Literacy
First is Marshall's adopted reading methodology that is
comprehensive, research based, benchmarked, criterion referenced and aligned
with diagnostic assessment tools. These tools measure: phonological
awareness, phonics, advanced decoding, spelling,comprehension skills,
vocabulary development, and strategic reading. The goal is to have 85-90% of
students at grade level by third grade.
TRIBES
The TRIBES creates a positive, safe climate in which the students can
learn appropriate life skills and the basics of group
interaction. Tribes consists activities, which are based on the
agreements of: mutual
respect, personal best, attentive listening, showing appreciation with
no put-downs, and the right to
pass. TRIBES Website
Integrated Thematic Instruction
Integrated Thematic Instruction (ITI), is a "brain-compatible" teaching
model developed by
Susan Kovalik.
ITI is based upon the development and orchestration of one unifying year
long concept and all its ramifications through which all content and
skills are woven. The theme acts as a pattern for organizing ideas,
materials, and actions for both teacher and student.
There are three
basic tenants to the ITI method: brain research, curriculum
development, and teaching strategies.
Positive Behavior Support
Positive behavior support is an application of a
behaviorally-based systems approach to enhance the capacity of schools,
families, and communities to design effective environments that improve
the link between research-validated practices and the environments in
which teaching and learning occurs. Attention is focused on creating and
sustaining systems of support that improve lifestyle results (personal,
health, social, family, work, recreation) for all children and youth by
making problem behavior less effective, efficient, and relevant, and
desired behavior more functional.
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Marshall Elementary is a professional
learning community that understands the teacher is the school's single
most determining factor in student success. The staff collectively
searches for ways to become more efficient. We value changing our own
knowledge base and skills for improvement. Our charge is to have concentrated efforts to improve effectiveness so
that students will continue to be successful learners. In school. At
home. In life.
MARSHALL HISTORY
Marshall
is the namesake of American jurists John Marshall and Thurgood
Marshall. John Marshall was appointed Chief Justice of the
U.S. Supreme Court in 1801. He is considered the undisputed
colossus of American constitutional law. Thurgoood Marshall was
the first African American of the Supreme Court of the United
States. As an attorney, he argued the historic case of Brown vs.
the Board of Education of Topeka in which racial segregation in
public schools was declared unconstitutional.
