Question 1

Develop a Portrait of a Madeira Graduate, outlining and defining the skills each Madeira student will possess upon graduation

Accepted Answer

2023-2024Completed departmental Portrait of a Madeira Graduate and Portrait of a Madeira Teacher. Departments are using these portraits in curriculum review work and in the observation and feedback cycle for teachers.2022-2023Math and Science Departments began work to develop a Portrait of a science/math Madeira Graduate as well as a Portrait of a science/math Teacher.

Question 2

Develop an ongoing, systematic curricular review to promote academic excellence and innovation

Accepted Answer

2023-2024Started Atlas Curriculum Maps ahead of the Accreditation Team visit.Rolled out a new 9th grade Biology course.Revamped Applied Physics, Algebra II that debut in fall 2024.Developing new computer science courses to debut later this year.Conducted constituent surveys (parents; students; faculty/staff; alum) to identify strengths and growth opportunities.Completed surveys to assess the Mod schedule.Opened STEAM Academic Center to bring four departments under one roof and expand STEAM program opportunities.Completed the18-month curriculum review of the Math and Science Departments.2022-2023Started an 18-month curriculum review of the Math and Science Departments.

Question 3

Assess the Co-Curriculum and equestrian programs for opportunities to expand and enrich the student experience

Accepted Answer

2023-2024Conducted surveys to assess opportunities to expand Co-Curriculum and equestrian programs.

Question 4

Evaluate the School’s use of physical spaces and the schedule to meet its mission and reach its vision

Accepted Answer

2023-2024Identified opportunities to partner with Calleva Outdoor Education program on campus and mindfully utilize our physical campus in our programs.Partnered with Calleva to deliver faculty/staff outdoor bonding program.

Question 5

Provide significant ongoing professional development to ensure the most up-to-date teaching and learning environment and promote a deeper understanding of Madeira's diverse student body

Accepted Answer

2023-2024Organized Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)around relevant summer readings. Two of the PLCs led faculty-wide training based on their work.Beginning in the spring of 2024, a faculty/department chair committee began the process of designing a new evaluation/professional growth process for faculty.2022-2023Entire faculty engaged in year-long professional development conversations around the text Grading for Equity.These conversations allowed us to establish common grading and assessment practices across departments.Introduced "Learning Walks," which are organized short classroom observations where faculty visit classrooms of their peers in order to reflect on what they could bring back to their own classrooms and teaching practice.

Question 6

Offer enticing, best-in-class compensation and benefits packages and retention incentives in support of the School's mission

Accepted Answer

2023-2024Closed compensation gap compared to peer schools for faculty and some staff.Established aProfessional Growth Evaluation System Committee,who will help us revamp the faculty evaluation process to tie it more directly to individualized teacher professional growth and include more teacher ownership.Identified new Senior Admin Team member to serve as inaugural DEIB director in 2025.Joined theEducation Advisory Board’s (EAB) Faculty and Staff Morale Collaborative.Provided more professional growth opportunities and identified ways to recognize faculty and staff accomplishments.

Question 7

Explore ways to foster and enhance an individual and collective sense of belonging in a community that promotes professional growth and retention

Accepted Answer

2023-2024Identified need for inaugural DEIB Director to start July 2025.2022-2023Launched a new Madeira website that better highlights its differentiators and innovation.

Question 8

Investigate, determine, and articulate the pedagogical and intellectual value of residential learning, how it is aligned with Madeira's mission and vision, and whether Madeira can actualize this learning for every student

Accepted Answer

2023-2024Collected student and parent survey feedback about Boarding and Day experiences.

Question 9

Increase Madeira's investment in supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable learning community

Accepted Answer

2023-2024Identified need for inaugural DEIB Director to start July 2025.

Question 10

Create, implement, and maintain research-based programs that promote wellness and are rooted in purposeful relationships

Accepted Answer

2024-2025Added Programming Days devoted to student wellbeing programming between five Mods.Incorporated the Social Institute’s Social Media and Technology curriculum into 9th and 10th grade Advisory curriculum.Conducted student surveys to identify factors contributing to student stress.

Question 11

Create a five-year financial plan that focuses on funding the goals of the Strategic Plan

Accepted Answer

2023-2024Received Board approval of Stables Rebuild.

Question 12

Explore and evaluate economic models for the School considering sustainability and furthering the mission and vision of Madeira

Accepted Answer

2022-2023Analyzed the full cost of a Madeira education, including the full range of supplemental costs to potentially expand the financial aid program.Launched our brand-new website in October 2022. This new tool allows us to highlight and share with the world the amazing teaching and learning, community, and outcomes for all our students.

Question 13

Establish an innovation fund that provides institutional flexibility and directs the School to invest in the people and programs that move the mission and vision forward

Accepted Answer

2024-2025Began discussion at the Board level to determine feasibility and next steps for Innovation Fund.

Question 14

Investigate and implement practical opportunities to promote the School’s natural resources in environmentally sustainable ways to enhance Madeira’s learning community, campus, and operations

Accepted Answer

2023-2024Launched Camp Greenway's 50th year by honoring the core tradition and elements of day camp. Girls First campers now follow a Mod schedule and participate in activities and learning centered on Madeira’s mission, vision, and values.Identified opportunities to partner with Calleva Outdoor Education program on campus and mindfully utilize our physical campus in our programs.Partnered with Calleva to deliver faculty/staff outdoor bonding program.

Question 15

Prioritize needs for renovation and new construction to support the School’s dynamic program

Accepted Answer

2023-2024Received Board approval of Stables Rebuild.Opened STEAM Academic Center to bring four departments under one roof and expand STEAM program opportunities.

Question 16

Steward relationships with Madeira constituents in effective and appropriate ways, rooted in support and love of the School and its mission

Accepted Answer

2023-2024Introduced new Head of School around country to re-engage alums and parents.2022-2023The Advancement Office has increased its in-person events and introduced new digital ways for Madeira alums to connect.

Question 17

Articulate and teach the importance of philanthropy to develop powerful women leaders

Accepted Answer

2022-2023Hosted a leadership reception and Edgy Exploration of philanthropy for Madeira’s leaders in Student Council.

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