It emphasizes intellectual, service, and physical aspects of student development and requires students to work cooperatively in and outside the classroom. Attendance has also increased, and students report increased engagement in learning. The Winnequah Middle School staff have supported the Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound Model. Thomas Van Winkle, principal, and Scott Gill, regional director of ELOB, give presentation to Superintendent, Board President, and chair of Curriculum Committee. 1998 - Winnequah administration meets with Executive Director of ELOB in Cambridge, MA. to discuss program components as they relate to organizational structure in place at Winnequah Middle School.
Conduct needs assessments from staff, students, and parents.
Vote to determine support and commitment to the program. 1999 - Conduct informational sessions regarding ELOB with parents and community members. Ongoing development of expeditions, professional development opportunities, reflection and evaluation of learning and performance. Our middle school teachers need Expeditionary Learning because our attempts to reform and energize education for young adolescents with such unique social, emotional, and academic needs are not comprehensive. We must rely on the expertise of this nationally approved reform design to train our dedicated staff to the benefit of all students.