Learning Climate – SSR Findings
Learning Climate is the social and educational environment at a school and whether it creates a positive setting for learning, academic achievement, and student growth. Below are the ratings and targeted areas of strength and growth from recent System Support Reviews in the Learning Climate category. Background Information and Evidence used to determine this rating is linked above.
| Strength Areas | Growth Areas |
|---|---|
| Powerful culture exists at all levels, stemmed from fostered relationships with community at large. Community values teachers. | Perception that elementary and secondary schools work separately and more alignment needed |
| Strong sense of safe schools based on direct expectations for academics and behaviors | Survey implementation should reach more students |
| Positive relationships and enjoyment of school | Examine rigor of meeting needs of all students (special populations) |
| Instructional Practice are demanding, important, and ensure transfer of learning | Examine efficacy of student led conferences |