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General Programs and Services
Evergreen School District Instruction Department works closely with our schools to ensure that the highest quality curriculum, instructional materials, learning environments and professional learning opportunities are provided. We provide each school support in these programs and strategic instructional initiatives:
Profile of a Learner
Dual Language Program
Project Based Learning
Project Based Learning (PBL)
Project Based Learning (PBL) is contextual, creative, and shared. As a part of the New Tech Network schools, students collaborate on meaningful projects that require critical thinking, creativity, and communication in order for them to answer challenging questions or solve complex problems. By making learning relevant to them in this way, students see a purpose for mastering state-required skills and content concepts.Students aren’t just assessed on their understanding of academic content, but on their ability to successfully apply that content when solving authentic problems. Through this process, project based learning gives students the opportunity to develop the real life skills required for success in today’s world.
New Tech Network schools also use Problem-based learning. PrBL is a form of inquiry-based instruction used primarily in Mathematics that places the students in several smaller Problem scenarios rather than a single, large Project scenario. Supported by National Council of Teachers of Mathmatics and the National Science Foundation, much of what makes PBL so successful is present in a PrBL environment, including Entry Events, the Need-to-Know (NTK) process, and student-centered scaffolding.
- Check out this graphic on PBL Vs Projects
- Watch a short video on Project-Based Learning Success, Start-to-Finish.
- Watch an in-depth tutorial video on PBL: Tutorial – What is PBL?
- Read Engaged…Equipped…Empowered on PBL by Debra Howe
- To learn more about PBL use this link: http:// www.edutopia.org/project-based-learning-parent-resource
Deeper Learning
SEAL
Instructional Rounds
Habits of the Mind
Habits of Mind focus on helping create well-rounded students who are ready to succeed with any challenge or endeavor they encounter. There are 16 Habits of Mind that research states will support students in being successful with any challenge or endeavor they encounter. Learn more about the Habits of Mind.
Visual Thinking Strategies
Accountable Talk
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
Educational Technology
Saturday Academy
Saturday Academy provides enrichment opportunities for all students while allowing them to make up missed days of attendance. Missed days of school also result in lost revenue to our schools. Saturday Academy allows our school to recover lost learning as well as lost funding.
Students are eligible for Saturday Academy when their attendance history shows at least one absence this year. Parents will receive a form from their child's teacher to register for Saturday Academy if they qualify. Please see your school's website for more information.
