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IA - Instructional Goals

Code: IA

Adopted: 6/26/06

Revised: 11/23/09

 

Instructional Goals

 

The district, in recognition of its educational responsibilities, will develop goals for guiding the instructional program. These goals will be developed by involving staff, parents and the community through such means as 21st Century Schools committees, local school committees and advisory committees in the decision-making and goal-setting process. Goals will be reviewed periodically and, where desirable, modified.

In supporting the physical and cognitive growth and development of students, the district will assist each learner to develop:

1. The ability to reason and apply knowledge;

2. The basic skills of reading, writing, mathematics, problem solving and communication;

3. Strong, healthy bodies and emotional well-being;

4. A desire for lifelong learning;

5. Knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of how our democratic society functions;

6. Respect for the dignity, the rights and worth of all individuals;

7. Skills, experience and positive attitudes and the capacity to adapt to changing conditions;

8. Attitudes and behavior necessary to develop and preserve our environment;

9. The ability to live rewarding and satisfying lives and to identify and cultivate moral and ethical values.

10. His/her academic growth beyond proficiency in academic content standards and encourage his/her attainment of individual goals; and

11. Utilizes valid and reliable data for evaluating the success of curriculum, instruction, resource allocation and school improvement.

END OF POLICY

Legal Reference(s):

ORS 329.025

ORS 329.035

ORS 329.125

ORS 336.067

OAR 581-022-1030

OAR 581-022-1210

OAR 581-022-1340

HB 2362 (2009)

HB 2693 (2009)

HR9/24/09*RS

Last modified at 12/4/2009 11:14 AM  by Cindy Harris