Sentences with phrase «on whole child»

«We have an emphasis on the whole child.

Schools focused on the whole child try to ensure students are healthy, and feel safe, supported and challenged.

In recent years, one Jersey City public school, PS 24 (better known as Watters School), has focused more on the whole child and has implemented a systematic social, emotional, and character development program in grades six through eight.

Related resources: «Byrne Creek Secondary: A Collaborative Community Opportunity» and «The Story of H.E.A.R.T.» on the Whole Child Blog

• to describe the lives of children in Ireland, in order to establish what is typical and normal as well as what is atypical and problematic; • to chart the development of children over time, in order to examine the progress and wellbeing of children at critical periods from birth to adulthood; • to identify the key factors that, independently of others, most help or hinder children's development; • to establish the effects of early childhood experiences on later life; • to map dimensions of variation in children's lives; • to identify the persistent adverse effects that lead to social disadvantage and exclusion, educational difficulties, ill health and deprivation; • to obtain children's views and opinions on their lives; • to provide a bank of data on the whole child; and to provide evidence for the creation of effective and responsive policies and services for children and families; • to provide evidence for the creation of effective and responsive policies and services for children and families.

ASCD hosts events all year long, including membership networking opportunities, national conferences that focus on leadership best practices, and our highly regarded international virtual conference on whole child education.

She helps educators focus on whole child development and hosts the BAM Radio Network, reaching a wide audience of people passionately committed to quality education.

I'm inspired by Meria Joel Carstarphen, the superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools, who talks about the fundamental educational shift from a culture of punitive testing to an emphasis on the whole child.

We promote attendance and a positive school climate by focusing on the whole child, providing critical support services and removing barriers to learning.

Just as an emphasis on the whole child consistently yields higher academic outcomes, happier students, and increased positive behaviors, we have seen that attention to the social - emotional needs of adults leads to productive, happier teachers who enjoy their colleagues and their time at work.

Summary: ASCD has unveiled the free, online ASCD School Improvement Tool, which is based on a whole child approach to education.

Whether you're concerned about a specific area of your child's development or your child is diagnosed with special needs, our highly skilled occupational therapists focus on the whole child to improve function in daily activities.

ASCD, the global leader in developing and delivering innovative programs, products, and services that empower educators to support the success of each learner, has unveiled the free, online ASCD School Improvement Tool, which is based on a whole child approach to education.

Related resources: «Byrne Creek Secondary: A Collaborative Community Opportunity» and «The Story of H.E.A.R.T.» on the Whole Child Blog

Saint Catherine Catholic School Focuses on the Whole Child in a Safe and Nurturing Academic Environment

Hear why Highlands Elementary Principal Rosemary Schutz sees a focus on the whole child as key to setting the right expectations:

«I am a firm believer that health and education are symbiotic, and ASCD's work on the Whole Child Initiative aims to change the conversation about education from a focus on narrowly defined academic achievement to one that promotes the long - term development and success of children,» said Carter.

Marge Scherer, EL's Editor in Chief, reads her May 2007 Perspectives column «Why Focus on the Whole Child?»

IEL can build on a rich history of cross-boundary, equity - driven leadership development with a focus on the whole child.

Our conference will focus on Reframing Our Approach: School - Community Partnerships Focused on Whole Child Education.

With a focus on the whole child and a commitment to building capacity in both schools and communities, we address the barriers to success that students face both in and outside the classroom.

Cox focuses on the whole child by providing a systemic wrap - around program focused with a comprehensive system of supports and interventions for children and families.

He noted the practice of data walls as emblematic of the current emphasis on test - based measures of student success and suggested that the schools might try focusing on the whole child.

For example, we look carefully at how kids, on our whole child indicators, are being supported, and challenged, and engaged, for an example, so I think that whole child data is important.

Social and Emotional Skills for Life and Career: Policy Levers that Focus on the Whole Child.

«I'm hopeful in thinking that it will relieve a little bit of the stress and focus more on the whole child,» said Partin.

ASCD's Whole Child Initiative has covered inclusion on the Whole Child Blog, including an informative post from Managing Director of Whole Child Programs Molly McCloskey, which provides leaders and educators with the best questions to ask themselves about their support of special - needs students.

ASCD wants to thank those of you who took the time to sign our whole child petition, which asked the White House to create a President's Council on the Whole Child.

Your signature on the petition sends a message to Washington, D.C., leaders to focus on what really matters — our children — by asking them to create a President's Council on the Whole Child.

The ASCD School Improvement Tool is an online needs assessment survey that focuses on the whole child indicators as well as measures of sustainability, school climate and culture, curriculum and instruction, leadership, family and community engagement, professional development and staff capacity, and assessment.

We will achieve this through a demanding academic program, socio - emotional learning support, and tiered interventions that focus on the whole child.

One of the reasons I am so passionate about ASCD is because of the focus on the whole child.

This agenda will be focused on the whole child, interdisciplinary in nature, and applicable at the individual level.

In a letter to President George W. Bush, ASCD Executive Director Gene R. Carter called for expanded education change based on the whole child approach and for improvements to the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act.

With ESSA's increased focus on whole child education, programs are developing and implementing innovative approaches to collecting and using data to measure family engagement and target areas for improvement.

«Waldorf education focuses on the whole child: head, heart and hand...» says Dr. Ida Oberman of Community School for Creative Education as she describes Waldorf education and the positive impact it can have on children.

Summary: ASCD has unveiled the free, online ASCD School Improvement Tool, which is based on a whole child approach to education.

They are the five essential elements for educating the whole child, as identified in ASCD's whole child initiative www.wholechildeducation.org (Commission on the Whole Child, 2007).

As superintendent of Cross County School District in Cherry Valley, Ark., McClure implemented a school turnaround program focused on the whole child that transformed all the schools in his rural district from School Improvement Status to successful schools that prioritize teaching standards that are relevant to students and have a real - world connection.

Northwest Catholic School Focuses on the Whole Child in a Safe and Nurturing Academic Environment

Alexandria, VA (1/19/12)-- ASCD urges educators nationwide to sign a petition today asking President Obama to create a President's Council on the Whole Child.

Alexandria, VA (08/16/2012)-- ASCD, the global leader in developing and delivering innovative programs, products, and services that empower educators to support the success of each learner, has unveiled the free, online ASCD School Improvement Tool, which is based on a whole child approach to education.

I'm inspired by Meria Joel Carstarphen, the superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools, who talks about the fundamental educational shift from a culture of punitive testing to an emphasis on the whole child.

With staff focused on the whole child and acting quickly to intervene, St. Croix Falls has reduced the percentage of ninth - grade students who fail a class from a high of 34.2 percent in 2014 - 15 to 11.25 percent for the 2016 - 17 school year.

Montana is taking advantage of the new flexibility allowed under the law to provide a stronger focus on the whole child and preparing every student for the next step in their education.

Check out my interview with Sean Slade, Mike Barnes, Kevin Parr, and Joan Young on the Whole Child podcast, «Believing in Students So They Believe in Themselves.»

Just like the aperture of a camera, we continually adjust our lens to ensure our focus remains on the whole child.

Our focus on the whole child includes our robust arts, fitness, and adventure programs that help develop students» social and emotional skills.

Through a focus on the whole child, we engage students in their own learning, community and world, using a project - based approach.

Additionally, as states and districts move to develop and implement the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), ASCD calls on national leaders to oversee its implementation with fidelity so that all state plans provide an equitable, well - rounded education focused on the whole child.