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Wed, 11 Mar 2015 20:03:00 GMT /slideshow/moving-to-the-new-site-for-2015-presentations-45731114/45731114 ncmsa@slideshare.net(ncmsa) We have moved to our new site to reflect our new name! ncmsa NCMLE replaces NCMSA <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/movingtothenewsitefor2015presentations-150311200301-conversion-gate01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> NCMLE replaces NCMSA
We have moved to our new site to reflect our new name! from North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education
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Building Data Literacy Among Middle School Administrators and Teachers /slideshow/building-data-literacy-among-middle-school-administrators-and-teachers/33386592 ncamlebuildingdataliteracycapacityamongmiddleschooladministratorsandteachers31314-140410161522-phpapp02
Building Data Literacy Among Middle School Administrators and Teachers Data literacy is an essential trait for middle school administrators and teachers to possess. In this session, the Research and Accountability Team from Durham Public Schools will discuss how it has expanded its focus on Data-to-Action to building data literacy amongst its middle school administrators and teachers during 2013-14. J. Brent Cooper, Terri Mozingo & Karin Beckett Durham Public Schools - Durham, NC]]>

Building Data Literacy Among Middle School Administrators and Teachers Data literacy is an essential trait for middle school administrators and teachers to possess. In this session, the Research and Accountability Team from Durham Public Schools will discuss how it has expanded its focus on Data-to-Action to building data literacy amongst its middle school administrators and teachers during 2013-14. J. Brent Cooper, Terri Mozingo & Karin Beckett Durham Public Schools - Durham, NC]]>
Thu, 10 Apr 2014 16:15:22 GMT /slideshow/building-data-literacy-among-middle-school-administrators-and-teachers/33386592 ncmsa@slideshare.net(ncmsa) Building Data Literacy Among Middle School Administrators and Teachers ncmsa Building Data Literacy Among Middle School Administrators and Teachers Data literacy is an essential trait for middle school administrators and teachers to possess. In this session, the Research and Accountability Team from Durham Public Schools will discuss how it has expanded its focus on Data-to-Action to building data literacy amongst its middle school administrators and teachers during 2013-14. J. Brent Cooper, Terri Mozingo & Karin Beckett Durham Public Schools - Durham, NC <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/ncamlebuildingdataliteracycapacityamongmiddleschooladministratorsandteachers31314-140410161522-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Building Data Literacy Among Middle School Administrators and Teachers Data literacy is an essential trait for middle school administrators and teachers to possess. In this session, the Research and Accountability Team from Durham Public Schools will discuss how it has expanded its focus on Data-to-Action to building data literacy amongst its middle school administrators and teachers during 2013-14. J. Brent Cooper, Terri Mozingo &amp; Karin Beckett Durham Public Schools - Durham, NC
Building Data Literacy Among Middle School Administrators and Teachers from North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education
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Improving the 6th Grade Transition for Middle School Students /slideshow/improving-the-6th-grade-transition-for-middle-school-students/33386404 ncamleimprovingsixthgradetransition31714-140410160944-phpapp02
Improving the 6th Grade Transition for Middle School Students This session will present two middle school principals' efforts to improve the middle school transition for rising 6th grade students. Results from a 6th grade parent survey and Summer Bridge Program will be discussed. New school strategies and implementations to ease the 6th grade transition will also be discussed. Presenters: J. Brent Cooper, Holly Emanuel, Terri Mozingo & Latonya Smith - Durham Public Schools & Brogden Middle School - Durham, NC]]>

Improving the 6th Grade Transition for Middle School Students This session will present two middle school principals' efforts to improve the middle school transition for rising 6th grade students. Results from a 6th grade parent survey and Summer Bridge Program will be discussed. New school strategies and implementations to ease the 6th grade transition will also be discussed. Presenters: J. Brent Cooper, Holly Emanuel, Terri Mozingo & Latonya Smith - Durham Public Schools & Brogden Middle School - Durham, NC]]>
Thu, 10 Apr 2014 16:09:44 GMT /slideshow/improving-the-6th-grade-transition-for-middle-school-students/33386404 ncmsa@slideshare.net(ncmsa) Improving the 6th Grade Transition for Middle School Students ncmsa Improving the 6th Grade Transition for Middle School Students This session will present two middle school principals' efforts to improve the middle school transition for rising 6th grade students. Results from a 6th grade parent survey and Summer Bridge Program will be discussed. New school strategies and implementations to ease the 6th grade transition will also be discussed. Presenters: J. Brent Cooper, Holly Emanuel, Terri Mozingo & Latonya Smith - Durham Public Schools & Brogden Middle School - Durham, NC <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/ncamleimprovingsixthgradetransition31714-140410160944-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Improving the 6th Grade Transition for Middle School Students This session will present two middle school principals&#39; efforts to improve the middle school transition for rising 6th grade students. Results from a 6th grade parent survey and Summer Bridge Program will be discussed. New school strategies and implementations to ease the 6th grade transition will also be discussed. Presenters: J. Brent Cooper, Holly Emanuel, Terri Mozingo &amp; Latonya Smith - Durham Public Schools &amp; Brogden Middle School - Durham, NC
Improving the 6th Grade Transition for Middle School Students from North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education
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Closing the Gap With STEM Education: Why, What, and How /ncmsa/closing-the-gap-with-stem-education-why-what-and-how gatewaytotechnologymspresentation-140410160524-phpapp01
Closing the Gap With STEM Education: Why, What, and How Participants will learn why there is a growing need for STEM education in the United States, what STEM education is, how STEM education at the middle school level contributes to closing the gap, and how to successfully plan and implement a middle school program. Ken Verburg Project Lead the Way - Lexington, SC ]]>

