Dierks Elementary School Summer Report

There was a great turnout for the recent end of year celebrations at Dierks Joann Walters Elementary School. Principal Lori Finley stated that they are already discussing ways to increase our focus on students making positive choices and that they will expand on BLUE, incorporate the state’s GUIDE to Life, and make changes that will improve our school culture and climate. Teachers have already begun attending summer professional development sessions and have reported the time has been valuable. Main professional development areas this summer include science of reading, PLC implementation, content-specific training for those who have changed assignments, and social-emotional learning.