Teachers devise appropriate modifications of instruction to accommodate their interest, students’ prior knowledge, learning styles and modalities and strengths and weaknesses. Educators are flexible changing their plans to accommodate choices, interests and students’ abilities. Teachers use hands on, highly interactive curriculum to build a strong foundation for communication, decision making, and problem solving within a real-world context. Teachers regularly provide opportunities for students to demonstrate in writing their understanding of the core content areas of math, science, and social studies. Teachers recognize the range of instructional opportunities technology offers. Students discuss, respond to, and share insights and questions about what they are reading, writing a thinking through literature study circles, conferences, learning logs or other reflective experiences. Regular classroom teachers, administrators, specialists and the support staff collaborate in planning and providing instruction for students Needs Educators group students according to their interest and choices, rather than their abilities Urgent Needs None Enriched and Accelerated Curriculum Top Strengths None Strengths An enriched (rather than remedial) curriculum accelerates the progress of students toward achieving high standards. Teachers design imaginative, flexible missions that encourage cooperative learning, peer coaching, and student interaction. Teachers use technology to create an electronic infrastructure that allows computer and computer related technology to become learning tools rather than electronic workbooks or static tutors. Needs Approaches frequently used by teachers of gifted or talented students, particularly those approaches emphasizing critical thinking skills, are used with all students. Cultural inclusiveness is used as a means of enhancing learning and participation for all students. By connecting technology to the core curriculum, teachers build continuity across instructional components. Students use technology to conduct research, communicate with peers in other regions, and share what they learn. Urgent Needs None ________________________________________________________________________ Intensive and Sustained Professional Development Top Strengths School leaders encourage professional development opportunities. Strengths Teachers offer enriched content that allows children to use knowledge in practical contexts. Staff development is tailored to the individual and aligned with program goals. school’s needs
Teachers devise appropriate modifications of instruction to accommodate their students’ interest, prior knowledge, learning styles and modalities and strengths and weaknesses. Educators are flexible changing their plans to accommodate students’ choices, interests and abilities. Teachers use hands on, highly interactive curriculum to build a strong foundation for communication, decision making, and problem solving within a real-world context. Teachers regularly provide opportunities for students to demonstrate in writing their understanding of the core content areas of math, science, and social studies. Teachers recognize the range of instructional opportunities technology offers. Students discuss, respond to, and share insights and questions about what they are reading, writing a thinking through literature study circles, conferences, learning logs or other reflective experiences. Regular classroom teachers, administrators, specialists and the support staff collaborate in planning and providing instruction for students Needs Educators group students according to their interest and choices, rather than their abilities Urgent Needs None Enriched and Accelerated Curriculum Top Strengths None Strengths An enriched (rather than remedial) curriculum accelerates the progress of students toward achieving high standards. Teachers design imaginative, flexible missions that encourage cooperative learning, peer coaching, and student interaction. Teachers use technology to create an electronic infrastructure that allows computer and computer related technology to become learning tools rather than electronic workbooks or static tutors. Needs Approaches frequently used by teachers of gifted or talented students, particularly those approaches emphasizing critical thinking skills, are used with all students. Cultural inclusiveness is used as a means of enhancing learning and participation for all students. By connecting technology to the core curriculum, teachers build continuity across instructional components. Students use technology to conduct research, communicate with peers in other regions, and share what they learn. Urgent Needs None ________________________________________________________________________ Intensive and Sustained Professional Development Top Strengths School leaders encourage professional development opportunities. Strengths Teachers offer enriched content that allows children to use knowledge in practical contexts. Staff development is tailored to the individual school’s needs and aligned with program goals.
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