FWSU Educators Featured at Vermont Fest 2012

Target 1 – Student-Centered Learning: FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step – Highlight, create and model innovative learning opportunities that promote collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creativity for students and staff. A learning organization is one that: seeks to develop its own future believes that learning is an ongoing and creative … Continue reading FWSU Educators Featured at Vermont Fest 2012

Special Educators Use Technology to Connect Learners with Personalized Resources

TARGET 3 – Flexible Learning Environments: FWSU will maximize flexible learning environments by redefining the school day, promoting learning experiences that extend beyond the school classroom, and fostering creativity, innovation, and differentiated learning opportunities for all. ACTION STEP - Increase access to resources for all students using digital tools making learning more accessible for diverse learners. Are … Continue reading Special Educators Use Technology to Connect Learners with Personalized Resources

Math Night Engages Fletcher Parents and Students

Target 4 – Engaged Community Partners FWSU staff and students will collaborate, innovate, create and conceptualize ideas and learning with local, regional, state, and global partners to make a difference in their community, state, and world. Action Step - Engage community partners in a focused collaborative inquiry process. Last week, Fletcher Elementary School hosted its first … Continue reading Math Night Engages Fletcher Parents and Students

FES Educator Emily DiGiulio Named UVM Outstanding Educator 2012

Tomorrow is Vermont Outstanding Teacher Day! This marks the 32nd year that the University of Vermont has honored outstanding teachers from schools throughout our State. This year, the two educators from FWSU to be recognized are Jensen Welch (BFA) and Emily DiGiulio (FES). Each of these fine teachers exemplify one or more of the five standards for Vermont educators – Learning, Professional … Continue reading FES Educator Emily DiGiulio Named UVM Outstanding Educator 2012

BFA Educator Jensen Welch Named UVM Outstanding Educator 2012

This Wednesday (October 17th) is Vermont Outstanding Teacher Day! This marks the 32nd year that the University of Vermont has honored outstanding teachers from schools throughout our State. This year, the two educators from FWSU to be recognized are Jensen Welch (BFA) and Emily DiGiulio (FES). Each of these fine teachers exemplify one or more of the five standards for Vermont … Continue reading BFA Educator Jensen Welch Named UVM Outstanding Educator 2012

Student Leadership Personified

FWSU Action Plan Target 2 – Leadership in a Student Centered Learning Environment FWSU will foster development of teacher & student leaders who provide innovative opportunities for local and global student-centered learning Action Step - Provide multiple avenues for students and staff to lead, advocate, and serve within the school and community Providing students with … Continue reading Student Leadership Personified

STEM Coach Brings Learning to Life

FWSU Action Plan TARGET 1: FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. STRATEGY 1: Highlight, create and model innovative learning opportunities that promote collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creativity for students and staff This school year the Georgia Elementary Middle School implemented a job-embedded professional development model, … Continue reading STEM Coach Brings Learning to Life