Monday, August 22, 2016

Back to School

So with a new school year just around the corner, we are all, no matter the level of teaching or administering, or no matter what type of support we give, all wondering how to do this coming year better. Here are some of my thoughts:

1. Better enrichment opportunities for my students. Each Friday, we have built in time to have speakers some in to present on job skills careers, financial literacy, nutrition, cooking, college programs, etc. My goal this year is to broaden our offerings so that students look forward to most Fridays as a hugely integral part of what they do here.

If you have something you can offer high school students who are looking at their futures coming at them fast, please contact me, and I will book you.

2. Better curriculum maps for my teachers. The better planned the academic program, the better the whole experience will be for the students.

3. Make pathways work. We are piloting a program with the Mount Wachusett Community College Advanced Manufacturing Program this year to provide career pathways for students. When we make this work, it will serve to inform our pathways next year in hospitality, business, biotechnology, health and communications.

4. Build stronger relationships with students.

What do you plan to do better or differently this year?

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