Welcome to Langston Elementary School

Character Words

2009-2010:

August/September - Respect (for self and others)

October - Responsibility - (school property/self)

November - Honesty

December - Safety (playground, in school, bus, at home)

January - Forgiveness

February - Self-Discipline

March - Pride (self, others)

April - Courage

May - Citizenship

Project Achieve

Building Strong Schools to Strengthen Student Outcomes

Calendar - Spring 2009

Key Elements. . .

Academic Achievement and AYP Success
Effective Staff Development that Impacts Classroom Instruction
Curricular Alignment that Guides Student Assessment

Positive Climates and Safe School Settings
School-wide Positive Behavioral Support Systems and Strong Classroom Management
Prevention and Response to Teasing, Taunting, Bullying, Harassment, and Fighting
Functional Assessment, Response-to-Intervention, and Data-based Problem Solving
Successful Interventions for Underachieving and Challenging Students

Regular Education (NCLB) and Special Education (IDEA) Compliance
Crisis Prevention, Intervention, and Intensive Need Services
Meaningful Community and Family Outreach
Well-designed School Improvement Plans and Resource Management
Accountability-- Evaluating School, Staff, and Student Outcomes