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Teaching and Learning
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The Lindbergh Schools Teaching and Learning Department is responsible for promoting a culture of continuous improvement that supports personal and academic growth in a technological and global society.
All programs and services that directly impact student learning are managed in Teaching and Learning, including curriculum development, instructional effectiveness, assessment and professional learning.
In addition, the department oversees technology, virtual learning, special education, student registration and residency, federal programs, alternative education, safety and security, counseling, discipline, gifted and multilingual learners programming, and supports inclusion, equity and diversity initiatives.
Teaching and Learning Updates
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District Grading Practices
Lindbergh Schools teachers and administrators have been working since 2017 to evaluate grading practices and develop a grading system that provides a consistent and accurate reflection of student learning, measures the growth of all learners, and supports student ownership of their learning.
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Social-Emotional Learning at Lindbergh
Social-emotional learning is the process of learning how to better understand ourselves, connect with others and work together to achieve goals and support our communities. It provides a framework to support our students as they learn self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making.
At Lindbergh, this framework helps students succeed in their classrooms and school communities, while developing the skills necessary for them to navigate their adult lives and careers with confidence.
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District Technology Integration
During the 2018-19 school year, Lindbergh Schools partnered with BerryDunn to assess the district's technology services, identifying key areas of improvement in management and operations, applications and technical infrastructure. Since then, our Teaching and Learning and Technology teams have worked to improve these systems in support of students.
These improvements include device distribution, software expansion and privacy protections, as well as network enhancements and ongoing work in the area of digital wellness.
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New School Start Times for 2021-22
A task force including students, staff and parents recommended new start times for elementary and high school to the Board of Education on April 13, following a year of meetings that included input from all stakeholder groups and thoughtful consideration of a communitywide survey, the findings of which are summarized below. The board will vote on these recommendations during the May 11 regular meeting.
The task force followed a design thinking process to empathize with those who are currently affected by school start times, define the problem, come up with ideas and develop a prototype. Considerations included improved sleep patterns for students, increased academic outcomes, transportation and child care.
The task force is recommending implementation of the following schedules for the 2021-22 school year:
- Elementary School: 8:55 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
- Middle School: 7:40 a.m.-2:40 p.m.
- High School: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Middle School Redesign for 2021-22
Two years ago, a Middle School Redesign Task Force was established to evaluate and rethink what middle school looks like, creating a flexible, high-quality learning experience that supports student success, real-world connections, collaboration and social-emotional well-being. The task force includes more than 40 middle school teachers, as well as students, parents, board members and administrators.
The task force began its work in 2019 to evaluate the current middle school experience and create priorities for a new middle school structure and experiences. Through site visits to other schools, community surveys and shadowing middle school students, the task force identified several priorities for change.
Several of those changes will be implemented for the 2021-22 school year, including a new student schedule and new elective offerings at both middle schools. The task force will continue to evaluate the impact of these changes and plan for future student experiences that meet the redesign priorities.
