RUMOR CONTROL

Updated September 15, 2009

You may have received the following misinformation from your School Administration:    

§         Word walls are required by Just Read! Florida.  False
§         Word walls are required by Houghton Mifflin.  False
§         Word walls are required by the Comprehensive Research-based Reading Program.  False
§         Word walls are required by Reading First.  False
§  Word walls are required to receive an exemplary rating in IPEGS.  False
§         Our contract requires 2 grades per subject per week.  False
§         Grades in the electronic gradebook must be printed.  False
§         Planning time can be used for required professional development. False
§         Planning time can be used for required grade level/department meetings.  False
§         Planning time can be used for required data chats.  False

If you are being asked to do any of the above-listed directives, contact your Steward ASAP or let us know at: RumorControl@utofd.com.

For additional information, click on the Classroom Requirements vs. Recommendations Update.  

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