Dear Chieftain Families,
I am excited to share some important instructional updates that will positively impact your child’s learning experience this year! As part of our ongoing commitment to student success and engagement, we are implementing two key initiatives: Kagan Cooperative Learning Strategies and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) for our educators.
Kagan Structures are research-based instructional strategies that promote active student engagement, teamwork, and accountability. Students learn through structured activities that encourage:
Positive peer interaction
Equal participation
Critical thinking
Communication and collaboration skills
These strategies help create a classroom environment where every student is involved, valued, and challenged—supporting both academic achievement and social-emotional growth.
In addition, our teachers are also working in Professional Learning Communities—collaborative teams that meet regularly to:
Review student data
Share effective teaching practices
Set and monitor goals
Design lessons to meet the diverse needs of learners
PLCs help ensure teachers work together to support all students and continuously improve instruction. We believe these efforts will enhance not only what students learn, but also how they learn—and prepare them with essential skills for life beyond the classroom.
Thank you for being a valued partner in your child’s education.
Sincerely,
Mr. Guernsey