Closing the Gap With STEM Education: Why, What, and How Participants will learn why there is a growing need for STEM education in the United States, what STEM education is, how STEM education at the middle school level contributes to closing the gap, and how to successfully plan and implement a middle school program. Ken Verburg Project Lead the Way - Lexington, SC ]]>
Thu, 10 Apr 2014 16:05:23 GMT /ncmsa/closing-the-gap-with-stem-education-why-what-and-how ncmsa@slideshare.net(ncmsa) Closing the Gap With STEM Education: Why, What, and How ncmsa Closing the Gap With STEM Education: Why, What, and How Participants will learn why there is a growing need for STEM education in the United States, what STEM education is, how STEM education at the middle school level contributes to closing the gap, and how to successfully plan and implement a middle school program. Ken Verburg Project Lead the Way - Lexington, SC <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/gatewaytotechnologymspresentation-140410160524-phpapp01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Closing the Gap With STEM Education: Why, What, and How Participants will learn why there is a growing need for STEM education in the United States, what STEM education is, how STEM education at the middle school level contributes to closing the gap, and how to successfully plan and implement a middle school program. Ken Verburg Project Lead the Way - Lexington, SC
Closing the Gap With STEM Education: Why, What, and How from North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education
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Keeping the faith: Conversations to advance the middle school concept with integrity /slideshow/keeping-the-faith-conversations-to-advance-the-middle-school-concept-with-integrity/33385981 handoutforthevanhoosesession20142-140410155706-phpapp02
Keeping the Faith: Conversations to Advance the Middle School Concept with Integrity Many educators continue to provide authentic middle school programs and practices - even when faced with budgetary challenges and public misperceptions. Presenters will share suggestions for articulating and advocating the middle school concept. Using presentation software, audience participants will engage in discussing these issues in an open forum. Presenters: Bob Houghton, Howard Coleman, Kathleen Roney, Laurie Ramirez & Dave Strahan-Appalachian State University, UNC-Wilmington, & Western Carolina University]]>

Keeping the Faith: Conversations to Advance the Middle School Concept with Integrity Many educators continue to provide authentic middle school programs and practices - even when faced with budgetary challenges and public misperceptions. Presenters will share suggestions for articulating and advocating the middle school concept. Using presentation software, audience participants will engage in discussing these issues in an open forum. Presenters: Bob Houghton, Howard Coleman, Kathleen Roney, Laurie Ramirez & Dave Strahan-Appalachian State University, UNC-Wilmington, & Western Carolina University]]>
Thu, 10 Apr 2014 15:57:05 GMT /slideshow/keeping-the-faith-conversations-to-advance-the-middle-school-concept-with-integrity/33385981 ncmsa@slideshare.net(ncmsa) Keeping the faith: Conversations to advance the middle school concept with integrity ncmsa Keeping the Faith: Conversations to Advance the Middle School Concept with Integrity Many educators continue to provide authentic middle school programs and practices - even when faced with budgetary challenges and public misperceptions. Presenters will share suggestions for articulating and advocating the middle school concept. Using presentation software, audience participants will engage in discussing these issues in an open forum. Presenters: Bob Houghton, Howard Coleman, Kathleen Roney, Laurie Ramirez & Dave Strahan-Appalachian State University, UNC-Wilmington, & Western Carolina University <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/handoutforthevanhoosesession20142-140410155706-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Keeping the Faith: Conversations to Advance the Middle School Concept with Integrity Many educators continue to provide authentic middle school programs and practices - even when faced with budgetary challenges and public misperceptions. Presenters will share suggestions for articulating and advocating the middle school concept. Using presentation software, audience participants will engage in discussing these issues in an open forum. Presenters: Bob Houghton, Howard Coleman, Kathleen Roney, Laurie Ramirez &amp; Dave Strahan-Appalachian State University, UNC-Wilmington, &amp; Western Carolina University
Keeping the faith: Conversations to advance the middle school concept with integrity from North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education
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What is Your Student’s Writing Telling You? /ncmsa/middle-school-conference-writing middleschoolconferencewriting-140410154655-phpapp01
What is Your Student’s Writing Telling You? Join DPI ELA consultants in an interactive session that explores what exemplary 6-8 student writing aligned to the CCSS looks like in ELA classrooms. Participants will look at student writing samples across the three types of writing: argument/opinion, informative/explanatory, and narrative writing and identify techniques aligned to the Standards. Presenter: Anna Frost - NC Department of Public Instruction - Raleigh, NC]]>

