Learning Forward
Equity and excellence in teaching and learning.
The Power of 2
Partnership Paves The Way For Teacher Leadership Academy
By Learning Forward
February 2012
Vol. 33 No. 1
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Strategic Plan Goals
Goal 1: Student achievement.
With district support, leadership, and guidance, each student will achieve proficiency in the Washington Comprehensive Assessment Program, and all schools will meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) by meeting or exceeding the Washington state uniform bar in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10.
Goal 2: Dropout rate and on-time graduation.
Schools will reduce dropout rates and meet additional AYP indicators as determined by K-8 attendance and high school on-time graduation rates.
Goal 3: Parents/guardians and community partnerships.
The district and schools will continue to develop partnerships to support student academic achievement and success.
Goal 4: Policies and resource management.
The district will focus on improving student academic achievement and narrowing the achievement gaps in its policy decisions and resource allocation.
Teacher leadership framework skill areas
- Working with adult learners.
- Communication.
- Collaborative work.
- Knowledge of content and pedagogy.
- Systems thinking.
Auburn School District
Auburn, Wash.
Number of schools: 22
Enrollment: 14,495
Staff: 888 certificated staff, 758 classified staff
Racial/ethnic mix:
White: 54.7%
Black: 7.7%
Hispanic: 19.9%
Asian/Pacific Islander: 10.5%
Native American: 2.0%
Other: 5.2%
Limited English proficient: 12.5%
Languages spoken: More than 45
Free/reduced lunch: 52.1%
Special education: 11.9%
Contact: Kip Herren, superintendent
Email: kherren@auburn.wednet.edu
Theory Of Action
| Develop teacher instructional leadership skills. | > | Influence practice of colleagues through professional learning communities. | > | Improve instructional practice. | > | Increase student achievement. |
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