Office of Teaching and Learning

The work of the Office of Teaching and Learning is to collaborate with the Office of Student Services to provide high quality, inclusive, and appropriate educational opportunities for all students of the Public Schools of Brookline. The Office of Teaching and Learning does this work by supporting teachers, paraprofessionals and administrators with viable resources, support and professional development opportunities to meet the district-wide goals of every student achieving, every student invested in learning, every student prepared for change and challenge and every educator growing professionally.

The Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL) is responsible for the coordination of curriculum, instruction, and assessment PreK-12, Educational Technology, Professional Development, oversight of district programs, the Program Review processes, and grants. OTL is proud to support Equity & Enrichment programs that aid our most vulnerable and marginalized populations to meet academic goals and to address the opportunity and achievement gaps that persist in our district. Below is a list of all OTL’s programs:

Office of Teaching and Learning Departments

Professional Development

Steps to Success PSB

Brookline Adult and Community Education (See Revolving Fund Section)

Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity (METCO) (See Grants Section)

Curriculum

Educational Technology and Libraries

English Language Arts

English Learner Education (formally English Learners)

Enrichment Challenge & Support

Mathematics

Performing Arts

K-12 Wellness Education Department

Science

Social Studies

Visual Arts

World Language

Supported Programs

Calculus Project

Child Study Teams

Home Instruction

Federal Entitlement Grant Distribution

Mentoring and Induction Program

Pathways

Steps to Success PSB

Young Math Scholars (formerly Young Scholars Calculus Project)

Young Scholars Program

Partner Organizations

Anti-Defamation League

Boston University Consortium

Brookline Education Foundation

The Education Collaborative (EDCO)

The Equity Collaborative

Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity Inc. (METCO)

Primary Source

SKANSKA (Student mentorships in Construction, Architecture and Design)

Steps to Success, Inc.

Williams James College

Personnel

⦁ Increased salary lines reflect professional development and program review extra

compensation.

Services, Supplies, Other and Capital

⦁ Service accounts reflect contractual obligations.

FY20 Objectives

⦁ Finalize K-8 Mathematics Program Review and select math curriculum.

⦁ Develop Essential Curriculum.

⦁ Create a platform/organizer for Essential Curriculum.

⦁ Clear expectations for Essential Curriculum.

⦁ Lessons, units and lesson plans for Essential Curriculum.

⦁ District-wide professional development for:

⦁ Elementary math instructional practice (Developing Mathematical Ideas).

⦁ Restorative Justice.

⦁ Cultural Proficiency.

FY21 Objectives

⦁ Continue Professional Development plan from FY20.

⦁ Develop New Educator induction plan.

⦁ Finalize pillars for Portrait of a Graduate.

⦁ Complete Year 1 of Middle School Program.

FY19 Accomplishments

⦁ Selected 6-8 math curriculum (Open Up).

⦁ Launched Young Math Scholars Program.

⦁ Completed Phase 1 of Essential Curriculum work.

⦁ Developed Essential Curriculum Guiding Document.

⦁ Created Scope & Sequence for K - 8 grades across all content areas.

FY20 Accomplishments

⦁ Trained all Grade 3 - 5 teachers in Developing Mathematical Ideas.

⦁ Select math curriculum for grades 3 – 5.

⦁ Implement selected math curriculum in grade 6 – 8.

⦁ Begin Middle School Program Review.

⦁ Complete Phase 1 of 9 - 12 Math Program Review.