Springfield Realization Academy

45 Oakland St - Springfield MA - 01108
Type of autonomy arrangement: Empower Schools partnership model
Basic Profile

Opened In

2021

Grades

6-7

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

One of just two dual language middle schools in the state, Realization Academy centers on bilingualism, biculturalism, and biliteracy in Spanish and English.
Staffed by a majority of bilingual educators — several of whom are from Columbia and Spain — the school provides an enriching learning environment, enhanced by technology integration and the infusion of 21st-century learning skills. It was established in 2021.