Featured Presenters:
Rick Gordon, Founder of the Compass School, Westminster Station, VT
Bill Preble, Professor of Education, New England College
Gretchen Hildebrand, Teacher, Andover Elementary School, Andover, NH

This webinar will focus on ideas for drawing students into the learning process in ways that are meaningful, inspiring, and respectful of learning styles and differences. Rick Gordon founder of the Compass School-- a high school/middle school- will present specific approaches that have successfully helped his students remain motivated and engaged in learning and that have directly contributed to a positive school climate and academic success. Gretchen Hildebrand will broadcast from her elementary classroom and will share powerful strategies that she uses to keep her students on the edge of their seats and actively engaged in learning. Bill Preble will facilitate interaction with the live audience across the country and make connections between engaged learning practices and school improvement.