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Local Flexibility Demonstration Program in Seattle Public Schools

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Basic Strategies of Seattle Program: Local Flexibility Demonstration Program Plan

Contains five basic strategies considered to have a high promise of success in meeting the academic needs of students:

  1. Improve teacher knowledge, rigor and skill in application of research-based practices and strategies for Mathematics, literacy content and pedagogy.
  2. Improve teacher knowledge and skills in standards-based, culturally responsive teaching and learning, differentiation of instruction and the use of data to informed instruction.
  3. Improve beginning teacher quality and preparation for service to underserved students of diverse backgrounds.
  4. Enhance the integration of technology in classroom for teacher productivity and for the teaching and learning program.
  5. Provide intervention and support services for academic achievement, reentry and substance abuse issues for targeted students.

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This page last modified—July 22, 2005.