Student learning is aligned to nationally recognized standards.
Unpacking the Commitment
Instruction is aligned with the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards and students are engaged in a meaningful and rigorous course of study designed to guide them in: demonstrating independence and perseverance; Constructing arguments, to comprehend, critique, and support with evidence; and using resources, strategies, and tools to demonstrate strong content knowledge.
Vision for 1.4
Implement the highest quality instructional program aligned to state and national standards
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Implement aligned curricula to the state and national standards (MCCRS, C3, and NGSS) supported by new materials;
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Implement walkthroughs and formative assessments.
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Develop tools and resources to guide instruction and measure student mastery of instructional standards
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Provide ongoing and differentiated professional development for staff to support instruction aligned to standards
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Implement an instructional approach to support reading, inclusive of targeted support based on ongoing assessment at Title I schools
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Alignment of local curricula and assessments to standards
Provide consistent and timely communication about student progress
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Implementation of standards-based report cards
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Continue the use of the Home Access Center as an interactive and transparent system for reporting grades and student progress
Provide professional development aligned to standards
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Promote professional conversations about progress toward standards
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Teacher observation and feedback aligned to standards
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Implement ongoing professional development as a component part of the school year calendar
Performance Measures
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Increased student mastery of standards reflected in local, state, and national assessments
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High levels of achievement on state/national assessments
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Elimination of achievement gaps