Teachers Focus on Student Achievement Today and Every Day!

April 7, 2015

Today our teachers returned from their Spring Break with enthusiasm and energy! Teacher institute days are an important part of the school improvement process and a critical component of the Vision 20/20 outline.  Today teachers across District 81 came together with educators from other districts to strengthen their skills and expertise in NWEA MAP, a valuable assessment tool used to evaluate students’ progress.  The District was happy to host this training, and I am proud that our teachers use MAP at such a high level.  Other groups of teachers were collaborating on the 1:1 computing initiative, generating much dialogue and excitement on how moving to a 1:1 environment will enhance all aspects of teaching and learning!  Special Education teachers also met together today and received training that will help enhance programming.  This time together to collaborate was well-spent, and I look forward to sharing more with you about the important district initiatives that impact student achievement!