INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Treasure Coast Elementary School has been named one of seven CHILD National Demonstration Sites for the 2012-2013 school year by The Institute for School Innovation. These sites will host visitors to showcase innovative methods for school improvement and reform.
National Demonstration Sites are schools that have been successfully implementing CHILD as a school wide model for at least three years. These schools have documented success with student achievement and school reform indicators.
Project CHILD (Changing How Instruction for Learning is Delivered) is a 21st century research-based instructional model for K-5 schools. The focus is on professional collaborative teaming, teacher instructional expertise, differentiated learning, student engagement, and technology infusion.
The schools have demonstrated positive results with CHILD in the following areas that are aligned with 21st century skills:
Documented academic success for students
High degree of student involvement using technology and hands-on learning
Professional leadership by highly qualified teachers and administrators
Collaborative team teaching
Strong focus on core subjects of reading, writing, and mathematics
Positive student behavior and accountability
Dr. Fran Adams, Superintendent of Schools, extends her congratulations to Treasure Coast Principal Mark Dugan and his teaching staff for their success with Project CHILD.
Project CHILD is but one of the school district’s innovative approaches to improving the delivery of instruction for all students.