JONESBORO — Clayton County Public Schools recently launched its professional learning session for elementary and secondary teachers who will serve as instructors for the Project AIR (Actions Intended for Results) Learning Loss Recovery and Acceleration Program.
Several educators from across the school district dedicated time on Oct. 21 to learn among other colleagues to ensure they are equipped to make a meaningful impact on student learning.
“Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is committed to substantially improving the academic performance of its students, which requires an intentional focus on proven practices that address learning loss and promote acceleration,” a statement from the school system read.
The school system also said the kickoff was very successfully executed thanks to members of the Division of Teaching and Learning & Strategic Improvement, which include a combination of district leadership and school-based project leads.
“Educators appreciated the organization of the training, the hands-on learning experience, the high-quality resources, and the practical — yet powerful strategies that will aid in deeper learning among their day-to-day students and those who are attending the AIR Learning Loss Recovery and Acceleration Program,” the school system stated in a press release.
Project AIR is kicking off the week of Oct. 30 for high school students and Saturday, Nov. 11 for elementary and middle school students.
Educators will use performance data to pinpoint students’ learning needs and use appropriate, student-centered strategies to target learning gaps and optimize learning for all.
“Project AIR will not look like traditional recovery approaches, which tend to focus on remediation and water down the academic experience,” School Superintendent Anthony Smith said. “Clayton County Public Schools…
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