Sentences with phrase «meet the needs of student achievement»

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«This initiative should serve as a reminder that the needs of all students deserve to be met — in the absence of a distractive bathroom experience that can impede academic achievement,» she said.

Meeting this fifth challenge depends on better ways of: identifying children at risk of being locked into trajectories of low achievement at the earliest possible ages; enhancing levels of school readiness; diagnosing learning difficulties upon entry to school; and intervening intensively during the early years of school to address individual learning needs to give as many students as possible the chance of successful ongoing learning.

The Palmetto State Teachers Association questioned the value of the state's testing regimen, noting on its web site, «The current statewide tests do not provide immediate diagnostic information needed to improve student achievement or provide information to help teachers plan to meet the needs of each student.

Finland is able to meet the needs of high - ability students, to some extent at least, by employing «exceptionally well - prepared teachers whose skills include the capacity to differentiate their instruction according to the needs, capacities, and prior achievement of their pupils.»

Urban school districts are making «steady progress» in raising student - achievement levels and meeting a vast assortment of special needs, but they «can not do it all alone,» a report to be released this week contends.

The results in maths show that 44 per cent of the students tested do not meet the baseline identified in ACARA's Measurement Framework for Schooling in Australia 2012 (2013); which outlines a «challenging but reasonable expectation of student achievement at a year level, with students needing to demonstrate more than the elementary skills expected at this level.»

Having served 1,400 students annually for the past two years, and hundreds annually before that, and boasting an average pass - rate for original credit courses of 91 % each year, Bend - La Pine has fine - tuned their online learning programs to meet the many and varied needs of students across the district, including: • How to use online learning to help balance student schedules • How to monitoring student progress carefully to stay on track • How to involve parents to keep them aware of their child's achievement or problem areas • Lessons learned from launching a Virtual School Program

The problem of how to meet students» individual needs is at the heart of today's education debates: the achievement gap, tracking, social promotion.

With more autonomy to provide flexibility to school leaders and teachers, charter schools generate innovative and individualized - learning environments that meet the unique needs of their school community and foster student achievement.

Specifically, the state now requires districts to create local policies that ensure that they are «meeting the instructional needs of each individual student» and to show that they provide alternative means of demonstrating achievement such as extended learning opportunities, career and technical education courses, and distance education.

This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Charter Schools Act and charter parents who are leaders with PACT (People Acting in Community Together) and CCSA, in collaboration with the SJ Consortium, are organizing a Community Action Meeting to build more support from community leaders, show the success of charters in increasing student achievement, and the need for more excellent schools for kids.

A team of a dozen or so educators, including teachers at KIPP and Achievement First, are working on our product to ensure that it meets the needs of our targeted end - users: teachers who work in schools in impoverished neighborhoods and the low - income students they serve.

In meeting these needs, a targeted strategy of helping students to develop a growth mindset may minimize the achievement gap.

• More fulfilled and dedicated in and to their profession • They center teaching around the student • Willing to meet the needs of their students through new methods • Able to persist when things don't go as planned • Able to perceive their student's learning levels • More frequent in offering assistance to students with learning problems and to help them become more successful • Less likely to submit students with learning problems for special services • Able to set higher goals and expect more from students • Work longer with students who are falling behind • Able to teach students in such a way that the students outperform other classes • A predictor of success for students on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills, the Canadian Achievement Test, and the Ontario Assessment Instrument Pool (Trull, 2004)

- To evaluate the strength of each school's instructional culture, the effectiveness of the training program in meeting partner needs, and ultimately the value - added effect on student achievement results in partner schools

LEAP is defining and articulating the teacher practices that best meet individual student needs; determining the school - and classroom - level models that best personalize learning; and constructing the research methods and tools to best evaluate the impact of personalized learning and edtech programs on student achievement.

Responsibilities also include the coordination of the Governor's Foreign Language Academies, the Virginia Preschool Initiative, VPI + Federal Grant, TeacherDirect and other programs to meet the needs of diverse learners and raise student achievement.

Responsibilities also include the coordination of Summer Residential and Summer Regional Governor's School programs, the Algebra Readiness Initiative, Math and Science Partnership grants, USED Green Ribbon Schools, Governor's Wellness - Related Fitness Program, Governor's School Nutrition and Physical Activity Awards Program and other programs to meet the needs of diverse learners, promote health, and raise student achievement.

After intensive training and visits to schools with a record of closing the achievement gap, fellows create yearlong projects that focus on leading other teachers and raising student achievement, designed and implemented by fellows to meet their schools» needs.

The intent of this paper is to provide a context for understanding the role that IAL can play in raising the achievement of all students by meeting the individual learning needs of each student in PreK — 12 schools — and the research base required if school districts are to invest wisely in IAL systems.

