Revised Application Fall 2012

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NEW DISTRICT SCHOOLAPPLICATION

Revised August 2011

Division of Portfolio Planning

52 Chambers StreetNew York, New York 10007

[email protected]


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2012 New District School Application

Table of Contents

Page

Introduction 2

Application Process 3

Directions for Application Submission 4

Application:Letter of Intent Format 5-6

Section 1: School Mission Statement,

Curriculum & Instructional Model & Professional Development 7

Section 2: Tracking & Assessing Student Progress& Supporting Students 8

Section 3: School Structure & Schedule 9

Attachments:Attachment A: Applicant Team Resumes 9

Attachment B: Letters of Support 9

Attachment C: School Directory Page Instructions 9

Appendices:Appendix A: School Directory Page Templates

High School Template 10

Middle School Template 11

Elementary School Template 12


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2012 NEW DISTRICT SCHOOL APPLICATIONRevised August 2011

INTRODUCTIONThe New York City Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to present the New District School Application for

schools slated to open in September 2012. The Division of Portfolio Planning (Portfolio) strives to ensure that all

students in New York City have access to quality schools that meet their individual needs. The creation of new

schools is a critical Portfolio strategy employed to meet this goal. Portfolio aspires to work collaboratively withpotential leaders and school planning teams, local communities and external partners interested in the creation of

these new schools.

Starting a new school is a significant opportunity to influence lives and serve New York City families and students.

It is also intense and demanding; the application process is designed to gauge a teams readiness to weather and

master these challenges. Completing the New District High School Application is intended to be a challenging

multi-step process. It requires applicants to form planning teams and work together closely over time to develop

and revise documents that will be used in their new schools and should reflect the teams fundamental beliefs

about education. The proposal should reflect expertise and careful thought in the requisite areas and, taken as a

whole, should represent a coherent plan with strong alignment between the philosophy, structure and

instructional plan.

The Office of New Schools (ONS) conducts Design and Development (D&D), a rigorous, four-phase selection

process, to evaluate aspiring new school leaders. The program consists of a series of evening workshops,

Individualized Assessment (IA) sessions with coaches, school visits and a written application. This allows for

thorough vetting of aspiring principals leadership capacity as they work with their teams to develop new school

proposals.

Design and Development is offered twice a year. The spring round is conducted from March-June, and the fall

round runs from September-December. Applicants interested in opening schools in September 2012 must

submit a letter of intent (LOI) by 5pm on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 in order to be considered for the

fall 2011 round. Aspiring leaders interested in 2013 opening should apply in spring or fall 2012.

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES

For Schools Opening in 2012

Letter of Intent DUE Tuesday, September 20th

Phase 1 cuts announced Wednesday, September 28th

Draft of Section 1 DUE

(for applicants advancing to Phase 2)Sunday, October 2nd @ midnight

Phase 2 cuts announced Friday, October 14th

Draft of Section 2 DUE

(for applicants advancing to Phase 3)TBD

Phase 3 cuts announced Thursday, November 10th

Completed Proposal DUE

(for applicants advancing to Phase 4)Wednesday, November 16th

Interview Invitations Announced Wednesday, November 23rd

InterviewsMonday, November 28th

to

Tuesday, December 6th

Announcement of

New District SchoolsMonday, December 19th


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APPLICATION PROCESS

Phase 1 Submit Letter of Intent

D&D 1: Intro to Process

D&D 2: Elevator Pitch

Phase 2 Submit Draft of Section 1

D&D 3

Individual Assessment(IA) 1

Phase 3 Submit Draft of Section 2

D&D 4&5

Individual Assessment (IA)2

Phase 4 D&D 6

Submit Complete Proposal

Panel Interview

Design & Development (D&D): Attendance at D&D sessions 1 & 2 ismandatory, as critical elements of the assessment process take place during these2-hour sessions. If you are unable to attend either session, please contact ONSimmediately.

