Common use of Instructional Model Clause in Contracts

Instructional Model. Similar to the curriculum, instructional models must be solid, sequenced, specific and shared. Solid in that models used must be proven, data supported techniques that intensify the learning experience for students. Sequenced so that what is started in Kindergarten, continues throughout each grade, adapting and changing as needed for each new grade level, but recognizable none the less. Specific so that it targets each topic, so that teaching is with a purpose. And Shared – HCCS will establish itself as a learning community of teachers – each one teaching and learning from each other. Logistically, each teacher will be on a rotation to receive specific, targeted professional development approved by the Board of Directors that supports HCCS’s vision and mission statements. They in turn will be the mentors/instructors of that professional development to the rest of the staff. This will insure that not only will each teacher will receive quality professional development every few years. Each teacher will have the responsibility and opportunity of being a team leader for Heritage Community Charter School. Targeted initial instructional professional development will be obtained from Great Expectations, Core Knowledge, and in dual language instruction and/or others as recommended by the Principal and teachers and approved by HCCS’s Board of Directors. HCCS will explore opportunities to provide enrichment and remediation programs before school, after school and during school breaks to allow students to receive additional support for instruction. HCCS will also develop a peer tutoring or mentoring program that allows elementary students to work with secondary students to build upon students’ knowledge and skills in the content areas and to enhance the HCCS community by developing cross-grade level relationships. HCCS secondary students will be required to participate in the peer mentoring program in order to fulfill community service requirements for specific secondary classes.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Performance Certificate, Performance Certificate, Charter School Performance Certificate