At CRD, maximizing student achievement requires the investment of our faculty and staff in providing the highest quality instruction and support. To this end, we maintain conditions that support teacher and student success. Using high-quality professional development, the CRD faculty strives for excellence and professionalism by introducing and maintaining high standards for academic rigor.
For example, faculty and staff engage in learning opportunities that introduce and develop the best practices for teaching and learning, particularly those that emphasize the importance of student-directed learning rather than students as passive consumers of education. We fulfill our commitment to our students by implementing proven learning strategies to facilitate student-centered instruction. Students learn best when their ideas, skills and experiences are shared and reinforced during instruction.
Our faculty engages students to acquire and organize new knowledge and skills. They work collaboratively to create courses that integrate different academic disciplines and the work study program. Our faculty models a culture of growth and love of learning by observing each other’s instruction and providing feedback. Capitalizing on student knowledge and skills acquired across disciplines, teachers will reinforce students’ prior learning and help them reach their maximum potential. Through this integration, students will develop six lifelong learning behaviors that serve as a foundation for students’ future learning and success in life.