West Hernando Middle School Joseph Clifford, Assistant Principal, West Hernando Middle School, Brooksville, Florida West Hernando Middle School has embraced the philosophy that children learn best when they can take knowledge from the classroom and utilize it on experiential projects in a collaborative work environment. The major focus of this presentation will be on the relationship between classroom thematic units and the projects. An overview of recently completed projects as well as current undertakings will be given through a multimedia display. The session will also explore the benefits of helping students to see the connection between what they learn and how to apply that knowledge as well as describe the program in relation to attendance, discipline concerns, and the academic success of students. Colorado Over the past four years, Trailblazer Elementary School has worked to align all school processes to its vision and mission.
Quality systems are in place for the entire staff to ensure success for all students.
Trailblazer serves as a continuous quality improvement model of strategic planning in one of the nation's fastest growing school districts. This presentation will focus on highly importable structures and processes that enhance student performance. Heim Elementary School Thomas McCully, Principal, Robert Poeller, Administrative Assistant, and Jo Scott, Teacher, Heim Elementary School, Williamsville, New York Williamsville Central School District, the ninth largest district in New York State, has aligned its instruction on measurable student growth and achievement and is committed to providing rigorous and relevant learning experiences for all students. For five years, Heim Elementary School has been using computer technology to monitor student performance on assessments. Now the staff has created an approach that allows teachers, parents, and administrators to collect and use data to focus on student learning and improvement.