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Teachers as Owners

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National Inventory of Schools with Teacher Autonomy
Updated Oct 26, 2011

Avalon

1745 University Ave. W. - St. Paul MN - 55104
Type of autonomy arrangement: school charter/bylaws
Basic Profile

Opened In

2001

Grades

7 through 12

Environment

Urban

Type

Chartered
Autonomies
Select leaders
Determine school budget
Select colleagues
Determine salaries & benefits
Transfer or terminate colleagues
Determine learning program
Evaluate colleagues
Set schedule
Set staff pattern
Set school-level policy
Teacher Authority Is...
De Jure
It is written into Avalon's chartered school bylaws that teachers have autonomy to manage the school. Teachers also have a majority of the board.

About the Learning Program

Avalon School prepares students for college and life in a strong, nurturing community that inspires active learning, engaged citizenship, and hope for the future. AVALON combines (1) a college-prep focus, (2) interdisciplinary seminars, (3) project–based learning, and (4) a technology component. This will be complemented by extensive training in ethics, conflict resolution, interpersonal/life skills, and active citizenship and community service.