Program Ideas

Staff Development: 
1. In thinking about how to dedicate specific times for staff collaboration and development. I am leaning towards a time built into the regular school day.  Grade level or content specific teams will be able to meet throughout the year. There will be an accountability measure required at the end of each meeting. The Building could cover the classes with substitute during the meeting or better yet have a large scale activity lead by parents, community volunteers and building staff where possible. There are endless possibilities for the activities.  Split the students in to three or four large groups and rotate them through a few different learning stations.  Design the activities around improving school culture and student achievement.   There can be a station with content specific instruction activities or interventions, Art projects focused on cultural competency and welcoming schools, Social skill/communication/conflict resolution activities, and the list goes on forever.  Bring in community members that are working in these related fields.  Make it a big deal!!!  Go big or Go home! This in itself will demonstrate the commitment and importance of collaboration to improve instruction to all stakeholders.  
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