OVERVIEW The goal of St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Dyslexia Task Force is to provide high quality support to students with dyslexic characteristics. The model of support includes using current research, evidence-based interventions and early identification screeners to support students identified as dyslexic, or who have characteristics of dyslexia. Dyslexia is recognized as a “specific learning
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District Partnership Agencies St. Vrain Valley School District works closely with the following agencies to create a bridge from school based services and transition programming to adult services and programming. Parents are highly encouraged to apply for youth services with agencies so that as school based services fade, youth and adult services can complement and
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Instructional Technology Advisory Committee After the passage of the 2012 mill levy, our district had the opportunity to re-imagine teaching and learning with technology in St. Vrain Valley Schools. In order to ensure that this investment aligns with instructional priorities and school needs, the Instructional Technology Advisory Committee (ITAC) was convened and tasked with developing
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September 2023Striving Toward Thinking Classrooms By and large students spend most of their class time not thinking, at least not in ways we know they need to think in order to be successful … If they’re not thinking, they’re not learning. — Peter Liljedahl Mimicking is not thinking. Thinking requires students to engage in listening,
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Partnerships & Community Development We believe that in order to achieve excellence for all students, we must be open to new ideas, diverse perspective, and external expertise. In this age of acceleration, strategic partnerships are integral to our continued success, and therefore to the success of our students, and greater community. Our curiosity drives us
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Mindful rooms and outdoor classrooms The concept of mindfulness can teach students the importance of self-regulation, curiosity and patience. Becoming more aware with feelings and surroundings can help improve focus and provide students with healthy coping mechanisms. Some mindful room activities consist of meditation or journaling. Allowing children a space to focus on calming themselves
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Though their learning is taking place online, students across St. Vrain Valley Schools continue to connect with peers for extracurricular enrichment activities. Clubs allow students to socialize outside of academics and maintain connections to their school community during this period of blended learning. Mead Middle’s school focus is Extracurricular Engagement and Learning (EXCEL) with a
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St. Vrain Parent University St. Vrain’s Parent University program provides training, information, and resources to parents and caregivers in order to support the well-being and success of their children. Parent University partners with internal district departments, academic institutions, community organizations, and other agencies to equip families with additional skills, knowledge, and resources. Classes offered through
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University/Community Options American College of Education Masters and Doctorate Programs American College of Education (ACE) offers 100% online advanced degrees, with master’s programs under $9500 and doctorate degrees under $24,000. All St. Vrain employees receive a discount towards their programs. For more information contact [email protected]. Colorado Christian University Master’s in Educational Leadership As an employee at
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Dear Parents and Guardians, Thank you for your partnership as we continue to advance the academic success and well-being of our students. St. Vrain Valley Schools is proud to offer a wide-range of rigorous academic focus programs that give your student a choice in selecting a school that best aligns with their interests. In order
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