Greetings Easton Families!
I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with each and every one of you again as I enter my 7th year as your Assistant Superintendent. Whether directly or indirectly, I am committed to ensuring the best education possible for all children.
In Easton Public Schools, there is a team of teacher leaders that work with me on curriculum design. Our Curriculum Leaders are committed to engaging our students in the most meaningful educational opportunities. I am excited to continue the wonderful curriculum work that has already been underway. Using the UbD (Understanding By Design) process, our team of Curriculum Leaders along with Administrators will continue to lead the creation of rigorous units so our future leaders are provided with the best education tailored to their needs and learning styles.
Our K-7 students will be using a new Literacy program in their classrooms this year. Wit & Wisdom® is a comprehensive K–8 English language arts curriculum crafted to help students build the knowledge and skills they need to be successful readers, exceptional writers, and effective communicators. Our teachers will be provided multiple opportunities for professional development throughout the year, which will continue to offer support throughout their implementation. Our students will benefit greatly in the years ahead as we focus on the Science of Reading to ensure that ALL students have access to grade level texts. The Science of Reading refers to the research that reading experts, especially cognitive scientists, have conducted on how we learn to read.
We continue to express the importance of professional development through the continuation of Easton University. Our teachers will be able to select from a menu of PD opportunities at different points throughout the year. The professional development is composed of courses that are offered by our own staff as well as courses that they may take outside the district. These opportunities continue to stress the importance of maintaining a reflective practice. Easton Community University will also be continuing, which bring educational opportunities and events for the Easton community. Brochures will be available online with different offerings throughout the community for all residents.
Please contact me for any questions or comments you may have.
Sincerely,
Crissy Pruitt
Assistant Superintendent
@AssistSupEaston