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Orono principals describe instructional-leadership teams, MTSS and OLA/reading training as central to student supports
Summary
K–8 principals briefing the Orono Public School District board described how building instructional leadership teams (ILTs) are coordinating continuous-improvement goals, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), professional learning communities (PLCs), new literacy training (OLA/Read Act), and a district pilot social-emotional screener (SABERS).
Orono Public School District principals presented a midyear update on instructional leadership teams, the district’s continuous-improvement goals and several new or expanded interventions meant to support student academics and social-emotional development.
Dr. Adam Lamparski, Schumann Elementary principal, Mary Bridal of Orono Intermediate School and Kim Van Isle from Orono Middle School told trustees ILTs now guide building-level work on scholarship, character and connectedness. “The purpose of ILTs is to have a team of teacher leaders who provide building leadership to support our continuous improvement goals,” Bridal said.
Principals described how this year’s work emphasized literacy training tied to the state Read Act and OLA (Online Learning and Language) professional…
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