Board Planning & Regular Meeting
Langdon School
Principal: Ira StrohAddress: 17 Brander Avenue N.W. Langdon, Alberta, T0J 1X2 School ProfileGrade Configuration: Kindergarten - Grade 9 Education Plan2008-2011 - School Education Plan Quotes from Parent Advocates
“We are so fortunate, at Langdon School, to have such a young, innovative administration team and staff. They have a bona fide vision of which path our education system needs to take to inspire and encourage our children to learn in this technology-drenched environment we live in. I am thrilled to have my kids attend Langdon School.” “Langdon School is fortunate to be comprised of staff members who truly demonstrate the success of each and every individual. Parents see this in the drive of teachers above and beyond there expected duties, in their participation in programs such as Junior Achievement, Drug Awareness, Parents & Student Council, AISI, Cultural Awareness/Diversity and many other programs too numerous to list. Fortunately, Langdon School has a strong demographic makeup of 21st century learners who strive to accomplish small things with great heart, fostering an environment conducive to partnership and growth.” |
How do we define success for Langdon students?Success for our students will be defined by the creation of a learning environment where all students have equal opportunity and access to purposeful learning. A student’s barriers to learning will have been identified, appropriate programming will have been put into place, and thoughtful coaching and mentoring will allow them to achieve personal excellence. What makes our school good and how do we know?At Langdon School we are innovative in our approach to teaching and learning. We work hard to challenge our students in a 21st Century Learning Environment that will prepare them for an ever changing global reality. We incorporate the newest pedagogies and place current technologies in the hands of both educators and students. Langdon is a team-oriented school that believes in the “power of the whole” as opposed to the “greatness of one”. We strive to provide time for teams to meet and discuss their units, programming, challenges, and successes. We embed time for grade level teams to meet and organize; we hold planning sessions to examine current practices and make them better; and we are open and frank with our discussions. We are a staff of professionals who work hard to implement current practices into our classrooms. We engage in regular discussions about assessment and curriculum; we use embedded AISI time to meet and reflect upon practice; and we attend numerous workshops and development opportunities at the Division Level, through the CRC, and internationally. Finally, we are involved in a number of new and interesting pilot projects including Gifted Education and “Breaking Down the Barriers”. We know this because we have received feedback from our stakeholders, have reflected as a staff and have employed external research teams to help us address and guide us in this time of transition. |
