Red Flags - Avis employé Educator Renton Prep

• We are disappointed and concerned by your review, which contains false and misleading claims. • First of all, the cameras are there to ensure the safety and security of our students and staff. They are only accessed by authorized personnel and only for legitimate purposes. We respect our teacher’s privacy and professionalism, and do not interfere with their teaching or evaluation as long as they are respectfully fulfilling their contract to treat students respectfully. • Second, the administration is not dishonest or unaccountable, but rather as a globally recognized school accredited by COGNIA and a Microsoft Showcase School, very clearly defined procedures and expectations for teachers and students are transparent and responsive. We communicate regularly with our staff and stakeholders, and we welcome feedback and suggestions. We also follow the policies and procedures of our school board and state, and we report our progress and challenges to the appropriate authorities. • Third, we do not provide traditional spoon-fed professional development for teachers, as they are responsible for on-going development of their skills and learning. Curriculum, scope, and sequence at all grade levels are reviewed during accreditation. We offer trainings, and coaching sessions throughout the year, and we support teachers in pursuing their own learning goals and interests. We also have a clear and coherent curriculum framework that aligns with the state standards and the best practices in education. • Fourth, we do not have a massive turnover of staff every year. We also have a strong mentoring program that pairs new teachers with veteran teachers, and we foster a culture of collaboration and support among our staff as long as staff choose to use what is offered. • Our teachers have 4 different levels of leadership supervision to discuss their concerns or insights. This reviewer chose to use none of avenues because there was no actual basis for the criticism.