Jean Brown Superintendent, Local District 1 September 2008 Closing the Achievement Gap for English Learners 2008-2009 Jean Brown Superintendent, Local District 1 September 2008
Today - Day 1 Focus on implementing specific ELD/ SDAIE strategies to increase student engagement, reduce teacher voice, and provide access to a more rigorous curriculum.
Days 2 - 4 Continue to focus on strategies that increase access to the core curriculum for English Learners. Increase understanding of the ELD standards.
Days 2 - 4 Improve the use of assessments to measure student progress. Increase understanding of reclassification criteria for English Learners. Strengthen intervention systems to accelerate student achievement.