March 3, 2024
In EUSD, every student benefits from Personalized Learning, thanks to the new EUSD Learning Model that is the foundation of our visionary Framework for the Future.
EUSD has embraced elements of a learner-centered education model for several years, and we are proud to strengthen that model through the framework, which sets up EUSD students to actualize their unlimited potential. Personalized, Competency-Based, Authentic, and Inclusive and Equitable – these qualities define our Learning Model, and they are essential for ensuring that our students are able to demonstrate and achieve the outcomes defined in our Learner Profile.
What does “Personalized” look like in EUSD? This corner of the Learning Model is seen in a number of ways, from a student’s iReady goals and individual learning plans, to immediate teacher feedback during a lesson and partner work with their peers.
On a recent morning at Lincoln Elementary, Personalized learning in Jasmina Boulos’ 4th-grade classroom was happening as students worked in pairs, reading aloud from their journal entries about pioneer life on the Oregon Trail. One student read aloud to their partner, who listened carefully and took notes. The listener provided immediate feedback on what their partner did well and what needed improvement in reading aloud, with Boulos leading the discussion so that everyone could benefit. One boy shared that his partner told him that his “expression was good, but my accuracy was not.” Boulos asked, “How can you improve the accuracy?” Her student replied, “I can work on not adding words.” His classmates nodded along, as several had received the same feedback. Boulos also encouraged her students who received feedback on accuracy to use their iPads to record themselves reading so that they could play the recording back to track their accuracy and progress.
These effective communicators are thriving through this great example of personalized learning experiences!
Here are this week’s updates and reminders.
Report cards: The second trimester concluded on March 1, and report cards will be issued Friday, March 8. Report cards for elementary school students will be distributed at school. Report cards for middle school students will be delivered by mail.
Celebrate the arts: Every student is an artist in EUSD! We invite you to see thousands of examples of their art in action and save the date for the 12th annual smART Festival on Saturday, March 9, at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. This celebration of the arts in EUSD will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the CCAE Museum and Center Theater. Student artwork from every EUSD school will be on exhibit, while student bands, dance troupes, and actors will perform on stage. We are looking forward to entertaining you at this year's smART Festival!
Summer programs: Learning doesn’t take a break for summer, and EUSD Expanded Learning is excited to offer a variety of no-cost summer education programs for current Transitional Kindergartners through 7th-graders to keep students engaged. Keep an eye on your inbox, as parents and guardians on Monday will receive by email full summer program details and a customized interest form for each child. Parents and guardians will choose an appropriate program for their child and submit their online interest forms by March 18 and be notified of enrollment or waitlist status the week of April 2. This year, we are offering opportunities for up to seven weeks of academic and enrichment programs. Summer program participants will engage in a variety of activities designed to give students a fun, interactive, and safe summer experience. Space is limited, and enrollment will be conducted by lottery in the event that there are more applicants than spaces available. Priority enrollment is given to students who are identified as socio-economically disadvantaged, including English learners, foster youth, or experiencing housing insecurity.
– Luis Rankins-Ibarra, Superintendent of Schools