What you need to prepare: For the Elevator Pitch (D&D2), applicants will berequired to deliver a 2-minute overview of their school model, with the goal of

recruiting potential students & families, then answer questions about theirproposed schools in a 3 minute Q&A

Submission Info: Letter of Intent (LOI). The LOI format is explained on Page 6of this application

Design & Development (D&D):Attendance is by invitation only.

What you need to prepare: Individual IA#1 appointments will take placebetween October 4th & Oct 13. In preparation for this session, you should prepare

an overview of the Mission & Vision, Instructional Model and Professional

Development Plan (Section 1 of the Application) for presentation to two ONS

coaches. Coaches will ask targeted questions regarding the submittedmaterials and the presentation.

Submission Info: Application Section 1 is due before D&D 3 applicantswill be notified of their status on Friday September 30, and Section 1 Drafts aredue Sunday, October 2nd.

Design & Development (D&D):Attendance is by invitation only.

What you need to prepare: IA2 is a school visit. During the school visit, 2 ONScoaches will observe classes with the proposed school leader, discuss instruction,and take time to speak with the applicants colleagues, students & principal. If you

are not currently working in a school, we will work with you to set up anappropriate opportunity in a school setting. ONS staff will coordinate scheduling

with individual applicants.

Submission Info: Application Section 2 submission date will be announced.

Design & Development (D&D):Attendance is by invitation only.What you need to prepare: If you are invited to Panel Interviews, you will have

ten minutes to present an overview of your proposed school, followed by a 40-minute Q&A. Please only bring team members who are highly likely to join the

new school should your proposal be approved. Submission Info: The completed final draft of your proposal is due by midnight

on Wednesday, November 16th

The first round of cuts isbased on LOI & assessmentsconducted during D&D 1 &2

The second round of cuts isbased on Draft of Section 1,assessment during D&D 3and the first IA Session

The third round of cuts isbased on Drafts of Sections2&3, assessment duringD&D 4&5 and the 2nd IASession.

The fourth round of cuts isbased on assessment of thefinal proposal. After thepanel interviews, provisionalapprovals will be made.Siting decisions for 2012schools will be made inDecember 2011.


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The Office of New Schools Leadership Rubric is used throughout the process to assess applicants and proposals.

This rubric is available for download at the New Schools Proposal Process Page, which is located here:

http://schools.nyc.gov/community/planning/newschools/NewSchoolsProposalProcess/

ELIGIBILITYThe proposed school leader must possess SAS/SBL or SDA/SDL certification, or be enrolled in a license-granting

program in order to meet all license requirements and be accepted into the Principal Pool by July 1, 2012.

DIRECTIONS FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Please submit your Letter of Intent via email to [email protected] September 20, 2011

1. All documents should be single spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font with a 1 inch margin on all sides.

2. Please adhere to the page limits as listed for each section of the Letter of Intent and of Application. Pages inexcess of page limits WILL NOT be read.

3. Collate all required components of the Application and create a single Microsoft Word document or Adobe PDF

file sent by the close of business on the due date. Title the single document or file with the name of the schoolleader (last name, then first name), example: Duncan, Arne.doc

4. The complete Application should not exceed 4 MB in size

5. Email the completed New School Application to [email protected] A confirmation of receipt will be sent.

6. Mail a hard copy of the Application postmarked by the due date to the following address:

Office of New Schools

Attention: Nicole Scott

52 Chambers Street, Room 213

New York, NY 10007

Fast Facts:

There are six D&D Sessions during the Fall Round

Each D&D session is 2 hours long

The first 2 D&D sessions are mandatory. All subsequent sessions are by invitation only.

