The
Small Schools Workshop is a group
of educators, organizers and researchers based in the Fischler School of Education at Nova Southeastern University. The
Small Schools Workshop collaborates with teachers, principals,
parents, and district leaders to create new, small, innovative
learning communities in public schools. In addition to providing
direct assistance through partnerships with schools, the Small
Schools Workshop actively participates in many initiatives to
broaden and deepen recognition of the importance of school size
to student learning and the role of small schools in furthering
positive whole-school and systemic change.
The
Small Schools Workshop staff has a record of successful support
for K-12 schools. The team includes experts in elementary, middle
and high school restructuring, planning and design, as well as
staff developers in areas of teaching, curricular integration,
alignment and assessment, resource development and strategies
for comprehensive school improvement. Leadership development,
team building, and school violence prevention are Workshop specialties.
Since
1991, the Small Schools Workshop has:
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Assisted over seventy elementary, middle and high schools
to restructure into small schools
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Advocated for and helped win major policy changes at the school
board level toward empowering schools with a greater degree
of self-governance and autonomy
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Provided ongoing technical assistance and professional development
opportunities to teachers, principals and teams of teachers
involved in small schools
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Researched, evaluated, and designed assessment tools for small
schools
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Provided leadership to a growing local and national network
of small-schools and like-minded organizations
If
you are interested in exploring the possibilities of a partnership
with the Small Schools Workshop or would like more information on
how the Small Schools Workshop can support school restructuring
efforts in your school or district, please contact
us!