Data Director: Student Profile Report Tutorial

3rd Grade Facilitators at Work

The 3rd Grade leaders discuss writing strategies.

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CAHSEE Concern Cloud

CDE Performance Level Descriptors

Click here for the report. Enjoy!

ELA Articulation Teamwork

Curriculum map, originally uploaded by dvodicka.

This is a photo of the curriculum map that was started by the K-12 ELA Articulation Committee.

Admin Academy

Admin Academy, originally uploaded by dvodicka.

Bruce Kramer is virtually aglow as he passionately presents on Special Education.

Tapping Into Teacher Expertise

Principal Kimberly Huesing from Aviara Oaks Elementary

Principal Tressie Armstrong from Kelly Elementary

Teacher Noelle Granich Discusses Training

Aligning Benchmarks with High Stakes Assessments

Valley PLC

The Valley Middle School staff engaged in dialogue regarding school improvement. Here we see conversation regarding SMART goals.

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Today Keith Holley conducted an excellent training for admin designees. The primary topic was the SICR model. Well done!

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Carlsbad Golf Classic

Last week some of our principals supported the Carlsbad Educational Foundation by playing in the annual golf tournament to benefit CUSD schools. The segments below demonstrate the value of determination and practice. Congratulations to Jimmy Hines for his resiliency!


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Aviara Oaks Elementary Teachers Learn Power Point

Last week the Aviara Oaks Elementary teaching staff came together to work with their new instructional technology specialist, Jami Rushing, and learn how to incorporate Power Point presentations into their teaching. Feedback from the training has been positive and it indicates the vast potential of site-based, meaningful professional learning opportunities. Hats off to the AOE team, to Jami, and to the leadership for promoting these efforts!

Patty Slamon gives the training a thumbs up!

Professional Learning Communities Engage in Professional Development

It has been an exciting beginning to the 2008-2009 school year. Friday, August 22nd was our first day of professional development across the district and we saw wonderful teamwork and collaboration. Elementary grade level teams and secondary departments worked on PLC foundations such as vision, mission, values and goals. Team norms were reviewed/revised/established. SMART Goals for the new year were developed. New instructional materials and technology resources were previewed. In my visits to different groups I felt a positive energy that I hope will translate to an enthusiastic start for students.

Today has been our "Day of Technology" with a number of topic-driven sessions and open labs to allow teachers to work with Data Director, School Loop, and other technology tools. The Special Education team held a group meeting that was very well-attended.


The big photo shows 2nd Grade Team learning about new music curricular resources Here are a few more pictures ...

Patty Adams & the Middle School English Team

Poinsettia Teachers on the "Day of Technology"

CUSD Teachers learn Power Point at Carlsbad High School