If your school is interested in joining the Partnership, please register for an Open House to observe literacy instruction at BMA during the weeks of May 24-28 & June 1-4. Or, to learn more about PALS, you can schedule a consultation.
For scheduling and additional information, contact: Sarah Woulfin at sarah.woulfin@gmail.com or Rebecca Adams at rebecca.adams.ousd.k12.ca.us.
OUSD educators visited Berkley Maynard Academy in April and May to learn about Aspire's model of instruction, the Partnership's approach to professional learning, and to collaborate.
On July 15 and 16 OUSD Leadership attended Aspire-led summer professional development for new and returning teachers focused on the Aspire balanced literacy approach. Attendees observed model lessons, listened in on small group discussions, viewed the teacher materials and resource room and witnessed the Aspire method of using lead teachers as a primary resource for staff development.
A journey of 1000 steps begins with one. Contemplating a multi-year partnership to share and learn best practices in literacy, OUSD leadership attended a discussion facilitated by the Office of Charter Schools at Aspire's Berkley Maynard Academy. Participants learned about Aspire's approach to balanced literacy, conducted classrooms observations, and held a debrief discussion about what had been learned, what more did participants wish to learn, and how might that learning best occur. Keep your eye out for more news on this exciting possibility.
Oakland Unified School District visited Monarch Academy and Millsmont Academy elementary charter schools. Both schools are operated by Aspire Public Schools. Attendees included Interim Superintendent, Dr. Roberta Mayor; Chief Academic Offer, Brad Stam; District Principals, Kimi Kean, David Silver, and Leo Fuchs. Aspire was also represented by their Bay Area Vice President, Gloria Lee. The visits included discussions regarding teacher collaboration, school-wide literacy initiatives, behavior management plans, and back-office support structures.
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