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The projects profiled here are full-figured creations by teams of teachers at schools whose cultures and schedules support grand ideas. Take a deep breath -- it didn't happen in one big swoop. Article on how to plan the PBL process in a classroom/school/district. I think this article is useful for any educator hesitant about the project-based learning approach. It's a lot of time and work, and then a struggle with how it is assessed. In my personal experience, project-based learning makes for an amazing classroom, but there is a lot of work done on the front-end to get students to buy-in to this model, and then to work within this model.

Once the goals - and specific content - for a particular ETPD session or program are selected, create the plan that will determine how the professional development will be offered. One way to do this is to select among, then combine, instructional models according to participants' needs, preferences, and contextual/logistical considerations.

The Summer Enrichment Program at WPS is an extension of the WPS philosophy, principles and model that takes place during the summer months. It provides students with the unique opportunity to participate in an individually designed program aimed to enhance academic skills and foster independence.

The Essex Primary ICT Curriculum provides a wealth of materials to support colleagues in Primary schools in planning, teaching and assessing ICT.