“The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.” ~ Diogenes Laerfius As a part of the FWSU Inservice in October, our paraprofessionals were provided with a learning opportunity focusing on behavior as a means of communication and how Executive Functioning has a direct correlation with how the brain performs. This presentation was provided … Continue reading Community Partnership Enhances Staff Learning in Behavioral Communication
BFA High School Students Access their Education with Schoology
BFA High School students and teachers are using the district’s new learning management system, Schoology, to access the resources they need for learning inside and outside the school walls. Students in all classes are accessing their daily agendas for each class. They can post comments to the their teacher or their classmates. Students can take … Continue reading BFA High School Students Access their Education with Schoology
Summer Learning Program Connects to Families with Books.
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 -Provide students with access to content, resources, and methods for learning beyond the school day and beyond the school walls. Indicator of Success - Staff, students, … Continue reading Summer Learning Program Connects to Families with Books.
GEMS “Making” a Makers’ Community
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. Indicator of Success - Collaborative student projects/partnerships become part … Continue reading GEMS “Making” a Makers’ Community
BFA Fairfax Athletics With a Cause
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. Indicator of Success - Student voice will … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Athletics With a Cause
STAR 360 Helps Fletcher Students Monitor Reading and Math Progress
Target 1 – Student-Centered Learning. FWSU students will engage in personalized learning. Action Step - Engage all staff and students in creating personalized learning networks (PLNs) that contribute to learning and instructional practice. Indicator of Success - Students and staff will create personalized learning networks to communicate and collaborate with others. On Wednesday, sci-fi fans celebrated … Continue reading STAR 360 Helps Fletcher Students Monitor Reading and Math Progress
Congratulations Sara Villeneuve – 2015 UVM Outstanding Teacher!
October 22nd marked the 345h annual Outstanding Teacher Day. Each year University of Vermont honors exceptional educators around our state. Sara Villeneuve was recognized from FWSU. She exemplifies the five standards for VT teachers – Learning, Professional Knowledge, Advocacy, Colleagueship, and Accountability. FWSU is proud of our 2015 Outstanding Teacher! "Sara is dedicated to her craft- she is always … Continue reading Congratulations Sara Villeneuve – 2015 UVM Outstanding Teacher!
No Homework at BFA Middle School
As a middle school we have participated in numerous discussions over the past decade about the role of homework in the learning process. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts we were never able to come to consensus about the purpose and impact of assigning homework. This year we made a leap of faith and decided to … Continue reading No Homework at BFA Middle School
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