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Studer Group Partnership

The Committee reviewed and discussed a proposed partnership with Studer Education to facilitate the development of an organizational improvement plan through consultation services provided by Studer and funded by the Watertown Area Health Foundation over a three year period.  Consultation services would commence on July 1, 2018.  The Committee forwarded a recommendation that formal action be taken at the May 21

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posted May 8, 2018 | comments

English Learner Program Update

Andy Bare updated the Committee on current and historical English Learner enrollments, staffing and Migrant program enrollments.  A full presentation will be shared at the February 26 full meeting of the Board of Education. 

RMS Block Schedule Update and Leadership Design Academy Update

Jon Rouse updated the Committee on the work of two teacher teams

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posted February 14, 2018

1.      Lincoln STEM School Evaluation Tool Preview

Jessica Wiedenfeld shared the school’s process and progress in developing a school evaluation tool that captures key elements of STEM education and learner habits of mind.  The tool is intended to be a periodic self-assessment of progress over time in the areas of Student Learning, STEM Experiences, 21^st Century Skills, Social-Emotional Growth, and Leadership.   … more »

posted January 10, 2018

Dual Language Program Update-

Gayle Ebert, kindergarten teacher at Schurz Elementary School, shared information about recent and upcoming training and site visits as part of the Dual Language Education professional development efforts.  Project GLAD training is scheduled for the week of October 24 and features instructional models that aim to help teachers by providing multiple strategies to integrate instruction in English and

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posted October 12, 2016 | comments

Collections ELA Curriculum Year-In-Review-

Michele Armentrout and Tressa Smail updated the committee on the progress of the 6-8 Collections curriculum that was fully adopted at the beginning of the 2015-16 school-year. Collections uses a combination of print and online resources to teach reading and language skills.  

Riverside Science Academy Update

Bryan Bremberger and Alex Agar updated the committee members on the status and growth of the

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posted April 17, 2016

Webster Elementary SLO-

Principal Brad Clark shared school demographic information along with performance goals and data in the areas of reading for the current school year. The presentation will be repeated at the full BOE meeting on March 28.

School Safety Plan Update- 

Ann Rumpf, school psychologist, shared the history and current status of the WUSD Crisis Response guide and threat assessment process.  The

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posted March 8, 2016 | comments

Student Trip Proposal – Experience Cuba

Eric Kleine previewed plans for a proposed trip to Cuba from June 20-29, 2017.  A resolution for approval will appear on the December meeting agenda of the full Board of Education.  Education First Tours will organize travel and arrangements, which will be fully funded by families and students.

2016-17 WHS Course Book

Sarah Tarpey, Bill

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posted December 8, 2015 | comments

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