Sentences with phrase «issues as a learning community»

Read about a social justice - based school that addresses larger issues as a learning community, builds curriculum around service learning, and regularly involves families.

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After leaving the prosecutor's office in 2001, I was burdened to apply what I had learned on the front lines as a child sexual abuse prosecutor in helping to train and equip the faith community to address the many issues associated with abuse.

In addition to the full schedule of sessions on farm production, marketing, business, and finance, conference - goers will have multiple opportunities to learn from nationally - known leaders on topics encompassing current political, ethical, and social issues, such as fixing school food, GMOs (genetically modified organisms), and the fast - growing CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) movement.

«Community service should be an integral part of the development of our youth, because if we do not teach them the importance of forming a strong community connection as young people, they will never learn how much the efforts of one person can impact a community problem, and how much a group of young people working together can help resolve an issue in a neighborhood or a community,» PiceCommunity service should be an integral part of the development of our youth, because if we do not teach them the importance of forming a strong community connection as young people, they will never learn how much the efforts of one person can impact a community problem, and how much a group of young people working together can help resolve an issue in a neighborhood or a community,» Picecommunity connection as young people, they will never learn how much the efforts of one person can impact a community problem, and how much a group of young people working together can help resolve an issue in a neighborhood or a community,» Picecommunity problem, and how much a group of young people working together can help resolve an issue in a neighborhood or a community,» Picecommunity,» Picente said.

It was not clearly stated in 2012, and as the issue remains well after his tenure as Deputy Mayor and Director of Planning, Housing, and Community Development, what lesson — if any — has he learned to better address this public concern?

Our family has been in the «wellness community» for 8 years as we've struggled and learned through health issues in our 3 biological boys.

(Learning the value of inclusion and community) Perseverance (Learning the value of working hard when things don't come easy) Doing what you know is right (Issues of right or wrong) Learning the value of what you have (An introduction to money and saving) Taking Responsibility (Issues of having responsibilities as you grow up) Knowing you are special (Issues of self - esteem) Saying you're sorry (Learning the value of apologising) The art of giving (Learning the value in charity) Listening to those who know best Why rules are important

«Bandwidth, or Internet connectivity, is just as important and we have found in many cases schools without robust Wi - Fi and Internet services can struggle to embed tablets within their learning community due to technical or connectivity issues.»

C Cafeteria, Issues Calendar, School Career, Teaching as a Career Education Celebrity Teachers Certification, Alternate Routes to Certification, National Character Education Charter Schools Cheating Citizenship Civics (see Citizenship) Class Lists Class Size Classroom Management Classroom Problem Solver Communication Community Involvement Community Learning Centers Community Service (see Service Learning) Conflict Resolution (see Bullying; Character Education; Citizenship; Violence) Conservation Cooking Copyright Corporal Punishment Counseling Critical Thinking Culture, School

Engage: Project - Based Learning Students go beyond the textbook to study complex topics based on real - world issues, such as the water quality in their communities or the history of their town, analyzing information from multiple sources, including the Internet and interviews with experts.

Her work has implications for how to tease out important ideological differences unfolding across the charter sector, as it relates to privatization, equity, and issues of power and control of teaching and learning in largely segregated and underserved Black / African American and Latino / a communities.

We try to actively share our voices on important education - related issues by serving on state - wide committees and task forces, regularly communicating with key stakeholders, and attending important community events such as learning institutes or town halls.

Founded by Global Kids and Former Principal Brad Haggerty in September 2004 as part of the Prospect Heights Educational Campus, the High School for Global Citizenship is an innovative small high school in Central Brooklyn that aims to create a community of active learners who are engaged participants in the democratic process and are learning about foreign policy issues and the connections between their personal lives and international events.

This Turning Points guide addresses structural issues such as establishing small learning communities, and includes concrete examples of structures and processes explaining how these can be adapted to meet the needs of individual schools.

March / April 2018: Urban, Suburban, Rural, and Frontier — This issue will shine a light on various types of school communities, providing strategies for universal challenges such as parent engagement, afterschool and summer learning, technology and broadband connectivity, teacher recruiting and retention, poverty, and wrap - around services.

In the final installment in a series of webinars exploring issues around how central offices can best support principals as instructional leaders, Dr. Meredith Honig of the University of Washington shares her team's research on what principal supervisors do when they lead principal professional learning communities in ways that support principals» growth as instructional leaders.

Although teacher collaboration (i.e., instructional teams, professional learning communities, etc.) is typically recognized as an important issue, exactly how it is conducted is often unclear (Earp et al., 2013; Ronfeldt et al., 2015).