What is Your Student’s Writing Telling You? Join DPI ELA consultants in an interactive session that explores what exemplary 6-8 student writing aligned to the CCSS looks like in ELA classrooms. Participants will look at student writing samples across the three types of writing: argument/opinion, informative/explanatory, and narrative writing and identify techniques aligned to the Standards. Presenter: Anna Frost - NC Department of Public Instruction - Raleigh, NC]]>
Thu, 10 Apr 2014 15:46:55 GMT /ncmsa/middle-school-conference-writing ncmsa@slideshare.net(ncmsa) What is Your Student’s Writing Telling You? ncmsa What is Your Student’s Writing Telling You? Join DPI ELA consultants in an interactive session that explores what exemplary 6-8 student writing aligned to the CCSS looks like in ELA classrooms. Participants will look at student writing samples across the three types of writing: argument/opinion, informative/explanatory, and narrative writing and identify techniques aligned to the Standards. Presenter: Anna Frost - NC Department of Public Instruction - Raleigh, NC <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/middleschoolconferencewriting-140410154655-phpapp01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> What is Your Student’s Writing Telling You? Join DPI ELA consultants in an interactive session that explores what exemplary 6-8 student writing aligned to the CCSS looks like in ELA classrooms. Participants will look at student writing samples across the three types of writing: argument/opinion, informative/explanatory, and narrative writing and identify techniques aligned to the Standards. Presenter: Anna Frost - NC Department of Public Instruction - Raleigh, NC
What is Your Student’s Writing Telling You? from North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education
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Developmentally Appropriate Practices to Support the Young Adolescent /slideshow/refocusing-on-the-middle-school-model-jgriffin/33342310 refocusingonthemiddleschoolmodeljgriffin-140409173756-phpapp02
Developmentally Appropriate Practices to Support the Young Adolescent How do you foster academic growth for students in the middle? Developmentally appropriate practices are critical at all levels for student learning and engagement. Refocusing on the middle school model aligns instructional practices with the unique developmental needs of students ages 11 through 15. Teaming, Advisory, and Content Integration enable teachers to leverage the talents of adolescents. This collaboration strengthens teacher leadership, builds student-teacher relationships, and fosters critical conversations around teaching and learning. Presenters: Patterson Denise & Stephanie Dischiavi - Northview Middle School - Hickory, NC]]>

Developmentally Appropriate Practices to Support the Young Adolescent How do you foster academic growth for students in the middle? Developmentally appropriate practices are critical at all levels for student learning and engagement. Refocusing on the middle school model aligns instructional practices with the unique developmental needs of students ages 11 through 15. Teaming, Advisory, and Content Integration enable teachers to leverage the talents of adolescents. This collaboration strengthens teacher leadership, builds student-teacher relationships, and fosters critical conversations around teaching and learning. Presenters: Patterson Denise & Stephanie Dischiavi - Northview Middle School - Hickory, NC]]>
Wed, 09 Apr 2014 17:37:56 GMT /slideshow/refocusing-on-the-middle-school-model-jgriffin/33342310 ncmsa@slideshare.net(ncmsa) Developmentally Appropriate Practices to Support the Young Adolescent ncmsa Developmentally Appropriate Practices to Support the Young Adolescent How do you foster academic growth for students in the middle? Developmentally appropriate practices are critical at all levels for student learning and engagement. Refocusing on the middle school model aligns instructional practices with the unique developmental needs of students ages 11 through 15. Teaming, Advisory, and Content Integration enable teachers to leverage the talents of adolescents. This collaboration strengthens teacher leadership, builds student-teacher relationships, and fosters critical conversations around teaching and learning. Presenters: Patterson Denise & Stephanie Dischiavi - Northview Middle School - Hickory, NC <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/refocusingonthemiddleschoolmodeljgriffin-140409173756-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Developmentally Appropriate Practices to Support the Young Adolescent How do you foster academic growth for students in the middle? Developmentally appropriate practices are critical at all levels for student learning and engagement. Refocusing on the middle school model aligns instructional practices with the unique developmental needs of students ages 11 through 15. Teaming, Advisory, and Content Integration enable teachers to leverage the talents of adolescents. This collaboration strengthens teacher leadership, builds student-teacher relationships, and fosters critical conversations around teaching and learning. Presenters: Patterson Denise &amp; Stephanie Dischiavi - Northview Middle School - Hickory, NC
Developmentally Appropriate Practices to Support the Young Adolescent from North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education
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Reading Challenge: Engage Your Readers Through Technology /slideshow/reading-challenge-engage-your-readers-through-technology/33341172 readingchallengepresentation-140409165815-phpapp02
Reading Challenge: Engage Your Readers Through Technology Engaging students in meaningful independent reading is often a daunting task. This session will share a reading challenge that uses technology to motivate students to read and respond to their reading. Discussion boards, digital book talks, and multimedia projects are utilized to enhance, inspire, and empower students in this challenge. Presenter: Erica Preswood - University School - Johnson City, TN]]>

Reading Challenge: Engage Your Readers Through Technology Engaging students in meaningful independent reading is often a daunting task. This session will share a reading challenge that uses technology to motivate students to read and respond to their reading. Discussion boards, digital book talks, and multimedia projects are utilized to enhance, inspire, and empower students in this challenge. Presenter: Erica Preswood - University School - Johnson City, TN]]>
Wed, 09 Apr 2014 16:58:15 GMT /slideshow/reading-challenge-engage-your-readers-through-technology/33341172 ncmsa@slideshare.net(ncmsa) Reading Challenge: Engage Your Readers Through Technology ncmsa Reading Challenge: Engage Your Readers Through Technology Engaging students in meaningful independent reading is often a daunting task. This session will share a reading challenge that uses technology to motivate students to read and respond to their reading. Discussion boards, digital book talks, and multimedia projects are utilized to enhance, inspire, and empower students in this challenge. Presenter: Erica Preswood - University School - Johnson City, TN <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/readingchallengepresentation-140409165815-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Reading Challenge: Engage Your Readers Through Technology Engaging students in meaningful independent reading is often a daunting task. This session will share a reading challenge that uses technology to motivate students to read and respond to their reading. Discussion boards, digital book talks, and multimedia projects are utilized to enhance, inspire, and empower students in this challenge. Presenter: Erica Preswood - University School - Johnson City, TN
Reading Challenge: Engage Your Readers Through Technology from North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education
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Seminars and Inquiry-based Learning in an Autonomous Learning Environment /slideshow/seminars-and-inquirybased-learning-in-an-autonomous-learning-environment/32731116 seminarandinquirybasedlearningeverett-stephens-140325164440-phpapp01
Seminars and Inquiry-based Learning in an Autonomous Learning Environment Collaboration is essential for developing 21st century skills. This presentation will be an interactive discussion of the logistics of integrating Inquiry-based Learning across the curriculum, using seminars to engage all learners, and the value of collaboration with all subject area teachers. The presenters will reflect on classroom successes and challenges. Presenters: Liz Everett & Seth Stephens - CW Stanford Middle School - Hillsborough, NC]]>

