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n a t i o n a l i n s t i t u t e f o r u r b a n s c h o o l i m p r o v e m e n tclassroom instruction, and the recommended grade levelsat which the instruction is offered.Ad Hoc Committees From time to time, the board createscommittees with the task of studying specific concerns, such asreading or the dropout rate. Parents are often appointed bytrustees to serve on these committees.Newsletter Mailing List Some board members sendnewsletters on a regular basis.Parent Advisory Committees (PAC) Each trusteeorganizes a PAC designed specifically to encouragecommunication between parents and board members.Regular Board Meetings School board meetings areheld regularly. Although the public is encouraged to attendboard meetings, they are also encouraged to attend thecommittee meetings listed above to have greater input onmatters of concern to them.Culture of Renewaland ImprovementThere’s a culture that supports growth and development - personally,professionally, and organizationally. Risk taking and failure are seen asopportunities for growth (i.e. district vision, risk-taking climate, districtstandards, investment in collective & individual, professionaldevelopment).The district operates one of the nation’s largest schoolconstruction and modernization programs. Approximately$3.7 billion is being spent through 2008 to build newschools and improve existing schools. The district opened 13new schools in August 2004 (seven elementary schools, threemiddle schools and three high schools), and 11 new schoolsin the fall of 2005 (seven elementary schools, three middleschools, and one high school). One special school was openedin January 2006 and ten schools are scheduled to open inAugust 2006.NIUSI DistrictPartnership, 2004-2005School YearClark County has 63 schools that have partnered with theNational Institute’s efforts. The National Institute held aleadership retreat with senior level district administrators andhas engaged school and district level leadership in ongoingleadership academies on differentiated instruction. The districtworked with NIUSI to host a site liaison professionaldevelopment meeting, which included a site visit to CramMiddle School. A parent advisory group has been established inthe district to work on Institute strategies, and a synergyadvisory board has been established. A direct link to the NIUSIweb site has been placed on the student services exchange onthe district web site. This link will provide folders forprofessional reading, teacher dialogue, announcements and otherpertinent web links on district web site. All 300 schools inClark County will participate in NISW. Additionally the districtis working with the Institute to ensure that surveys/observationsare being conducted to measure implementation of initiatives todate. NIUSI provided financial support for participation of 5National Board Certified Teachers as Coaches to assist with datacollection and provide technical assistance to school sites.Creating the ProfileA variety of sources informed this profile. Some of the informationabout the district itself came from the district’s website, whichprovides a broad spectrum of information. Additionally, websitesof the Nevada State Department of Education and EducationCommission of the States were consulted for current information.National Institute staff, Barbara Sparks, Mackenzie Meredith, andSwati Jain developed and updated information as necessary.Elizabeth Kozleski created the original structure of the profileand wrote the introduction for the document.Additionally, the Professional Development Division ofCurriculum and Professional Development is dedicatedto continually improving the quality of schools.The Professional Development Division operates to trainCCSD staff through the utilization of professionaldevelopment workshops and classes.w w w. u r b a n s c h o o l s . o rgGreat Urban Schools : Learning Together Builds Strong Communities10
gREAT URBAN SCHOOLS:vProduce high achieving students.vConstruct education forsocial justice, access and equity.vExpand students’ life opportunities,available choices and community contributions.vBuild on the extraordinary resources thaturban communities provide for life-long learning.vUse the valuable knowledge and experience thatchildren and their families bring to school learning.vNeed individuals, family organizations and communities towork together to create future generations of possibility.vPractice scholarship by creating partnershipsfor action-based research and inquiry.vShape their practice based on evidence of whatresults in successful learning of each student.vFoster relationships based on care,respect and responsibility.vUnderstand that people learn in differentways throughout their lives.vRespond with learningopportunities that work.Great Urban Schools: Learning Together Builds Strong Communities
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