The Harless Center team is composed of a diverse group of experienced professionals who have served in various capacities outside and within the K-18 system. Our passion and determination to incorporate the outlined core values into every student’s educational environment is the driving force behind our Center.

Our staff has experience in:

• identifying educational issues,
• devising action plans,
• supporting educational systems,
• providing ongoing job-embedded teacher support and coaching.

The Retrofit Process:

• Strengthening schools to excel in the 21st century
• Working together we can support your school in the transformation from 20^th century classrooms to 21^st century learning environments.
• SEE THIS PROCESS IN ACTION.  CHECK OUT THE RETROFIT SCHOOLS! (Holly’s Information)

 

Innovative Solutions The Harless Team will work with school faculty and staff in the following areas:

• 21st Century Organization— Vertical and horizontal teams focused on student learning. (Link to 21^st Century Structure and Organ.)
• Team Building – Conducting team building activities to establish a collaborative collegial learning environment.
• Classroom Culture/Character Education – Developing a character education philosophy in order to create a positive school and classroom environment.
• 21^st Century Framework– Developing an understanding of 21^st century learning components to prepare teachers and administrators for implementation. (Graphic  of the framework– http://www.p21.org/)
• 21^st Century Content – Deepening  teacher knowledge in subjects such as English, reading/language arts, mathematics, science, foreign language, civics, government, economics, arts, history, geography, global awareness, financial, economic, business and      entrepreneurial literacy, civic literacy, and health and wellness.
• Pedagogy – Developing 21^st century skills and effective teaching techniques that promote student and teacher collaboration and inquiry/research based learning.
• PBL
• Differentiated Instruction
• Inquiry
• Student Support – Implementing curriculum that enhances 3 tier  intervention in reading and mathematics, 21^st century courses/clubs (robotics, health and wellness, global studies, Spanish, etc), virtual field trips, etc. (Graphic-student support)

 

Our TEAM can:

• provide full day professional development held in the summer with topics and number of days based on the implementation plan;
• conduct training throughout the school year;
• offer in-class modeling and coaching based on teacher assessment needs;
• deliver professional development via videoconferencing with schools and school systems that have the technology capability.