The Point

Executive Director of Educational Services Trent Wilson is joined by Ben Duncan, Del Oro Music Teacher, Band Director and site Coordinator of Curriculum & Instruction, as they answer some of the most frequently asked questions in regards to Competency-Based Education (CBE).

Dr. Tooker is joined by Robert Lemmon, PUHSD's Coordinator of Curriculum & Instruction, to give an overview of what the LCAP is, how it's created, and how the PUHSD communities can be involved with the process.

Dr. Tooker travels to Del Oro and Placer High Schools to meet with staff and students in a couple of our VAPA programs. At Del Oro he is joined by Dance Teacher/Coach Kristine Freed and students Kaelen and Salise who share their experiences. At Placer High School, Teacher Katy Fries and students Holly, Ashleigh and Athena share their passion for the art offerings, both visual and performing.

Dr. Tooker welcomes Foresthill Teacher, Katie Gengler, and Senior Students Ruby Lindstadt & Mackenzie Anderson, as they share information and their experiences in the FHS FFA and Forestry Programs.

Three of our Student Board Members share their experiences of what motivated them to apply to serve on the Board, what the position entails, and why others should apply.

Superintendent Dr. Tooker sits down with Trent Wilson, Executive Director of Ed Services, to recap the work done by our pilot teachers in the Fall of 2023 and what the Spring of 2024 has in store for our students, staff and families as we continue the evolution to CBE.

Superintendent Dr. Tooker sits down with Deputy Superintendent Dr. Steve Caminiti and reflects on the first term of the school year and takes a look ahead at what is in store for the Spring term.

In this 2nd part of our Grading Practices podcast, Executive Director of Educational Services Trent Wilson sits down with Colfax Teacher Sarah Schopfer to discuss how PUHSD's Grading Practices work with Competency-Based Education (CBE).

Colfax English Teacher Sarah Schopfer joins Dr. Tooker to discuss PUHSD's Grading Practices. She shares her personal journey towards learning how and why these Grading Practices are accurate, equitable and motivating for all of her students.

Dr. Jeff Tooker sits down with Colfax IB Coordinator/Teacher/Coach Kara Diederichs and Senior Claire Allison to discuss Colfax's amazing International Baccalaureate (IB) Program that is one of only a few IB Programs in Placer County.