GENERAL OVERVIEW

English Language Arts Vision for Stamford Public Schools:

Our vision is to develop students as critical readers, insightful writers, independent thinkers, and effective communicators.

Guiding Principles:

• All children can learn at high levels.
• Teaching is student-centered and grounded in establishing student independence.
• Student writing is evidence based.
• All students can access complex texts.
• Collaboration is a critical component of learning.
• Reading and Writing are interconnected processes.
• Effective instruction is responsive to the needs of the learner.
• Engaging instruction is rigorous, relevant to students’ lives, and built on relationships.
• Students thrive when given independence and ownership of their surroundings and their learning.
• Students read and write throughout the day in all content areas.
• Students are provided access to technology which enhances communication.