This session will detail the successful development and implementation of a class called Education Pathway Experience, designed to give junior and senior students interested in a career in the field of education insight into and experience with different aspects of teaching or possible other career choices within the field.
Hamilton County CUSD 10 implemented blended learning at the start of the 2013-14 school year in 2nd grade. After seeing tremendous results, the program expanded to grades Kindergarten-6th grade over the next several years. An evaluation based on NWEA's Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) shows students in grades using blended learning outperform students not using a blended learning model.
Strong SEL approaches and planning have led to increased academic gains and lowered behavioral instances. Incorporated Restorative Practices into place, supported by a Behavior Support team.
Come learn how we were able to get over 2500+ students, families, and community members involved in this exciting event. Our STEAM Expo, founded in 2017 connects our schools to the community, our students to professionals, and generates an interest and excitement for science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.
This session focuses on how PLCs work to make our school truly student-centered. By giving students the authority, capacity, and responsibility to own their learning, our school empowers student and builds motivation to increase student achievement. Our team will share tools and approaches to foster collaboration and student ownership.
High School District 230 added an Advisory, Enrichment and Intervention Period to the school day to address social and emotional needs. See how the School Board, Administration and Teachers collaborated to support students.
Learn about Belvidere's decade-long journey to transform all grade levels to a competency system where students learn to chase skills instead of points. Find out how years of curriculum work set the stage for a new reporting system that promotes personalized and student-directed learning.
Through this session, participants will learn how to build a continuous school improvement model designed to foster collective teacher efficacy. Specific elements of the program to be discussed include establishing collaborative inquiry groups, creating an instructional coaching model aligned to the overall school improvement plan, and re-imagining professional learning experiences.
