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Cambridge School Showcase in Santa Cruz Valley USD
Date and time
Location
Rio Rico High School
590 Camino Lito Galindo Rio Rico, AZ 85648Description
The Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) and Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District are pleased to invite you to a Cambridge School Showcase to learn how the district has created a grade 6-12 college-going pathway that prioritizes deep learning with the Cambridge International instructional system. Recently recognized as a national 2018 Cambridge District of the Year, Santa Cruz Valley USD is opening their doors to school leaders from across Arizona to learn how their innovative implementation of Cambridge is supporting statewide goals to increase postsecondary attainment.
Event Description
When:
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Who:
Superintendents, charter network leaders, curriculum directors and other district leaders, middle and high school principals, and other education advocates - all are welcome
Objectives:
- Learn from school leaders how Cambridge's internationally benchmarked curriculum and high quality assessments in grades 6-10 are preparing students to succeed in AP and college courses
- Explore with teachers how they are transforming classroom practice to prioritize inquiry, problem-solving, and mastery
- Hear from students how Cambridge’s emphasis on mastering subjects in depth is helping them build confidence and opening doors to new college and career opportunities
Featured Speakers:
- Stephen Schadler, Assistant Superintendent, Santa Cruz Valley USD
- Shelly Vroegh, Principal, Rio Rico High School
- Rebekah Cabrera, Principal, Coatimundi Middle School
Agenda:
9:30 AM Registration & Welcome
10:00 AM Leadership Journey
10:45 AM Teacher Discussion
11:30 AM Lunch and Student Panel
12:30 PM Conclude