In this series, we look at elementary and secondary schools that are not only meeting the needs of impoverished students but pushing them to high achievement.

When I was at the Department helping to craft this grant, we took the necessary time and energy to meet with districts who wanted and needed federal support to pursue diversity strategies in their schools as part of their effort to close the achievement gap and uplift ALL students.

As a new superintendent in a school district comprising three distinct communities in the midst of economic and cultural change, how would you increase student achievement and meet the needs of all students?

Although the Student Achievement Guarantee in Education (SAGE) program is well accepted and attempts to meet some of these student needs, it has not reached some high poverty sStudent Achievement Guarantee in Education (SAGE) program is well accepted and attempts to meet some of these student needs, it has not reached some high poverty sstudent needs, it has not reached some high poverty schools.

In Colorado's educational environment that emphasizes student growth and achievement, how can the Yuma School District meet the diverse needs of students (especially English Language learners) while increasing student achievement for all students?

Small class sizes matter for many reasons including closing achievement gaps, meeting the needs of English language learners, inclusion of students with disabilities, implementation of the Behavior Education Plan, school climate, and building positive relationships in our school communities.

Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement Demonstrated volunteer or community service At least one (or more) of the following: o National Board Certificationo TAP Experience (sign on bonus for TAP certification) o Core Knowledge Experienceo Experience with Blended Learningo At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS: An Elementary School teacher is required to perform the following duties: Plan and implement a blended learning environment, providing direct and indirect instruction in the areas of Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, Health, and Mathematics based on state standards Participation in all TAP requirements, focusing on data - driven instruction Create inviting, innovative and engaging learning environment that develops student critical thinking and problem solving skills Prepare students for strong academic achievement and passing of all required assessments Communicate regularly with parents Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent / teacher conferences Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom Attend all grade level and staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after - school duties Preforms other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal Dress professionally and uphold all school policies

I would like to think that I am familiar with past and current instructional strategies, the variety of ways to meet student needs, different curriculum designs, and the like, all in the hope of making a difference in student learning and boosting academic achievement.

These include: · Use of instructional programs and curricula that support state and district standards and of high quality testing systems that accurately measure achievement of the standards through a variety of measurement techniques · Professional development to prepare all teachers to teach to the standards · Commitment to providing remedial help to children who need it and sufficient resources for schools to meet the standards · Better communication to school staff, students, parents and the community about the content, purposes and consequences of standards · Alignment of standards, assessment and curricula, coupled with appropriate incentives for students and schools that meet the standards In the unlikely event that all of these efforts, including a change in school leadership, fail over a 3 - year period to «turn the school around,» drastic action is required.

(a) The Secretary may approve exceptions to this chapter for the operation of experimental programs that are anticipated to improve student achievement and that meet certain unique programmatic needs of gifted students.

(James J. Barta and Michael G. Allen); «Ideas and Programs To Assist in the Untracking of American Schools» (Howard D. Hill); «Providing Equity for All: Meeting the Needs of High - Ability Students» (Sally M. Reis); «Promoting Gifted Behavior in an Untracked Middle School Setting» (Thomas O. Erb et al.); «Untracking Your Middle School: Nine Tentative Steps toward Long - Term Success» (Paul S. George); «In the Meantime: Using a Dialectical Approach To Raise Levels of Intellectual Stimulation and Inquiry in Low - Track Classes» (Barbara G. Blackwell); «Synthesis of Research on Cooperative Learning» (Robert E. Slavin); «Incorporating Cooperation: Its Effects on Instruction» (Harbison Pool et al.); «Improving All Students» Achievement: Teaching Cognitive and Metacognitive Thinking Strategies» (Robert W. Warkentin and Dorothy A. Battle); «Integrating Diverse Learning Styles» (Dan W. Rea); «Reintegrating Schools for Success: Untracking across the United States» (Anne Wheelock); «Creatinga Nontraditional School in a Traditional Community» (Nancy B. Norton and Charlotte A. Jones); «Ungrouping Our Way: A Teacher's Story» (Daphrene Kathryn Sheppard); «Educating All Our Students: Success in Serving At - Risk Youth» (Edward B. Strauser and John J. Hobe); «Technology Education: A New Application of the Principles of Untracking at the Secondary Level» (N. Creighton Alexander); «Tracking and Research - Based Decisions: A Georgia School System's Dilemma» (Jane A. Page and Fred M. Page, Jr.); and «A Call to Action: The Time Has Come To Move beyond Tracking» (Harbison Pool and Jane A. Page).

For his report, entitled «Meeting Kentucky's Educational Needs: Proficiency, Achievement Gaps, & the Potential of Student Involvement,» Webb contacted each education department in all fifty states in the United States.

