Woodland Academy

note that both UPCS and Woodland have a team presentation
they start with a quote from Stuart McNaughton (had to Google that)
demographics don't mirror those of the district
college readiness, character development, community responsibility
full day preschool: Up to 15 neighborhood preschoolers for a full day
community partnerships for early intervention
"looping" teachers: students staying with teachers with more than one year
"of course the final hiring decision will rest with the principal" after staff review

meaningful differentiated learning experiences
"authentic learning assessments"
parents "being actively involved in their child's education"
assessments "do not match our students' needs"
formal academic review of innovation plan
Autonomies:
"tailor assessments to students needs"
rearrange professional development (early release day; add minutes elsewhere)
staffing: 1/3 of turnover every year due to bidding and bumping
budget autonomy
also Woodland is tied into the Promise Neighborhood