Young Adolescent Development
This leadership series is designed to deepen understanding and knowledge of young adolescence for the purpose of improving teaching and learning in the middle grades. By being in tune with the powerful transformation that adolescents undergo, educators are better equipped to create environments in which all students can thrive.
View Young Adolescent Development Group >>Professional Teams
This leadership series focuses on effective practices for professional teams. Focus is on helping educators create professional learning communities where participants collaborate to deepen their knowledge of subject matter, critically examine their teaching practice, and consider changes that support improved classroom practice. This work is designed for interdisciplinary grade level teams and department teams. AED has partnered with the National School Reform Faculty (NSRF) to introduce _critical friends groups _protocols into this work to help participants improve their practice through collaborative learning with their colleagues.
View Professional Teams Group >>Middle School Forum
Supported by the Academy for Educational Development (AED) and Advocates for Children (AFC), the Middle School Forum is designed to gather stakeholders from across the city to identify common challenges and share information on promising practices to address the needs of the growing overage middle school student population. The forum will offer participants the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the issues affecting these students, make connections and partnerships with colleagues, and leave with detailed information on programs that can be implemented in their own schools.
View Middle School Forum Group >>Early Indicators (JPMC Funded Work)
With support from the JP Morgan Chase Foundation, AED is leveraging its expertise in middle-grades education and the growing body of research on middle-grades indicators of high school failure. The overall goal of this first phase of work (August 2007-August 2009) is to create, pilot, and refine a series of strategies, tools, and resources for school leaders (principals, team leaders and others) to use in creating school cultures and systems for identifying and intervening with students who 1) otherwise might fall off the path to success in middle school and be at-risk for high school failure; or, 2) have already fallen off and need targeted support to become reengaged with their educations and their futures. Below is a description of the work accomplished in year one. The two pilot sites for the 2008-2009 school year are MS 80 and MS 244.
View Early Indicators (JPMC Funded Work) Group >>AED PSO Teachers
The AED PSO is committed to supporting the professional growth of all teachers in the network — from first year teachers to veteran teachers who are on the brink of retirement. Because teachers have varied needs and vastly different levels of experience, we provide a differentiated approach to professional development by providing a range of differing workshops, coaching opportunities, and professional meetings.
View AED PSO Teachers Group >>AED PSO Principals
AED PSO is committed to support the growth and development of our principals and school leaders. We meet monthly in network meetings providing professional development, operations support, advocacy and coaching around the principles and practices that lead to highly effective middle grade schools.
View AED PSO Principals Group >>Academic Rigor and Differentiated Instruction
This leadership series guides administrators, coaches, and teacher-leaders through developing a school culture that engages students in the habits of successful learners. Focus is on instructional moves and pedagogy that leads to high student engagement and achievement.
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