Teacher Initative Joint Statement

Today the Teacher Initiative Council met for their monthly meeting.  The following were topics discussed: Digital citizenship lessons were reviewed. A suggestion was made to create consistent consequences for students as well as further investigation of ways to monitor student activity on devices. Rigby norms were discussed and staff opinions are inconsistent with regard to whether teachers would like to test their own students or have a sub administer the test. Discussion postponed until further investigation of I-Ready takes place. The behavior screener was discussed. All schools feel that it’s a necessity, and that it should be digital and consistent among the buildings. After discussing reading RtI, the general consensus is that due to higher expectations and fewer available interventionists, the kids who would benefit the most aren’t being serviced. Some strategies, such as ANNA plan and Power Ten, are being employed to try to meet all the needs of students and bridge the gap.