ACE NEWSLETTER
WELCOME BACK | AUG 2017 YEAR 3: VOL. 1
In this Edition:
Welcome Message
ACE Website
ACE Celebrations on Twitter
ACE Goal #2: SEL Goal and Resources
ACE Goals
ACE Resources
Dear ACE Family,
Dear ACE Family,
Welcome to the 2017-18 school year! It has been such a pleasure to see the great things going on in our schools as we prepare for students and families. Thank you for accelerating excellence! From our ACE 2.0 Kickoff, to the professional development sessions, to the neighborhood walks—your efforts are valued and appreciated.
As we start this year, I have several exciting announcements.
- Congratulations on student achievement results! We continued the upward trajectory in K-2 reading and were able to completely close the reading performance gap that existed between our schools and the district. We also maintained and accelerated STAAR growth in 25 of 28 index scores, and six of seven schools are continuing to meet state academic standards. Our one school still labeled “improvement required” showed double-digit gains and is ready to meet standard next year. In addition to several other successes, we grew from earning 9 academic distinctions to earning 13! Special congratulation to Blanton Elementary; they climbed from five years in a row of low performance to earning all six possible distinctions. #GoBruins
- Our second celebration relates to the far-reaching impact of our collective work. Schools serving students in the most impoverished areas experience difficulty recruiting and retaining teachers. We know that teachers are the most important factor impacting student success, so the result of these staffing difficulties can negatively impact teaching and learning and ultimately create huge inequities for students. A strategic staffing program like ACE can make the difference by producing a quick and strong transformation. Thanks to your work (and the many school tours you hosted last year); there are now other school districts transforming schools for thousands of students. Visit this news link and please feel proud and inspired for the new school year. http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article168340582.html
- Check out our website! We have been collecting what works and creating tools to assist team members; we now have a place to store it all! We have many more items to develop and add. Our goal is for you to have a convenient “Learning Lounge” to find tools for teaching and learning. https://www.acedallasisd.com
We know that how we start impacts the entire year. Let's start strong Monday and make this the true BREAKTHROUGH year for dramatic, brilliant transformation!
Best Regards,
Jolee Healey
NEW: ACE WEBSITE
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ACE Goal #2: Nurturing a Positive School Culture through SEL/Social and Emotional Learning
We are charged with transforming schools. What is true transformation? It requires dramatic and positive change. It is led by adults and the success of each school is completely dependent on the adults leading the work. We are the models and champions, and positive relationships are key!
With this in mind, please take time to consider:
- What does an accelerated, positive culture look like?
- How do our relationship INSPIRE acceleration?
- What actions are required of adults to lead and model for students?
- From curb to classroom, how can we greet students and families to inspire a brilliant new year?
Our SEL and restorative practices are perfect for getting to know students from the first day. Let's circle up and collaborate with students to create ideal learning environments. Please review the resources below with helpful ideas.
Resources:
Accelerating Campus Excellence
Email: jhealey@dallasisd.org
Website: acedallasisd.com
Location: 408 North Haskell Avenue, Dallas, TX, United States
Phone: 972 925 3669
Twitter: @ACEDallasISD