August 21, 2024
Westminster Public Schools, Westminster, CO
Westminster Public School District created competency-based and personalized learning environments that promote biliteracy and content mastery for ELL students. The Westminster district has about 10,000 students, of which 18% are white and 82% are children of color. Westminster has the second highest percentage of English learners in the state of Colorado with 45% of learners in the English language development program. Spanish is the second dominant language with an additional 31 languages represented in the district. Assessments are based on capturing students’ learning as they move toward their learning targets. Students receive multiple opportunities to demonstrate mastery of their learning targets and are provided with voice and choice in co-building their units of study and learning goals. Students’ personalized learning plans and performance data guide how educators provide each student with formative assessments.
District
Medium Size, Urban
Educate Texas, an initiative of Communities Foundation of Texas, is the trusted change agent in education that is thinking bigger by proving solutions through programs and practices, instilling change through policy, and convening the right partnerships and networks for action.
OFFICES
407 N. 77 Sunshine Strip
Harlingen, Texas 78550
MAIN LINKS
INFORMATION