In mid-February, after reviewing applicants, two CCSD schools were invited to become Talent Development Academies.  These schools are Angel Oak Elementary School and Springfield Elementary School.  Meetings with Angel Oak Principal Michael Griggs and lead teacher Stacey Gray and Springfield’s Principal Blondell Adams and lead teacher Shene White revealed excitement and enthusiasm about opening up access and opportunity for their students.

Both schools have interesting innovations already underway, such as teachers involved in M2 training, personalized learning, and arts integration in their classrooms.  In the upcoming months, Talent Development staff will collaborate with teachers at each school to formalize the partnership, gather baseline data, and plan the upcoming teacher development activities.

Congratulations to Angel Oak and Springfield for being selected to participate in this exciting project!