Norfolk Public Schools

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Norfolk Public Schools
Dr. Gloria P. Hagans, Senior Director,
Compensatory Programs Mrs. Bythella T. Hickman,
Supervisor Schoolwide Programs Ms. Rhonda
Ambrose, Early Literacy Specialist Mrs. Sarah
Peoples-Perry, Principal, Campostella Elementary
Mrs. Kathy Gradeles, Instructional Specialist
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Closing Achievement Gaps in Norfolk Public
SchoolsJourney to World Class
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Norfolk Public Schools Mission Statement

To educate each student to be a successful,
productive contributor to society by providing
powerful teaching and learning opportunities.
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Inside the Black Box of High-Performing
High-Poverty Schools

• A report from the Prichard Committee for Academic
  Excellence-February, 2005
• www.prichardcommittee.org/Ford Study/ Ford
  ReportJE.pdf

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Common Characteristics

• High Expectations
• Relationships
• Academic, Instructional Focus
• Student Assessment
• Leadership and Decision-Making
• Faculty Work Ethic and Morale
• Teacher Recruitment, Hiring, and Assignment
• The Unexpected

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Essential Pieces
Professional Development
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Prekindergarten Transition
Highly Qualified Teachers
Teachers in Decision Making
Schoolwide Reform Strategies
Parent Involvement
Coordination of Programs/Services
Attracting Teachers
Additional Assistance
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Comprehensive Needs Assessment

• Standards of Learning Tests Results (SOL)
• Phonological Awareness Literacy
• Screening (PALS)
• Child Observation Record (COR)
• STAR Reading Test
• Quarterly Benchmark Assessments
• On-going Assessments