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Past ERS Successful School Practices

Winter 2002 | Spring 2001 | Winter 2001 | Fall 2000 | Spring 2000

2002

Winter 2002

Incentives for Teaching Quality and Effectiveness in Douglas County, Colorado
Becoming Teachers of Teachers: San Diego’s Leadership Academy
The Toledo Plan: Teachers Take the Lead in Improving Teacher Quality

2001

Spring 2001

A High-Performing Suburban District Takes Aim at the Achievement Gap
Family Night Boosts Immigrant Students’ Success Through Active Parent Involvement
Summer Math Academy Puts High-Level Math Courses within the Reach of All Students
District Uses Title I and State Grant Funds for a Wide Range of Programs to Close the Achievement Gap


Winter 2001

District Pursues External Funding to Achieve Technology Excellence
Technology Action Plan Addresses the Digital Divide
District Takes Advantage of External Mandates and Opportunities, Rethinks Teacher Technology Proficiencies
District Backs Up Major Expenditures for Computers with Investments in Professional Development and Human Infrastructure
Computer Integration Class Gives Middle School Students the Chance to Become Experts

2000

Fall 2000

Learning Is the Outcome; Test Scores Are Just the Measure
Harnessing the Power of Accountability to Improve Institution
Comprehensive Support for Service Learning

Spring 2000

Expert Teacher Mentors Support New Teachers
School Involvement Program Enlists Senior Citizen Support
Staff Development Program Organizes Teachers’ Learning

District Makes Technology a Central Strategy for Excellence

Fund-Raising Foundation Gives District Needed Resources

Teacher Evaluation Program Emphasizes Growth

High School Ninth-Grade Programs Encourage Average and Low-Achieving Students to Excel

New Teachers Benefit from Year-Long Induction Program

District Involves the Community in Character Education
Extended School Day Promotes Kindergartners’ Growth

Intern Program “Grows” New School Administrators
Electronic Personal Education Plans Chart Every Student’s Growth
Students Address Community Issues through Service Learning


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