Rochester Public Schools — Transcript

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Shifting from Plans to Practice in Education

Ninth Grade On-Track Work: Chicago Public Schools Case Study

School Board's Role in Supporting Practice Change

Votes (1)

Approval of the Agenda

Approved Unanimously (all in favor said 'I')

Dissent: None

Moved by Director Mclofflin [0:04:15] · Seconded by Director Barlo [0:04:16]

The agenda for the study session was moved and seconded for approval without any discussion or proposed changes.

Ordinances & Resolutions (13)

SkipsPlan

School Improvement Plans, critical for improving student outcomes.

New Strategic PlanPlan

Upcoming formal board action for the district's future direction.

Danielson frameworkFramework

A framework used for improving teaching quality.

Theory of Action for our workFramework

A simplified framework presented by the Superintendent for improving student outcomes.

5e surveyOther

Survey referenced for categories like 'emphasize ambitious instruction'.

Multi-tiered system of support in literacyFramework

An example framework for organizing concepts.

AVID program (Advancement Via Individual Determination)Program

A program formerly implemented in RPS, used as an example.

Practice improvement planPlan

Plans administrators made to identify and focus on a practice for improvement.

Freshman OnTrack work/initiativeProgram

The central case study from Chicago Public Schools, focused on ninth-grade success.

Kid talk protocolFramework

A structured method for ninth-grade teams to discuss students without deficit language.

Romeo and JulietOther

A play discussed in the video as a subject for student assignments.

The second windowOther

The title of the video case study presented to the board.

RPS 2030Plan

Mentioned as the overarching strategic plan for Rochester Public Schools.

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