The Point

PUHSD Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Tooker and Executive Director of Educational Services, Trent Wilson, sit down with Bill Kish - Science Teacher at Placer High School - to talk about Proficiency Scales.

Proficiency Scales are used in Competency-Based Education as a guide for students to understand what they need to know to successfully accomplish targeted learning outcomes.

At the end, there's some fun with Bill talking about the Western States Endurance Run!

Dr. Jeff Tooker welcomes Betsy Fessenden, Del Oro High School's College & Career Specialist, as his guest to share information on the offerings provided by our College & Career Centers, what Dual Enrollment is and why it's a great option for many students, and all of the details of the upcoming Placer County College Fair hosted by Del Oro High School.

Superintendent Dr. Tooker and Executive Director of Ed Services, Trent Wilson, sit down with Del Oro Teacher Mr. Joel Agee to discuss CBE and its implementation in Mr. Agee's English classes. Mr. Agee is one of our "Trailblazer" teachers utilizing this new teaching, learning and assessing system of education.

Dr. Tooker joins some of our FFA Students, Advisors and a Parent at the Gold Country Fair highlighting the Future Farmer of America programs and offerings at some of our campuses, what it involves to raise a project, and how FFA offers something for everyone.

Superintendent Dr. Jeff Tooker and Executive Director of Educational Services Trent Wilson share what Competency-Based Education is and why the District is transitioning to the system of learning and assessing.

Superintendent Dr. Jeff Tooker starts off the school year with an overview of PUHSD schools, the plan for the podcast and the guiding principles of his leadership.

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Sarah Rath, Communications Officer for the Placer Union High School District, shares the vision and plan for the first-ever District podcast, The Point.