NUSD Signature Practices
NUSD Signature Practices
Common Core State Standards Are Addressed
High Expectations for All Students Are Articulated and Acted Upon
The 5 C’s of 21st Century Skills Are Embedded in Classrooms Each Day (Communication, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Cultural Awareness)
Student Engagement is a Priority
Incorporation of AVID Strategies is the Norm
Multiple Forms of Assessment are Used to Monitor Learning and Inform Instruction
Momentum (Pacing) that Maximizes Learning Opportunities is Orchestrated and Maintained
Literacy Across the Curriculum (Including Technology Integration) is Demonstrated
Collegial Collaboration is Seen as a Right and a Responsibility