICES, & ARRANGEMENTS Involve teachers and administrators in program and material selection; support teachers by providing what’s needed for success Team teaching, looping, and blocking: equal opportunities for all students to access required knowledge and skills Differentiate instruction in inclusive classrooms
MONITORING: COMPILATION, ANALYSIS, & USE OF DATA Analyze data from frequent and multiple assessments of 
performance by student, teacher, and school Assessment data are shared frequently among students, teachers, and administrators to inform higher performance Diagnostic, benchmark, and other assessments are frequently administered and analyzed for levels of mastery
RECOGNITION, INTERVENTION, & ADJUSTMENTS Establish a climate of mutual respect and responsibility Apply resources to intervene to remove barriers to learning Teams of teachers and specialists first adjust instruction to meet student needs before making referrals
 
 

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