DERBY - The Connecticut Association of Schools is proud to announce that Irving Elementary School has been certified for Exemplary School Climate Recognition.
Irving School joins a handful of Connecticut schools also holding the designation.
The administration and faculty at Irving School completed a rigorous self-assessment examining 27 areas of school practice such as curriculum, integration, collaborative decision-making, parent and/or community involvement, and flexible grouping and scheduling.
An evaluation team from the Connecticut Association of Schools then visited the school to verify and validate the assessment.
Principal Jennifer Olson said, “Creating a welcoming, safe, and supportive school environment has been the foundation of our turnaround work at Irving School over the past five years. We have a school culture rooted in respect - for ourselves, each other, and our school. We believe that relationships matter, and our team has worked hard to create a sense of belonging and pride in our school.
"This distinction from the Connecticut Association of Schools is a tremendous honor for Irving School, and brings attention to the hard work and dedication of our staff, students, parents and the community.”
Superintendent of Schools Matthew J. Conway Jr. said, “This is fantastic news and a very well deserved distinction and recognition of the hard work, attention to detail and continuous efforts to build and sustain a welcoming, engaging culture for our families.”
Irving School is being awarded a framed CAS certificate, a three-year exemplary school climate designation, and recognition on the CAS website.
As a service to other schools wishing to improve their climate practices, award winners welcome inquiries and visitors.
This is a press release from Derby Public Schools.
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