T1 |
Improve teaching and learning by providing related and relevant staff development for all instructional staff. |
T2 |
Provide administrators a brief workshop regarding effecting teaching strategies during each monthly administrative council meeting. |
T3 |
Monitor with each principal during monthly visits, progress being made toward improving student performance on the state assessments. |
T4 |
Initiate Board workshops to review (1) progress of student preparation, (2) review of student work, and (3) what is being assessed. |
T5 |
Involve central office supervisors in observation and coaching of teachers. |
T6 |
Promote effective teaching by publishing a monthly Effective Teaching newsletter for staff. |
T7 |
Investigate the pros and cons and if feasible initiate Joplin Scheduling at the elementary levels. |
T8 |
Investigate the feasibility of initiating and if feasible implement college coursework for juniors and seniors, (paid by parents) to be offered during the school day by adjunct professors from local institutions of higher learning |
T9 |
Review the number of 1/2 days, the justification for each, and recommend any changes. |