We pride ourselves with 21st century learning experiences for all our students. We continue to strive for excellence in teaching, instructional strategies and differentiated plans to reach all learners.

The school department utilizes Learning Walks as a mean to gauge instructional models, set vision and determine areas in need of collective improvement. 

You may see SSD administrators and teachers in classrooms visiting; we have highlighted many areas of strength in our staff. 

Professional Learning is another way that our staff stay up-to-date with new requirements and mandates. Most importantly, we model lifelong learning by offering staff and administrators relevant and meaningful learning experiences that is tailored to their individual interests and aligns with our School Department goals and initiatives.

In 2023-24, all professional learning was dedicated to Science of Reading. We are proud to say that 99% of our staff has met the requirements of Right to Read Act.

In 2024-25, we focused on curricular resources, data-driven decision making, teaching with the Brain in Mind and Enhancing Differentiation through Executive Functioning Skills