The Caddo Plan And Its Potential Impact on BTW Students

The Caddo Plan is now the working model purposed by the superintendent as an alternative to state takeover of the 11 schools identified as low performing. You may use the following link to view the plan document. Click here: http://www.caddo.k12.la.us/caddo%20plan.pdf

Of course, this plan does appear to have the support of the local school board. However, it must also receive state approval.

Alums and friends are encouraged to comment here regarding your feelings on this possible change.

Could a state takeover actually be more of a benefit to impacted Caddo students?

The state would apparently enjoy greater latitude in dealing with sticky personnel issues than would the district because of the local union. (Or so says the state superintendent)

Could state control finally solve the problem of a shortage of certified teachers in the involved schools?

Does The Caddo Plan appear to be just more of the same NCLB carrot and stick stuff that has not and is not working?

Does The Caddo Plan place any increased expectations for change on students and parents? What would the state do in this area?

Does The Caddo Plan provide for mental health and other related services? Would the state address the need for such services?

Can The Caddo Plan point out specific school districts in the United States that are using these tools and quantify their success?

This list is intended to provoke a conversation about student achievement and success. It should not be viewed as being either for or against state takeover.

BTW Class of 1979 Reunion Plans

The BTW Class of 1979 is making plans for their 30th. A planning meeting is scheduled for December 15 at 6:00 p.m. at the Wallette Memorial Library on Hearne Ave. For more information contact Karen Brown at 318-518-2991.