A Learning Community
Alderwood is associated with The Learning Network, which is an organization of schools that hold in common a set of beliefs based on theory and research, and about how to develop skillful teachers and administrators who are able to support the growth of children. The Learning Network is based on principles of student-centered teaching and learning that apply across all curriculum areas in all grades and with all students. Alderwood seeks to improve classroom teaching throughout the school and to develop consistency of understandings and practice. Weekly classroom observations also reveal new teacher understandings, as evidenced by new classroom practice.
Trained academic coaches observe teachers during instruction. A follow up dialogue helps teachers reflect on new understandings and on best practices.
Comprehensive: Schools supported by The Learning Network make changes
in the way they organize for teaching and learning that will fulfill state and district requirements.
Alderwood students thrive in an environment that is consistent from grade level to grade level. Our goal is to
develop confident, accomplished readers and writers, and enthusiastic, independent life-long learners.
Alderwood teachers are developing and refining an understanding of the theory that shapes effective instruction.
They are productive and skilled decision-makers.
The Principal and staff members are instructional leaders. Working together, wel ensure responsibility and accountability
for achieving education success.
Alderwood school is a learning organization that continues to develop.
Our literacy team mets monthly to dialoge with on going professional development.. All staff continue to meet monthly
to discuss specific topics about reading and writing instruction.
Academic Coaches: Ruby Lincheid, Kristy Champagne and Kathy Lorson-Howell.
The Learning Network coordinator is the professional educator from Richard C. Owen Publishers, Inc./The Learning
Network who comes into our school three times a year. The coordinator works with the principal and teacher leaders
both in their classrooms and as they begin to work with colleagues.
To request more information about The Learning Network
please contact:
800/262-087
The Learning Network
Richard C. Owen Publishers Inc.
P.O. Box 585
Katonah, New York 10536
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday
http://www.rcowen.com/