The ASPIRE Workgroup

NAF’s ASPIRE initiative seeks to develop a cohort of model Academies to serve as exemplars for the larger network and as a potential set of study sites for a national study of career academies conducted by MDRC. Participating school sites will be centered on: career themed small school design; meaningful career exposure and experiential learning through partnerships; and strong, student centered teaching and learning that integrates career readiness and college preparation.

The ASPIRE workgroup is now online! Click on the ASPIRE Connect link to your left to see how this program is using NAFConnect to support its teams.

Use the link below to go directly to the ASPIRE workgroup on the new Collaboration Network.

Log into the ASPIRE Design Team Group

Design Studios: NY, TX, MA, NC

NAF uses the Design Studio model as a vehicle for inquiry and collaboration among ASPIRE team members. As of 2008 lead sites had hosted sessions on: Partnerships, ELL Strategies, Personalization, Integrated Instruction and Creating a Learning Culture.

View the Design Studio website.

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