Instructional Frameworks & Practices
Fremont County SD #25 believes in the importance of providing correlated systems and expectations that together are "An Instructional Framework"
How do we do teaching and learning at our schools?
"Through an ongoing process in which educators work collaboratively in recurring cycles of collective inquiry and action research to achieve better results for the students we serve" (Adapted from DuFour in Learning by Doing)
Collaborative Teams - members working interdependently to achieve common goals for which each team member is mutually accountable
Increased Teacher Effectiveness - Collaboration represents a systematic process in which teachers work together interdependently to impact their classroom practice - review of results leads to discovery of strengths and weaknesses in their own individual teaching - teachers learn from one another.
Engaging and Effective Lesson Design - Universal Design for Learning, Backward Design
High Expectations for Instruction - students are actively engaged in hands-on authentic exercises that promote experiential learning.
Data Driven Planning and Response - Efforts are assessed on the basis of results
Gather evidence of student learning
Develop strategies and ideas to build on strengths and address weaknesses in learning
Implement strategies and ideas
Analyze the impact to determine what was effective and what was not
Apply new knowledge and begin the cycle of continuous improvement again
Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports - a systematic process that responds to students needs and ensures students will receive timely, directive and systematic support and enrichment
Education Programs
Elementary School Program (PreK-5 Aspen, Boost-5 Rendezvous and Willow Creek)
The Elementary School Program provides a comprehensive educational experience for students from birth through fifth grade, focusing on foundational skill development, academic growth, and social-emotional learning. The goal is to ensure that all students acquire the necessary reading, writing, and math skills to transition successfully through each grade level while also engaging in science, social studies, physical education, fine arts, and technology.
The program begins with early childhood education, which includes Early Childhood Collaborative, Learning with Littles, Eagles Nest Preschool, KinderBoost, and Kindergarten. These programs lay the groundwork for literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills while supporting family engagement and connecting families to community services.
As students progress through grades 1-3, they receive focused instruction in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, physical education/health, fine arts, technology, and Arapaho language. Emphasis is placed on ensuring that all students are reading and writing at or above grade level while developing foundational science and social studies knowledge. Students also gain experience using technology as a learning tool and develop essential social and behavioral skills.
In grades 4-5, students deepen their understanding and application of reading, writing, and math concepts to effectively communicate ideas, solve complex problems, and engage in critical thinking. Instruction expands in science and social studies, focusing on Wyoming and national history, civics, and geography. Students enhance their scientific inquiry skills and conceptual understanding while continuing their education in physical education, fine arts, and technology.
Throughout the Elementary School Program, students receive a well-rounded education that fosters academic achievement, creativity, and social growth, ensuring they are prepared for a successful transition into middle school.
Assessments
FCSD #25 has a comprehensive assessment system designed to inform and drive instruction at the classroom level, measure and report student progress on learning standards, and provide information on the effectiveness of district curriculum, instruction and professional development practices. District Summative Assessments are housed in MasteryConnect.
Fremont County SD #25 adheres to the Wyoming Department of Education's Standards implementation Timeline.
