Comprehensive Literacy Plan
The MPS Comprehensive Literacy Plan (CLP) was designed to be a plan of action to increase Pre-K-Grade 12 Reading and English Language Arts achievement. The implementation of the CLP will guide the development of consistent quality literacy instruction, assessment and professional development across the district. Many stakeholders participated in the development of the CLP including school and cross-division district level staff as well as community and university partners.
Comprehensive Math & Science Plan
As a plan of action to improve PreK-12 student learning and achievement in Mathematics and Science, the MPS Comprehensive Math & Science Plan (CMSP) is designed to equip every student with the levels of rigor and relevance needed for success in college and career readiness.
Homeless Education Program
MPS strives to remove barriers to academic success for homeless children. The Office of Family Services has a Homeless Education Program which includes a school-based homeless contact in each MPS school to assist homeless children and families.
International Newcomer Center
The International Newcomer Center (INC) accommodates approximately 50 middle-school level students with two teachers and two specialists in English as a Second Language. Students in INC come from countries all over the world, including Burma, Eritrea, and Haiti.
Nursing and Health Services
MPS school nurses improve student achievement by removing health barriers to learning through the provision of quality nursing services to improve the health and well-being of all students.
Early Childhood Education
Early childhood education is critical to students' future academic success. We offer Head Start and state-licensed early childhood centers in addition to kindergarten programming that begins at age 4 in most schools, with some offering kindergarten at age 3. Many early childhood classrooms feature small classrooms thanks to SAGE funding. A number of MPS schools include HighScope early childhood programming.
English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language (ESL) programs are offered in a number of schools for immigrant students and others who do not speak English as their first language. Students are given special help in learning English, but the help may not always be given in their first language. The ESL class may include students speaking several different languages, all learning English. Click to see a list of schools with ESL programs.
Response to Intervention/PBIS
The RtI framework is designed with both the teacher and student in mind. It promotes the success of all students by providing a systematic and integrated system of supports based on quality instruction, common core state standards, and interventions matched to students' academic and behavioral needs. Visit the Response to Intervention/PBIS in MPS website for more information.
Student Achievement Guarantee in Education (SAGE)
The SAGE program was established in the 1996-97 school year to improve student achievement through the implementation of four specific school-improvement strategies. SAGE schools enter renewable 5-year contracts designed to promote academic achievement through lower class sizes in the primary grades. Schools receive state aid up to $2,250 for each low-income K-3 child.
TEAM GEAR UP
TEAM GEAR UP serves a cohort of students in two grades (the high school graduating classes of 2017 and 2018, currently in 7th and 8th grades) with tutoring, college and career awareness visits and workshops, leadership training and scholarships for pre-college programs and college tuition.
TEAM UP College Access Centers
In collaboration with local, state, and national partners, MPS operates community-based
TEAMUP College Access Centers within the Greater Milwaukee area.
Tutoring 4 You
MPS's Tutoring 4 You (T4U) program targets 24 Focus schools identified by Wisconsin's DPI. Schools that show large gaps in reading, or mathematics scores, gaps in graduation rates between subgroups, and/or low performance by high need subgroups; have been identified as focus schools.
Alternative Programs
MPS offers a number of alternative options for students who struggle in traditional classroom settings. We offer alternative settings for students in the following categories:
At-Risk of not graduating from high school: Students must meet two or more of the following criteria: One or more years behind age group in credits, two or more years behind age group in basic skills, habitual truants, parents, adjudicated delinquents, 8th-grade students whose scores are below basic or have failed the examination administered under 11.830(lm)(am) or fail to be promoted to the 9th grade. Students who meet these criteria may apply for an at-risk seat at the school or MPS Central Services.
Behavioral Reassignment: These programs provide students in grades 6-12 who have violated the MPS Code of Conduct a continuum of services in an alternative school setting. Students are assigned to these programs by the Office of Family Services.
Intensive Day Treatment: Open only to students assigned by a direct order from a judge at Children's Court.
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