Celebrating, Honoring, Building, for the Future May 5, 2020

Celebrating Teachers and Preparing for the Future: Dover School District Update

In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week, the Dover School District took time to celebrate and honor the remarkable dedication and resilience of its educators. The May 5, 2020, update highlighted the profound impact teachers have on shaping lives and outlined exciting plans to strengthen the district’s curriculum and infrastructure.

Honoring Teachers During Challenging Times

Teaching has always been a transformative profession, and this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week carries special significance. Reflecting on the lasting impact of educators, it was noted how teachers often shape our lives in ways we may not fully appreciate until years later.

In these unprecedented times, Dover’s teachers have risen to the occasion, adapting to new teaching conditions with courage and dedication. Their unwavering commitment to students and the community continues to inspire, and the district expressed heartfelt gratitude for their contributions.

Building for the Future

As the district works to close out the 2019-2020 school year, significant efforts are underway to prepare for the 2020-2021 academic year. Several key initiatives were shared:

• Summer Positions and Curriculum Development: Advertisements for summer positions, including curriculum writing roles, are underway to support the development of detailed curriculums for new courses.

• Adopting the Atlas Curriculum Platform: The district has secured Atlas, a modern curriculum platform set to replace the current On-Course system for the 2021 school year. Atlas will centralize all curriculum and lesson planning, providing user-friendly features and enabling reports on standards and assessments across courses. This upgrade aims to refocus department meetings and common planning on curriculum improvement.

Planning and Preparing for the New School Year

Staff are working diligently to complete supply orders for the next academic year, although potential shipping delays are anticipated. Meanwhile, collaboration with principals and staff to finalize schedules for the upcoming year is ongoing.

Infrastructure Upgrades

Work on the district’s fiber network and internal switches is progressing well. These upgrades are expected to provide a reliable and modernized infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity throughout the district and support for future teaching and learning needs.

Looking Ahead

As the 2019-2020 school year draws to a close, the Dover School District remains committed to celebrating its educators, supporting its students, and building a strong foundation for the future. With plans for innovative curriculum tools, enhanced infrastructure, and dedicated leadership, t