Seminars and Inquiry-based Learning in an Autonomous Learning Environment Collaboration is essential for developing 21st century skills. This presentation will be an interactive discussion of the logistics of integrating Inquiry-based Learning across the curriculum, using seminars to engage all learners, and the value of collaboration with all subject area teachers. The presenters will reflect on classroom successes and challenges. Presenters: Liz Everett & Seth Stephens - CW Stanford Middle School - Hillsborough, NC]]>
Tue, 25 Mar 2014 16:44:40 GMT /slideshow/seminars-and-inquirybased-learning-in-an-autonomous-learning-environment/32731116 ncmsa@slideshare.net(ncmsa) Seminars and Inquiry-based Learning in an Autonomous Learning Environment ncmsa Seminars and Inquiry-based Learning in an Autonomous Learning Environment Collaboration is essential for developing 21st century skills. This presentation will be an interactive discussion of the logistics of integrating Inquiry-based Learning across the curriculum, using seminars to engage all learners, and the value of collaboration with all subject area teachers. The presenters will reflect on classroom successes and challenges. Presenters: Liz Everett & Seth Stephens - CW Stanford Middle School - Hillsborough, NC <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/seminarandinquirybasedlearningeverett-stephens-140325164440-phpapp01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Seminars and Inquiry-based Learning in an Autonomous Learning Environment Collaboration is essential for developing 21st century skills. This presentation will be an interactive discussion of the logistics of integrating Inquiry-based Learning across the curriculum, using seminars to engage all learners, and the value of collaboration with all subject area teachers. The presenters will reflect on classroom successes and challenges. Presenters: Liz Everett &amp; Seth Stephens - CW Stanford Middle School - Hillsborough, NC
Seminars and Inquiry-based Learning in an Autonomous Learning Environment from North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education
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Durham Public Schools and NC Write: A District-Wide Literacy Initiative /slideshow/nc-middle-school-conference-2014/32720681 ncmiddleschoolconference2014-140325121828-phpapp01
Durham Public Schools and NC Write: A District-Wide Literacy Initiative Durham Public Schools has partnered with Measurement Incorporated’s NC Write program to launch a district-wide literacy initiative. With an emphasis on Six Traits of Writing and Understanding by Design, district literacy specialists create digital interdisciplinary performance assessments to measure Common Core ELA standards and empower students to be college/career-ready. Presenters: Trish Martin, Rhonda Kaye & Heidi Elmoustakim-Measurement Inc- Durham, NC]]>

Durham Public Schools and NC Write: A District-Wide Literacy Initiative Durham Public Schools has partnered with Measurement Incorporated’s NC Write program to launch a district-wide literacy initiative. With an emphasis on Six Traits of Writing and Understanding by Design, district literacy specialists create digital interdisciplinary performance assessments to measure Common Core ELA standards and empower students to be college/career-ready. Presenters: Trish Martin, Rhonda Kaye & Heidi Elmoustakim-Measurement Inc- Durham, NC]]>
Tue, 25 Mar 2014 12:18:28 GMT /slideshow/nc-middle-school-conference-2014/32720681 ncmsa@slideshare.net(ncmsa) Durham Public Schools and NC Write: A District-Wide Literacy Initiative ncmsa Durham Public Schools and NC Write: A District-Wide Literacy Initiative Durham Public Schools has partnered with Measurement Incorporated’s NC Write program to launch a district-wide literacy initiative. With an emphasis on Six Traits of Writing and Understanding by Design, district literacy specialists create digital interdisciplinary performance assessments to measure Common Core ELA standards and empower students to be college/career-ready. Presenters: Trish Martin, Rhonda Kaye & Heidi Elmoustakim-Measurement Inc- Durham, NC <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/ncmiddleschoolconference2014-140325121828-phpapp01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Durham Public Schools and NC Write: A District-Wide Literacy Initiative Durham Public Schools has partnered with Measurement Incorporated’s NC Write program to launch a district-wide literacy initiative. With an emphasis on Six Traits of Writing and Understanding by Design, district literacy specialists create digital interdisciplinary performance assessments to measure Common Core ELA standards and empower students to be college/career-ready. Presenters: Trish Martin, Rhonda Kaye &amp; Heidi Elmoustakim-Measurement Inc- Durham, NC
Durham Public Schools and NC Write: A District-Wide Literacy Initiative from North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education
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Teaching Middle School... A Spiritual Practice /slideshow/2014-ncmle-teaching-middle-school-a-spiritual-practice/32720301 2014ncmleteachingmiddleschoolaspiritualpractice-140325120918-phpapp02
Teaching Middle... A Spiritual Practice Teaching is profound, personal, and complex- almost a spiritual practice. Using that metaphor, perhaps we can draw on inner resources which will allow us to remain balanced and compassionate even on our most difficult days. This presentation will not espouse any specific religious tenets but gently look at philosophical underpinnings common to all. Presenter: Ann Mary Roberts - Radford University - Radford, VA]]>

