Benjamin Schanback

This document outlines the goals and structure of the 'Expeditions at Greenfield' program for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. The program's long-term objective is to transform students' life trajectories by exposing them to new ideas, interests, colleges, and careers, while short-term goals focus on sparking curiosity, developing rich vocabulary and content knowledge, and sharing learnings. Key pillars include fostering student inspiration and excellence in product creation and presentation, achieved through authentic learning contexts, choice in project execution, practicing 'Life Habits,' and public presentations. The program is structured with two-week expedition cycles, field lessons, and showcases, guided by principles of curriculum connection, critique and revision, multimodal learning, and portfolio reflection.

This document provides an overview of YES Prep Public Schools, acting as a blueprint for its culture, history, and strategic direction. It highlights five core values: Grow Humble Leaders, Drive Visionary Change, Achieve Jaw-dropping Results, Build Transformative Relationships, and Create Life-Changing Opportunities, which are foundational to its daily practices and guide behavior. The plan also details 'Thinks and Acts' that define expected conduct for graduates and permeate the organizational culture, with the overarching vision to significantly increase college degree attainment for students from low-income communities.

This document outlines the 2016-17 Readiness Strategy, focusing on preparing for the upcoming academic year through a tiered approach. Key priorities include identifying high-impact readiness plans, addressing organizational issues ('broken windows'), fostering people leadership, and effective knowledge management. The strategy categorizes plans into four tiers: Tier 1 covers schedule & staffing, school priorities, and dean management; Tier 2 addresses school culture, academic programs, and professional development; Tier 3 focuses on revising core practice documents for areas needing improvement; and Tier 4 pertains to consistent, compliance-driven plans such as FOI's, Scopes & Sequences, and Behavior Policy. The objective is to ensure comprehensive preparedness and effective implementation of changes for the 2016-17 school year.

This document outlines East New York Middle School's Independent Reading Culture Vision for the 2015-2016 academic year. The plan aims to cultivate an authentic love for reading among scholars, believing it enhances academic performance and competitiveness. Key pillars include establishing tiered word count goals to promote high-volume reading, achieving high comprehension rates, and fostering a vibrant reading culture through engaging events and incentive programs. The strategy also details data management systems for tracking progress, optimizing library organization, and defining roles and responsibilities for effective implementation.

This document outlines a plan to strengthen the partnership between an individual and their board. It identifies key areas for improvement including relationships with the Board Chair, individual trustees, and the full Board. The plan emphasizes fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making and shifting from reactive to strategic engagement. It also incorporates end-of-year assessments for the full Board, individual trustees, and the CEO to monitor progress and reinforce effective governance.