In addition, teachers keep the same classes for two years. Balderas serves 1,100 students, of whom about 750 are on campus during any term. Project Description Balderas is a learning community for teachers and students. From the beginning, the school staff planned an agenda to promote student learning by making professional growth an integral part of school activities. Professional development program.
Most classes meet at the school.
Again, CSUF arranged course content to address the particular needs of Balderas teachers as well as to meet appropriate academic standards. In 1993-94, CSUF focused on the professional development of teacher assistants, many of whom are enrolled in teacher preparation programs. The professional development program began before school opened in the fall of 1991. As a part of their coursework, teachers visited families of different cultures to find out their thoughts on U.S. education and educational goals for their children, reporting the results of these interviews to colleagues. In addition, experts from CSUF and the community made presentations on other cultures and ESL strategies.