Job-embedded collaboration
Monday late start

New terminology is swirling around in our District and you may be wondering how it affects you or your child. This article will attempt to outline the changes that are in store for the 2010-2011 school year.

Job-embedded collaboration is time for teachers to work together to analyze and improve teaching and learning. The District and Coeur d’Alene Education Association have been working for several years to find time within the school day for teachers to collaborate. The School Board has approved a plan that will enable teacher collaboration by starting the students’ school day one hour later on Mondays and extending all school days by 15 minutes to make up the instructional time. The new schedule will be implemented when school starts in September.

Buses will run later on Mondays to accommodate the new schedule. The District’s Nutrition Services will adjust its breakfast and lunch times on those days.

The District has taken several steps to lessen the issues of child care that a Monday late start may cause families with elementary-age children. Families who participate in School PLUS will pay NO additional fee. Non-participating families will have child care available on Monday mornings for $8 for three or four days per month, or $4 for one to two days per month. Families who cannot afford it will be covered at no cost. The administration does not want this change to be a financial burden to any family. Those schools that have CDA 4 Kids will have that program available on Monday mornings.

All our schools will still meet or surpass the state requirements for instructional time.

Research has shown that allowing common planning and staff development is invaluable to teachers and is good for students because it enhances instruction which ultimately improves student achievement.

Collaboration FAQ

Kindergarten letter about Late-Start Mondays
Elementary Letter about Late-Start Mondays
Middle/High Letter about Late-Start Mondays
Preschool Letter about Late-Start Mondays

School bus routes will remain the same for the Wolf Lodge and Cougar Gulch areas and for those families living around Hayden Lake.

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