After reading the article I am still unsure about how exactly a teacher run school works. Do they still teach on top of their administrative positions? Is it split? They mentioned other teacher run schools around the country but did not give specifics about the type of successes that they have recorded. Do they feel their training as teachers is sufficient to be in an administrative position? I know this school had a clause that the 4 teachers involved in taking over the admin roles needed to receive some training. I would like to know a little more. All the principals I have worked under thus far were once teachers. What is the main difference?
The regrouping ideas were also confusing. I like that they are trying to understand how to implement differentiated instruction. One way they are doing this is by regularly evaluated and regrouping student classes along student levels and instructional focus. The students can be moved from class to class, even on a daily bases. I would like to understand more how these transition work. Also the students can have an input into their placement. The curriculum is still traditionally focused but the evaluations are done more often. The teachers day is extended in order to have professional development and meetings that look over the progress of the students. It all sounds very interesting and shows a great deal of dedication. I look forward to see how this school progresses and would like to understand a little more about how the schedule works.
Stephen,
ReplyDeleteMost states require an administrator to have taught in a classroom for at least three years. Some states, now, are waiving that requirement, in the belief that outside education 'managers' could be more effective running schools like a business.