Sentences with phrase «rigorous curriculum programs»

Charter schools are independent public schools with rigorous curriculum programs.

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Globally ranked and intentionally international, our program features a rigorous curriculum focused on crafting globally - minded leaders with cross-disciplinary insights.

First, the rigor of the science curriculum in medical schools has not kept pace with advances in the biological sciences; M.D. graduates lacking a rigorous science background find it difficult to develop research programs that can equal those of well - trained basic scientists.

The Animal Behavior, Ecology and Conservation Program at Canisius (ABEC) combines the rigorous scientific study of Animal Behavior with a values - focused curriculum in the liberal arts tradition.

The program emphasizes self - cultivation and «healership» — offering students a rigorous, transformative, and relationship - centered curriculum that acknowledges the complex interrelationship between body, mind, and spirit.

The curricula of our higher education programs are rigorous and timely, with cases drawn from and learning applicable to the most pressing challenges the field faces today.

The program is dedicated to identifying talented Boston students and preparing them for postsecondary school success through a rigorous year - round curriculum and continued support.

High schools may use a variety of methods to provide a «rigorous» curriculum that would allow their low - income graduates to qualify for a new federal college - grant program, the Department of Education announced last week.

They do so by creating rigorous curricula, small class sizes, character education and strong educational programs.

Finally, last year, there was hope: Balanced literacy was left for dead yet when the city Education Department recommended two reading programs for elementary schools as they prepare to meet the rigorous new Common Core State Standards in English: New York State's Core Knowledge Language Arts curriculum and Pearson's ReadyGen.

The result of that vision was the International Education Policy Program, a rigorous master's program that is built around a core curriculum, seminars, and ample opportunities for students to develop a personal vision of how they will lead in expanding educational opportunity glProgram, a rigorous master's program that is built around a core curriculum, seminars, and ample opportunities for students to develop a personal vision of how they will lead in expanding educational opportunity glprogram that is built around a core curriculum, seminars, and ample opportunities for students to develop a personal vision of how they will lead in expanding educational opportunity globally.

Great Minds Curriculum Tools Great Minds currently offers its popular Eureka Math program, as well as tools to build rigorous curricula in English and history.

Read about how the Edwards Middle School uses more time to develop a rigorous core curriculum and supplements it with a tiered academic support program called Academic Leagues.

Program FocusAs a 2015 - 2016 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction School of Recognition (seventh consecutive year) and an authorized International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, AAL offers a rigorous curriculum that incorporates effective use of technology.

Kate Gerson, a former English teacher who is now a managing partner of programs at the nonprofit UnboundEd, trains teachers to change their practices and to use standards - aligned curriculum materials to provide rigorous lessons to all students.

Larry Ainsworth is the author or coauthor of numerous published books, including: Common Formative Assessments 2.0 (2015), «Unwrapping» the Common Core (2014), Prioritizing the Common Core (2013), Rigorous Curriculum Design (2010), Common Formative Assessments (2006), «Unwrapping» the Standards (2003), Power Standards (2003), Five Easy Steps to a Balanced Math Program (2000 and 2006), Student Generated Rubrics (1998), and Getting Started with Rigorous Curriculum Design: How School Districts Are Successfully Redesigning Their Curricula for the Common Core (2013).

A rigorous academic program aligned to Advanced Placement curriculum coupled with student - centered supports and culture has resulted in a nationally - recognized school model.

Butterfield said preference will be given to those with some sort of program with rigorous goals and curriculum, such as international baccalaureates or advanced - placement programs, college - level courses and curricula developed by the College Board, a New York - based non-profit.

Each strand can be used as a supplement to the core curriculum for targeted intervention, or combined for use as a comprehensive, stand - alone reading and language arts program that meets rigorous state standards.

WIAD is an outstanding non-profit extra-curricular program entering its 35th season of providing a rigorous curriculum and academic challenges to the public and private high school students of our state.

For VHS students, course curriculum delivered through the program is rigorous, adhering to the same schedule set out in a traditional classroom.

Larry Ainsworth is the author or coauthor of 15 published books, including: Common Formative Assessments 2.0 (2015), «Unwrapping» the Common Core (2014), Prioritizing the Common Core (2013), Rigorous Curriculum Design (2010), Common Formative Assessments (2006), «Unwrapping» the Standards (2003), Power Standards (2003), Five Easy Steps to a Balanced Math Program (2000 and 2006), Student Generated Rubrics (1998), and Getting Started with Rigorous Curriculum Design: How School Districts Are Successfully Redesigning Their Curricula for the Common Core (2013).

Not only do we educate and meet the needs of the military student, but we also invite students from the surrounding communities to attend and take advantage of our solid curriculum and challenging and rigorous instructional program.

Beyond these programs, a rigorous curriculum is offered for all students, enhanced by supports for social and emotional development.

For these reasons Trinity offers a rigorous yet flexible curriculum enhanced with a wide range of interdisciplinary programs and special opportunities, all of which are designed to provide real world experiences, increase international exposure and understanding, and instill the values required for global citizenship and making a difference.

Our portfolio includes many types of schools: schools designed for personalized learning, using the best of technology and school design to customize learning to students» needs; schools that are «diverse by design,» undoing segregation; schools that teach marketable math, coding, and STEM skills; and schools that blend other specialized programs — in the arts, sports, or technology — with rigorous general curriculum, to capture the imagination of students.

