MAGNET SCHOOLS: Moving Forward
Magnet Development Process Timeline Going Forward:
November, 2008:
• Administration reviews possible student assignment and application procedures
• Meetings with Barnes and Wheeler faculties to discuss staffing
• Professional development for magnet teachers continues at Barnes and Wheeler
December, 2008:
• Teachers and principals provide input on student assignment options
• Letters of interest due from teachers
January, 2009:
• Parent input on student assignment and application procedures
February 2009:
• Parent Information Meetings
February 4th-10th Survey Feedback on Application Criteria
February 10th Feedback Sessions on Application Criteria
February 17th General Information Session (150 Colchester Ave 7pm)
February 18th Integrated Arts Open House at Wheeler 9-11am and 5:30-7pm
February 19th Sustainability Open House at Barnes 9-11am and 5:30-7pm
• Board reviews proposed teacher and student assignment plans
March 2009:
• Application for Magnets Open
March 4th-13th: Magnet Application Period Find out more about applying
March 25th-26th: General Kindergarten Registration for Champlain, CP Smith, Edmunds & Flynn
Summer, 2009:
• Additional professional development continues for magnet faculty
August, 2009:
• Magnet schools open for their Foundation year
2010-2014:
- Specialized professional development continues for teachers
- Community partners and parents strengthen their involvement in the magnets
- Implementation of thematic curriculum and program elements deepen
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