Presenter: Tim Dittberner ~ Room 158

Level: K - 12

Tim Dittberner, Principal, will share the formation and implementation of a new

academic policy at New Prague Middle School. Many schools have unmotivated

students who are failing multiple classes. In this policy, failing students in two or

more classes must successfully complete summer school in order to be promoted to

the next grade level. This intervention is timely and directive in order to identify

students who need additional time and support to master the necessary concepts.

The academic policy is an example of building a culture of experimentation through

the engagement in active research. The primary basis for embedding this policy

into our school culture is to see how it will positively affect learning in a resultsoriented

culture.

ACTIVITIES INCORPORATED INTO THE SESSION

In the presentation Tim will share the following information:

1) The rationale for needing this plan.

2) The process for implementing this plan.

3) Parent and school board letters explaining the plan.

4) NPMS school-wide pyramid of interventions.