The Essential Guide to Pilot Schools


	Essentials Introduction The Boston Pilot Schools Autonomy Accountability Small Size Equity Results Introduction Expansion/Demographics Characteristics Performance/Summary Schools Context Intro In-district Innovation Collaboration with district Influence on the district Expanding Pilot Schools in BPS The Power of a Network The Boston Pilot Schools Network Networks Annual Network Events Getting Started Conversion Schools Steps to becoming a Pilot School District Conclusion Tools and Resources Boston Teachers Union Contract Langiauge on Pilot Schools Pilot Schools Chart Pilot Schools mission statements CCE Services Provided to the Boston Pilot Schools Network References Useful Websites

The success of the Pilot model has generated a great deal of interest in starting Pilot Schools. In Boston, new Pilot Schools are currently in the process of being formed and approved. By 2009, at least seven more Pilot Schools may be created in the Boston Public Schools district, increasing the number of schools to at least 26. Outside of Boston, school districts across the state and country are interested in replicating the Pilot model, and several have begun the process. As your school or district considers Pilot Schools, the information contained in this section of the web-based Essential Guide to Pilot Schools will help get you started.

In this section you will find a case study on the first conversion of a Boston Public School to Pilot status. In addition, you will find a vignette on the replication process of the Pilot Schools framework in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.