{"id":9066,"date":"2024-11-25T05:00:59","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T05:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnercentered.org\/?p=9066"},"modified":"2025-01-29T02:02:34","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T02:02:34","slug":"building-relational-trust-our-journey-with-lamont-elementary-school-district","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/learnercentered.org\/blog\/building-relational-trust-our-journey-with-lamont-elementary-school-district\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Relational Trust: Our Journey with Lamont Elementary School District"},"content":{"rendered":"

Contributions from Catina Hancock<\/span>, Learner-Centered Collaborative and Dr. Lori Gonz\u00e1lez<\/span>, Lamont Elementary School District<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In California’s Central Valley, <\/span>Lamont Elementary School District<\/span><\/a> is redefining what’s possible in education. Serving over 3,000 students, many from low-income backgrounds and a high percentage of English Language Learners, Lamont faced unique challenges. But under Superintendent Dr. Lori Gonzalez’s leadership and in partnership with Learner-Centered Collaborative (LCC), these challenges became opportunities for growth.<\/span><\/p>\n

This blog explores Lamont’s journey. From developing a community-driven vision to revolutionizing professional development and empowering teacher-leaders, Lamont is putting educators at the forefront of change. Together with LCC, the district has created more engaging, equitable, and effective learning environments for every student.<\/span><\/p>\n

Creating a Shared Vision: The Framework for the Future<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Explore the Lamont Framework for the Future here<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Our partnership began with a crucial first step: crafting a clear, shared vision for the district’s future. Through an inclusive process involving students, staff, teachers, board members, administrators, and community members, Lamont developed a comprehensive Framework for the Future<\/a>. This framework includes:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. A redefined <\/span>mission, vision, and values<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  2. A <\/span>Learner Profile<\/span><\/a> outlining desired student outcomes<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. A <\/span>Learning Model<\/span><\/a> to guide instructional practices<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Clear <\/span>Pillars of Success<\/span><\/a> to focus efforts and resources<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This process involved a diverse guiding coalition of 65 people, including students, staff, teachers, board members, administrators, and community members. As Superintendent Dr. Lori Gonzalez emphasizes, “It provided voice for both students, parents, teachers, and community members to say what we want our students to leave with.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Lamont guiding coalition brainstorming together during a Framework development session.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

    Empowering Educators Through Personalized Professional Learning<\/b><\/h3>\n
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    Educators collaborate during a hands-on workshop, exploring learner-centered strategies<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

    With the framework in place, we focused on empowering educators with the mindsets and tools needed to bring this vision to life. We implemented a personalized professional learning program that includes:<\/span><\/p>\n