All updates to the process are posted at:http://schools.nyc.gov/community/planning/newschools/NewSchoolsProposalProcess/
http://schools.nyc.gov/community/planning/newschools/NewSchoolsProposalProcess/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://schools.nyc.gov/community/planning/newschools/NewSchoolsProposalProcess/http://schools.nyc.gov/community/planning/newschools/NewSchoolsProposalProcess/http://schools.nyc.gov/community/planning/newschools/NewSchoolsProposalProcess/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://schools.nyc.gov/community/planning/newschools/NewSchoolsProposalProcess/


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LETTER OF INTENT (SECTIONSA-D)

Section A: Applicant ProfileA1: School Leader Information

School Leader Name:

Email:

Phone Number: Mobile: Other (Work / Home):

Leaders Current

Job/Position:

Leaders Current School/

Employer:

Network Affiliation

(if applicable)

List any Principal

Leadership Programs

completed (APP, NLNS,

Other-please specify)

I have successfully completed this program [Date of completion: _____________]

I am currently enrolled in this program

A2: Proposed School Information

School Level (ES, MS, HS)

Proposed

Grades in Year One:

Proposed

Grades at Scale:

Principal

Candidate

Pool Eligibility:

Accepted

Interview Scheduled

Interview Not Yet Scheduled

Please list any partnering

Community Based

Organization and/or

Intermediary (if applicable):

Location Preferences:Please note that all location/siting decisions are at the discretion of DOE

Borough/District Preference please specify: ________________________________________

Citywide (no location preference)

Section B: Submit a Current Resume

Section C: Proposed Leaders Background and New School ConceptPlease answer questions for Section C in no more than 3 total pages (single spaced, 1 margins and 12 point Times

New Roman font). This is your opportunity to introduce yourself and explain your interest in developing and

leading a new school.

C1.Explain how your personal and professional experiences have prepared you for the role of a principalin a New York City public school.

C2.The purpose of this initiative is to develop schools that will ensure that all students in New York City,particularly the hardest-to-serve, achieve at high levels. Discuss how you will create a school that will

effectively meet that goal.

C3.Describe 3 essential aspects of your proposed school that paint a picture of what it is you hope toaccomplish, and how you will achieve those goals.


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LETTER OF INTENT (CONTINUED)

Section D: Demonstrated Instructional LeadershipPlease answer questions for Section D in no more than 2 total pages

In this section, provide examples of your track record in developing and implementing initiatives to drive student

achievement, particularly for struggling students, and in designing and delivering meaningful professional

development. The narrative should provide details on a single initiative you have implemented that has led to

significant student gains, including details on:

A1.Your role in developing and implementing the initiativeA2.Specific instructional strategies implementedA3.Professional development provided in support of the initiativeA4.Related youth development and student support providedA5.Assessments usedA6.Adjustments based on data collected from those assessmentsA7.Conclusions and long-term plans based on results

Please submit your Letter of Intent via email [email protected] 5pm on September 20th 2011
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Section 1: School Mission, Curriculum & Instructional Model and Professional

Development PlanPage limit: 8 pages

A. Mission Statement:This section should describe the overall philosophy and purpose of the school. This statement should inspire

people to believe in the school model you plan to implement and should be easy to grasp. In general terms, please

describe the principles and the instructional methods that define your approach. Be sure to establish direct

connections between beliefs, methods and desired outcomes, whenever possible.B. School Curriculum and Instructional ModelThis section focuses on your beliefs about teaching and learning and how those beliefs translate into a successful

academic experience for all students. Outline the instructional model you plan to implement and explain how it is

connected to the overall school mission, how it aligns with the Common Core and how you will provide rigorous

instruction for all students.

Please note: Your proposed new school will attract and serve a diversity of students including all levels of

English Language Learners, students with disabilities and students who are under-performing. Therefore this

section should clearly indicate how your school proposes to ensure that all students achieve. Please be

specific in your responses to each of the following questions:

B1.Describe your instructional philosophy and why you believe this approach is best for your proposed

school.

B2.What does effective implementation of your instructional philosophy look like at the classroom level?What specific instructional elements must be present in every classroom to realize your instructional

vision? (Specifically describe what teaching and learning will look like, including instructional

techniques, student activities and aspects of the physical environment that will be consistent across all

classrooms.)

B3.Present a sample unit and lesson plan with relevant assessments from a core subject area with adetailed explanation of how those documents exemplify your instructional approach. Please be explicit

as to how the unit and lesson plan will be differentiated and how the assessments will measure student

progress. Be sure to explain your plan for making the content accessible to English Language Learners

and students entitled to special education services.

