For High Schools Only. Explain what systems and structures the school will implement for students at risk of dropping out of high school and/or not meeting the proposed graduation criteria (i.e., credit recovery, etc.). G. Gifted and Talented Students Explain how the school will identify G&T and academically advanced students. What criteria will be used to determine exceptional ability or potential? Who will be accountable for identifying these students? What methods will the school use to improve the representation of traditionally student cohorts in its G&T programs? Describe the research-based instructional programs and strategies that the school will use to appropriately address the educational needs of gifted students. Will the programs require additional instructional materials? How will you adjust your schedule, if necessary, to meet the needs of G&T students? How will the assessment system described earlier support the ongoing tracking of progress for students who may be above grade level? How will the school provide qualified staffing for G&T students, ensuring that all staff hired are Qualified” in accordance with No Child Left Behind? What are the “Highly qualifications for these positions? Explain how you will recruit, hire and retain teachers that meet these requirements. How will the school provide professional development and train both G&T and general education teachers to serve the needs of G&T students? H. Supplemental Programming Describe any unique or supplementary programs you will offer students (and families) to promote improved mental, emotional and physical health. Who will conduct these programs? Will they be optional? What community resources will you leverage to offer these programs? Describe the or co-curricular activities or programming the school will offer. What are the activities, how often they will occur, who will manage or oversee activities and how will they be funded (including, will there be a fee for student participation)? Include description of sports to be offered. Describe any volunteer or service programs for students, if these have not already been addressed elsewhere in the application. For schools offering summer school. Describe the summer school program you are proposing. How many students are expected to attend summer school, and how will they be selected for participation? How many hours and weeks of summer school will you provide, and how will it be funded? What specific student needs will the summer school address? Section IV: Teaching Teacher Coaching What are the primary for teacher coaching in your school? Are these specific areas on which you expect to focus? What criteria will you use to establish coaching feedback?
For High Schools Only. Explain what systems and structures the school will implement for students at risk of dropping out of high school and/or not meeting the proposed graduation criteria (i.e., credit recovery, etc.). G. Gifted and Talented Students Explain how the school will identify G&T and academically advanced students. What criteria will be used to determine exceptional ability or potential? Who will be accountable for identifying these students? What methods will the school use to improve the representation of traditionally student cohorts in its G&T programs? Describe the research-based instructional programs and strategies that the school will use to appropriately address the educational needs of gifted students. Will the programs require additional instructional materials? How will you adjust your schedule, if necessary, to meet the needs of G&T students? How will the assessment system described earlier support the ongoing tracking of progress for students who may be above grade level? How will the school provide qualified staffing for G&T students, ensuring that all staff hired are “Highly Qualified” in accordance with No Child Left Behind? What are the qualifications for these positions? Explain how you will recruit, hire and retain teachers that meet these requirements. How will the school provide professional development and train both G&T and general education teachers to serve the needs of G&T students? H. Supplemental Programming Describe any unique or supplementary programs you will offer students (and families) to promote improved mental, emotional and physical health. Who will conduct these programs? Will they be optional? What community resources will you leverage to offer these programs? Describe the or co-curricular activities or programming the school will offer. What are the activities, how often they will occur, who will manage or oversee activities and how will they be funded (including, will there be a fee for student participation)? Include description of sports to be offered. Describe any volunteer or service programs for students, if these have not already been addressed elsewhere in the application. For schools offering summer school. Describe the summer school program you are proposing. How many students are expected to attend summer school, and how will they be selected for participation? How many hours and weeks of summer school will you provide, and how will it be funded? What specific student needs will the summer school address? Section IV: Teaching Teacher Coaching What are the primary for teacher coaching in your school? Are these specific areas on which you expect to focus? What criteria will you use to establish coaching feedback?
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