Teaching+and+Learning

1.  The school ensures that the curriculum, instructional strategies, and assessments are aligned and articulated across grade levels in support of the expectations for student learning by using the following: __ Curriculum  __ For his or her grade level, every teacher has:  ·   the Alabama course of study,  ·   curriculum guides,  ·   pacing guides,  ·   locally adopted textbooks __ Implementation of the curriculum   __  ·   Each teacher uses research-based strategies and methods that are aligned with the SAE plan.  ·   Teachers meet on grade level for common planning time (CPT).  ·   Data meetings are held to discuss progress and plan for improvements.  ·   Faculty meetings allow faculty communication amongst grade levels. __ Assessments  __ All assessments are correlated with district and state standards. Here are the following assessments our school uses.  ·   STAR testing  ·   AR   ·    SAT-10  ·   ARMT  ·   WOW box  ·   ADAW  ·   CRTs  ·   DIBELS <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Dominie <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   DCAs Ensurance of student expectations for learning is supported by the administrator, faculty, and staff members by using the following: <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Lesson plans <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Schedules <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Professional development <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   School climate <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Time spent on task <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Performance of students 2.  The school ensures the implementation of research-based instructional strategies, innovations, and activities that facilitate achievement for all students. <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI) <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   National Association of Educational Progress (NAEP) <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Walkthrough by principal and Reading Coach <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Common Planning Time (CPT) <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   SAE identified needs <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   AR goals and recognition <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Weekly check of lesson plans <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Professional development sessions include: -  Technology in Motion, Elizabeth Sessions -  Writing in the Modes, Kristen Sousa -  Math workshops, various presenters -  Lead Teacher workshops Throughout the school year, teachers attend professional development workshops that enhance their instruction and assist the students’ achievement at their instructional level. 3.  The following processes are used to ensure that teachers are well-prepared and effectively implementing the curriculum. <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   100% of the faculty is Highly Qualified <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Lesson plans- cover the courses of study, SAT objectives, ADAW, CRT objectives, MCPSS pacing guides <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Inservices/Professional Development- o   technology inservices, such as United Streaming training and Elizabeth Sessions training o   ARI training to ensure implementation of research-based strategies o   math, reading, and science workshops o   NAEP <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Common Planning Time- Teachers collaborate on grade level to ensure that all teachers on the grade level are following curriculum as outlined. <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Reading coach- provides instructional support To ensure implementation the administrator: <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   examines Professional Development Plan <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   conducts formal and informal walkthroughs and observations <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   conducts data meeting 4.  Students have access to comprehensive information, instructional technology, and media services in various ways. **__ Comprehensive Information  __** __ Instructional Technology  __ <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Classrooms have at least 1 student computer with internet access and other student computers for practice of their technological skills. <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Every grade level has at least 1 LCD/laptop cart <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Four Smartboards circulating throughout the school <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Students are provided PowerPoint activities to enhance their knowledge in content areas. <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Each class has access to the computer lab __Media Services__ <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Our school employees a media specialist and media aide <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Volunteers provide assistance with library resources <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Each class has access to the computer lab <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Library is open daily for check out. <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Kindergarten through fifth grade students receive direct media instruction. <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Students’ reading progress and skills are assessed quarterly using STAR reading tests. <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Educational videos <span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·   Resource area that includes resource tools in the library
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