Best Practice Framework: High School

Curriculum & Academic Goals

• Collaborative development of goals and consistency between district, school, and classroom goals related to increasing student mastery and closing achievement gaps.
• Continual revision of strategic plans aligned with goals and a shared vision of success.


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Staff Selection, Leadership, & Capacity Building

• A highly professional climate in which teachers and administrators are encouraged to keep up with their fields and actively contribute to the functioning of the school.
• A teacher evaluation process supportive of constant improvement.
• Active recruitment of candidates to match specific needs, goals, and fit with community and school culture.


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Instructional Programs, Practices, & Arrangements

• Broader spectrum of students offered opportunities to take AP and honors classes and flexible scheduling to best meet student needs.
• Expectations that teachers have not only content expertise but also the ability to effectively differentiate their instruction.
• Instructional supports such as labs and tutorials to help students succeed in rigorous courses.


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Monitoring: Compilation, Analysis, & Use of Data

• Collective accountability for student performance.
• Constant collection and interpretation of a variety of data from multiple sources followed by action strategically targeted to address current and future needs.


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Recognition, Intervention, & Adjustments

• Flexibility in developing and revising the schedule and allocating resources in time and faculty to where data show the most need.
• Interventions focused on keeping students on track before AIS is needed.
• Connecting with families to intervene early when social, emotional, or academic problems present themselves.


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