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1	A Common Sense Approach to Reaching All Students Academically---Data & Student-Centered Activities is the Key to Unlocking the Door to Academic Success Presented by: Tonya H. Price Henrico County Public Schools thprice@henrico.k12.va.us
2	Agenda Informal Introductions Relevance of Presentation Educational Standards NCLB Methods to Improve the Status Quo Data “Confused Carl” Student-Centered Activities Hurry, Hurry Adjournment
3	How does this picture relate to the conference topic of Closing the Achievement Gap?
4	No matter how many times politicians or educators stand up chanting TESTING, TESTING, TESTING, until students are included into the discussion about learning and testing, they will remain unplugged to education and the learning process!
5	What steps can educational practitioners take to eliminate the achievement gap?
6	Methods to Eliminate Achievement Gap
7	Research about Data Pinpoint areas of problem through detailed analysis Obtain input to determine possible solutions Define a multi-faceted approach to improving scores Measure outcomes Repeat the process
8	Is this a TEACHABLE moment?
9	Research about Student-Centered Activities Planning, teaching, and assessment should surround the needs and abilities of our students. Student-centered teaching helps to effectively instruct every member of the classroom. Classroom activities must allow students to take initiative and allow them to discover meaningful information for themselves.
10	HURRY, HURRY
11	CARPE DIEM “Seize the Day”