STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

SURN Principal’s Academy

Clarksville Elementary School2014-2015

Ann Dalton, Principaladalton@mcpsweb.org

About Clarksville Elem.

One of four elementary schools in Mecklenburg County

Rural south central Virginia Established in the 1950’s Student population of approximately 485 Early Childhood SPED & PreK through 5th grade

Professional Development

Sharing SURN Student Engagement protocol with all K-5 staff

Discussion of John Hattie’s research and how it impacts student/teacher interaction in the classroom

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Student Engagement Staff

Development

Leaders of Their Own Learning book study

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Next Steps…..• Continued staff development on students setting

their own learning goals.• Continue conducting student engagement

observations and analyzing data• Having teachers do peer observations for high vs.

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