National Academy Foundation Collaboration Network

• Integrated and Interdisciplinary Teaching & Learning

• Julie Oster and Cindy Frances

• ASPIRE

• AOIT, Apex HS, Apex, NC

In this presentation, teachers Julie Oster and Cindy Francis provide an in-depth overview of their AOIT academy’s structure and the essential elements of their instructional model. Julie and Cindy offer a synopsis of three successful integrated projects their academy students complete, as well as the central role that teacher common planning time and a focus on internship preparation play in project development.

• Teaching Strategies for ELL

• Mirza Sanchez-Medina, Principal

• Louie Pacelli, Asst. Principal

• ASPIRE

• Manhattan Bridges HS. NY, NY

In this presentation, principal Mirza Sanchez-Medina and vice principal Louie Pacelli review their school’s model for the effective education of ELL. Mirza reminds us of the unique needs of ELL, and some of the ways her school meets these needs. Louie shares ways in which Manhattan Bridges also offers professional support for its faculty, making their school a place where students and teachers are learning together.

• Creating a Learning Culture

• Evan Schwartz, Principal

• Jessica Goring, Asst. Principal

• ASPIRE

• Bronx School of Law and Finance, Bronx, NY

In this presentation, principal Evan Schwartz and vice principal Jessica Goring share the unique features of their school which have translated into student success. Hear about how their unique grading policies that focus on student self-improvement and their highly structured daily advisory period have given students and teachers a strong support network that fosters teamwork and communication.

• Partnerships

• Ed Donnelly, Headmaster

• Kathleen Dawson, Asst. Headmaster

• Kelly Cameron, Dir. College and Career Partnerships

• ASPIRE

• Brook Farm Academy, West Roxbury, MA

In this presentation, headmaster Ed Donnelly, assistant headmaster Kathleen Dawson, and Kelly Cameron, Director of College and Career Partnerships, lead you through how Brook Farm Academy developed into its present strong positions in partnerships and educational programs. Learn how to leverage local government and business resources to strengthen programs and opportunities at your own school site.

• Personalization

• Dr. Debra Bishop, Principal

• Angela Reiher, Asst. Principal and Director of Career Academies

• Kyndall, student

• ASPIRE

• AJ Moore Academy, Waco, TX

In this presentation, Principal, Dr. Debra Bishop, Asst. Principal Angela Reiher and Kyndall, an Academy student, talk about the impact of personalization at their school. Dr. Bishop speaks about some of the issues she and her staff addressed to turn the school around and build the sense of community and trust that’s helped them establish their exemplary passing rates. Listen to these site team leaders as they describe some of the strategies and techniques they use to maintain a high-caliber Academy program.