Origins of EdCamp
EdCamps are free events that are attending by educators. The attendees collaboratively develop the schedule/sessions that will take place during the "unconference." The model originally started in 2009 and has taken off as a model for teachers and administrators.
EdCamp Montello
EdCamp Montello is an idea to provide organic professional learning experiences for the staff of the Montello School District. Through this professional development experience, staff members will be able to share their talents and areas of expertise while allowing other staff members to learn from each other.
2015-2016 School Year
During the 2015-2016 school year, the Montello School District has shifted the way we teach, learn, and assess. This transformation has led to a culture that values learning and growing on a continual basis. Some of the most exciting shifts in the school district have included:
EdCamps are free events that are attending by educators. The attendees collaboratively develop the schedule/sessions that will take place during the "unconference." The model originally started in 2009 and has taken off as a model for teachers and administrators.
EdCamp Montello
EdCamp Montello is an idea to provide organic professional learning experiences for the staff of the Montello School District. Through this professional development experience, staff members will be able to share their talents and areas of expertise while allowing other staff members to learn from each other.
2015-2016 School Year
During the 2015-2016 school year, the Montello School District has shifted the way we teach, learn, and assess. This transformation has led to a culture that values learning and growing on a continual basis. Some of the most exciting shifts in the school district have included:
- Grading for Learning
- Writer's Workshop (Lucy Calkins)
- Structured Professional Learning Communities
- Math Workshop Model
- Addition of a math interventionist and math coach
- Addition of a 1/2 time technology integration coach
- Cathy Fosnot Math Units