This issue highlights Competence & Communication to support 21st century education, the grand opening of the Maple Grove Community Gymnasium, Blayne Parkos as ATS&R's Director of Mechanical Engineering, and 5th graders rethinking their learning environment.

REA found that problem - based learning activities increased students» engagement in school, and gave students a sense of ownership for the topics they researched and a deeper awareness of community issues and their roles as citizens.

Strengthen your practice in a community: We as teachers are on the front lines of the war on inequity, and we can best address this issue by providing students with highquality learning experiences.

The Learning Professional addresses timely professional learning issues such as learning communities, the role of principals, finding time for professional learning, and teacher Learning Professional addresses timely professional learning issues such as learning communities, the role of principals, finding time for professional learning, and teacher learning issues such as learning communities, the role of principals, finding time for professional learning, and teacher learning communities, the role of principals, finding time for professional learning, and teacher learning, and teacher quality.

This forum highlighted policy priority issues informed by best practices at the local level related to the value of intermediary organizations, quality and accountability, and school and community partnerships as these three areas are critical for influencing expanded learning and driving school change and youth outcomes.

Capstone projects also tend to encourage students to connect their projects to community issues or problems, and to integrate outside - of - school learning experiences, including activities such as interviews, scientific observations, or internships.

The film shows how these leaders keep their focus on improving teaching and learning amid the competing demands of managing their staffs, as well as the social and emotional issues surrounding their students and communities.

Inquiry to Action Groups (ItAGs) are an opportunity to build community by learning together, developing as activists, and linking social justice issues with classroom practice.

And, as always, the issue features numerous tips and strategies to help you with teacher and staff development — maximizing classroom walkthroughs and professional learning communities, for example.

The expo is an opportunity for students to showcase their work and could itself be used as a learning experience in that the students could plan how they could involve the school and broader community and may wish to issue tickets for the showcase or request a donation.

As you learn about the issues and organizations tackling the issues, you may find that there are some philosophical differences within the rescue community.

Important issues should be addressed with the scientific community as well as regular citizens because modern world is derailing man from its track and 33 % of obesity promising to reach 50 % by 2050 should be an important issue for dealing to learn on the best options to curb such dilemma.

The event is viewed as an opportunity to celebrate diversity within the legal profession, to show support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender lawyers in Nova Scotia, and to allow lawyers to learn about the unique legal issues faced by the LGBTTI community.

Throughout my experience as a teaching professional, I have successfully provided strong support and guidance to numerous parents, and teaching staff, while implementing efficient and innovative learning solutions to the complex issues facing the community, employers and peers.

Program Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Maintain a strong technical knowledge of and passion for program mission, industry trends, and developments in field of independent living skills training Coordinate all logistical and organizational aspects of community, industry, and program - specific events, including schedules, donor functions, and other activities to support program goals Interact with program participants, staff members, and donors in a professional manner to improve the user experience and promote the development of quality giving and support relationships Act as a liaison between staff members, other members management, donors, and other interested parties to drive program growth and ensure long - term sustainability Perform needs - based issue and situational assessments to improve operational efficiency, cost reductions, and ensure participant satisfaction throughout the challenging learning process Present relevant information and instruction to program participants, providing thorough and effective explanation and demonstration to individuals of differing learning capacities Hire, supervise, and manage staff in a professional manner that drives efficiency, promotes safety, and utilizes each individual's strengths to the highest capacity to fulfill program mission Present relevant information and updates to program heads and stakeholders, including performance and giving reports Support leadership team to facilitate in efficient business and organizational operations, performing important administrative tasks and analytical assignments while addressing key issues

When working with children and adolescent clients, Rachel begins by learning as much information as possible about the presenting issue across a variety of settings (e.g. school, home, in the community) and works together with caregivers to support the client by creating strategies and an individualized treatment approach that will be able to be successfully implemented across each environment.

She worked as counsellor in expat communities and learned about emotional and practical issues for expat families, on the job.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Create, adapt, and execute daily lesson plans based on Parenting and School Readiness curriculum • Administer pre - and post-testing of parents and children to determine measurable progress • Organize family learning activities and events both in the classroom and in the community to support program objectives • Facilitate Parenting education, Parent and Child Interactive literacy sessions, and Parents Interacting with Infants playgroups • Manage routine administrative functions of the classroom including recording attendance, enforcing attendance policy, and contacting absent students and encouraging their return to class • Provide supplemental learning material and activities based on parents» and children's» needs • Maintain currency in Early Childhood education techniques and strategies • Develop meaningful relationships with parents and children in our program and also with other team members • Communicate with parents, staff and administrators regarding issues that concern parents and children • Facilitate a safe, educational and stimulating learning environment • Participate in the planning and implementation of program evaluation activities • Operate standard office equipment and uses required software applications • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.