Foundations of Special Learning Needs

Working to understand learning needs to best meet our students' needs! Thanks to everyone who made the trip to Parkland last Friday.

Rich discussion allows participants to learn from each other.

Thanks to the educators who met at Sauk Valley last Friday! Great discussion - great input - great energy!

Sharing and learning in a student-centered atmosphere!

Exceptional educators having fun and working hard to best meet the needs of their students! Thanks for your efforts! Please note: something is amiss in this photo. If you can spot the shenanigans, email Sarah for the opportunity for a fabulous prize! People pictured here not eligible:)

More Learning in Active Learning Classrooms - but Students Don't Know It - Check out new research

From Science News - Harvard University - September 5, 2019

For decades, there has been evidence that active learning -- classroom techniques designed to get students to participate in the learning process -- produces better educational outcomes for students at virtually all levels.

And a new Harvard study suggests it may be important to let students know it.

The study, published September 4 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, shows that, though students felt like they learned more through traditional lectures, they actually learned more when taking part in active learning classrooms.
Read more: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/09/190905171810.htm