HIGH EXPECTATIONS

We, at every level, are continually working to meet the needs of all of our students and that includes setting high expectations for everyone. Over the last few years, steps have taken at the District level down to the individual teacher level to improve instruction and learning for all of our students-Birth through 21. Some of these actions include:

• Site Improvement Plans
• Measurable goals and outcomes
• District Score Card
• Integrated Service Model
• Co-teaching
• Increasing the rigor in reading, writing, and math using Reading, Writing, and Math
• Workshop Model and Guided Reading
• 120 minutes for literacy instructional and learning block
• 60-90 minutes instructional and learning block for numeracy
• Data Retreats
• AYP/RTI Coaches
• MAPs and GOM assessments to measure student growth and inform instruction
• Vertical Team
• Algebra, pre-algebra taught in younger grades
• RTI
• PBIS
• EIT
• Responsive Classroom
• Learning Cohorts

As you can see, the way we approach instruction and learning has changed drastically from past practices, and we will continue to move forward to set the bar high and meet the needs of all students.