Building Bridges
2011 Theme & Conference Goals

 

"Preparedness for Successful Futures as an Actual Expectation for All Students, Not Just a Motto"

  1. Improve transitions from elementary to middle grades schools, from middle grades to high schools, and from high schools and technology centers to further study and careers.
  2. Create a culture of high expectations, high student motivation, and support in schools and classrooms.
  3. Align curricula and programs of study around common core, college-ready academic courses that align to college- and career-readiness standards.
  4. Provide highly reliable guidance, advisement and extra-help systems that connect each middle grades, high school and technology center student to the school, to a goal beyond high school, and to programs of study to achieve educational and career goals.
  5. Help all teachers understand how to use effective, proven instructional methods across the curriculum.