Professional Development Vision

Vision

To have a school that is prepared to enter the twenty-first century with updated technology, to include writing, more computers per child in each the classroom, as well as an instructional lab
To have the capability to integrate and improve academic areas -- especially science and social studies -- with computer technology as to reinforce and enrich literacy

To further increase the use of technology in the classroom, including use of instructional software and the Internet
To improve students' reading comprehension in Grades 1-4, with at-risk students targeted for support services and more teacher training (particular emphasis on Grade 3)
To improve students' ability to problem solve and develop a strong working knowledge of the mathematical "language," i.e. explaining the answer in writing
To integrate science and social studies with computer technology to reinforce and enrich literacy
To explore alternative forms of assessment through technology to better evaluate student performance.
To enable as many staff members as possible to attend workshops and training sessions to meet our school's vision and needs as stated
To access as many resources and techniques as possible to enhance and improve the quality of student assessment
To design and implement purposeful lessons to meet new performance standards.
To add to the current practices already proven effective, we will use a variety of new strategies and methods for all students in all learning environments.
To continue to implement effective time management techniques in all learning environments.
To strengthen classroom management skills that positively affect learning for all students.
To follow our school's and district's behavior code for all students.

Funding for science and social studies resources to include hands-on materials, as well as equipment
Workshop opportunities to learn more about utilizing computers to integrate and enhance instruction; opportunities to preview software prior to purchase