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ALAMEDA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD AGENDA ITEM


Item Title:Update on Elementary School Schedule to Support Student Learning (15 Mins/Information)
Item Type:Information
Background:

Tonight staff will present an update on the Elementary School Schedule/Master Scheduling for the 2023-2024 school year, which will include:

 

  1. Background on why a master schedule is integral to supporting student learning,
  2. The barriers to implementation of a master schedule for elementary schools, and
  3. A preview of the additional work to come during implementation

 

A master schedule will:

 

  • Provide consistency within the instructional day and in the implementation of the district curriculum

 

  • Protect instructional time for the optimal delivery of both Core and Specialist Educational Standards
  • Provide time for special education services, intervention and enrichment programs within the school day that supports core instruction and accountability requirements without pulling students from Tier I instruction by

- Establishing blocks of time for Interventions/Cluster Grouped Classrooms

- Common blocks within grade spans creating flexibility and movement within the systems

- Common blocks to provide an educational service model that promotes the least restrictive environment

- Alignment of Social Emotional Learning (SEL)/Positive Behavioral Interventions & supports (PBIS), and

  • Instructional minutes driven by research based best practice 

 

 

 

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Recommendation:This item is presented for information only.
AUSD Guiding Principle:#2 - Teachers must challenge and support all students to reach their highest academic and personal potential.| #5 - Accountability, transparency, and trust are necessary at all levels of the organization.
Submitted By:Kirsten Zazo, Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Services

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Presentation: Elementary Master Schedule_3.28.233/24/2023Backup Material