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PBL Training through Buck Institute for Teachers in Grades 4 & 5
Teachers in Grades 4 and 5 participated in 3-day training through Buck Institute and planned their first PLB project. -
Launching of PBL projects in Grades 4 and 5
First launch of PBL projects in Grades 4 and 5. -
Professional Development for Staff
On going menu of professional development based on individual needs. Technology Moment included in each staff meeting once a month. -
Teachers participate in "Choice Board" training
Professional Development for teachers in how to implement "Choice Boards" for students as a way to move into more differentiated curriculum. Teachers in Grades 2-5 will be exptected to use with at least 6 students in their classroom. Examples and curriculum support will be provided through the ALPS Coach. -
PBL Project Sharing
Students present their learning through a Project Fair presentation to an authentic audience of parents, educators, and community members. -
PBL Project 2 Launch for Grades 4 & 5
Students in Grades 4 and 5 start their second exploration of a science or social studies PBL project. -
PBL 2 Project Sharing
Students present their completed projects to an audience of family and community members. -
PBL 3 Project Launch - Grades 4 & 5
PBL Project 3 Launch in Grades 4 and 5. Unit of study to be Social Studies or Science based. -
PBL 3 Project Sharing
At a Project Fair, student groups present their projects to members of the community. -
All Teachers - PLN
Teachers participated in their own PLN for professional development, lesson planning, PLC work, etc. -
Each grade level has active website
Grade levels have an active website to support learning outside of the school day. Teachers will use email to communicate with parents. -
Library/Media Center - ebooks available
Students, Families & Staff would have access to free ebooks at the library. Bring Your Own Devise to load. Collaboration with the Napa County Library System. -
Installation of Wireless/Cloud Network
Having wireless/cloud network along with an updated, expanded network will provide increased opportunities for teaching and learning, addition of other technology devices - laptops/tablets/ipads/byod/etc. -
Comon Core Standards Adopted
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Homework Policy Changes in place
No more Homework Packets sent home on Monday and due the next Monday. Students and their families are engaged in reading, mastering math facts, exploring exciting topics, and using the community resources to support and expand their growth as learners. School web site provides the guidance for parents. -
1:1 Prograrm launched for 5th Grade - BYOD or District provided
American Canyon Schools have a roll-out plan for all students to have their own 1:1 device. All elementary schools feed into American Canyon High School which expects all students to have a laptop/tablet/ipad/etc. Roll out starts with 8th grade in 2012/13, 7th grade in 2013/14, 6th grade 2014/15, and 5th grade 2015/16, and 4th grade 2016/17. -
Big Xerox Machine is gone - No more paper!
The lease of this xerox machine will be completed as of June 2017. With document cameras, teachers have no need to make copies. Workbooks are not needed because we no longer will be teaching by filling in the blank. The list goes on and on....
