VISION

Curtner Story

Curtner is multicultural community of 740 students served by a highly dedicated staff. Curtner contains groups of students with a variety of backgrounds including our English Learner population which is 37% of the total population, socioeconomically disadvantaged students which is 20%, and students with disabilities which is 5%.

Curtner believes that in order to provide students with an excellent education they must be in a school that provides:

• A safe environment

• High quality teachers who provide rigorous instruction

• Systematic Interventions that target students’ needs

First and foremost, students need a safe environment. A safe environment begins with clear expectations. Curtner has committed to utilizing the PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) to establish clear expectations for the varied learning environments we have on campus so that all students are successful in meeting the school-wide expectations and feel safe and valued.

Second, students must have high quality teachers to access the core curriculum. The hallmark of high quality teachers is opportunity for clear, targeted professional development and opportunities for teachers to support one another through their Professional Learning Communities. Curtner has dedicated itself to establishing high-functioning Professional Learning Communities that collaborate around the professional development we have chosen to enhance the instruction on core curriculum.

Finally, students must be provided with systematic interventions that target the behavioral and academic needs of students. Interventions must be timely, research-based, and delivered during the instructional day whenever possible. At the core of our academic program is the use of blended learning and personalized learning. Teachers provide targeted, systematic support through blended learning rotations, which emphasize small group instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.

Vision Statement

Curtner Elementary School creates a safe and positive environment for our students, staff and families. As learners and leaders, we have agency and resilience and celebrate the many cultures and perspectives of our community. We think critically, creatively, and cooperatively to make improvements and solve problems. By developing 21^st Century skills, we have limitless opportunities to achieve success and positively contribute to our community and the world.