During the 2010-2011 school year, the Juneau School District will release students one hour early on the following Mondays. During this time, teachers will work together in small groups to focus on instruction that improves learning in each classroom. This work centers on methods of instruction and individual student progress. Evidence from across the country shows that schools and districts that have been able to significantly improve student success have all used this collaborative team approach. Mark your calendar with the following dates. We will send home reminders the Friday before each of these dates!

Our focus this year is to improve student achievement in Mathematics.  During our Early Release days, teachers collaborate by looking at student work and assessments to guide their instruction and steps needed to ensure each student is achieving. Teachers are also working with educational consultant Nancy Norman who assists teachers in learning new instructional methods in math, and the process for collaborating in a Professional Learning Community.  The link below outlines the agenda for early release, Professional learning community afternoons.