Edgerton School Practices Based on Marzano Research: 2007-08 Staff Development Training Model Edgerton School Practices

School Practices Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum * Clear guidance about content and grade level skills *Curriculum tools and materials are established *Teachers can address essential skills in the instructional blocks available

School Practices Challenging Goals and Effective Feedback *High expectations for all students * Academic goals are set for individual students and for the Edgerton as a whole * Student progress is monitored remedial and accelerated support *Students receive specific feedback for growth

School Practices Parent and Community Involvement Parents and the community are supportive of or involved in our school through: *Daily activities *Decision making about school programs and practices related to student achievement *Communication between home and school *PTA and/or volunteering

School Practices Safe and Orderly Environment *Protects students from physical or emotional harm Olweus and Safe and Civil Models *Maintains order and offers clear expectations for all *Warm, inviting climate and atmosphere

School Practices Collegiality and Professionalism *Professional and Positive Relationships are vital *All staff individually and collectively believe in their ability to effect change *Teachers and support staff are well trained and knowledgeable in best practices and content

Ideas For Steps To Be Taken To Increase Student Achievement * Build in time for grade level/cross grade level discussions *Develop common assessments *Data driven instructional goals *Focus on short term achievement goals

Student achievement continued *Master schedule to be instructionally driven *Prioritize use of time in class to target essential skills in all content areas *Collaborative efforts and teaming *Identify non-proficient learners by name and through specific interventions *Identify accelerated learners by name and provide anchoring activities as needed

Building Connections 2007 District theme and expectations Questions to think about: *What are some thoughts you have on how we might enhance “building connections” among staff, staff with students, or among students at Edgerton? *What are some site strategies that you believe would enhance student achievement; and what are the resources and supports that would be of asset in making this happen? *What are some ideas regarding improving district wide communication and connections with ALL staff?

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