Division of Instruction
Textbook Adoption Public Inspection
Books and materials being considered for adoption by Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will be on display for public inspection beginning Monday, November 2, 2009 and continuing through Friday, November 20, 2009. The display will be located at the Division of Instruction, Educational Services Center Building 2, 15751 East First Avenue, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Basic materials are being considered for adoption in the following areas:
- Elementary and Middle School Mathematics
Division of Instruction Calendar for 2009-2010
Please view the Instruction Calendar for the upcoming school year.
Information on Early Entrants to Kindergarten or First Grade
For more information and to download an application, visit the Centralized Admissions Web Site.
APS Homework Guidelines
Please review the presentation and brochure below regarding homework guidelines in APS.
View the Homework Guidelines Webcast
Homework Guidelines Presentation
Homework Guidelines Brochure
School Improvement Plan Template
A Guide for Development of a School Improvement Plan & New or Existing Title I Schoolwide Program
The School Improvement Plan will drive measurable improvement in achievement for all students, as well as measurable improvement in attendance and enrollment, and in school climate and culture.
School Improvement Plan Template
APS Approach to Instructional Coaching
To promote consistency in implementing the APS Approach to Instructional Coaching, the expectation for all parties is to support the purposes, essential elements and roles set forth for instructional coaching, while understanding the need for flexibility and professional judgment based on school needs and available resources
APS Instructional Coaching Report
K-8 Schools in Aurora Public Schools
The construct for K-8 schools in APS is, by intent and design, unique.
Because of our unique K-8 structures, we view them as neither an elementary nor a secondary school.
Since the inception of K-8's in APS, we have worked hard and communicated clearly to staff, students and parents that K-8's are neither elementary schools nor middle schools. Our K-8's have a unique staffing model, a unique academic program and unique co-and-extracurricular offerings.
APS K-8's provide instructional minutes that meet or exceed the Colorado Department of Education's (CDE) secondary minimum for student instructional contact time. All students (1st-8th) have access to approximately the same number of instructional contact hours. Each teacher in a K-8 has approximately the same amount of contact and non contact time.
It is our intention to continue moving forward with this construct at our K-8's until, or unless we have more specific guidance from CDE.
Data Teams in APS - Working to Increase Student Achievement
Across the district, teachers in APS are meeting in small teams to focus their efforts on student achievement. These teams examine data and use the information gathered to shape classroom practices and instruction. To learn more about data teams in APS, visit the Data Teams in APS page.
Achievement - Transformational Goals for APS Instruction
The Vista 2010 Plan provides the framework for transforming the Aurora Public Schools into the premiere school district in the state of Colorado. To accomplish this, the Division of Instruction accepts the challenge of promoting learning at the highest level for each student. We believe that the achievement of each and every student can be brought to the highest level through the following transformational goals:
- Accelerate learning and raise expectations for every student
- Increase student achievement and teacher development through precise, individualized professional learning aligned with achievement goals
- Reduce the gap in academic performance of students while raising achievement overall
- Adopt models and structures based on practices that are research based and demonstrated to be effective
To ensure transformational change, we will raise expectations for every student. Through clearly defined standards and identified high expectations for student performance, we can assess each student’s progress. We will create a variety of opportunities for learning and provide students the time they need to achieve their fullest potentials.