Truckee Elementary?s vision for an environmental learning center is to create a natural area that is sustainable and aesthetically pleasing where students and community partners can develop a personal stewardship for their environment. The site will provide hands on opportunities to apply integrated environmentally based curriculum that engages learners in real world projects requiring a high level of critical skills
Teacher Training for two teams at each elementary site for this program already in place at Kings Beach Elementary (funded by money not available at all sites.) Effort to coordinate teaching practices District Wide. The program is designed to support English Language Learners and children with special needs. High progress children are encouraged to continue their rapid growth while low progress children are guided through the process with continuous support. Teachers are trained in assessment procedures to improve their observation of children to better inform instruction.