B4.Within the unit and lesson plan you chose for B3, outline the skills, knowledge and competencies youwill require students to master in order to successfully complete the unit and explain how thoserequirements align with your overall instructional goals in that particular discipline.

C. Preparing Teachers to Implement Your Instructional ModelThis section highlights the ways in which you will prepare teachers to create effective classrooms and a school

culture that reflects your mission and instructional philosophy. Explain how you will ensure that there is

alignment between PD, curriculum development, instruction and assessment.

C1.How will you prepare teachers to implement the instructional elements described in sections B1 & B2?C2.What will you ask teachers to explicitly teach the students so that they can be successful within your

instructional model?

C3.How will you ensure consistency across classrooms as it pertains to your instructional vision?C4.How will you hold teachers accountable for implementing your instructional vision?C5.What supports will you provide when teachers are not effectively integrating core aspects of your school

model?

In your response, please be sure to discuss each of the following points:

How you will provide opportunities for teacher leadership throughout the school

How you will differentiate professional development opportunities for your staff in order to meet theneeds of teachers with different levels of expertise and those who are at different points in their careers

How will you assess whether you are effectively supporting your teachers towards improvedinstruction?


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Section 2: Tracking and Assessing Student Progress and Supporting StudentsPage Limit: 7 pages total

This section should provide insight into the applicants thinking about connecting student assessment to student

achievement. This section should align with the schools mission, but also with the schools instructional model,

staffing and design.

A)Academic Support

Please describe your plan for monitoring and assessing students progress with the goal of adjustinginstruction and other school systems as needed to ensure overall student achievement. In your response,

please be sure to discuss each of the following points:

A1.The kinds of formative and summative assessments you will use in your school and why. (Please describe indetail how the assessments align with your instructional approach, and the types of data that these

assessments will produce)

A2.Different types of information you will use to track student progress in your school over timeA3.How you will guide teachers to use this information to meaningfully adjust instructionA4.How you will use assessment data to track teacher effectiveness, and how you will use that information to

improve achievement throughout your school

A5.How will you identify struggling students and determine their specific areas of weakness? Explain how

your comprehensive support plan will work: When will you provide the support? What staff will beinvolved and how? What will students do during this time? How will you keep track of the systems

effectiveness for every student?

A6.In keeping with the current system-wide reform of special education, what will you do to ensure thatstudents with disabilities have access to, and participate in the general education curriculum?

B) Meeting the Needs of English Language LearnersB1.How will you ensure that English Language Learners in your school receive the full range of services they

need in order to become proficient in English and make progress across content areas? In your response,

please highlight:

Your philosophy concerning the best way to serve English Language Learners in the classroom

Your plan for coordinating ESL &/or Native Language instruction with special education and relatedservices to meet the needs of English Language Learners with IEPs

Specific instructional approaches or strategies you will ask teachers to incorporate

B2.Explain how your staffing and schedule plans will be adjusted to meet the needs of ESL students atBeginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels and how you will expand on those services to offer Dual

Language or Transitional Bilingual Education programs if required.

C)Additional SupportsC1.What components of your school design will address your students diverse needs? In your response,

specifically call out the ways in which your program will provide support and opportunities beyond

academics to help them develop social skills and engage with your school community and the world

beyond?Personal support how will you ensure that every student in your school is known?

Academic support, organizational and study skills

Social and emotional support

Extracurricular activities and partnerships


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Section 3: School Structure and SchedulePage Limit: 5 pages total

This section should provide insight into your thinking on how to design and structure a new school to provide the

academic experience for students and for teachers described in Section 1. This section should specifically

describe how the proposed school will employ structures such as scheduling and staffing to actualize the

schools mission and vision and to create a supportive and inclusive school community and culture.

A) SchedulingA1.Provide samples of your schools weekly schedules for students and for teachers.

A2.Please provide a narrative description to explain and highlight the features of your schedule that bestsupport the instructional approach and those that will enable you to create and sustain your desired school

culture. In this section, please address the following:

Meeting students individual needs including ELLs, students with IEPs, struggling students and highflyers

Incorporating extended learning time

Aligning teachers professional development needs and school goals and prioritiesAddressing the non-academic needs of your students

A3. Day in the Life: You are the Principal of your proposed school. Provide a narrative describing your

experiences on a typical day at school, highlighting what you see as the most important aspects of the job.

