WATG16

Come hear how Baraboo has transformed its middle-level English language arts program through a combination of implementing a total school-wide clustering model combined with subject-level acceleration opportunities.  Additionally, we will showcase-- through rapid-fire book talks-- the depth and breadth of contemporary, multicultural young adult literature that we use in our literature circles that we attribute to helping us close the achievement gap and raise the roof on learning for all.  

Outcomes. Participants will...

• Walk away with resources that will help them create structures in their own schools that remove barriers to learning


• See how clustering can be implemented in middle level ELA classrooms


• Have the tools necessary to facilitate the implementation of subject-level acceleration


• Be provided an overview (and a list) of at least 20 contemporary multicultural young adult titles


• Recognize the need to ensure all students have an opportunity to see themselves (and others) represented in the literature we teach