Our research - based programs have gone through rigorous studies and been endorsed by leading SEL evaluators like the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), so with a trustworthy curriculum, you can just focus on delivery.

Although competency - based education can vary depending on the context, high quality programs include three components: clearly defined competencies, broad and deep curricula to support learning and instruction, and rigorous, carefully designed assessments.

We expect many types of schools in our portfolio: schools designed for personalized learning, using the best of technology and school design to customize for students; schools that are «diverse by design,» undoing segregation; schools that teach marketable math, coding, and STEM skills; and schools that blend other specialized programs — in the arts, sports, or technology — with rigorous general curriculum, to capture the imagination of students.

Program FocusRiley School is a progressive school that exposes students to a rigorous curriculum that challenges them to think creatively, communicate effectively and develop problem - solving skills.

Only a relative handful of charter operators nationally are attempting to deliver a classical liberal arts curriculum amid a rigorous academic culture, combined with a full athletic and co-curricular program.

Program FocusLa Escuela Fratney provides a rigorous curriculum in English and Spanish that includes a focus on multiculturalism and collaboration with both parents and the community.

Our recent research examines the evaluation of the Student Achievement Guarantee in Education (SAGE) program (Molnar, Smith, and Zahorik, 2000; Molnar et al., 2001; Zahorik, Molnar, Ehrle, & Halbach, 2000), an initiative that requires participating schools to maintain the student - teacher ratio in K — 3 classes at 15:1 and develop rigorous, standards - based academic curriculums.

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Even rigorous studies of programs designed to include the elements researchers have identified as essential to effectiveness — including inquiry - oriented learning approaches, a strong content focus, collaborative leadership, and coherence with school curriculum and policies — have yielded disappointing results (see Garet, Porter, Desimone, Birman, & Yoon, 2001; Penuel, Fishman, Yamaguchi, & Gallagher, 2007).

These included a strong vision of and value for public education in which almost Finnish children participate as the creator of Finland's future society; resulting high status for the country's teaching profession whose members are stringently selected through rigorous university - based teacher education programs that confer Masters degrees on all of them; a widespread culture of collaboration in curriculum development among teachers in each school district; an equally robust culture of collaboration among all partners in strong local municipalities where most curriculum and other policy decisions are made; and a system of widespread cooperation and trust instead of US - style test - based accountability.

As a high performing, innovative educational program for students who are deaf, we are deeply committed to providing a rigorous, standards - based curriculum.

The project included research focused on the development and delivery of rigorous curriculum supported by intensive and sustained teacher professional development that included in - school coaching, peer classroom visits and content intensive STEM Academies In addition to the school day component, the project offered a STEM - focused, out - of school day program where students completed engineering - focused projects relevant to local communities.

The rigorous curriculum is also supplemented with five specialized programs: Fine Arts Academy, Performing Arts Academy, Solar Science Academy, Service Learning Academy and the World Cultures Academy.

The 21 restructured schools adopted a rigorous curriculum, bolstered professional development and ran after - school programs for low - achieving students.

I've seen firsthand how charter schools are able to examine a child's academic and social needs, and then meet those needs through rigorous curriculum combined with diverse programs and activities.

The tech - prep program offers a rigorous, seamless curriculum, work - based learning, and career development.

The Cambridge / AICE Program is an internationally - recognized, pre-university curriculum which offers a rigorous and relevant program of studies and is sponsored by Cambridge University in EProgram is an internationally - recognized, pre-university curriculum which offers a rigorous and relevant program of studies and is sponsored by Cambridge University in Eprogram of studies and is sponsored by Cambridge University in England.

Finally, the paper outlines eight system - level characteristics of a high - quality CTE program, including: career - oriented educational systems; strong options for all students; rigorous academic curricula; rigorous technical skill development; employability skills; professional development for teaching staff and leaders; support services for students; and assessment / accountability.

The district has taken significant steps to expand the advanced and higher learning opportunities for all of its students (over 6,600), including reducing tracking for many courses All fourth - and fifth - grade students now benefit from the English Language Arts enrichment program and the district is in the second year of phasing in the rigorous, inquiry - based curriculum in its new International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program to prepare its students for college preparatory courses at the high program and the district is in the second year of phasing in the rigorous, inquiry - based curriculum in its new International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program to prepare its students for college preparatory courses at the high Program to prepare its students for college preparatory courses at the high school.

In addition to a curriculum based on rigorous standards, many other programs are supported annually to address the needs, interests and learning styles of our students.

Combining a classical literacy curriculum unavailable to our target community with a unique and progressive blended learning model across content areas, our curriculum is poised to achieve our mission of matriculating all fifth grade students positioned for success in a rigorous Middle Years IB Program and a life of opportunity.

For the promise of personalized learning to be realized, the following combination is needed: a rigorous digital curriculum, technology that enables access for all students, an implementation plan that provides professional learning and support for educators, and ongoing evaluation against program goals.

Through rigorous and relevant curriculum, which combines theory, applied research and interactive learning experiences, graduates leave the program prepared to address the unique challenges faced in K - 12, higher education or professional environments.

Candidates in our teacher training program engage in a rigorous, research - based curriculum encompassing more than 300 hours of professional training.