Alternative resources and activities are identified, especially for priority objectives. Resources and teaching activities are reviewed for content and appropriateness and are modified according to experience to increase their effectiveness in helping students learn. 1.4 Instruction is clear and focused. Students have plenty of opportunity for guided and independent practice with new concepts and skills. 1.5 Learning progress is monitored closely.
Teachers frequently monitor student learning, both formally and informally.
Regular, focused reviews of key concepts and skills are used throughout the year to check on and strengthen student retention. The influx of construction workers, plant personnel, and their families resulted in rapid expansion in the school district. While construction workers have left the area, plant workers now form a significant portion of the district population, which also includes ranch and farm families and American Indians, primarily from the nearby Northern Cheyenne Reservation. The curriculum is articulated across the district for grades K-12, and is outcome based. Objectives have been identified for all content areas, and curricula have been developed based on these objectives.