At Canyons School District, we exist as allies to relentlessly learn, innovate, and sustain the pursuit of equity in education. Our guiding principles include:
We’re always happy to help out with resources. Reach out to Scott Christensen or to your on-site coach and we will set up a time to meet and bounce ideas off one another.
The Instructional Guides provide teacher-created and curated resources. As well, we will have the opportunity to meet across schools and grade levels to collaborate and share resources four times this year during our District-Wide Early Out.
Below is a text we studied recently as a district or that we recommend and reference. If you would like a copy, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Gallagher, Kelly, and Penny Kittle. 180 Days: Two Teachers and the Quest to Engage and Empower Adolescents. Heinemann, 2018.
You can submit a novel for approval by completing the application in the Novel Database (login required). Please review these step-by-step directions for support.
We recommend that you:
The committee meets 6 times per year: September, October, January, February, April, and May. If you submit your application before the first of the month, the book will be reviewed at the next meeting. If the committee decides the book needs further review, they may take an additional meeting to determine approval status. You will receive emails letting you know the status of your application throughout the process.
Learn more by checking out the CSD Middle School Speech and Debate League website.
We're excited to launch the new school year with a keynote from author and speaker, Dr. Jeff Wilhelm. We will then have time to collaborate in departments, grade levels, and in our feeder systems.
Resources from Jeffrey Wilhlem's presentation on E.M.P.O.W.E.R. can be located at the Middle School ELA Resource Hub.
Our first Early Out will be on September 8th at Midvale Middle School.
9361 S. 300 East
Sandy, Utah 84070
801-826-5000
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If a movie about super teachers were ever made, Lucie Chamberlain would be a prime candidate for a leading role. Fortunately for her kindergarten students at Alta View Elementary, she already thrives in a supporting role for them. Parents thank her for being a “super teacher.” She is also described as an “amazing colleague.” Whether students need help in the classroom or from home while sick, Lucie goes above and beyond to help them learn, overcome fears, and feel important and cared for. Lucie is the reason a number of kids went from hating school to loving it, according to parents. The way she exudes patience, sweetness, positive energy, and love for her students with special needs melts is appreciated and admired. One parent noted: “Both my kids wish she could be their teacher forever.” Another added: “She treats every student like their learning and their feelings are her priority.” Super teacher, indeed!
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