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
Science Friday at BFA: Kindergarten Students Engage with the Outdoors
Last year our Kindergarten team began going out into the walking trails behind our school every Friday. The intention was to engage students in hands-on learning opportunities outside of the classroom and explore the wonderful woods and trails on our school property. Every Friday they focus on a different topic through the outdoor classroom. This … Continue reading Science Friday at BFA: Kindergarten Students Engage with the Outdoors
Eighth Grade at BFA-Fairfax Heading to Boston in April 2017
In late June of 2015, BFA-Fairfax Middle School teachers met with principal Tom Walsh for a two-day retreat to discuss ways to best meet the needs of students in the coming school year. Tom provided donuts. Despite the donuts’ sky-high glycemic index, the middle school faculty sustained an engaging, thoughtful discussion that lasted all day, … Continue reading Eighth Grade at BFA-Fairfax Heading to Boston in April 2017
Co-Teaching: Part of the Continuum of Specialized Instruction and Intervention to Meet Needs of all Students
Co-teaching is a method of providing services and direct special education instruction within the general education classroom. It is one component in the continuum of specialized instruction and intervention services to meet needs of all students. This model allows general education teachers and special educators to collaborate while meeting a wide range of learners more effectively … Continue reading Co-Teaching: Part of the Continuum of Specialized Instruction and Intervention to Meet Needs of all Students
Global Projects Transport Fletcher Students Worldwide
SEVERAL INITIATIVES AT THE FLETCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ARE TAKING STUDENTS OUT OF THEIR CLASSROOMS AND TRANSPORTING THEM AROUND THE WORLD. Preschool Postcard Exchange In preschool, students are participating in a global postcard exchange. Fletcher’s three and four-year-olds have begun corresponding with eight other preschool classes in various locations around the world including New York, Oregon, … Continue reading Global Projects Transport Fletcher Students Worldwide
Student Reporters Bring the News to Fletcher and Beyond
In Fletcher, six student reporters are putting the news front and center as they take over the school newsletter and other online media. During Explore Time on Friday afternoons, sixth graders choose from a variety of topics they would like to learn more about. Opportunities range from worldwide games and cooking to journalism. Journalism club members … Continue reading Student Reporters Bring the News to Fletcher and Beyond
GEMS Takes Learning Outside!
There is something magical about taking students outdoors to experience nature. What do you see, hear, smell, and feel? Outdoor learning opportunities provide students with hands-on kinesthetic approaches to learning that are exciting and meaningful. Being able to touch, see, and understand natural concepts helps solidify knowledge of how our world works. Outdoor learning at … Continue reading GEMS Takes Learning Outside!
GEMS Innovation Lab Takes Shape
Today's FWSU STORY features a guest post by Eric Hadd: In the past 2 weeks, our space has really transformed from what it was, a dated Computer Lab, to what it will be, a modern Innovation Lab! Sections of wall were removed to create a single larger space. The end result will be part computer lab, … Continue reading GEMS Innovation Lab Takes Shape
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