Macomb Montessori Academy 2026/2027

WE ARE CHANGE MAKERS!✨We don’t just talk about change - we create it, lead it, and inspire it.

Together, we are building a stronger school, empowering our students, and making a lasting

impact.--MMA CHANGE MAKERS: LEARN • LEAD • GROW🧡

School Year: September 8, 2026 - June 18, 2027

1. VISION OF SUCCESSWhere We Are Going TogetherMacomb Montessori Academy is a thriving school community where students, staff, and families work together to achieve excellence.

Our 2026-2027 GoalsStudent Achievement

Reading Growth: 56% → 60%

Math Growth: 43% → 50%

Teacher Effectiveness

Strengthen coaching, professional development, and data-driven instruction.

Achieve a 2% academic increase for staff.

Student Behavior

Decrease behavior referrals by 42%.

Attendance

Decrease chronic absenteeism by 5%.

Family Engagement

Increase conferences, events, classroom involvement, and attendance partnerships.

Learning Environment

Improve classrooms with updated furniture and collaborative spaces.

Enrollment

Increase enrollment and re-enrollment.

Accountability

Meet Section 21h goals.

Improve the accountability index.

Move closer to exiting Priority School status.

Our CultureJoy • High Expectations • Growth • Belief in Every ChildOur Students Will Become:Confident • Independent • Critical ThinkersMy Role in the Vision:

2. MMA COMMITMENTS & PRIORITIESOur Commitments☐ Be present and prepared.

☐ Be kind and respectful.

☐ Listen to understand.

☐ Address concerns directly.

☐ Stay professional.

☐ Keep students at the center.

Our Three PrioritiesCULTUREBuild a positive culture with high expectations and a growth mindset.

ACADEMICSMaximize instructional time and provide rigorous instruction.

OPERATIONSEnsure students are present, on time, and ready to learn.

3. INSTRUCTIONAL GROWTH ROADMAPFoundations → Engagement → Rigor → Leadership → ExcellencePHASE 1 | FIRST 30 DAYSSept. 8 - Oct. 8

Build Strong Classroom FoundationsTeacher Look-Fors

☐ Teach, model, practice, and reinforce procedures.

☐ Students begin within 1 minute.

☐ Transitions are under 2 minutes.

☐ Daily schedule is posted.

Student Look-Fors

☐ Enter and begin independently.

☐ Transition independently.

☐ Explain what they are learning.

☐ Follow routines with minimal reminders.

Success Target: 80%

My Focus: __________

PHASE 2 | DAYS 31-60Oct. 9 - Nov. 18

Increase Engagement & Academic OwnershipTeacher Look-Fors

☐ 2-3 data-driven small groups daily.

☐ 3+ checks for understanding per lesson.

☐ Adjust groups using data.

☐ Align instruction to objectives.

Student Look-Fors

☐ Participate in academic discussions.

☐ Use academic vocabulary.

☐ Work independently.

☐ Use feedback.

☐ Self-assess.

Success Target: 85%

My Focus: __________

PHASE 3 | DAYS 61-90Nov. 19 - Jan. 15

Strengthen Rigorous Instruction Through DataTeacher Look-Fors

☐ Use formative assessment to adjust instruction.

☐ Include rigorous thinking tasks.

☐ Support students through challenging concepts.

☐ Use data for intervention and reteaching.

Student Look-Fors

☐ Track goals.

☐ Persevere.

☐ Ask questions.

☐ Seek feedback.

☐ Explain and apply thinking.

Success Target: 90%

My Focus: __________

PHASE 4 | DAYS 91-120Jan. 16 - Mar. 5

Deepen Academic Excellence & Student LeadershipTeacher Look-Fors

☐ Encourage student-led questions.

☐ Facilitate rigorous questioning.

☐ Require evidence and reasoning.

☐ Provide targeted reteaching/enrichment.

Student Look-Fors

☐ Lead discussions.

☐ Explain thinking.

☐ Collaborate.

☐ Take ownership.

Success Target: 95%

My Focus: __________

PHASE 5 | DAYS 121-180Mar. 6 - June 18

Sustain Excellence & Prepare for Next-Level SuccessTeacher Look-Fors

☐ Understand vertical alignment.

☐ Use I Do → We Do → You Do.

☐ Use data for reteaching, enrichment, and acceleration.

☐ Prepare students for the next grade.

Student Look-Fors

☐ Demonstrate mastery and independence.

☐ Reflect on growth.

☐ Articulate next steps.

☐ Collaborate productively.

Success Target: 100%

My Focus: __________

4. THOUGHTFUL CLASSROOMCreate • Connect • Engage • ReflectA Thoughtful Classroom creates an environment where students feel safe, supported, challenged, and responsible for learning.

Build Relationships☐ Know your students.

☐ Build trust.

☐ Recognize strengths.

Set Clear Expectations☐ Teach routines.

☐ Model success.

☐ Reinforce consistently.

Engage Student Thinking☐ Ask meaningful questions.

☐ Encourage discussion.

☐ Require students to explain thinking.

Reflect & Adjust☐ Review student work and data.

☐ Identify what is working.

☐ Adjust instruction.

My Classroom Goal:

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