Assessments are linked to state standards. Professional development activities geared toward student learning are a major focus. Schools engage family and community members in ongoing dialogue about governance, teaching, learning, and assessment. Focuses on prevention, early intervention, and acceleration in kindergarten through high school. Performance standards extend and complement state standards.
Literacy is a program component at all grade levels.
Provides K-12 schools with a road map, resources, and professional development to effectively integrate technology into teaching and learning. Projects address standards by engaging students in activities to improve student achievement and schoolwide performance. Program components are literacy, core math skills, and problem-solving through critical thinking. Challenges K-12 students to meet rigorous academic and character standards. Through professional development and technical assistance, school faculty collaborate to strengthen instruction and engage students in multidisciplinary explorations and to assess and raise student achievement.