A meaningful relationship among faculty and students enhances academic achievement. Creating personalization of student learning, developing student ownership and responsibility in a school through an advisory, supports student’s affective and academic needs. It also has relevance to the existing academic curriculum. Personal connections are necessary for successful middle level learning. Topics include:
Plymouth State University Graduate Studies Writing Assessment Rubric
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Pat Clem has been an exemplary teacher, team leader, assistant principal, principal of a NELMS Spotlight School is currently principal of Hampshire Regional Middle/High School.