«The professional development opportunities provided through this program over the last 15 years have been critical to the commonwealth's efforts to equip teachers with the knowledge and skills they need to prepare their students to meet Virginia's high expectations for learning and achievement in mathematics and science,» said Superintendent of Public Instruction Steven R. Staples.

HCPS professional and support staff receive ETM staff development to better meet the needs of students while raising achievement for all and eliminating achievement gaps where they exist.

Christina Sparacino, 3rd grade teacher, Watchung Elementary School Christina Sparacino exemplifies the commitment to differentiation and student achievement that is critical to meeting the needs of all students, but most particularly to gifted youngsters.

As documented under Section 1115 of Title I, Part A of the Every Students Succeeds Act (ESSA), a local education agency receiving Title I funds «may use funds received under this part only for programs that provide services to eligible children under subsection (b) identified as having the greatest need for special assistance... Eligible children are children identified by the school as failing, or most at risk of failing, to meet the State's challenging student academic achievement standards on the basis of multiple, educationally related, objective criteria established by the local educational agency and supplemented by the school, except that children from preschool through grade 2 shall be selected solely on the basis of such criteria as teacher judgment, interviews with parents, and developmentally appropriate measures».

Sixty - nine percent of teachers said tailoring instruction to meet individual students» needs is essential to raise achievement, and 78 percent said data help validate where each student is now and where he or she can go.

With an influx of talent and innovative approaches for meeting student needs, student achievement has increased substantially throughout the city.

Programs, curricula, and services for gifted and talented youth can best meet their needs, promote their achievements in life, and contribute to the enhancement of our society when schools identify students» specific talent strengths and focus educational services on these talents.

Student - Engaged Assessment ignites the capacity of students to take responsibility for their own learning, building the independence, critical thinking skills, perseverance, and self - reflective understanding they need to meet the demands of the Common Core, reach higher levels of achievement, and succeed in college, career and life.

How many district - operated schools in Muscogee County have ever been closed because they were not meeting the needs of students and helping them reach high student achievement?

Faced with the challenge of meeting the needs of a diverse student population, district administrators are focused on increasing student achievement and ensuring all students are graduating ready for college, work, and life.

High - need districts (where over 55 percent of students are economically disadvantaged or English Learners) saw lower levels of achievement on average, with about 33 percent of students meeting the standards compared to about 60 percent for districts with fewer high - need students.

The links below will help districts meet the developmental, emotional, cultural and linguistic needs of all young children — and ultimately support student growth and achievement.

With teachers being challenged to meet the individual learning needs of each student with materials that are often «one size fits all,» it's easy to see how the achievement gap has reached critical levels.

In conjunction with raw achievement data scores, TVAAS provides educators with valuable information to drive innovative teaching approaches and ensure they are meeting the academic needs of students.

Closing achievement and graduation rate gaps requires comprehensive school reform that includes a focus on a positive school climate that meets and develops the academic, social, and emotional needs of every student.

Further, particular aspects of teachers» professional community — a shared sense of intellectual purpose and a sense of collective responsibility for student learning — were associated with a narrowing of achievement gaps in math and science among low - and middle - income students.14 Strong professional learning communities require leadership that establishes a vision, creates opportunities and expectations for joint work, and finds the resources needed to support the work, including expertise and time to meet.15 Collaborative teacher teams can improve practice together by: 16

K12 will provide comprehensive wraparound services targeted to individual student needs and for the benefit of the school community: development of strong community within the virtual academy; access to the best and most current virtual instruction curriculum, assessment and instruction based on solid research; customizing each student's education to their own individual learning plan; academic success at the school and individual student levels resulting from teachers» instruction and constant monitoring of student growth and achievement with interventions as needed; national and local parent trainings and networking; frequent (i.e., every two to three week) teacher / parent communication through emails and scheduled meetings; establishment of unique settings for students and parents to interact; connecting students on a regular basis with students across the United States in similar virtual academies and across the world through networking and K12 national competitions (e.g., art contest and spelling bees) and International Clubs; access to the entire K12 suite of services and instructional curriculum (currently including K12, Aventa, A +, and powerspeak12) to include world languages, credit recovery courses, remedial courses, and AP courses; participation in a national advanced learners programs; a comprehensive Title I program that will provide additional services for students; school led trips, for example, visits to colleges, grade level specific trips such as student summer trips overseas, etc.; School prom; school graduation ceremonies; national college guidance through a network of K12 counselors; school community service opportunities; student developed student body council; school extracurricular activities: possibilities would include the development of a golf club, chess club, bowling club.

Our graduates are prepared to meet the holistic needs of diverse bodies of students, attending to their cognitive, affective, spiritual, and physical development with a balanced approach that promotes universal and optimal academic achievement and student health and well - being.