Dr. Ed Manansala

DR. ED MANANSALA

EL DORADO COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Unmistakable Value

Every Child in El Dorado County Will Have an Excellent Teacher

by DR. ED MANANSALA

As we launch into the 2022–2023 academic year, we are excited to see, hear and feel the sense of excitement, optimism, and possibility from our teachers throughout El Dorado County. Nothing makes a bigger impact on the quality of your child’s schooling than the teacher. And we are confi dent of this; our teachers provide unmistakable value!

Local students have clearly expressed their views and beliefs of what makes a valuable and excellent teacher. ey have validated that these characteristics resound in classrooms and schools. Our teachers are devoted to students, teaching and learning. is devotion is refl ected in teachers and classrooms that are welcoming, caring, and responsive to the needs of all students. One student expressed that she feels like there is a “Welcome” mat at every classroom door and students are cared for, safe, and growing academically.

In a recent gathering with students from Oak Ridge, Ponderosa, Union Mine and El Dorado high schools, they highlighted that the teachers are ready for a great year. In the fi rst weeks of school, teachers are going above and beyond to develop positive relationships, trust and a focus on learning. “Teachers are making themselves available for us inside and outside of class,” one senior expressed.

Just as students and teachers benefi t from these positive relationships, research has shown that positive connections between families and teachers is just as valuable. For many children, the most signifi cant adults in their lives on a day-to-day basis are immediate family members, caregivers and their teacher. Regular two-way communication allows families to partner meaningfully to improve students’ academic achievement, social competencies and emotional well-being.

Teacher excellence in the classroom is something that is grown and cultivated, often by our valued, experienced mentor teachers. rough a partnership with the Alder Graduate School of Education, EDCOE will begin working collaboratively with district leaders to create a unique path that prepares, supports, and invests in the recruitment of excellent teachers, pairing teacher candidates with mentors. At the completion of the program, residents earn a teaching credential and a master’s degree that will provide a pipeline to continue growing excellent teachers in El Dorado County.

If you have not recently thanked a teacher, I encourage you to do so. A kind word or note of gratitude is always appreciated. Our teachers in El Dorado County are invaluable.

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