Elementary Best Practices Framework-NY |
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Instructional Programs, Practices & Arrangements
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District Level
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Solicit input from stakeholders at many levles about program and material adoptions
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In higher-performing schools, few instructional programs and materials are mandated and when they are, teachers are expected to enhance instruction and not merely teach the text. Higher-performing schools look for consistent insight from teachers concerning the effectiveness of programs and materials. Changes are made after piloting new materials and gaining feedback from teachers.
On Target
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Missing the Mark
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Teachers continually review how programs and materials meet students’ needs and share responses to programs and materials with administration
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Teachers use programs and materials adopted by district administration
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Little in terms of instructional programs and materials is mandated
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Most instructional programs and materials are mandated
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Mount Vernon City School District facilitates the selection of instructional programs through subject-specific rubrics.
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