Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School (MELS)
Credential Renewal Presentation
Participant Landing Page
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School Profile
The School Profile offers a high-level overview of the school’s particular context, and includes key data gathered thus far through the Credential process. All participants must review the School Profile before supporting a presentation
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Participant Agenda & MELS' Landing Page
The agenda outlines how the school will tell their story in 3DSA during their renewal presentation. Schools draft their agenda in collaboration with their coach, informed by this Renewal Planning Guidance doc.
View MELS’ Landing Page here, and their agenda below.
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Presentation Rubric & Notecatcher
This rubric is designed to provide more transparent guidance for how we might review Renewal Presentations in a way that is aligned to the Criteria and the requirements of the Application.
MELS Renewal Presentation Details
Monday March 10, 2025 from 8:30am-11:30am EST
PARTICIPANT CHECKLIST
Before the presentation…
Attend the renewal calibration trainings prior to supporting on presentation date, or contact Jen Wood to complete asynch:
Jan 29, 2025
Feb 24, 2025
Review school profile & workplan (linked above)
Review the FY25 Renewal Focus Group Questions and find your assigned focus group below.
Make a copy of the Renewal Presentation Rubric and Notecatcher and review.
TIMELINE
February 25, 2025: Checkpoint Meeting
The credential team & the school’s coach/director will host a checkpoint meeting with school leaders to review final details.
March 10, 2025: Renewal Presentation
Most participation will be virtual with select few staff members onsite.
March 17, 2025: Virtual Debrief (100% attendance may not be possible but please try to prioritize joining via calendar invite)
During the presentation…
Take notes on your copy of the Renewal Presentation Rubric & Notecatcher.
Focus Groups: You will be sent to one of the below focus groups; alternate asking questions and record direct quotes that you find compelling or representative.
Student Panel: Ryan, Laina
Teacher & Staff Panel: Max, Linda, Eric
Alumni Panel: Dimity, Paco
Admin Panel: Jen, Trent
After the presentation…
Submit the Renewal Presentation Rubric survey within 24 hours
PARTICIPANT CHECKLIST (cont.)