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Instructional Methods, Materials, and Strategies

    Since curriculum drives instruction and curriculum is ever changing, it is crucial that instruction becomes an ongoing process, which caters to the needs of students and the changes of our society.  Achievement is directly linked to what students have been taught; therefore, if we are to improve student learning, raise student achievement beyond local, area, and state goals, and ensure that our students are prepared to meet the challenges of the future, then we must implement high quality methods and strategies for delivering curriculum.  Instruction at Fargo Charter School is delivered or improved in a variety of ways, including:

  1. Lesson plans are developed daily to chart the teaching of curriculum objectives and IEP goals.

  2. A wide range of intelligences (kinesthetic, intrapersonal, interpersonal, mathematical-logical, spatial, musical, linguistic, nature, etc.) are used daily to address individual goals.

  3. Media Center services are provided by the Fargo Town Library and the Clinch County Public Library.

  4. Instructional Materials are available  for enrichment and remediation activities.

  5. Rubrics are used to assess student assignments, projects, and progress.

  6. Peer tutoring is used during school and after school as needed.

  7. Professional Learning activities are provided to the instructional staff to address effective teaching practices and strategies for meeting the instructional needs of each student.

  8. The Student Support Team process is to make