THE FWSU STORY: FWSU Evaluation Committee Looks Forward

Six years ago, the first FWSU Evaluation Committee met and began the process of reshaping the teacher evaluation system. The committee was successful and since that time that group has never stopped working on making our evaluation system even more relevant and effective for all of our teachers. This year is no different. The committee … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: FWSU Evaluation Committee Looks Forward

THE FWSU STORY: Educators Develop Innovative Professional Learning Practice

Several teachers from all 3 schools are wrapping up their graduate-level professional course offered by FWSU. In the Innovation Mindset Through Collaborate Apprenticeship course, teachers explored ways to incorporate innovative ideas to improve learning. Throughout the course, teachers were challenged to actively design an innovative learning practice for implementation. Participants began by identifying an authentic, practical innovation practice for their … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Educators Develop Innovative Professional Learning Practice

THE FWSU STORY: Rethinking New Year’s Resolutions – Say Hello to Lifestyle Change in 2018

Want to be successful in keeping your resolutions this year? Then don’t make any! Instead, replace the January-New-Year's-Resolutions ritual with a long-term plan for accomplishing your goal, which, for most of us is probably a lifestyle change.  Even if your goal is to buy a luxury car or the latest technology tool, it still might … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Rethinking New Year’s Resolutions – Say Hello to Lifestyle Change in 2018

THE FWSU STORY: Tooth Tutor Lindsay Sheehan Keeps Smiles Healthy

FWSU is excited to welcome Lindsay Sheehan as our new Tooth Tutor. Lindsay is a Registered Dental Hygienist and has an Associates Degree in Accounting from Community College of Vermont and an Associates Degree in Science from Vermont Technical College. She is currently employed as a Dental Hygienist at a private practice in Williston.   Lindsay … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Tooth Tutor Lindsay Sheehan Keeps Smiles Healthy

THE FWSU STORY: 2017 in Review at Fletcher: Eight Pictures, One Action Plan

The past calendar year has been an exciting one at the Fletcher Elementary School. Below are several photographs that capture just a few of the many ways that F.E.S. worked toward meeting the F.W.S.U. Action plan during 2017. There are a total of eight pictures, two for each of the four targets in the Action … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: 2017 in Review at Fletcher: Eight Pictures, One Action Plan

THE FWSU STORY: Professional Practice Forum for New Teachers: Using “Teach Like Finland” to Promote Student and Teacher Wellbeing

Each year, in addition to receiving mentoring in their schools, FWSU New Teachers engage in a hybrid learning model -- a balance of online and face-to-face meetings with a focus on supporting them as new teachers.  The purpose of New Teachers Professional Practice Forum is to: Explore new ideas about practice through readings, speakers, and … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Professional Practice Forum for New Teachers: Using “Teach Like Finland” to Promote Student and Teacher Wellbeing