At the annual National Forum Schools to Watch Conference held each year in Washington, D.C. outstanding middle schools from throughout the country gather to share best practice, meet with legislators and receive recognition for their commendable work with middle school [...]
Learn how one middle school developed a year-long SEL Scope and Sequence addressing all SEL Standards. See how SEL Standards can yield monthly themes to drive the development of a Scope and Sequence and how to evolve based on [...]
Take your ELA class to the next level by incorporating more student choice and voice to increase engagement. Involve your students in the learning process from the start of instruction through summative assessment and reflection to increase student ownership. [...]
Make the most of Google apps! From increasing efficiency to exploring new tools, this presentation provides practical ideas for teachers. View the presentation Caren Kimbarovsky is a 26-year teaching veteran and a Technology Literacy Coach in Libertyville District [...]
Learn how leaders at Hadley Jr. High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois employed strategies to close the achievement gap between different student groups. See how the school saw gains in student performance from a systemic approach using the Schools [...]
Learn strategies and tools that will transform students’ attitudes from “I can’t” to “Yes, I can!” View Presentation Tracy Fuentes is a Bilingual 6th-8th grade teacher at Miguel Juarez Middle School. Elvia Uriostegui is a 6th and 7th [...]
Explore learning units, resources, and suggestions for shifting toward a student-centered middle school writing curriculum and learn strategies to become a more effective writing teacher. Empower students by developing a language arts curriculum that focuses on student choice [...]
Unlock the potential of gamification for learning. Explore how teachers can foster collaboration, provide choice, and increase student motivation through a gamified experience that includes Quests, Badges, XP, Boss Battles, and Easter Eggs! View the presentation Jessica Weibler [...]
Learn how to use the GRID Method to implement personalized learning in your middle school classroom. View the presentation Rae Hughart is a middle level math educator in Illinois, the creator of the 3Cs Teach Further Unit Design, and [...]
Learn how the Olympia Middle School Math Department uses a workshop model to engage students and differentiate learning. See an overview of the workshop model and how teachers approach skills-based reporting, assessment, and restorative practices. View the presentation [...]
