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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Some big changes coming to ITS middle school. And lower school to a lesser extent. Recognition of some things that aren’t working that well currently. Some promotion from within that seems healthy...

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I saw that email but as an incoming parent who knows little about the middle school's current operation, I didn't really grasp it.  What is the current arrangement relative to the new plan?  It does seem very nice and like the kids will get a ton of individual attention.[/quote]

Can someone share here?  I have a top 10 WL number at ITS in a grade past 2nd. Middle school is a factor. (NP, not Seaton person, sorry I stole your thread)[/quote]

Basically they are adding more administrative support school wide (3 principals plus a a chief  of inclusion and equity). At middle school they are differentiating the 5/6 grade experiences from the 7/8. Teachers within   these levels will be able to collaborate more with designated instructional support, etc to create individual academic plans for every student . Fewer class transitions for younger grades, one teacher who is the main point of contact for families (instead of 7 different instructors), and a homeroom start and end to the day to provide some more cohesion to the day for the younger kids. 7th/8th will still have more class transitions to different instructors and a daily meeting with their teacher/instructional coach advisor. Older students will be supported as they create codified culture and behavior expectations for all and create vehicles to hold one another accountable to those expectations. (Very strong approach developmentally)

I’m pretty pleased about it. I’m hopeful the new admin structure provides the school-wide capacity to achieve a more  equitable student experience and achievement [/quote]

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