Teaching Middle... A Spiritual Practice Teaching is profound, personal, and complex- almost a spiritual practice. Using that metaphor, perhaps we can draw on inner resources which will allow us to remain balanced and compassionate even on our most difficult days. This presentation will not espouse any specific religious tenets but gently look at philosophical underpinnings common to all. Presenter: Ann Mary Roberts - Radford University - Radford, VA]]>
Tue, 25 Mar 2014 12:09:18 GMT /slideshow/2014-ncmle-teaching-middle-school-a-spiritual-practice/32720301 ncmsa@slideshare.net(ncmsa) Teaching Middle School... A Spiritual Practice ncmsa Teaching Middle... A Spiritual Practice Teaching is profound, personal, and complex- almost a spiritual practice. Using that metaphor, perhaps we can draw on inner resources which will allow us to remain balanced and compassionate even on our most difficult days. This presentation will not espouse any specific religious tenets but gently look at philosophical underpinnings common to all. Presenter: Ann Mary Roberts - Radford University - Radford, VA <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/2014ncmleteachingmiddleschoolaspiritualpractice-140325120918-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Teaching Middle... A Spiritual Practice Teaching is profound, personal, and complex- almost a spiritual practice. Using that metaphor, perhaps we can draw on inner resources which will allow us to remain balanced and compassionate even on our most difficult days. This presentation will not espouse any specific religious tenets but gently look at philosophical underpinnings common to all. Presenter: Ann Mary Roberts - Radford University - Radford, VA
Teaching Middle School... A Spiritual Practice from North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education
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Different Families Different Dances: Children of Alcoholics in the Classroom /ncmsa/2014-nc-mle-conference-children-of-alcoholics 2014ncmleconferencechildrenofalcoholics-140325120750-phpapp01
Different Families Different Dances: Children of Alcoholics in the Classroom When you live in a family where a parent has an addiction you learn ways of coping to help the family and get your needs met. Sometimes those strategies are counterproductive in the classroom. Participants will learn about Children of Alcoholics and strategies to help students be more successful in school. Presenter: Ann Mary Roberts - Radford University - Radford, VA]]>

Different Families Different Dances: Children of Alcoholics in the Classroom When you live in a family where a parent has an addiction you learn ways of coping to help the family and get your needs met. Sometimes those strategies are counterproductive in the classroom. Participants will learn about Children of Alcoholics and strategies to help students be more successful in school. Presenter: Ann Mary Roberts - Radford University - Radford, VA]]>
Tue, 25 Mar 2014 12:07:50 GMT /ncmsa/2014-nc-mle-conference-children-of-alcoholics ncmsa@slideshare.net(ncmsa) Different Families Different Dances: Children of Alcoholics in the Classroom ncmsa Different Families Different Dances: Children of Alcoholics in the Classroom When you live in a family where a parent has an addiction you learn ways of coping to help the family and get your needs met. Sometimes those strategies are counterproductive in the classroom. Participants will learn about Children of Alcoholics and strategies to help students be more successful in school. Presenter: Ann Mary Roberts - Radford University - Radford, VA <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/2014ncmleconferencechildrenofalcoholics-140325120750-phpapp01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Different Families Different Dances: Children of Alcoholics in the Classroom When you live in a family where a parent has an addiction you learn ways of coping to help the family and get your needs met. Sometimes those strategies are counterproductive in the classroom. Participants will learn about Children of Alcoholics and strategies to help students be more successful in school. Presenter: Ann Mary Roberts - Radford University - Radford, VA
Different Families Different Dances: Children of Alcoholics in the Classroom from North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education
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Including inclusion sharing the classroom for student success /slideshow/including-inclusion-sharing-the-classroom-for-student-success/32685297 includinginclusionsharingtheclassroomforstudentsuccess-140324182725-phpapp01
Including Inclusion: Sharing the Classroom for Student Success This session will offer comic relief to the many challenges of inclusion; while providing practical strategies for creating a successful inclusion classroom. Teachers will explore various inclusion models and ways to effectively communicate, plan and organize for students’ success. PREREQUISITE: Sense of humor and love for Middle-Scholars is required. Presenters: Angela Monell & Shakera Wilson - Porter Ridge Middle School - Indian Trail, NC]]>

Including Inclusion: Sharing the Classroom for Student Success This session will offer comic relief to the many challenges of inclusion; while providing practical strategies for creating a successful inclusion classroom. Teachers will explore various inclusion models and ways to effectively communicate, plan and organize for students’ success. PREREQUISITE: Sense of humor and love for Middle-Scholars is required. Presenters: Angela Monell & Shakera Wilson - Porter Ridge Middle School - Indian Trail, NC]]>
Mon, 24 Mar 2014 18:27:24 GMT /slideshow/including-inclusion-sharing-the-classroom-for-student-success/32685297 ncmsa@slideshare.net(ncmsa) Including inclusion sharing the classroom for student success ncmsa Including Inclusion: Sharing the Classroom for Student Success This session will offer comic relief to the many challenges of inclusion; while providing practical strategies for creating a successful inclusion classroom. Teachers will explore various inclusion models and ways to effectively communicate, plan and organize for students’ success. PREREQUISITE: Sense of humor and love for Middle-Scholars is required. Presenters: Angela Monell & Shakera Wilson - Porter Ridge Middle School - Indian Trail, NC <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/includinginclusionsharingtheclassroomforstudentsuccess-140324182725-phpapp01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Including Inclusion: Sharing the Classroom for Student Success This session will offer comic relief to the many challenges of inclusion; while providing practical strategies for creating a successful inclusion classroom. Teachers will explore various inclusion models and ways to effectively communicate, plan and organize for students’ success. PREREQUISITE: Sense of humor and love for Middle-Scholars is required. Presenters: Angela Monell &amp; Shakera Wilson - Porter Ridge Middle School - Indian Trail, NC
Including inclusion sharing the classroom for student success from North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education
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Portrait of a 21st century student /ncmsa/portrait-of-a-21st-century-student portraitofa21stcenturystudent-140324181724-phpapp02
Portrait of a 21st Century Student What adjectives would you use to describe a 21st century student? If you are interested in helping students ask deeper questions, collaborate effectively and produce quality projects, this session is for you. We will explore resources and strategies that develop those much need skills for future academic and professional success. Presenter: Cheryl Ellis - Zaner-Bloser Publishing - Franklin, TN]]>

