Academy at Kiley

180 Cooley St - Springfield MA - 01128
Type of autonomy arrangement: Empower Schools partnership model
Basic Profile

Opened In

2019

Grades

6-8

Environment

Urban

Type

District
Autonomies

Program

Determine learning program
Set school-level policy
Determine professional development
Determine authorizer assessments
Determine state assessments

Personnel

Select colleagues
Evaluate colleagues
Transfer or terminate colleagues
Determine tenure policy
Select leaders

Administrative

Determine school budget
Set staff pattern
Determine compensation
Determine teacher workday
Set schedule
Teacher Authority Is...
De Jure and De Facto

About the Learning Program

Established in 2019 as part of a small school initiative, The Academy at Kiley is home to a community of learners in grades 6-8. It provides a rigorous academic program that fosters character-building, inquiry, reflection, and a mastery of learning.

Beyond the school day, Kiley offers a variety of clubs, activities, and sports for students to expand their learning.