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Re Re-Imagini ning th the Le Learn rning En Envi vironment: t: Tra ransformation o of a Pro roto toty type Mi Middl dle Scho hool

Learning Objectives • Show how fresh thinking from district leadership established a new design direction. • Understand the collaborative approach to engaging stakeholders • Describe how new district initiatives were incorporated into the design • Emphasize the importance of training and support of school staff to effectively provide instruction in the new environment

History • 1997 C 1997 Competition • New w pro rototype M MS for 1, r 1,250 250 stude students; 1 1,5 ,500 co core •

History • 9 sites • 3 plan variations • Plan modified to accommodate tight, sloping sites • McNair MS is the 10 th

New Direction

Charrette Process Presentation of New Concepts

21st Century Teaching / Learning Factors

21st Century Teaching / Learning Factors

21st Century Teaching / Learning Factors

District Initiatives Persona nalized L ed Learni ning ng R Roadm dmap - Detailed outline of organized strategy to provide personalized learning

District Initiatives Tea each-to to-On One - Pilot program, nationally sponsored - Teamed with advisors from Kennesaw State - Reconfigures groups of existing classrooms into one large space for multiple learning groups - Team teaching; collaborative planning & shared resources - Develop rituals & routines to manage classroom behavior

Charrette Process

Charrette Results

Charrette Results

Charrette video

Academic Environment Priorities

Original Plan Gross Area: 186,530 SF General Classrooms: 42 Science Labs: 12 Special Ed: 6 Connections Band: 1 Orchestra: 1 Choral: 1 Art: 1 Technology: 1 F/CS: 1 Business 1 FL/ESOL 4

Re-Envisioned Plan Gross Area: 187,180 SF General Classrooms: 42 Science Labs: 12 Special Ed: 6 Connections Band: 1 Orchestra: 1 Choral: 1 Art: 2 Technology: 1 Healthcare Science: 1 Business 1 FL/ESOL 4 Collaborative Forum: 1 Large: 12 Medium: 32 Small: 54

Academic Area Reorganization

Learning Neighborhood

Forum/Atrium

Furniture

Finishes / Maintenance

Additional Projects

Takeaways • Immersive teaching/learning environments are not a solution for all districts. • Collaborative teaching environments are not one- size-fits-all • Clear direction from district leadership is essential to establishing the unique needs of each program. • Professional development is critical to be able to effectively use new space configurations.

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