Edina Public School Board Meeting November 18th, 2019 Part 2
Monday, November 18, 2019
Presentation on impact of proposed policy 601
Needs of advanced learners at elementary, middle, and high school levels
Curriculum development costing models and timeline
Teacher certification and staffing requirements for gifted education
Budget considerations for curriculum design and materials
Assessment strategies and internal measures of student growth
Talent development framework pathways
Impact of state curricular review cycle changes
Notable Quotes (2)
If we were to pause what would that mean... Prior to your final discussion and decision about this.
BudgetDiscussing trade-offs in redirecting budget resources to policy 601.
I'm still unclear if we if elementary teachers working in advanced academics will need gifted licensure.
Teacher CertificationRaising concerns about staffing requirements under the proposed policy.
People (6)
Randi SmuzzleDirector of Teaching and Learning
Leading the presentation on policy 601 impacts and curriculum cycles.
Katie MahoneyPrincipal
Principal at Highlands Elementary; part of the elementary school panel.
Andy BeatonPrincipal
Principal at the high school.
Chris HoldenPrincipal
Principal at Normandale; spoke on elementary advanced learning.
Tim AndersonUnspecified
Charged with reviewing middle school program design for policy 601.
SchultzSuperintendent
Addressed regarding meeting length and policy impact.
Places Mentioned
Highlands ElementaryNormandaleCountryside Elementary
Events & Meetings (1)
- Meeting conducted after 10:00 p.m.
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Policy 601
Proposed policy regarding advanced learner programming and curriculum requirements.