Teachers and Modern Red Schoolhouse trainers also work together to develop a curriculum that is consistent with tests required by the state or district. Family and Community Involvement. Modern Red Schoolhouse considers parent and community involvement central to the approach. Parents are encouraged to become involved in learning about classroom activities, assisting in the classroom, and, as appropriate, serving on school-related committees. Schools are encouraged to establish parent centers and to provide referrals or establish a network to provide social services.
Most professional development is done at the school.
During the first few years of implementation, the developer expects schools to devote approximately 30 days a year to professional development tailored to the schools' needs. The developer reports that many schools prefer to hold the five-day inservice over the summer, as an institute. The entire staff is expected to participate in five additional days of inservice on topics chosen by the school. In addition, small groups of instructional staff are required to participate in 20 days of group-specific curriculum training. During the five annual training and technical assistance site visits, the developer helps the school evaluate implementation progress against benchmarks in its implementation plan.