Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Expeditionary Learning Schools

Please visit www.elschools.org to learn more about the Expeditionary Learning model. We are currently working with Expeditionary Learning Schools (a national, non-profit organization) which will provide us with a school designer and consultant to assist in implementing their model which includes project-based learning, integrated studies, assessment and other key concepts we desire for our students. The focus and investment will be on Teacher Development and Training. Over time, we will become one of a nation-wide network of "Expeditionary Learning Schools".

Currently, there are only three schools implementing the EL model in the state of Utah, two charter schools (one in SLC and one in Ogden) and one private school in Salt Lake City. At our encouragment, our friendly supporters, American Leadership Academy and Liberty Academy in Spanish Fork and Salem respectfully, are anticipating a contract with ELSchools to convert to this model of learning over the next few years. We will be the first in Utah County to introduce this model when we open our doors.

What is "Project Based Learning" or "Expeditionary Learning"? Watch this short video to find out :