The Center for Educational Leadership at Trinity University
Basic School Center Commitments

Good Faith Efforts to Implement All Four Priorities of School Renewal:

Community: bringing staff, parents, community on board for children
Coherent Curriculum: developing integrated thematic units built around the Commonalities, using developmentally appropriate pedagogy
Climate for Learning: developing a plan for flexible teaching and grouping, acquiring and using appropriate technology, and establishing necessary services for children
A Commitment to Character: emphasizing virtues through the curriculum, role modeling, and school climate

Documentation of Progress in Each Priority
Attention to Basic School Student Goals:

Develop Effective Communication Skills
Acquire a Core of Essential Knowledge
Become Motivated, Independent Learners
Develop a sense of Social and Emotional Well Being
Learn to Live Responsibly

Participation in Center Events
Participation in Summer Institutes
Collaboration with Mentor
Establish a Staff Development Framework to Support Implementation of the Renewal Process
Collaboration with other Center Schools and National Network Basic Schools
Dissemination of the Basic School Model within Your District
Build Capacity within your School Community

"One hundred twelve years ago, Sitting Bull, a Lakota Sioux, said: 'Let us put our minds together and see what life we can make for children.' Standing on the threshold of a new millennium, we have an opportunity to bring a renewed commitment to America's most essential educational institution -- the elementary school. Nothing is more important."
~ Ernest L. Boyer

The Center for Educational Leadership at Trinity University Basic School Center Commitments

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The Center for Educational Leadership at Trinity University
Basic School Center Commitments