The following provides an update on curriculum issues and assessment/screening issues in the district.
Curriculum and Instruction
Writing
The Committee will be meeting this summer on the 6 + 1 Writing Traits information in preparation for the Opening Institute.
The Opening Institute on August 27, 2009 will feature Courtney Gordon, from the Smekens Group, who will provide training for all staff members on writing in District #61 using Writers Workshop and 6+1 Traits.
The committee looks forward to working with the presenter during the 2009-10 School Year. We have scheduled two additional times for Courtney to come to our district in December and May for follow-up training.
Mathematics
The Math Committee will be meeting this summer to continue the work on the master skills for mathematics. They will continue the development of the concepts for mastery and the impact of 6 + 1 writing on mathematics.
Friday, June 12, 2009
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