Montview Elementary successfully demonstrated evidence of its students' success, the quality of its professional development program, and the usefulness of that program to others while meeting the ten Principles of High-Quality Professional Development, as established by the Department of Education's Professional Development Team. Since Montview began receiving support from The Learning Network, the school has received other commendations, including the 1996 International Reading Association Exemplary Reading Program Award. TLN is designed to redefine good classroom practice, establish a common language for all members of the learning community, and build consistency across grade levels and throughout the curriculum. Students thrive in an environment that is consistent from classroom to classroom and grade level to grade level. They become confident, accomplished readers and writers, and enthusiastic, independent life-long learners.
Teachers develop a deep understanding of the theory that shapes effective instruction.
They become more productive and skillful decision makers. Administrators become more active and involved instructional leaders. They ensure responsibility and accountability for achieving educational success. Schools become learning organizations that continue to develop. They are an ever richer environment for all members of the community.