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FOCUS is a national organization that supports programs for independent school students and faculty. FOCUS invites scholars, artists, ministers, and professionals to address students and faculty so that they may investigate a life of faith, and grow both as individuals and as a community. FOCUS' national office is located in New Canaan, CT.
FOCUS Bible studies are either all-male or all-female. Meetings generally follow formats and lesson plans distributed by the organization and made available online. A Bible study leader will typically meet one-on-one with a couple of select members once a week outside of study sessions in what are called “discipleship” sessions.
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Students at East Hollywood take only three classes at a time. Allowing them to focus their attention and participate in project based learning. Classes are approximately two hours daily. Each grading term is only six weeks long with six grading periods per school year. This schedule provides many benefits: Students can earn 9 credits in a ...
The New School is known for a teaching style based around essential questions and critical thinking, with a focus on student-centered learning. Teachers use tools of authentic assessment (portfolios, exhibitions, performances, projects, presentations, essays, and more) to evaluate the academic growth and achievement of each student.
Student information systems provide capabilities for registering students in courses; documenting grading, transcripts of academic achievement and co-curricular activities, and the results of student assessment scores; forming student schedules; tracking student attendance; generating reports and managing other student-related data needs in an ...
NAFSA: Association of International Educators is a non-profit professional organization for professionals in all areas of international education including education abroad advising and administration, international student advising, campus internationalization, admissions, outreach, overseas advising, and English as a Second Language (ESL) administration.
Focus on independent learning. Socialising largely discouraged except for extracurricular activities and teamwork-based projects. Significant attention to social development, including teamwork, interpersonal relationships, and self-awareness. Multiple tracks: A single, unified curriculum for all students, regardless of ability or interest.