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

This section of the web-based Essential Guide to Pilot Schools addresses the importance of establishing formal networks at various levels: the Pilot Schools' Leaders Network, the Pilot Schools' Staff Network, and the Pilot Schools' Family and Community Network. For example, you will find helpful tools that illustrate how Pilot Schools envision their practice and commitment to each other, how they share their practice, and their resources.

This section contains tools and vignettes that bring to life leaders and faculty meetings and retreats, with helpful examples of agendas, and a sample calendar of events for the various Pilot Schools networks.