DESCRIPTION
Teaching and learning are structured around student-centered practices, guided by the NAE Teacher Standards. Through the design and implementation of high-quality learning experiences, teachers empower students to take ownership of their education, ultimately preparing them for the future
By July 2025:
All teachers will have a high level of English (C2 level).
Students will achieve high scores on their English reading and writing assessments (MAP, APs, common assessments).
Lesson observation data will reflect that English is consistently spoken in all lessons where It is the language of instruction.
95% of Success Factors ratings are aligned between teacher and manager.
Standardized test results show few gaps in knowledge, skills, and understanding.
Our curriculum map shows vertical alignment in standards and the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and dispositions.
Curriculum planning documents reflect horizontal alignment between subject teachers.
All course and lesson plans and observation data will show evidence of teachers' understanding of the curriculum and assessment standards for their subject and/or area.
All teachers make use of a range of research-based practices for teaching and learning that constitute the Menor Way.
All course and lesson plans and observation data show evidence of teachers' use of a range of research-based practices for teaching and learning that constitute the Menor Way.
Student surveys show that students have choice and voice to drive their learning process.
Train all teachers to support English learning in their lessons.
Maintain high expectations and ongoing classroom observations.
SLT to consistently model speaking in English at all times.
Support teachers who need additional English language learning and/or practice.
Review observation tool.
Training and ongoing dialogue regarding NAE’s teacher standards.
Modeling of NAE teacher standards self-evaluation.
Continue to conduct yearly review and revision of curriculum documents as needed.
Continue to review/revise assessment practices to ensure variety, validity, and adherence to standards.
Conduct regular department meetings to ensure horizontal alignment of the curriculum.
Offer PD that is aligned to teachers' needs.
Observe best practices in the data collected through our observation tool.
Train teachers in the use of various teaching and learning strategies.
Use the same observation tool across sections for formal/informal observations to be able to analyze data school-wide.
All Colegio Menor students and teachers speak a high-quality level of English, which enables them to interact confidently.
All teachers have a thorough understanding of how the NAE Teacher Standards relate to their practice.
Our curriculum is vertically and horizontally aligned in all subject areas.
All teachers have a deep understanding of the curriculum and assessment standards for their subject and/or areas.
Teaching and learning at Menor is relevant and keeps current cutting-edge trends and practices.
