The Jeffco Design for School Improvement incorporates six guiding principles that are the cornerstones of the Curriculum. Program decisions that we consider are framed by these principles Professional Development is a priority to increase and ensure teacher expertise. On-going teacher training, coaching, and mentoring keeps our staff on the cutting edge of implementing the best practices possible for our students. Jeffco curriculum and supporting instructional practices are systemically and systematically implemented in every classroom. Systemic practices are strategies we use on a school-wide basis.
Systematic practices are strategies used in each classroom.
Direct instruction in reading occurs daily, reading instruction occurs in an uninterrupted block of time, daily instruction in writing, on-going assessment to guide instruction, daily instruction in mathematical processes, math instruction occurs in a block of time. Instructional practices are monitored to insure that students successfully transition between grade levels. Current research supports the belief that students will achieve at higher levels when they successfully adjust to a new grade level. The consistency of the curriculum and best practices within the Jeffco School Design provides for this transition. Students apply knowledge and skills within and across content areas.