Birney Elementary School is one of the smallest elementary school in Redondo Beach and home to a talented faculty, dedicated parents and enthusiastic students. This year, we celebrate 50 years of educational excellence. All students receive a challenging and rigorous curriculum based on the California State Academic Standards. Teachers provide high quality educational experiences for all students to help them reach their full potential. District and classroom assessments guide instruction.
Our teachers participate in Growing Teachers, a coaching model that supports the teaching of reading comprehension and writing instruction. Teachers meet 1:1 or in grade levels with a coach who demonstrates lessons, co-teaches and helps plan instruction. Individual student needs are addressed within the classroom and students are able to focus on one concept at a time, making them strong readers and writers. Classes hold monthly celebrations to show off student work!
Our Learning Center provides extra support for students in the areas of reading comprehension, writing, grammar, phonics instruction and mathematics. In addition to our Learning Center, Birney has a variety of programs to meet the special needs of students including GATE, the Student Study Team, English Language Learners support, , a Resource Specialist Program (RSP), Speech and Language support and a counseling program called Project PAL.
Birney School has a strong and supportive PTA that works closely with faculty to provide a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for all students. In addition, the PTA generates funding for field trips, materials, technology and assemblies that would otherwise be impossible to obtain. Parent volunteers provide extensive support in classrooms and in the planning of special programs such as the annual carnival, Parade-a-Jog-a-Thon, Hands on Art, attendance celebrations and monthly family nights.
Birney School is proud of the progress we've made building a strong learning community and increasing student achievement!