Portrait of a 21st Century Student What adjectives would you use to describe a 21st century student? If you are interested in helping students ask deeper questions, collaborate effectively and produce quality projects, this session is for you. We will explore resources and strategies that develop those much need skills for future academic and professional success. Presenter: Cheryl Ellis - Zaner-Bloser Publishing - Franklin, TN]]>
Mon, 24 Mar 2014 18:17:24 GMT /ncmsa/portrait-of-a-21st-century-student ncmsa@slideshare.net(ncmsa) Portrait of a 21st century student ncmsa Portrait of a 21st Century Student What adjectives would you use to describe a 21st century student? If you are interested in helping students ask deeper questions, collaborate effectively and produce quality projects, this session is for you. We will explore resources and strategies that develop those much need skills for future academic and professional success. Presenter: Cheryl Ellis - Zaner-Bloser Publishing - Franklin, TN <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/portraitofa21stcenturystudent-140324181724-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Portrait of a 21st Century Student What adjectives would you use to describe a 21st century student? If you are interested in helping students ask deeper questions, collaborate effectively and produce quality projects, this session is for you. We will explore resources and strategies that develop those much need skills for future academic and professional success. Presenter: Cheryl Ellis - Zaner-Bloser Publishing - Franklin, TN
Portrait of a 21st century student from North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education
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Is Google DRIVE-ing you Crazy? /slideshow/is-google-drive-ing-you-crazy/32617222 isgoogledrive-ingyoucrazy-140322162751-phpapp02
Is Google DRIVE-ing you Crazy? From Google Docs to Google Presentations to Google Sites, Google provides more than a search engine and G-Mail accounts. Learn about the many functions and applications of Google Drive that will take you one step closer to the 21st century classroom. Bring a laptop and a G-Mail account and get ready to DRIVE through Google!!! Presenters: Monica Martin, Heather Martin, & Lynn Potter-Caldwell County Schools-Lenoir, NC]]>

Is Google DRIVE-ing you Crazy? From Google Docs to Google Presentations to Google Sites, Google provides more than a search engine and G-Mail accounts. Learn about the many functions and applications of Google Drive that will take you one step closer to the 21st century classroom. Bring a laptop and a G-Mail account and get ready to DRIVE through Google!!! Presenters: Monica Martin, Heather Martin, & Lynn Potter-Caldwell County Schools-Lenoir, NC]]>
Sat, 22 Mar 2014 16:27:51 GMT /slideshow/is-google-drive-ing-you-crazy/32617222 ncmsa@slideshare.net(ncmsa) Is Google DRIVE-ing you Crazy? ncmsa Is Google DRIVE-ing you Crazy? From Google Docs to Google Presentations to Google Sites, Google provides more than a search engine and G-Mail accounts. Learn about the many functions and applications of Google Drive that will take you one step closer to the 21st century classroom. Bring a laptop and a G-Mail account and get ready to DRIVE through Google!!! Presenters: Monica Martin, Heather Martin, & Lynn Potter-Caldwell County Schools-Lenoir, NC <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/isgoogledrive-ingyoucrazy-140322162751-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Is Google DRIVE-ing you Crazy? From Google Docs to Google Presentations to Google Sites, Google provides more than a search engine and G-Mail accounts. Learn about the many functions and applications of Google Drive that will take you one step closer to the 21st century classroom. Bring a laptop and a G-Mail account and get ready to DRIVE through Google!!! Presenters: Monica Martin, Heather Martin, &amp; Lynn Potter-Caldwell County Schools-Lenoir, NC
Is Google DRIVE-ing you Crazy? from North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education
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Integration resource /slideshow/integration-resource/32617030 integrationresource-140322161643-phpapp01
Engaging Students in the Common Core through SAS Curriculum Pathways Are you intimidated by the increasing push to use technology in your classroom? This session will dive into SAS Curriculum Pathways, a free resource, where you can create effective, interactive lessons that engage students to meet Common Core standards. You will walk away with a 21st Century tool and resources for immediate use in your classroom. Presenters: Julie Stern & Katie Hutchison - East Cary Middle School - Cary, NC]]>

