1. Jean Brown Superintendent, Local District 1 September 2008
Closing the Achievement Gap for English Learners
Jean Brown
Superintendent, Local District 1
September 2008

6. 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.

7. Days 2 - 4
Continue to focus on strategies that increase access to the core curriculum for English Learners.
Increase understanding of the ELD standards.

8. 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.