This description should reflect your Year 1 priorities and the type of school leader you want to be.

Attachments:

Attachment A: Applicant Team ResumesAttach resumes for the proposed school leader and for any members of the applicant planning team likely to join

the staff of the proposed new school.

Attachment B: Letters of SupportIf your proposed new school intends to partner with a particular CFN, community-based organization, educational

institution, Intermediary, etc., please write a brief overview of the role that the organization will play in the new

school, including a description of day to day activities in which the partner will participate. If appropriate, attach

letters of support from the partner organization.

Attachment C: School Directory Page InstructionsPlease complete the School Directory Page using the appropriate template in Appendix C. Certain sections of the

Directory Page have already been filled out, as these are conditions that apply to all New District Schools. The page

should provide a snapshot of your schools program in the first year. The audience consists of students and

parents, so the language should be clear, concise and jargon-free; it should provide key information families need

to make an informed choice. Because it is formatted as it will appear in the 2012 New High School Directory, YOU

MAY NOT EXCEED word limits indicated in the template.


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Appendix A: Directory Page Templates

High School Directory Page Template

SCHOOL DIRECTORYPAGE

Admissions Priorities School Overview

Eligibility: (Choose One)

Limited Unscreened: Priority to students

who attend an information session, then

to all New York City Residents

Other:

In Their Own Words:(500 Characters Maximum)

Special Education Services (Check all that

apply):

SETSSSelf-contained

Collaborative Team Teaching

Special Class for Hearing Impaired

This school will provide students with

disabilities expanded opportunities to

receive the supports they need to achieve

their individual long-term academic goals

Partnerships in the first year

Intermediary:

Community-based Organizations: Hospital Outreach: Cultural/Arts Organizations: Not-For-Profit: Corporate: Financial Institutions: Other:

ELL Programs (Check all that apply):

ESL

Bilingual Programs:

Dual Language Programs:

Courses & Program Highlights

Programs:

Enrollment:

Total Students per grade: TBD

Grades Served in year 1: TBD

Grades Served at Scale: TBD

Languages:

Advanced Placement Courses:

Extracurricular Activities in the first year:

Leadership & Support:

Academic:

Artistic:

Clubs:

School Sports:


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Middle School Directory Page Template

SCHOOL DIRECTORY PAGE

Important Admissions Information About Our School

ELIGIBILITY: (Choose One)

Limited Unscreened: Priority tostudents who attend an informationsession, then to all New York CityResidentsOther:

School Theme (if applicable):

What students like best about our school:

What parents like best about our school:

Interesting facts:

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES

(Check all that apply):

Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT)Special ClassSpecial Education Teacher SupportServices (SETSS)Special Class for Hearing Impaired

SPECIAL PROGRAMS & COURSES

Special Programs and Initiatives:

Enrichment Classes:

Language Classes:

ELL PROGRAMS/SERVICES (Check

all that apply):

ESL

Bilingual Programs:Dual Language Programs:

PARTNERSHIPS

Cultural Institutions:

Higher Education Institutions:

Program Partners:

Resource Partners:

ENROLLMENT




EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Leadership & Support:

Academic:

Artistic:

Clubs

Boys Sports:

Girls Sports

Co-Ed Sports::


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Elementary School Directory Page Template

School Directory Page

In Their Own Words:(500 Characters Maximum)

Grades Served:




School Highlights

Partnerships:

Extracurricular Activities:

Languages Offered:

Special Education Services(Check all that apply):

SETSS

Self-contained

Collaborative Team Teaching

Special Class for Hearing Impaired

Important InformationAfter School Program

Saturday Academy

Summer Session Offered

Dress Code/Uniform Policy

ELL Programs (Check all that apply):

ESL

Bilingual Programs:

Dual Language Programs:

Documents

Revised Application Fall 2012