• Prep Talks - 30 minutes on Wednesdays.
• Early Release Time - collaborative and staff development time on Fridays.
• Off-site - Teachers have the opportunity to attend professional development workshops in cities within driving distance.
• Classroom Observations - teachers are encouraged to observe other teachers.
• Technology - District educators offer approximately 5 hour long after-school sessions each quarter.
• Multiple Intelligences and Instructional Technologies

Testing

• AIMS info online
• AIMS Sample Tests
• Terra Nova - Freshman
• Quarterly Testing - Each department is responsible for providing tests to measure students achievement in relation to state standards.
• Reading & Writing for Assessment - PPT by Mrs. Breaux

Technology

• Webquests
• Library Computer Lab
• Orchard
• Technology Resources
• Higher Order Thinking Skills

Quick Link Active Learninng Cooperative Learning Early Release H.O.T.S. Instructional Specialist Marzano's Strategies Off Site PD Orchard Peer Coaching/Observations Prep Talks Reading Strategies Resources Strategies Teaching Tools Technology Testing Webquests

Resources

Parker High School adopted a block schedule in 2001-02.  Teachers are encouraged to use active learning strategies to increase student engagement during these 84 minute learning blocks.

Check out the Resources page for helpful information and links.