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Principal's Message
Hello Wolfpack!
At North Central, we remain dedicated to fostering not only academic achievement but also the overall growth and well-being of our students. During our Professional Learning Improvement Day (PLID) on Tuesday, our staff will be engaging in training to support all students in our classrooms.
Morning training will be held at North Central and will be led by our own staff members. These trainings include:
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Raptor Alert, a mobile emergency alert system adopted by SPS in 2023, enables school staff to trigger emergency alerts.
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Digital Reading Tools for Life will provide hands-on practice using the latest digital equity tools on your curriculum for maximum engagement and accessibility.
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Building Thinking Classrooms is a strategy designed to increase student discourse and engagement. For an example of a Thinking Classroom, please click here.
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Incorporating Multiple Perspectives into the Curriculum will help teachers challenge the single story that is sometimes presented in their curriculum. It will include conversation, strategies and time to choose materials that offer diverse perspectives and create a more complete experience for students.
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Teacher Wellness Workshop is aimed to help teachers find balance. Healthy teachers serve as positive role models for students, fostering a dynamic learning environment with their energy and resilience. Prioritization of health promotes well-being and effective communication, contributing to happier classrooms.
In the afternoon, staff will undergo mandatory training on cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion (CCDEI). Additionally, CCDEI training equips educators with the skills to demonstrate cultural responsiveness and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, aligning with our vision of fostering a sense of belonging for every student in every classroom every day.
The strength of the wolf is in the pack.
Tami McCracken
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