The Instructional Council received many updates this month.
The first was from Early Childhood. The presentation included information about current program and plans for the future. Highlights include the “Give Me Five” program, out-reach programs throughout Elgin communities, and plans for including more students at present sites and working with the high school early childhood programs.
The Instructional Council was updated by Susan Smith, MTSS Coordinator, about the present state of RtI/PBIS in the district. Mrs. Smith talked about future plans to merge academic and behavior intervention teams in buildings and support available through her office for RtI and PBIS programs.
The Instructional Council was updated by Patricia Makishima, Dual Language Coordinator, on the Dual Language programs in the district. Research findings and curriculum information can be found on the Intranet.
The Instructional Council was updated on Advanced Placement in the district by Mark Atkins, Coordinator of Gifted, AP, Academies and World Language.
– submitted by Mary Wojtczak