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Smallwood Drive Elementary leaders outline professional development, student voice and new cafeteria and safety upgrades
Summary
Smallwood Drive Elementary principal Marzocchi told the Amherst Central School District board that building-based professional learning, a new digital student-referral system and student-driven service-learning are central to the school’s 2023–27 strategic priorities; facilities updates include a new secure vestibule and redesigned cafeteria.
Principal Marzocchi presented a multipart summary of work at Smallwood Drive Elementary, saying the school’s efforts align with the district’s 2023–2027 strategic plan and focus on teaching and learning, student life, and Amherst Pride. Marzocchi credited partnerships with the Warner School of Education and district leaders for recent professional learning investments.
Marzocchi described a phased approach to professional development this school year: building-level sessions at August opening days, targeted training on TCIS de-escalation strategies on Oct. 2, training for teacher assistants on Oct. 21, and staff instruction on a new student management system during the Nov. 4 superintendent conference day. The new digital referral…
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