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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 /> administrators be present at key district events, <br /> I have always had such as concerts,athletic events,celebrations, <br /> fantastic and co-curricular activities. <br /> accessibility to . Parents are somewhat pleased by the end <br /> teachers... l 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 /> was laid in the MPSD's schools. They are also <br /> maintaining their impressed with the district's strong offerings in <br /> own websites."- both the visual,performing and technical arts. <br /> Mash pee parent . 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 /> F <br /> 4 <br /> G <br />