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Template 3.4.a: Organizational Practices (Rubric Indicators 3.7and 3.8) Current Organizational Practices School’s beliefs, mission, and shared vision define the purpose and direction of the school. Organizational processes increase the opportunity for success in teaching and learning at all schools. Organizational practices and processes promote the effective for all students. School provides continuous professional development for school leaders. Evidence of Practice (State in definitive/tangible terms) Overton offers a wide variety of course offerings – graduation requirements, academic electives, vocational courses, and an array of creative and performing arts programs – in an effort to educate the total person and create life-long learners. Overton every effort to preserve the sanctity of the instructional day. When interruptions are unavoidable, activity schedules are created to evenly distribute instructional time amongst effected periods. 15/15 rule disallows students to leave class during the first and last 15 minutes of a period. Additionally, teachers are instructed to teach from “bell to bell” to maximize Overton makes every effort to preserve the sanctity of the instructional day. When interruptions are unavoidable, activity schedules are created to evenly distribute instructional time amongst effected periods. 15/15 rule disallows students to leave class during the first and last 15 minutes of a period. Additionally, teachers are instructed to teach from “bell to bell” Overton reserves 10% of its Title I allocation for professional development to improve student achievement. Books and materials, as well as local, state, and national conferences, have been purchased and will continue to be purchased to support this goal.
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