The breakdown of critical elements of the plan provide specific details on the accomplishment of these goals and the parameters of the goal to as determined by current data.
Measurement of the academic success of the students in Strategic Plan Goal One relies on EOG and Reading 3D data. The focus area of the goal includes increasing the graduation rate and using technology for teaching and learning. Using pre-and post-test data to evaluate the efficacy of teaching is a key point in the classroom along with following the Balanced Literacy approach to language arts. Multiple programs and activities along with implementation of Talent Development enrichment assist students in reaching their academic potential. A large component of this goal
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Examples of the achievement of this culture of positivity include creating a safe learning environment by implementing a bullying prevention strategy, the creation of the Eagles with Character program, a mandatory monthly character traits lesson and the use of Positive Discipline activities. Additionally, the social and emotional wellbeing of the student is crucial to the positive learning environment which includes physical activity in the form of a thirty-minute recess and a forty-five minute P.E. or Health and Fitness lesson each …show more content…
Additionally, the importance of a supportive and positive environment for teachers was clear. These two critical elements go hand in hand. Without teachers who feel supported, appreciated and who have access to continuing education to further hone their craft and improve their effectiveness, students will not find themselves in classrooms with teachers who have a vested interest in their success and wellbeing. The scope of strategies and resources available to the school was wide-ranging. In part, the strong support of an active PTA makes these resources available to teachers. Cultivating a community built on a strong partnership with parents is at the heart of what makes this school successful in its endeavors. When parents invested strongly in their students’ learning, the support for teachers
Effective partnerships between families and school emerge from a mutual trust, respect and understanding of each other’s values and goals. By maintaining such partnerships, we create a healthy environment for children to develop. All families have something unique to offer and educators need to recognize this and make the most of it by incorporating all families into the school community.
I believe every student is entitled to a safe learning environment where they can reach their full potential academically and behaviorally. Students will reach their full potential in a positive learning environment. The positive learning environment will be established from the beginning of the year providing a lasting impact on the students academic, and behavior performance throughout the entire year. The positive learning environment will be a classroom setting, which allows students to feel welcomed, safe, and important on daily basis allowing learning to occur to its fullest potential. To ensure my students are in a positive learning environment there must be a behavior management plan clearly explaining the expectations I have for my students. Throughout my behavior management plan I will explain how I plan to implement expectations so students act accordingly. My behavior management plan will be individually tailored to my students allowing me to push them to their fullest potential to by taking into consideration each student’s behavior and personal needs.
The PTO of the school realizes that the school is in need of parent support and involvement. There is not enough parent support to develop a wholesome committee. The school is still in need of a Vice President and Secretary to operate the committee successfully. Although administration and teachers are involved in this organization, parents should be also, as the PTO primary goals are to promote child welfare in the home, school, and community. Looking at the community involvement from the PTO viewpoint more support is needed from the community also. Nevertheless, they extend their invitation to local business and non-parent supporters surrounding the school to have their voice and opinion heard concerning school and community issues, but there are...
It is my strong belief that each child is entitled to a safe, secure, stimulating and caring learning environment. I always believed that each child is a unique individual with much curiosity and many academic, social and emotional needs. Children need our support in order to mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. As a teacher, one should aim to help students in fulfilling their dreams to become successful and educated individuals. We must provide them with a safe learning environment for their learning to succeed.
The relationship between schools, families, and local community’s has weakened over the past decade due to overwhelming schedules of parents and students alike (Ryan et al, 2013). To nurture these three components, a commitment from each to pull together and focus their attention on the developing student’s emotional and academic needs is essential. (See figure A.). This commitment must stem from school administrators engaging with the current teachers to survey what their needs are for parent involvement. Schools need to reach out to parents to be involved at any level within the school. Retired individuals in communities need to be encouraged to volunteer their time near their local school. Last of all, local colleges and businesses need to kno...
Successful teachers develop the whole child by making integrated efforts to promote their student’s academic, social and emotional learning. Children need to be aware of themselves and others; make responsible decisions, and be ethical and respectful of the people around them.
A teacher today needs to have an ability to relate to and create partnerships not with their students, but also families, administrators and other professionals. This ensures that all persons involved with the education of the student are on the same page. All involved then work in harmony and help each other achieve the common goal of educating the student in the best possible way for the best possible result. (Wesley, 1998, p 80)
Education is everywhere. This is why teachers need to be the best they can be. Since all children and adolescents are required to attend school, they need teachers that care about them and their education. In order for a teacher to be able to do this, he/she needs to understand the nature of students and knowledge. These two things go together. A teacher also needs to know what the purpose of an education is because without knowing, a teacher does not really have a purpose. In my philosophy, I will discuss why I think my curricular area is important and how I will professionally develop myself to become the best teacher I can be.
It is the responsibility for teachers to create a healthy learning environment that is physically, emotionally and intellectually safe, clean and secure for all children. I believe effective classrooms are places where children feel well cared for and safe. They are places where children should be valued as individuals and where their needs for attention, approval, and affection are supported. They are also places where children can be helped to acquire a strong foundation of / for the knowledge and skills needed for school success. Effective teachers and child care providers: Plan activities that have a purpose and that challenge children, know how to help children learn to work together and to resolve their conflicts. Know how to set up and maintain order for a classroom, but in a way that permits the children to learn how to take part in and enjoy learning.
As educators I believe it is important to create a learning climate within and surrounding your classroom. An environment where students feel their opinions are considered and valued (Chapman & King, 2005). By creating an open, caring environment students are more likely to take risks, and to develop the understanding that it is ok to fail and try again. This ability to learn from mistakes and move on is a vital skill in life, and one which students will find valuable both inside and out of the classroom.
In order to be an effective school, all school personnel must work together in a friendly, caring, polite, and respectful manner. There are a number of positions and employees in a school. “A school is a complex social system, and all the people in it contribute to making it run smoothly” (Kauchak & Eggen, 2014, p. 182). It’s important to acknowledge the contributions of all staff and faculty members. The principal, leader of the school is the ...
Although Ebel feels that good teachers are essential to providing a "favorable learning environment," he puts much of the accountability for learning on the students themselves. Ebel feels that teachers are there to facilitate students in their learning, not to coerce those who are indifferent and unmotivated and do not wish to learn, against their will.
With the proper guidance and support, teachers can achieve academic excellence in the classroom. They follow their principal’s vision and share their goals. Teachers also serve as leaders in their classroom. They share their vision and goals with their students promoting positive attitudes in the classroom. Just like it is important for principals to respect and understand what their teachers need, students also need the support, understanding, respect and empathy from their teachers. When teachers demonstrate commitment in the classroom and set high expectations they raise the level of learning in the classroom. Teachers that work with the students and their parents to understand and meet their needs will achieve positive academic outcomes. Students engage in learning with positive attitudes and strive for high achievements. Teachers work together with their leaders to improve their teaching
When it comes to parental involvement, most people agree with the “why”; it’s the “how” that poses the challenge. The vast majority of parents want to be involved, but face significant barriers in doing so. The vast majority of schools welcome parent involvement, but with short parent meetings (for which both sides struggle to find time), it’s hard to know exactly what to do.
...them to succeed in the classroom. Although the look of the classroom has changed over the years, one thing still remains: teachers are the number one factor in a student’s educational experience.