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(L2) Lacrosse and Literacy is the path to track and encourage growth in both reading and lacrosse.

Literacy & Lacrosse

Our program runs over 8 weeks, with sessions held twice a week. Each session is divided into two parts. 


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(571) 243-1088

(301) 323-3964

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Educational Programs

Lacrosse Program

Parental & Community Involvement

Lacrosse Program

 

  • Basic Skills: Introduce the fundamentals of lacrosse, including passing, catching, shooting, and defense.
  • Teamwork and Strategy: Focus on team dynamics, sportsmanship, and understanding the strategies of the game.
  • Physical Fitness: Incorporate exercises to improve agility, strength, and endurance relevant to lacrosse.
  • Safety and Equipment: Teach about the importance of safety gear and how to use lacrosse equipment properly.

Literacy Program

Parental & Community Involvement

Lacrosse Program

 

  • Phonemic Awareness: Activities to recognize and manipulate sounds in spoken words.
  • Phonics: Teaching the relationship between letters and sounds to aid in decoding words.
  • Vocabulary Development: Engage in activities and games to build a robust vocabulary.
  • Reading Comprehension: Techniques and strategies to understand and interpret texts.
  • Fluency: Practices to improve speed, accuracy, and expression in reading.

Parental & Community Involvement

Parental & Community Involvement

Parental & Community Involvement

 

  • Workshops and Seminars: Offer sessions for parents and community members on supporting young athletes and readers.
  • Community Events: Organize events that showcase the skills learned, like lacrosse matches and reading fairs.

Integrated Lacrosse

Assessment & Progress Monitoring

Parental & Community Involvement

 

  • Reading about Lacrosse: Incorporate literature and articles about lacrosse to enhance both reading skills and sports knowledge.
  • Critical Thinking Exercises: Engage in discussions and activities that combine lacrosse strategy with reading comprehension and analysis.
  • Journals and Writing: Encourage participants to write about their experiences in lacrosse, fostering writing skills and self-expression.

Assessment & Progress Monitoring

Assessment & Progress Monitoring

Assessment & Progress Monitoring

 

  • Regular Skill Assessments: Track progress in both lacrosse skills and reading abilities.
  • Personalized Feedback: Provide individual feedback and support based on each participant's needs and progress. 
  • Individualized Feedback: Provide feedback to each participant after each assessment, focusing on areas of improvement and strengths.
  • Program Adjustments: Use the assessments to adjust the program's curriculum to better meet the needs of participants, enhancing areas that require more attention.


Integrated Growth Metrics

Assessment & Progress Monitoring

Assessment & Progress Monitoring

 

  • Cognitive and Physical Correlation: Look for correlations between physical development in lacrosse and cognitive improvements in reading. For instance, increased discipline in sports might correlate with better focus in reading.
  • Holistic Development: Evaluate overall confidence, teamwork, and enjoyment in both reading and lacrosse, as these are key indicators of a successful program.

Professional Development Course Catalog

  • 1. Leadership Theories and Practices
  • Ethical decision-making in leadership
  • Crafting and Implementing a School Vision
  • Aligning vision with community needs
  • Strategies for vision realization
  • 2. Organizational Management & School Operations and Resource Management
  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Facilities management and safety
  • Human Resource Management
  • Recruiting and retaining quality staff
  • Professional development and staff evaluations
  • 3. Instructional Leadership & Curriculum and Assessment Leadership
  • Overseeing curriculum adoption and implementation
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
  • Establishing and nurturing PLCs
  • Role of principals in PLCs
  • 4. Community Engagement & Building Family and Community Partnerships
  • Outreach strategies
  • Engaging marginalized communities
  • Crisis Communication and Management
  • Effective communication strategies during crises
  • Planning and preparing for emergencies
  • 5. Personal and Professional Growth & Self-care and Well-being for School Leaders
  • Strategies for managing stress
  • Building resilience and emotional intelligence
  • Continuous Professional Development for Principals
  • Current trends and research in school leadership
  • Networking and collaboration opportunities
  • 6. Technology and Innovation & Digital Leadership
  • Integrating technology into administrative practices
  • Digital citizenship and online safety
  • Leading Innovative Practices
  • Fostering a culture of innovation in schools
  • Exploring global trends in education
  • 7. Diversity and Inclusion & Culturally Responsive Leadership
  • Addressing biases and promoting equity
  • Leading in diverse school communities
  • Special Education and Inclusive Practices
  • Legal requirements and best practices
  • Collaborating with special education teams
  • 8. School Culture and Climate & Building Positive School Cultures
  • Strategies for promoting positive behaviors
  • Addressing bullying and other negative behaviors
  • Staff Morale and Motivation
  • Recognizing and celebrating achievements
  • Addressing staff burnout and turnover
  • 9. Strategic Planning & School Improvement Planning
  • Conducting needs assessments
  • Setting and monitoring improvement goals
  • Change Management
  • Leading change initiatives
  • Overcoming resistance to change

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