BELLEFONTE AREA
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BASD Elementary Level Progress for 2024-2025 School Year
The Bellefonte Area School District began the school year with listening to keynote speaker , Hamish Brewer . Mr . Brewer spoke to our district and the staff of Bald Eagle Area School District and the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology ( CPI ) staff about turning up each day for our students , and that being our best for them will leave a lasting legacy . He did an excellent job and helped provide an inspiring start to the school year !
Each of the BASD buildings focus on goals to help increase the district ’ s student performance - to be the people that show up for the students each day and help them to become their best selves .
At the elementary level , all four buildings have been diligently working on strategic goals aimed at improving student achievement , expanding support systems , and fostering a positive school culture . These goals , developed using assessment data , as well as input from students and teachers , align closely with district-wide initiatives .
A primary focus for each school has been improving student achievement . To accomplish this , educators have been meeting with building-level data teams , implementing student data conferencing , and utilizing high-impact , research-based instructional practices . By analyzing student progress , schools are able to tailor instruction to meet individual learning needs effectively .
In addition to academic goals , all schools are prioritizing efforts to address bullying . School counselors teach lessons every other six-day cycle that include conflict resolution and social-emotional learning . Students learn a great deal about bullying and how to resolve problems through these lessons . Administrators and support teams actively collect behavior data to identify patterns and implement interventions aimed at fostering a respectful and inclusive school environment .
Further strengthening school culture , schools are streamlining discipline practices and developing systems for using behavior data to guide improvements . By implementing a more consistent approach to discipline , schools aim to create a positive learning atmosphere for all students . School leaders , teachers , and staff have been working diligently throughout the year to achieve these goals and are pleased with the progress made . Regular meetings with the Superintendent ensure that efforts remain on track , and teachers continue to play a vital role in monitoring progress and refining strategies .
As the school year progresses , district leaders remain committed to supporting these efforts , ensuring that every elementary school provides a high-quality , inclusive , and engaging learning environment for students .
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