Earlier this month I had the opportunity to recognize a Chesterfield County Public Schools teacher described as a humble leader and an effective teammate.
Nicole Winter recently was named the 2009 Teacher of the Year for Chesterfield County Public Schools. A National Board Certified Teacher, Mrs. Winter teaches history at Cosby High School, where she also founded and sponsors the Beta Club.
In noting that all of her students pass their history SOL tests, nominators said of Mrs. Winter: “She demonstrates strength of character and a genuine love of teaching.”
Mrs. Winter has taught at Cosby High since the school opened in September 2006. She taught at Manchester High from 1992 to 2006.
Congratulations to a wonderful role model for students and teachers!
June 30, 2008
June 27, 2008
SAT Readiness Academy
Chesterfield County Public Schools is a high-achieving, forward-thinking school division focused on equipping students with the 21st century skills they will need to achieve success after high school.
All schools are accredited and our Standards of Learning results exceed state averages in nearly every category. However, we have areas in need of improvement: our 2006-07 SAT scores trailed state averages in math, critical reading and writing.
With an eye on continuous improvement, Instructional Division leaders have developed an SAT Readiness Academy that will be held July 14-Aug. 7 at Clover Hill High School. Through this program, students will learn more about the SAT so that there are no surprises on test day.
Why are SAT scores important?
SAT scores can tell college admissions staff members how well prepared a student is for college-level academics.
The scores also allow colleges to compare a student’s college readiness with other students in a standardized way.
The two-part SAT Readiness Academy is spread over three weeks: lessons in week one and week two are identical, while week three is reserved for additional, more intensive preparation. By the end of the program, it is expected that students will understand their individual strengths and weaknesses identified by their PSAT results, know what to expect on SAT test day, review practice questions and learn valuable test-taking strategies.
All schools are accredited and our Standards of Learning results exceed state averages in nearly every category. However, we have areas in need of improvement: our 2006-07 SAT scores trailed state averages in math, critical reading and writing.
With an eye on continuous improvement, Instructional Division leaders have developed an SAT Readiness Academy that will be held July 14-Aug. 7 at Clover Hill High School. Through this program, students will learn more about the SAT so that there are no surprises on test day.
Why are SAT scores important?
SAT scores can tell college admissions staff members how well prepared a student is for college-level academics.
The scores also allow colleges to compare a student’s college readiness with other students in a standardized way.
The two-part SAT Readiness Academy is spread over three weeks: lessons in week one and week two are identical, while week three is reserved for additional, more intensive preparation. By the end of the program, it is expected that students will understand their individual strengths and weaknesses identified by their PSAT results, know what to expect on SAT test day, review practice questions and learn valuable test-taking strategies.
June 26, 2008
Superintendent’s Summer Policy Institute
This week I joined many of my colleagues for the 2008 Superintendent’s Summer Policy Institute held at the University of Virginia Curry School of Education and Darden Business School. The session began with a presentation on drop-out rates and special education legislation by Dr. Billy Cannaday, Virginia State Superintendent for Public Instruction. Attorney Craig Wood of McGuire Woods led a discussion on legal issues facing public education.
Teachers and school-based administrators joined us on Wednesday for a session entitled, Performance Incentives: A Growing Impact on K12 American Education. Presenters included Dr. Lois Adams-Rogers, Deputy Executive Director for the Council of Chief State Officers; Dr. Grover Whitehurst, U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Services, and Dr. Linda Cavalluzzo, Senior Researcher for CAN Education.
These presenters prompted rigorous debate about the merits, benefits and challenges associated with teacher compensation reform. Dr. Lyle Evans and several members of our Human Resources Department as well as several CCPS educators attended this session.
As a result of this session, I have asked Dr. Evans to work with his team to draft recommendations for differentiated compensation for “hard to fill” positions to be consider for funding in FY 2011.
Teachers and school-based administrators joined us on Wednesday for a session entitled, Performance Incentives: A Growing Impact on K12 American Education. Presenters included Dr. Lois Adams-Rogers, Deputy Executive Director for the Council of Chief State Officers; Dr. Grover Whitehurst, U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Services, and Dr. Linda Cavalluzzo, Senior Researcher for CAN Education.
These presenters prompted rigorous debate about the merits, benefits and challenges associated with teacher compensation reform. Dr. Lyle Evans and several members of our Human Resources Department as well as several CCPS educators attended this session.
As a result of this session, I have asked Dr. Evans to work with his team to draft recommendations for differentiated compensation for “hard to fill” positions to be consider for funding in FY 2011.
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