LAFAYETTE, LA. This school, which is designed to provide a learning environment for students whose needs cannot be met by traditional high schools, helps potential drop-outs earn a high school diploma. The Art of Learning is being used in a book study context to support the professional development of core subject teachers. The goal is …
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Orange County Public Schools/Hospital-Bound/Esteem Academy
ORLANDO, FL. Susan Hoover, a teacher of the gifted in a school that serves students who are either medically fragile or who function best in a very small classroom setting, is using The Art of Learning to foster professional development study sessions. Her ultimate objective: To have the faculty translate the principles into enrichment programs …
North Kansas City School District
NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO. Julie Bredemier, a K-12 teacher of gifted children, is leading an online book study for teachers throughout her school district to help them gain an understanding of how to encourage each child to develop his or her fullest potential.
St. Andrew’s School
SAVANNAH, GA – Kelley Waldron is using the book with teachers at St. Andrew’s School to enrich ongoing discussions regarding curriculum and classroom instruction focused on student-centered education and a process-versus-product mentality. Participants spent the summer using The Art of Learning as a professional development tool and are now integrating the principles into their teaching.
Medgar Evers College
BROOKLYN, NY. This institution is using The Art of Learning to promote professional development among educators in the Computer Information Systems department.
Hamilton Elementary School
TROY, MI. Special Education teacher, Greta Gubbins, will be utilizing The Art of Learning to provide professional development for the school’s child study team.