Friday’s Teacher Training Focused on Student Achievement

Research shows that inspired and informed teachers are the most important factor to driving strong student achievement. That’s why LASD invests in professional development for all teachers so they are trained in the latest and most effective educational strategies.

Last Friday, all LASD teachers participated in an array of courses to hone their teaching skills in literacy, science, math, and social studies. Experts worked with groups of first-year and experienced teachers alike. Following this coursework, our literacy, science, and math coaches provided ongoing expertise and support as teachers put their skills to work in the classroom. Teachers also collaborated in grade-level groups to refine classroom implementation.

We know in-service days can be challenging for our families. Thank you for your collaboration and partnership with us to provide the best education for your children. Click here for more information from Learning Policy Institute on professional development and its importance for student achievement.
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We Want to Hear from You—Please Join Us

Los Altos School District Board Meeting—October 8, 2018

The Los Altos School District is working to achieve a solution to protect our award-winning, small school model through a unique collaboration with the City of Mountain View. With10 schools on 9 sites and thousands of new homes in our area in the next ten years, the Board has been engaged in a 5-year, community-driven process to determine a solution to protect our small schools.

Tonight, the Board will review the last five years of public input and potential scenarios to implement community-driven ideas. There will be no action taken at this meeting, but we encourage our community to attend, to listen, and provide feedback.

Please visit ourAgenda Online page to view the agenda and Board presentations. All Board meetings begin at 7pm in the Board Room at the District Office (201 Covington Road, Los Altos). Click here for more information on the community-driven process to protect our small school model. If you are unable to attend the meeting but would like to watch the proceedings, please click here.