next grade. indicate in the 2017 survey that their achievement. relationships with their teachers are Ninety-one percent of faculty look supportive. forward to coming to work and recommend TAG as a Thirty-nine percent of parents indicate in good place to work. the 2016-17 survey that they want educational workshops/classes to help AP qualifying scores increased every year them improve student achievement. from 2013 (73%) to 2017(85%). This far outpaces national and global averages (~55-60% any given year) and growth (+/- 3%). Level of satisfaction (95.7%) among staff indicates approval of direction in which school is headed. Similar levels of satisfaction in student and parent surveys. Staff Quality/ 63% of faculty hold advanced degrees Additional FTEs to fill gaps. Hire and utilize an expert teacher to help close academic gaps (especially with regard to math), Professional and mentor younger teachers. 17 years average experience in education Required qualifications (multiple Development certifications or advanced degree needed Provide adequate resources and time for teachers Students rated teachers 93% positive for to teach dual credit courses) to increase the quality and frequency of classroom environment, and increase of collaboration. 4%, well above average of 79% Increased collaboration amongst teachers. Content team meetings and co-teaching opportunities assist new teachers Comprehensive hiring process that includes teaching a sample lesson and input from teachers, students, administrators, and parents, if appropriate Curriculum, Diverse offerings (over 40 courses) in Materials, equipment, and supplies to Provide training for teachers to expand content and pedagogical knowledge in terms of both AP courses, pre-AP, AP, and elective courses support innovative classrooms Instruction, and GT training. Assessment TAG-specific seminars promote Teacher training to support innovative Increase amount of curricular materials available differentiated learning for GT population classrooms for courses to make classroom environments more student-centered.
next grade. Ninety-one percent of faculty look forward to coming to work and recommend TAG as a good place to work. AP qualifying scores increased every year from 2013 (73%) to 2017(85%). This far outpaces national and global averages (~55-60% any given year) and growth (+/- 3%). Level of satisfaction (95.7%) among staff indicates approval of direction in which school is headed. Similar levels of satisfaction in student and parent surveys. indicate in the 2017 survey that their relationships with their teachers are supportive. Thirty-nine percent of parents indicate in the 2016-17 survey that they want educational workshops/classes to help them improve student achievement. achievement. Staff Quality/ Professional Development 63% of faculty hold advanced degrees 17 years average experience in education Students rated teachers 93% positive for classroom environment, and increase of 4%, well above average of 79% Content team meetings and co-teaching opportunities assist new teachers Comprehensive hiring process that includes teaching a sample lesson and input from teachers, students, administrators, and parents, if appropriate Additional FTEs to fill gaps. Required qualifications (multiple certifications or advanced degree needed to teach dual credit courses) Increased collaboration amongst teachers. Hire and utilize an expert teacher to help close academic gaps (especially with regard to math), and mentor younger teachers. Provide adequate resources and time for teachers to increase the quality and frequency of collaboration. Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment Diverse offerings (over 40 courses) in pre-AP, AP, and elective courses TAG-specific seminars promote differentiated learning for GT population Materials, equipment, and supplies to support innovative classrooms Teacher training to support innovative classrooms Provide training for teachers to expand content and pedagogical knowledge in terms of both AP courses, and GT training. Increase amount of curricular materials available for courses to make classroom environments more student-centered.
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