Philadelphia’s School Reform Commissions (SRC) adopted its Renaissance Schools Initiative Policy in 2010. The policy establishes specific guidelines for key aspects of the school turnaround (restart) initiative.
SRC Presentation on Process and Matching Recommendations 2010
Document is the May 2010 presentation by the School District of Philadelphia during a public school board meeting to announce school-operator match recommendations.
Renaissance Schools Operator RFP 2013
RFP to solicit applications to operate Renaissance schools in Philadelphia.
SAC Semi-Annual Report Reference Guide
The semi-annual report document provides a template for School Advisory Councils (SACs) to provide feedback on restart progress.
School Advisory Council Member Application 2012
Document is a recruitment flyer and application for membership on a Renaissance School Advisory Council (SAC).
Renaissance School Advisory Council Guidebook 2013
The SAC Guidebook provides a detailed description about the role of School Advisory Councils (SACs) and detailed guidance about the organization and activities of the SAC.
Renaissance Schools Community Presentation 2013
Public presentation by Philadelphia school district describes the purpose and need for restarts, process for selecting eligible schools, and role of community in the Renaissance 2013-14 process.
Renaissance Schools Implementation Plan January 2010
School District of Philadelphia released this document in January 2010 to communicate the Renaissance Schools restart process.
SRC Presentation on RSAB Recommendations 2009
Presentation summarizes the recommendations of Philadelphia’s Renaissance School Advisory Board (RSAB) that provided guidance to the School District of Philadelphia on its restart process.
RSAB Subcommittee Scope and Guiding Questions 2009
Document highlights the guiding principles and preliminary guiding principles for the sub-committees of Philadelphia’s Renaissance School Advisory Board (RSAB).
Renaissance School Advisory Board Final Report 2009
This report from the Philadelphia Renaissance School Advisory Board (RSAB) summarizes recommendations for the process by which the district should intervene in lowest performing schools.