"Reading and Math Matters"
with
School and Community Working Together
School Year
2007-2008

DoDEA (Department of Defense Education Activity)
MISSION STATEMENT

The Department of Defense Education
Activity provides, in military communities worldwide, exemplary educational programs that inspire and prepare all students for success in a global environment.

DoDEA VISION

Communities Investing in Success for ALL Students

DoDEA GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Student achievement: a shared responsibility
Trust and respect for other's rights
Unlimited opportunities to reach high expectations
Dedication to lifelong learning
Equal access to a quality education based on standards
New and motivating challenges to inspire excellence
Total accountability with teamwork
Success for all. Students first!

DoDea's Community Strategic Plan 2006-2011 contains 4 goals:

Goal 1 Highest Student Achievement

Goal 2 Performance-Driven, Efficient Management Systems

Goal 3 Motivated, High Performing, Diverse Workforce

Goal 4 Network of Partnerships Promoting Achievement
 

Russell Elementary School Focus:

Mission Statement:
Our school community provides quality opportunities and experiences that inspire the children of our military families to become creative problem solvers, life-long learners, and productive members of a diverse technological world.

The entire school will focus on Literacy and Math this school year.  We have selected two goals to assist us in increasing our students' achievement.
Using DoDEA's Goal 1 - Student Achievement - the following two goals and  interventions were chosen for
school year 2007-2008:

Outcome A

School wide Academic Goal 1: All students will improve thier writing skills across the curriculum.

Essence of Goal 1: Facilitate the process of writing, in a developmental manner, to improve the ability to communicate ideas effectively in written form.

School wide Academic Goal 2: All students will improve their problem solving skills across the curriculum.

Draft Essence: Facilitate the process of problem solving, in a developmental manner, using the four step problem solving method - Understand - Plan - Solve - Look Back.

Every member of the staff is on one of four teams.
These teams developed action plans to carry out the five strategies.

The teams are:

• Team 1 - Literacy
• Team 2 - Academic Support
• Team 3 - Research and Analysis
• Team 4 - Communication/Partnership Networks

We would like parental participation on these teams.  If you are interested in working on one,
we encourage you to contact the school.
(703-221-4161)

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