Engaging Students in the Common Core through SAS Curriculum Pathways Are you intimidated by the increasing push to use technology in your classroom? This session will dive into SAS Curriculum Pathways, a free resource, where you can create effective, interactive lessons that engage students to meet Common Core standards. You will walk away with a 21st Century tool and resources for immediate use in your classroom. Presenters: Julie Stern & Katie Hutchison - East Cary Middle School - Cary, NC]]>
Sat, 22 Mar 2014 16:16:43 GMT /slideshow/integration-resource/32617030 ncmsa@slideshare.net(ncmsa) Integration resource ncmsa Engaging Students in the Common Core through SAS Curriculum Pathways Are you intimidated by the increasing push to use technology in your classroom? This session will dive into SAS Curriculum Pathways, a free resource, where you can create effective, interactive lessons that engage students to meet Common Core standards. You will walk away with a 21st Century tool and resources for immediate use in your classroom. Presenters: Julie Stern & Katie Hutchison - East Cary Middle School - Cary, NC <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/integrationresource-140322161643-phpapp01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Engaging Students in the Common Core through SAS Curriculum Pathways Are you intimidated by the increasing push to use technology in your classroom? This session will dive into SAS Curriculum Pathways, a free resource, where you can create effective, interactive lessons that engage students to meet Common Core standards. You will walk away with a 21st Century tool and resources for immediate use in your classroom. Presenters: Julie Stern &amp; Katie Hutchison - East Cary Middle School - Cary, NC
Integration resource from North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education
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New Interactive Career and College Planning Activities for Middle School /slideshow/new-interactive-career-and-college-planning-activities-for-ms-31714/32616802 newinteractivecareerandcollegeplanningactivitiesforms3-140322160239-phpapp01
New Interactive Career and College Planning Activities for Middle School This new set of 21 online activities (7 per grade) includes guided exercises, readings, inventories, videos, and games to help students learn about themselves and options for their future. Please join us to see activities, student work products, and to consider how these free activities from CFNC.org can fit into your school plan. Presenters: Mark Wiles & Lisa Sommerfeldt - University of North Carolina General Administration - Greensboro, NC]]>

New Interactive Career and College Planning Activities for Middle School This new set of 21 online activities (7 per grade) includes guided exercises, readings, inventories, videos, and games to help students learn about themselves and options for their future. Please join us to see activities, student work products, and to consider how these free activities from CFNC.org can fit into your school plan. Presenters: Mark Wiles & Lisa Sommerfeldt - University of North Carolina General Administration - Greensboro, NC]]>
Sat, 22 Mar 2014 16:02:39 GMT /slideshow/new-interactive-career-and-college-planning-activities-for-ms-31714/32616802 ncmsa@slideshare.net(ncmsa) New Interactive Career and College Planning Activities for Middle School ncmsa New Interactive Career and College Planning Activities for Middle School This new set of 21 online activities (7 per grade) includes guided exercises, readings, inventories, videos, and games to help students learn about themselves and options for their future. Please join us to see activities, student work products, and to consider how these free activities from CFNC.org can fit into your school plan. Presenters: Mark Wiles & Lisa Sommerfeldt - University of North Carolina General Administration - Greensboro, NC <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/newinteractivecareerandcollegeplanningactivitiesforms3-140322160239-phpapp01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> New Interactive Career and College Planning Activities for Middle School This new set of 21 online activities (7 per grade) includes guided exercises, readings, inventories, videos, and games to help students learn about themselves and options for their future. Please join us to see activities, student work products, and to consider how these free activities from CFNC.org can fit into your school plan. Presenters: Mark Wiles &amp; Lisa Sommerfeldt - University of North Carolina General Administration - Greensboro, NC
New Interactive Career and College Planning Activities for Middle School from North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education
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Engaging Students in the Common Core through SAS Curriculum Pathways /slideshow/engaging-students-in-the-common-core-through-sas-curriculum-pathways/32616702 engagingstudentsinthecommoncorethroughsascurriculumpathways-140322155554-phpapp02
Engaging Students in the Common Core through SAS Curriculum Pathways Are you intimidated by the increasing push to use technology in your classroom This session will dive into SAS Curriculum Pathways, a free resource, where you can create effective, interactive lessons that engage students to meet Common Core standards. You will walk away with a 21st Century tool and resources for immediate use in your classroom. Presenters Julie Stern & Katie Hutchison - East Cary Middle School - Cary, NC]]>

Engaging Students in the Common Core through SAS Curriculum Pathways Are you intimidated by the increasing push to use technology in your classroom This session will dive into SAS Curriculum Pathways, a free resource, where you can create effective, interactive lessons that engage students to meet Common Core standards. You will walk away with a 21st Century tool and resources for immediate use in your classroom. Presenters Julie Stern & Katie Hutchison - East Cary Middle School - Cary, NC]]>
Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:55:54 GMT /slideshow/engaging-students-in-the-common-core-through-sas-curriculum-pathways/32616702 ncmsa@slideshare.net(ncmsa) Engaging Students in the Common Core through SAS Curriculum Pathways ncmsa Engaging Students in the Common Core through SAS Curriculum Pathways Are you intimidated by the increasing push to use technology in your classroom This session will dive into SAS Curriculum Pathways, a free resource, where you can create effective, interactive lessons that engage students to meet Common Core standards. You will walk away with a 21st Century tool and resources for immediate use in your classroom. Presenters Julie Stern & Katie Hutchison - East Cary Middle School - Cary, NC <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/engagingstudentsinthecommoncorethroughsascurriculumpathways-140322155554-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Engaging Students in the Common Core through SAS Curriculum Pathways Are you intimidated by the increasing push to use technology in your classroom This session will dive into SAS Curriculum Pathways, a free resource, where you can create effective, interactive lessons that engage students to meet Common Core standards. You will walk away with a 21st Century tool and resources for immediate use in your classroom. Presenters Julie Stern &amp; Katie Hutchison - East Cary Middle School - Cary, NC
Engaging Students in the Common Core through SAS Curriculum Pathways from North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education
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Mentor Text: What It Is and How to Use It Effectively /slideshow/mentor-text-what-it-is-and-how-to-use-it-effectively/32616383 mentortext-140322153436-phpapp02
Mentor Text: What It Is and How to Use It Effectively Mentor texts are a valuable way to allow students to integrate literature and student writing. Participants will be exposed to a variety of reading material, helpful texts, and student samples to help with the understanding of what mentor text is and how best it can be used. Participants will also participate in writing exercises that can translate into a positive classroom experience. Presenter: Melanie Dalton - Alexander Graham Middle School - Charlotte, NC]]>

