DAC MEETING
The DAC met on Tuesday evening, October 9. There were a lot of really substantial topics on the agenda, which made for an excellent discussion that overran the clock with the greatest of ease.
The DougCo Parent Alliance has a good update of the meeting in general. I am pleased to see the work that has been done by the three directors of elementary education on the Elementary Progress Report (EPR). This has consistently been a topic of confusion and frustration for parents and teachers alike. The changes that have been and are being made should alleviate this, allowing the EPR to serve as it was originally intended--a tool for parents to see the growth their student is experiencing.
As the BOE liaison to the DAC, partnering in this role with my exemplary BOE colleague (and former DAC chairman) Kevin Larsen, I will work to keep the community updated on the happenings with the DAC.
SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE ON CITE
Dr. Fagen, DCSD Superintendent, has an extremely thorough update on the Continuous Improvement of Teacher Effectiveness (CITE). This program has been in development for several years and there is a wealth of information out there for those who would like to know more. The District has a number of pages and videos of information available.
The update explains the most recent information and facts associated with CITE. We've made it clear that standardized test scores are not what this system is about, and we are all better off for it. We're looking at what really matters to us. More on this as time goes on.
