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Westport Public Schools aims to provide a cohesive and comprehensive curriculum that intentionally connects standards, instruction, and assessment. Our curriculum development process is guided by a backward design approach. Backward design is based on the idea that planning is best done by starting with the desired results. It is a design approach that results in purposeful thinking about curriculum planning from a micro lens, as well as programmatic reform from a macro level. Looking at the outcomes first results in coherently-designed curriculum units, performance assessments, and classroom instruction. The primary goal of backward design is student understanding, which is revealed when students autonomously transfer learning to novel scenarios.

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Long Lots students are encouraged to walk, bike, scoot, or skate to school on Footprint Fridays. Many students look forward to this opportunity to join together with neighborhood friends and get fresh air and exercise while reducing their carbon footprint!

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Our amazing PTA welcomed staff back from February break with a delightful spread of breakfast treats! From fresh pastries to hot coffee, this thoughtful gesture was the perfect way to start the week feeling appreciated and energized. Thank you to our wonderful PTA for their kindness and support!

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