Urban Community School

Academic Strategy

2021-Present

Work Summary

Academic Strategy

Support school leaders with instructional and leadership strategy, teacher support, and school improvement aimed at improving student academic outcomes for several years. Our support has included a focus on:

  • Teacher observation, coaching and feedback
  • Implementation of a cycle of shared, facilitated intellectual preparation for teacher teams in math and ELA
  • Support for the implementation of CKLA/Ampilfy in grades K-8, including leader and teacher training
  • Implementation of a common interim assessment strategy for mathematics in grades K-8
  • Regular coaching and feedback for UCS leaders aligned to instructional priorities
  • Strategy support for the CAO regarding support priorities including teaching assistants, culture and behavior, and family engagement

Outcome

  • Leaders are following an instructional support cycle that includes observation, coaching, feedback and professional learning for all teachers in grades K-8
  • Teacher satisfaction with support from their Directors is high