I believe in....

I believe in:

 *a rigorous curriculum that includes the application of skills in real world settings, career exploration, fine arts and a rich array of elective offerings. 

* targeting the specific needs and learning styles of all students to better provide the support necessary to achieve success. 

*the use of technology to help our students excel, our administrators lead and our community stay connected. 

*teacher training and support to help them function effectively in our diverse and changing world. *being fiscally responsible so that maximum dollars reach the classroom. 

*providing a safe environment and sense of community for both our employees and students.

I believe that our leaders must model the core values of the district in word, thought and action. I seek to communicate the high expectations of the Etiwanda School District in a clear and supportive manner. I will work hard toward the common goal of student achievement and success.

Election time for me always makes me appreciate my community.  I drove by a few signs the other day to see if they had survived my absence during my recent trip to England.  Well, as far as I can tell, all of them survived.  A couple were in notably different places, but they were still standing on the same corner that I had placed them.  I am left feeling very grateful to my friends who will watch out for me and my signs.  Without being asked, they are kind enough to place it back up for me.

A new median out there is the Fb/twitter/instagram, etc. world.  I have had more than one person without being asked share their support of my re-election.  I have had them share my photo of my campaign sign.  That makes my heart happy.  Even though election time brings with it extra stresses and things to do, I am supported by a community of such great people.  It makes me even more happy to serve them. #votecadman

#Vote4BrynnaCadman

It is almost time to put up signs.  The first year I ran a campaign I had a ton of signs.  Two different versions of navy blue and white.  I put them up everywhere.  After the election I had a couple of people tell me they didn't see any signs of mine.  I knew they drove on the streets where I had the signs.  I was so disappointed.  The next time I ran a campaign I had florescent pink and even though I didn't put up very many signs I had all kinds of people commenting on how many I had out there.  Well,  that has totally changed my view on campaign signs.  I will not have a sign that blends in with all the others.  I will not have a sign that blends in with anything.  I have stuck with pink.  I am glad I am a woman and can get away with that color.  If I had it to do over I would change a few things, but here is the sign you will be seeing on the streets of Etiwanda School District soon.

Transitional Kindergarten in Etiwanda

Transitional Kindergarten is for students born between July 1 and December 1. It reaches those students who are just a little too young for kindergarten and gives them a year long program to prepare them for kindergarten. A new public school grade that serves as a bridge to Kindergarten and provides students with time to develop fundamental skills needed for success in school in a developmentally appropriate setting.

The California Department of Education (CDE) and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson fully support the transitional kindergarten program.

The CDE offers a link to answer your questions in the link below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Kagan Cooperative Learning

See the link below to learn more about Kagan Cooperative Learning

Kagan Cooperative Learning - What is it?

Etiwanda Schools Excel

2014 California Distinguished Schools

Congratulations to Windrows and Caryn Schools! Both were named as 2014 California Distinguished Schools. Only thirteen schools in our county and 424 schools in the state were honored this year. The Distinguished School Award honors schools for their strong commitment and innovative approaches to improving student achievement and results in narrowing the achievement gap.

Article on CA Distinguished Schools

Title of 2013 Honor Roll school
Etiwanda School District announced that 15 school(s) have been selected by California Business for Education Excellence (CBEE) as 15 of 2,099 public schools in California to receive the title of 2013 Honor Roll school. Additionally, following an extensive analysis of student data for every public school and district in California, Etiwanda School District stood above the rest in raising students to grade-level proficiency and beyond, and Etiwanda School District was then named one of seven California Business for Education Excellence Honor Roll Districts for 2013.

ESD in the news

2013 Schools to Watch
Summit Intermediate is one of twelve model middle schools in the state of California to receive this honor this year.  The Schools to Watch-Taking Center Stage program recognizes exemplary “high performing middle schools that demonstrate academic excellence, developmental responsiveness to the needs and interests of young adolescents social equity and organizational support” according to the California Department of Education. In congratulating these middle schools, State Superintendent Tom Torlakson noted, “Their success is the result of effective and innovative practices that motivate their students to learn and excel.” As a Schools to Watch model school, Summit will serve as a demonstration school for other middle school administrators and teachers seeking to implement successful programs for students. Each of the schools will be honored in Sacramento at the California Middle Grades Alliance annual luncheon, and at the California League of Middle Schools Conference. Additionally, Summit will be recognized along with peers from across the nation at the national STW Conference in Washington, D.C.

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Heritage Intermediate School visit - January 2010

I visited Heritage Intermediate School today and I saw Intervention Programs and Special Education Making a Difference in the Lives of Our Students. They are doing an amazing job. They have a very focused and organized program that really makes a difference in the lives of their students. Their teachers are not wasting time. The students are on task. It is the serious business of learning at that school. It was so refreshing to see. It gives me hope.

It made me question education at the high school level once again. I think our district does it right. I think these students are prepared for the next step in their life. I don't really think public American/California high schools have the right programs to offer our population. For some, yes, high school education gives them opportunities to learn, prepare, enjoy sports, become that well rounded individual that colleges are seeking. For others, they need to offer more - not just more, but different courses of study.

It is an old problem, but if a student is ready for AP classes, why not just let them graduate high school early and take the college classes for college credit? If a student knows they never want to go into Chemistry, Engineering, or other math and science related fields, why continue to teach them math concepts beyond Algebra? There are so many good skills they could be taught that are relevant to their life. It is no wonder they feel they are wasting time in school. Why do they need to complete the last two years of high school only to repeat those courses as general education courses during the first two years of college?

I think high school could be completed by tenth grade with a very focused course of study (general education). At that point they should be able to start focusing on things that matter to their future life. It might be college. It might be a skill or trade. It should look very different than it does today. The whole idea of a school day can look different for those older high school students. They all seem to enjoy part time jobs. It would be easier if they had a schedule that was more like a college schedule.

We all endure high school to get to the next step. Why not fix high school education so it propels you into the next step? Throw out the status quo. Be brave and make the change.