The students in Mr. Psaros’ eighth grade Initiative Time group meet daily to engage in goal-setting, personalized learning, and to work on their personalized learning plans (PLP). Before Thanksgiving, students inquired if they could learn about how chocolate was made. Mr. Psaros supported their interest, with one caveat: students were going to need to plan, … Continue reading What do Transferable Skills and Chocolate Have in Common?
A Vermont Presidential Scholar at BFA
BFA has many great students. Every once in awhile, we are fortunate to have a student who is exemplary. Alexandre Hamel, a member of the Class of 2017, is that student. On Monday evening, Alex was named a Vermont Presidential Scholar and recognized at the Vermont State house. A typical day for Alex begins with … Continue reading A Vermont Presidential Scholar at BFA
Learning Spanish in Kindergarten at GEMS
❝One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.❞ ‒Frank Smith Back by popular demand is the GEMS kindergarten Spanish program. Each Wednesday morning, a group of 7/8 Spanish students are spending a half hour teaching the kindergartens a lesson. Not only is this an learning opportunity for … Continue reading Learning Spanish in Kindergarten at GEMS
FWSU New Teachers Professional Practice Forum
In FWSU, our mentoring program for new professional staff provides support for new teachers through differentiated mentoring pairings for two years. In addition, the FWSU Mentoring Program has an additional feature, Professional Practice Forum.Professional Practice Forum is a monthly hybrid learning experience for all teachers who are new to FWSU this year. New teachers connect … Continue reading FWSU New Teachers Professional Practice Forum
THE FWSU STORY: It’s been a great first half of the school year!
Today on the FWSU STORY, we look back on an incredible half-year of learning in our schools. We wish all our readers a peaceful and happy holiday. See you in 2017!
In FWSU, “Hour of Code” is Part of a Year of Computational Thinking
Hour of Code is an international movement established to promote computer science among millions of students in multiple countries regardless of their level of experience. Hour of Code has been named one of "the largest learning events in history." Several celebrities, visionary technology leaders, and even the President of the United States has joined in … Continue reading In FWSU, “Hour of Code” is Part of a Year of Computational Thinking
Think Snow: How School Weather Closings Are Made
Each year, at about this time, the weather begins to take a turn for the worse. Ice, snow, sleet, or any other wintry mixture always seem to appear at morning commute time. Some days the weather is so bad that canceling or delaying school is easy. Other days making that decision is not so easy. I’m … Continue reading Think Snow: How School Weather Closings Are Made
PBIS for Paraeducators
On Monday, November 21st, Chris Dodge and Frank Calano designed and facilitated an in-service training for paraprofessionals. The focus of the institute, PBIS for Paraeducators, explored the elements of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as a part of a Multi-Tiered System of Support and its application to support universal best practices for all students. … Continue reading PBIS for Paraeducators
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