Meet Debbie Jamieson, teaching principal of Pembroke Elementary School
Debbie graciously gave me some of her time so I could pick her brain about why she thinks Pembroke Elementary School is experiencing the success shown by their most recent proficiency rates. Below is a summary of our conversation. Thank you, Debbie, for sharing your time, experiences, and insights!
Q: Why do you think you have such strong proficiency rates?
A: We have an excellent staff and have been doing proficiency-based reporting for over ten years.
When that effort began, we read and got support from Anne Davies. We put a lot of work into
proficiency-based reporting and giving students useful feedback. Since then, we’ve spent time
reviewing our data and using pre and post assessments to make informed instructional adjustments.
We’ve also worked to create an optimal testing atmosphere and ensure students are invested in the
assessments.
