THE MULTIPLE PATHWAYS INSTITUTE
— NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION —
The Multiple Pathways Institute is an innovative, professional learning program designed to build the instructional expertise of teachers and the leadership capacity of principals, with the goal of improving students’ academic achievement and postsecondary outcomes.
WHO WE ARE
The Institute is designed and facilitated by a team of educators with extensive knowledge in research-based theories of adult learning and the unique needs of students who are significantly behind in their education.
The Institute is sponsored by the New York City Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Readiness.
WHAT WE DO
We build the leadership capacity of principals and the teaching capacity of educators using an innovative professional learning model that provides:
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Job-embedded coaching
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Leadership development
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Professional learning with a community of peer schools
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Strategic events focused on common areas of work
OUR APPROACH
We approach professional learning from the belief that both the district and schools must adopt a common road map of professional learning opportunities. Our approach combines:
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Sustained multi-year participation
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Personalization to meet schools' needs
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Partnerships with external educational organizations
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Honing expert practice through mentorships
RESOURCES
Explore our curriculum guides, case studies, videos, testimonials from participants, and other materials you can adapt for your school. The video below highlights one school's Institute work focused on improving students' higher order thinking skills.
OUR IMPACT
See how the Institute impacts student outcomes and school-wide change, such as higher graduation rates, improved attendance, and increased credit accumulation.
"You see a progression of the amount of work, the rigor of work, the specific intention students now have of completing work... across the board."
— Chris Losurdo, Principal, Voyages Preparatory South High School, Queens, NY