Scheduling

Scheduling The continued movement towards the middle level concept has put tremendous pressure on how schools choose to organize their time. For good reason! The remnants of the junior high…

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Our Research Agenda

…section is about middle schools and structures, including questions related to teaming, scheduling, vision for schools, and magnet and charter schools. Each section includes a reading list of influential books,…

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Community Based Learning in Vermont: What’s going on?

…their personal educational experience, and so still think in traditional ways about credits, scheduling, and responsibilities. They need to be able to “speak the language” in order to attract students…

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LEARN

…Action Research Digital Citizenship Family & Community Involvement Family Communication Flexible Classrooms Passion Projects Identity Negotiated Curriculum Project-Based Learning (PBL) Reflection Scheduling Student-Led Conferences Service Learning Student Voice What are…

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About Our Learning Lab

…get more in-depth knowledge on how the educator is tackling Sign up for a visit using the online scheduling form. Indicate which site you’re interested in, and give us some…

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Courtney Elliot & Corey Smith

…self-assessment, and flexible grouping and scheduling across grades 3 and 4 at Proctor Elementary School positively impact student engagement and achievement?” Learning Lab reflections: Courtney’s Bright Spots & Belly Flops…

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3.2 Structures to Support Personalized Learning

…Consider how to make meetings more effective. Flexible scheduling Engaging learning doesn’t necessarily happen in content-specific, 40-minute blocks. Students also need more time. Flexible schedules are key to promoting hands-on,…

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Lessons Learned from Learning Lab VT

…Excited)     Corey Smith & Courtney Elliot, Proctor Elementary School 3rd & 4th grade Inquiry Question: How might personalization through self-reflection, self-assessment, and flexible grouping and scheduling across grades…

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