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GATE team cites improvements in files and instruction; athletic trainer praised for emergency response
Summary
A GATE team reported progress in Gilmer County Schools’ Focus visits, noting stronger lesson planning and improved special education files; the superintendent also presented a commendation to athletic trainer Rebecca Burns for her response to an Oct. 4 on-field emergency.
A GATE (focused accountability) team reported to the Gilmer County Schools board on its fall 2024 Focus visits to the elementary and high schools, saying walkthroughs, interviews and file reviews showed improvement in instruction and special education documentation.
The presenter said the team visited Gilmer County Elementary on Sept. 23 and Gilmer County High School on Sept. 24 and used Department of Education standards and classroom walkthroughs to assess instructional fidelity. "Teacher desktop references were on all desks with lesson plans included; instruction…
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