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Goal 5 - Feedback

** Feedback From ** ** Strategic Planning Mid-Point Review Meeting ** **April 12, 2011 ** Seven curricula reviewed in last three years || District initiatives in assessment to identify students for specific programming. Implementation of Wilson Program and foundation at elementary level. Commitment to data interpretation as well as data collection. I/E program- good idea to have block where class time isn’t disrupted for both academic and social reasons. Identifying talented individuals and having these talents significant in confidence building. PSAT good indication of student ability and preparation for SAT. Students put “best foot forward” as opposed to PSSA. Maintaining a healthy balance is incredibly significant. Glad to see it in technology plan. The ability to monitor students and house the various data allows us to provide the support student’s need. List of assessments and their reason (goals)  Curricula process and program. Cycle procedure – some good. ELL and Special Ed. focus. District wide focus on implementing critical thinking skills. Tech Bites a program where colleagues teach each other, i.e. SKYPE. || Training opportunities for staff to increase knowledge and understanding of new initiatives. Encouraging wireless turnoff would help. Electronic surveys are a great way to gauge a student’s interest in a subject and provide information about their future. Interested in special ed curricula and programming. How “emotional support” fits in? I/E makeup periods should be considered.
 * **Report to Large Group** || **Participant Key Insights and/or New Learnings** || **Participant Comments, Suggestions and/or Questions** ||
 * * Curriculum focus is the need to provide a rigorous and challenging curriculum for all
 * Curriculum review cycle with research based approach
 * Teachers are the backbone of this review process
 * Assessment tools provide data—what do we do with it?
 * How to provided the needed interventions
 * When to provide those interventions
 * New schedule needs tweaking

A comprehensive, scope and sequence, Life Skills curriculum should be developed. ||