Mentor Text: What It Is and How to Use It Effectively Mentor texts are a valuable way to allow students to integrate literature and student writing. Participants will be exposed to a variety of reading material, helpful texts, and student samples to help with the understanding of what mentor text is and how best it can be used. Participants will also participate in writing exercises that can translate into a positive classroom experience. Presenter: Melanie Dalton - Alexander Graham Middle School - Charlotte, NC]]>
Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:34:36 GMT /slideshow/mentor-text-what-it-is-and-how-to-use-it-effectively/32616383 ncmsa@slideshare.net(ncmsa) Mentor Text: What It Is and How to Use It Effectively ncmsa Mentor Text: What It Is and How to Use It Effectively Mentor texts are a valuable way to allow students to integrate literature and student writing. Participants will be exposed to a variety of reading material, helpful texts, and student samples to help with the understanding of what mentor text is and how best it can be used. Participants will also participate in writing exercises that can translate into a positive classroom experience. Presenter: Melanie Dalton - Alexander Graham Middle School - Charlotte, NC <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/mentortext-140322153436-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Mentor Text: What It Is and How to Use It Effectively Mentor texts are a valuable way to allow students to integrate literature and student writing. Participants will be exposed to a variety of reading material, helpful texts, and student samples to help with the understanding of what mentor text is and how best it can be used. Participants will also participate in writing exercises that can translate into a positive classroom experience. Presenter: Melanie Dalton - Alexander Graham Middle School - Charlotte, NC
Mentor Text: What It Is and How to Use It Effectively from North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education
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Interactive Notebook Presentation /slideshow/interactive-notebook-presentation/32616128 interactivenotebookpresentation-140322151517-phpapp01
Give Your Students a Voice With Interactive Notebooks Interactive Notebooks will change the way your students organize their thoughts, show creativity and express their knowledge of a subject. Using Interactive Notebooks, your students will have a significant decrease in lost papers and a more personalized education. Though this session is directed towards Science, Interactive Notebooks are easily adaptable for other subjects. Presenter: Catie DiVito - Broad Creek Middle School - Newport, NC]]>

Give Your Students a Voice With Interactive Notebooks Interactive Notebooks will change the way your students organize their thoughts, show creativity and express their knowledge of a subject. Using Interactive Notebooks, your students will have a significant decrease in lost papers and a more personalized education. Though this session is directed towards Science, Interactive Notebooks are easily adaptable for other subjects. Presenter: Catie DiVito - Broad Creek Middle School - Newport, NC]]>
Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:15:17 GMT /slideshow/interactive-notebook-presentation/32616128 ncmsa@slideshare.net(ncmsa) Interactive Notebook Presentation ncmsa Give Your Students a Voice With Interactive Notebooks Interactive Notebooks will change the way your students organize their thoughts, show creativity and express their knowledge of a subject. Using Interactive Notebooks, your students will have a significant decrease in lost papers and a more personalized education. Though this session is directed towards Science, Interactive Notebooks are easily adaptable for other subjects. Presenter: Catie DiVito - Broad Creek Middle School - Newport, NC <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/interactivenotebookpresentation-140322151517-phpapp01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Give Your Students a Voice With Interactive Notebooks Interactive Notebooks will change the way your students organize their thoughts, show creativity and express their knowledge of a subject. Using Interactive Notebooks, your students will have a significant decrease in lost papers and a more personalized education. Though this session is directed towards Science, Interactive Notebooks are easily adaptable for other subjects. Presenter: Catie DiVito - Broad Creek Middle School - Newport, NC
Interactive Notebook Presentation from North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education
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https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/profile-photo-ncmsa-48x48.jpg?cb=1526053163 NCMLE's Annual Conference is recognized as one of the nation's premier conferences for middle level educators. If your school works with early adolescents in grades six, seven, or eight, then you won't want to miss this event! The conference typically draws about 2000 educators from across North Carolina and around the country. Last year, even with the tough economy, educators from 15 other states and Canada were in attendance, and we hope you'll join us in March to learn, network and share. www.NCMLE.org https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/movingtothenewsitefor2015presentations-150311200301-conversion-gate01-thumbnail.jpg?width=320&height=320&fit=bounds slideshow/moving-to-the-new-site-for-2015-presentations-45731114/45731114 We have moved to our n... https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/ncamlebuildingdataliteracycapacityamongmiddleschooladministratorsandteachers31314-140410161522-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=320&height=320&fit=bounds slideshow/building-data-literacy-among-middle-school-administrators-and-teachers/33386592 Building Data Literacy... https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/ncamleimprovingsixthgradetransition31714-140410160944-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=320&height=320&fit=bounds slideshow/improving-the-6th-grade-transition-for-middle-school-students/33386404 Improving the 6th Grad...