DVUSD News - Three DVUSD Schools Earn A+ Awards

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Subject: DVUSD News - Three DVUSD Schools Earn A+ Awards
Date: May 6th 2010

Three DVUSD Schools Earn A+ Schools of Excellence Awards AZ Educational Foundation Recognizes Top A+ Schools

Paseo Hills, Sierra Verde, and Stetson Hills Schools, in the Deer Valley Unified School District, have been selected to receive the A+ Schools of Excellence Award by the Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF). Only 20 schools in Arizona were selected to receive this prestigious award.

The AEF�s A+ Schools of Excellence Program endeavors to improve education by identifying and recognizing outstanding Arizona public schools. The A+ Program strives to create a comprehensive framework of successful programs and practices that other schools throughout the state and nation might adopt.

A+ Schools are evaluated in the following areas: student focus and support; school culture; active teaching and learning; curriculum; leadership; community and parent involvement; and assessment data. The AEF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that celebrates excellence in Pre-K � 12 education through community partnerships in public schools throughout Arizona.

A+ Award Presentations:
Sierra Verde Friday, May 7, 9 a.m. 7241 W. Rose Garden Lane, Glendale, 85308

Paseo Hills Tuesday, May 11, 10:15 a.m. 3302 West Louise Drive, Phoenix, 85027

Stetson Hills Wednesday, May 19, 9 a.m. 25475 N. Stetson Hills, Phoenix, 85083