Greetings JSD Educators & Staff,

A new school year is upon us. There are many new structures that are in place to support students and teachers. Rebuilding our instructional program and enhancing our resources are at the forefront. With this as the driving force of the work ahead, the Jennings School Board supported:

• the adoption of a new math and reading program,
• the expansion of the district's early childhood program,
• the addition of four instructional coaches,
• the expansion of the Early College Program, and
• an Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction & Professional Development.

These are just a few practices that will aid in creating a laser focus on creating an instructional framework that will create consistency in teaching and learning across the district.

Your school leaders participated in a 3-day retreat earlier this month learning and growing together as leaders! Other school leaders engaged in professional learning during the summer and many others have worked tirelessly to write a new curriculum for PreK-12. With that, we are prepared to forge ahead supporting the vision of providing a 21st-century education that will make our scholars' success ready! I am more confident than ever that we will achieve Blue Ribbon status as a district and maintain our accreditation through the roll-out of the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP-6).

The road map to the work begins Monday, August 15th with our back-to-school learning professional development. To assist you in the preparation an extensive district-wide training schedule has been designed for educators and staff. Looking forward to seeing everyone engaged in learning and focused on providing every student, every child, every day rigorous learning experiences for the 2022-2023 school year!

One of the most important factors in student achievement is an effective teacher in the classroom. It is imperative our teachers have resources designed to effectively support classroom instruction and provide structures for student success in the classroom, the community, and beyond. Every student graduating from JSD must be prepared to fulfill the district’s vision of excellence in education.

The JSD Instructional Coherence Model is the result of focused work by district and school

administration, instructional support staff, and classroom teachers. It provides a

blueprint for the academic structures necessary to support these outcomes. Shaped

with feedback from parents and community members, the framework develops a

culture of success providing a focus on alignment in planning, supporting rigorous

instruction, and encouraging reflective and responsive assessment. We believe the JSD

Instructional Coherence Model will serve as a guide for ensuring continued student achievement.

Dr. Charmyn Andrews

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction & Professional Development

The Jennings School District Instructional Framework is a blueprint for consistently planning and using research-based teaching practices to ensure student achievement. It clearly defines what all teachers are to know and be able to do within their respective areas of teaching, ensuring equity in learning opportunities among our schools. The document also provides a tool for building common language and shared meanings across the district related to the teaching and learning process. It is designed to guide new teachers toward excellence in teaching and to support accomplished teachers in continuing to grow within the profession. In essence, it is the infrastructure critical to supporting Excellence in Education for all students in Jennings School District

The JSD teachers and administrators will focus on five of the high-yield instructional strategies for the 2022-2023 school year. The percentage represents the effect size of the strategy. John Hattie concluded that the average effect size is .04 (Cohen, 2009)

A practice of collaboration among experts to examine a problem and work together for a solution. In education, teachers and administrators work together to identify and solve common problems related to teaching and learning.

Why do Instructional Rounds?

• To take improvement to the next level
• To build a common understanding of effective learning and teaching
• To reduce variability
• To focus the work
• To put educators in charge of their own learning
• To provide data and inform professional development

Ms. Stewart: 2nd Grade, Woodland Elementary

Years in Teaching: 12 years as a classroom teacher, 1st year in Jennings School District

Favorite Subject: English Language Arts

Ms. Stewart used our new McGraw-Hill Wonders curriculum to conduct a phonemic lecture. Flexible seating was available for students to use as they finished their own practice. The photos below highlight how she facilitates the curriculum in her own way.

• SSD Parent Advisory Council
• Family And Community Engagement Program (formerly PEDA)
• SSD Partner District - Jennings
  
• Academic and Related Services Toolkit