Based on the results of these tasks, a small group of stakeholders
led by district staff made the final selection of teacher leaders.
When the teachers had little authority or power over instructional decision - making, or when administrators were
controlled by district staff, an «assessment - as - test» mentality drove instruction.
We have also worked with school districts to develop a train the trainer model so that future trainings can be
led by district staff.
The report was immediately
criticized by district staff and others, as both inaccurate and an attempt to divert attention from far larger drains on the district's finances.
Expectations for uniformity in instructional practices can focus on general or subject - specific teaching methods defined
by district staff as «best practices» (e.g., cooperative learning, guided reading, technology use, methods of differentiating instruction) and / or on implementation of specific district, state, or commercial programs that prescribe teaching and learning activities and materials.
An analysis of the
proposal by district staff counters that the deficit in the first two years is «within a reasonable range of break - even,» and in subsequent years rises because of increased staffing needs and other factors.
CCSA has been made aware of some recent instances of
hostility by District staff and students towards charter schools which have been offered co-locations at LAUSD facilities.
But he fiercely condemned «the continued harassment and intimidation of parents — too
often by district staff using district resources — who are trying to organize to improve their children's low performing schools.»
This plan is thoroughly researched and has been discussed in depth with the right experts in the room for over 10 months and countless public
discussions by district staff, administration, board members and yes, even the community.
South Palm Beach Charter School was previously recommended for
approval by district staff, which makes the final decision disappointing,» said Ken Haiko, chairman of Florida Charter Education Foundation in a written statement.
The charters contend that
recommendations by district staff are inconsistent with site visits made by the charter division and that the district's Office of Inspector General exercises too much authority in charter school investigations that lack transparency, go on too long and too often result in technical «material revision denials» of otherwise academically sound programs.
Benchmarks are extra requirements with deadlines that are added to charter petitions, sometimes written into the
petitions by district staff and sometimes added by board members.
The union's report was immediately
criticized by district staff and others, as both inaccurate and an attempt to divert attention from far larger drains on the district's finances.
It's
led by district staff and supported by the EMERGE nonprofit organization, which provides training and support and leads our alumni persistence efforts.