PROSE Application Process
NYC DOE, CSA & UFT
December 2015
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Today’s Purpose:
• Introduce the mission and structure of the PROSE
program
• Review the fall 2016 application process and timeline
• Explain the selection criteria and components of a
strong school planning process and application
• Share the supports and resources available to assist in
planning
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Why PROSE?
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Current Innovations:
Scheduling Changes
(Example: Goldie Maple)
• In a shift from the traditional
day, teacher and student
schedules follow a 9 period
day (8:00-4:35)that allows all
students to have
enrichment through the arts
while teachers have a four
day work week.
• Grades Kindergarten
through 8th are
departmentalized by
subject.
School Calendar Variations
(Examples: Pablo Neruda Academy/ Voyages)
• Reallocate teacher time
spent during traditionally
low-attendance days to
increase time for
professional development
twice a month.
• Begin the school year earlier
and redistribute instructional
vs. non-instructional days to
better align with school’s
vision.
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Current Innovations:
Evaluation Changes (66 Schools)
(Example: Brooklyn International)
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100% of the staff has opted into Option PROSE
Flexible Class Sizes
(Example: School of Integrated Learning)
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Teachers are grouped according to
common goals
Teachers co-teach two classes during the same
period, grouping and regrouping students as
needed. This allows for writing across genres as part
of their PROSE work.
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Each group does 2 inter-visitations and
gives positive feedback
• Sixth grade math teacher works closely with sixth
grade ELA teacher.
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Each group member does 2 curriculum
shares; 1 in content and 1 cross curriculum
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During PD time groups get together to
discuss their curriculum shares and again
get and receive feedback
• The Math teacher infuses writing into math
projects and assignments adapting ELA structures
and writing supports.
Their end of year meeting is 1 on1
discussion around their portfolio which
includes:
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An introductory letter
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The 2 curriculum shares with lesson
plans and/or unit plans and reflections
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• Seventh grade math and ELA teachers
incorporate peer tutoring.
• The math teacher may lead a larger group of
students with varying abilities while advanced
students tutor struggling students.
• ELA teacher may provide intensive support to a
smaller group of struggling students
• Expanded to include 8th grade in 2015.
2 reflections based on inter-visitation
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Other Modifiable Regulations
• UFT Contract:
• Programs, assignments and teaching conditions in
schools and programs
• Professional support for new teachers
• Professional development assignments and positions
• Step 1 of the grievance process
• Transfers to the school
• Other articles and Chancellor’s Regulations & SED
Regulations (as agreed upon by Chancellor and/or UFT
President)
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Fall 2015 Application Process & Supports
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School Narrative Application Components
Collaborative and teacher
led structures already in
place at the school
Goals that the school is
looking to accomplish
through PROSE
Evidence of current success
and capacity for further
improvement
Description of collaborative
process used to develop the
application
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Sample Application Questions
• Describe 2-3 innovative, teacher-led practices in
place at your school and the steps taken to ensure
collaborative, quality implementation and positive
impact on students.
• What are the student outcomes that your school uses
to describe its success to others? Your response
should include but not be limited to students’
academic success.
• Describe the goals your school wants to accomplish
through its participation in PROSE and the
innovation/s you would like to pursue in order to
meet those goals.
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Part Two of the Application: Flexibility Details
Description of
the flexibility
school is
seeking in
regulations or
contract
Specific
implementation
details for the
innovation or
flexibility
Formative
metrics to be
used to inform
implementation
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Fall 2016 Planning & Application Timeline
Friday
12/9
Thursday
12/10
Application
Posted on DOE
Intranet & PROSE
Wiki
Informational
Webinar
Friday
1/25
Application
Opens
Friday
2/29
Application Due
April
TBD
Panel
Decision
Shared with
Schools
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Review, Selection & Voting Overview
Schools submit a School Application & Implementation
Plan(s) that have been approved by the SLT in
FEBRUARY, 2016.
The Panel members agree to accept or reject the
school. The accepted schools and Panel members
will work to create a voting ballot.
The proposal can be implemented upon ratification
by 65% of all UFT-represented employees voting and
acceptance by the school's principal.
UFT, CSA and DOE seek additional regulatory flexibility
(if required).
Unless the proposal is modified by the same
ratification and approval process, it can be
implemented for the duration of the school’s 5-year
PROSE status.
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Planning Resources
• School technical support available from DOE & UFT by
contacting [email protected] or [email protected]
• Innovation-specific focus groups (TBA)
• PROSE Knowledge Base Wiki
(proseschools.wikispaces.com)
• Application Template
• Background on specific areas of innovation
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Application Timeline
December 2015
January 2016
February 2016
March 2016
April 2016
Spring 2016
Open application process for 2016-17
Applications Due: Friday February 29
PROSE
Informational
Webinar
Thursday
December 10
PROSE Panel provides ongoing technical
support to schools as you develop
applications
PROSE Panel Reviews Applications
School PROSE Votes
Planning for September Implementation
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Suggested School Planning Activities
• Establish a PROSE Planning Team.
• Seek input from stakeholders to establish goals for PROSE
proposal.
• Identify existing areas of strength and learn about
innovative practices at other schools.
• Connect with other schools interested in pursuing similar
applications
• Develop priorities for PROSE planning and begin to
develop application and implementation plans.
• Ensure that stakeholders are invested prior to application
submission.
• Build collective knowledge and ownership of PROSE plans.
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Questions?
Contact Information:
DOE PROSE Team: [email protected]
UFT PROSE Team: [email protected]
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