Sentences with phrase «at the classroom level where»

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It seems to me that the most promising mechanisms for real change are at the federal level, by influencing Congress at it considers the reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act, and at the most local of levels — the individual school — where parents and sympathetic principals can work together to, for example, eliminate treats in the classroom or the sale of objectionable a la carte foods.

But in the majority of classrooms, where opt - out appears likely to remain at low levels, the data strongly suggest that students sitting out of standardized testing will have only a trivial impact on the ratings received by their teachers.

Layering incentives at classroom, grade, and schoolwide levels creates a culture of positivity and achievement where students celebrate milestones in their individual and shared learning.

But principal Michelle Tubbs, a veteran of the classroom who holds a doctorate in education technology, had conducted a pilot program with blended learning at an Alliance school in the city's Watts neighborhood, where the average freshman read and did math at the 4th - grade level.

For classroom teachers, the more important question is one of practice: how do we create rich environments where all students learn at a high level?

After earning a Masters Degree in both General and Special Education at Hunter College, where he taught a graduate level course on integrating technology into the special education classroom, Adam became an English teacher at a High School on Long Island for several years.

His three years in the classroom at Dickinson High gives White a firm grasp of these fundamental teaching challenges, including trying to teach the same content to a room of children where the proficiency spread may be two to three grade levels.

By applying more creative thinking, where pupils are receiving targeted provision which is all about closing the gaps and where this is common for many of the pupils in the school, it should lead to a reduction in the number of pupils registered as having SEN; finally addressing the nagging sense SENCOs have had that really what is required is the best provision at the classroom level.

Proponents of tracking and of ability - grouping (a milder version that separates students within the same classroom based on ability) say that the practices allow students to learn at their own levels and prevent a difficult situation for teachers: large classes where children with a wide range of different needs and skill levels are mixed together.

«Now we arrive at the point — in 2014 — where you can literally walk down a hallway in Columbia High School and look in a classroom and know whether it's an upper - level class or a lower - level class based on the racial composition of the classroom,» Fields said.

Easily track and evaluate student performance with detailed, up to date reports that indicate where students need to improve, allowing for early remediation and data - driven instruction at the classroom, school and district levels.

For one of the fastest - growing school districts in the state, space is at a premium which leads to challenges finding room for additional classrooms at the kindergarten through third grade level, where growth is highest.

Likewise, teachers who receive students from classrooms where instruction has not been strong have to work harder to build productive norms and prepare students to meaningful engage in the content expected at their grade level.

If we were to take several snapshots of classrooms in America today — perhaps at different grade levels, would we begin to see a picture of where our nation is headed?

Victoria has been both a high school teacher and an elementary school vice-principal, where she worked to implement social and emotional learning theories and practice at the classroom and school level, and has worked with curriculum developers to write SEL lessons for publication.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree or higher with at least 24 credit hours in content area Valid IndianaTeaching License for Grades K - 5 or 6 Demonstrates strong writing skills as evidenced by a written response included with Application, answering the following questions: o Describe one experience where you made a significant difference in a student's academic achievement.o Describe a time in which you have used student data to drive greater levels of student achievement.o Describe one way you have successfully integrated technology into your classroom.

Where library media staff collaborates with classroom teachers, reading scores average increases of 8 % at the fourth grade level and 18 % to 21 % at the seventh grade level.»

The authors observed classrooms at different grade levels where these techniques increased overall class achievement and the achievement of students with disabilities.

Manage student learning: teachers will now have classrooms where multiple activities may be occurring at the same time, this requires a level of classroom management, data keeping, and use of a variety of assessments.

By developing information systems and feedback structures that identify strengths and weaknesses within schools and districts across these areas, states can set the stage not only for identifying what is working but also for changing educator practice where it matters most — at the classroom level.

After spending 17 years in the classroom at both the middle and high school levels, Dr. Lowery transitioned into administration roles where she has had the authority to implement systems that improve instructional opportunities for students.

Kristin talks about her work with schools in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, where she's helping them to build strategic plans to support ELLs at all levels, from central office staff and administration to teachers in the classroom.

When a comprehensive assessment program at the classroom level balances formative and summative student learning / achievement information, a clear picture emerges of where a student is relative to learning targets and standards.

If we were to teach ALL students at their own level or pace, we'd find that there already is a classroom in the building where children are learning the level of academic subjects that the gifted children need.

Victoria has been both a high school teacher and an elementary school vice-principal, where she worked to implement social and emotional learning theories and practice at the classroom and school level, and has worked with curriculum developers to write SEL lessons for publication.