PARENT INFORMATION EVENING TUESDAY 2 MARCH 2010

Muritai School is hosting an 'Information Evening on NATIONAL STANDARDS' on TUESDAY 2 MARCH from 6:45pm - 8pm (to be held in the school hall).

THE PURPOSE OF THE EVENING IS TO:

• Help our parent community gain a better understanding of the conflicting arguments and potential impact such a policy may have on your child's learning.
  
• Provide insight as to the considerations and work involved when implementing the National Standards policy.
  
• Provide an opportunity for our parent community to share their views/ideas for reporting student achievements and progress to parents.

SUGGESTED AGENDA:

1. WELCOME
2. FACTS AND PERCEPTIONS: Sharing the arguments for and against. Trying to make sense of all the media coverage, expert's opinions and government agenda.
3. SCHOOL POSITION: The view of the teaching staff and what work is required in implementing this policy in 2010. Share our concerns and strategies for over coming these.
4. OUR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN:

• Staff PD – Understanding the standards for reporting accurately – in an attempt to develop a robust process where consistent ‘judgments’ can be made.
• Review of current reporting processes.

5. REPORTING TO PARENTS:

• What a parent should expect to find out.
• What is meant by ‘plain language’ reporting - reporting on both student achievement and student progress?
  
• The role parents are expected to play in their child’s learning.
• Share the suggested formats for the written reports and ask for input from parent audience.