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District Culture, Values, & Beliefs About Learning <br /> Based upon a review of both qualitative and quantitative data,the following Major <br /> Findings/Trends have emerged: <br /> • Students and parents alike value the relationships that have been formed with <br /> MPSD teaching staff. There is a pervasive, strong sense of personalization of <br /> instruction in all four schools. Students and parents repetitively cite that teachers <br /> are readily accessible and respond to their needs in a proactive,timely fashion. <br /> • Students and parents describe a caring, dedicated staff, one that very much <br /> cultivates a"sense of family" at the elementary schools. Students note that there is <br /> a sense of belonging where kids feel safe and welcome. Students cite that their <br /> teachers are approachable and encouraging. My classroom observations confirm <br /> this sentiment. <br /> • There is pride in the district by both parents and community members. The quality <br /> of the facilities is often noted, citing pride in the Mashpee High School facility as <br /> well as the cleanliness of the K.C. Coombs and Quashnet Schools. <br /> • Many staff members believe in "meeting kids where they are" and providing <br /> supports for all learners so they may be successful. Teachers at all levels give <br /> students multiple opportunities to meet content and performance standards. This <br /> is also evidenced by successful Response-to-Intervention structures and practices <br /> at all levels. <br /> • Staff, students, parents,and community members alike want a superintendent and <br /> school administrators that are highly visible and <br /> approachable. There is a clear expectation that <br /> „1 have always had administrators be present at key district events, <br /> such as concerts,athletic events,celebrations, <br /> fantastic and co-curricular activities. <br /> accessibility to <br /> • Parents are somewhat pleased by the end <br /> teachers... 1 love product of the MPSD. Many parents share <br /> what they do with anecdotes about their child's post-secondary <br /> PowerSchool and academic successes due to the foundation that <br /> maintaining their was laid in the MPSD's schools. They are also <br /> impressed with the district's strong offerings in <br /> own websites. — both the visual, performing and technical arts. <br /> Mashpee parent <br /> • Staff and parents are hungry for <br /> innovation. Parents would like to see support <br /> for technology,but also other unique <br /> programming(such as STEM (Science, <br /> 4 <br />