MS Learner-Week 2

Dear Class,

We are off and running in week #2 of the Middle School Learner. Understanding the philosophical basis of "This We Believe" and some of the key concepts in "Turning Points" are good foundational pieces for exploring how we can connect philosophy with beliefs with actions followed with assessment to be sure that we are maximizing the learning and achievement for every student in our middle schools.

Please continue to utilize this blog for sharing your ideas and insights related to the middle school learner. Mess around with the settings, respond to other people's blogs, insert pictures, change the font and colors, and generally play around with the possibilities for how you might use this blogging process in your classroom and school this fall. It is also a great way to connect parents with what is going on in your classroom and with your program.

I am enjoying our class and the related conversations. I'm looking forward to what Steve Kwikkel will offer tomorrow relative to the Waverly-Shellrock Jr. High program and especially related to differentiated instruction. Keep up the good work.

Jim