Submitted by Amy R (not verified) on March 23, 2008 - 06:53.
As a college graduate and new master's student, I am ashamed to say that this is my first time hearing about the efforts behind ASCD and the Whole Child initiative. I think the aspirations behind the Whole Child purpose are ones that would greatly benefit our public school systems. The five elements of Whole Child (healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged) are directly on target with my personal, classroom, and community goals. Also, I regard SEL as a key factor in academic achievement and life success. The point that you made concerning alignment at different levels is very important. We are all fighting for a common goal and to achieve that goal requires collaboration, support, and participation. Thank you so much for the information. This was very helpful for me. I intend on continuing to follow the progress that ASCD and the Whole Child initiative makes.
Amy R.
York, PA
The Whole Child Initiative
Submitted by Amy R (not verified) on March 23, 2008 - 06:53.
As a college graduate and new master's student, I am ashamed to say that this is my first time hearing about the efforts behind ASCD and the Whole Child initiative. I think the aspirations behind the Whole Child purpose are ones that would greatly benefit our public school systems. The five elements of Whole Child (healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged) are directly on target with my personal, classroom, and community goals. Also, I regard SEL as a key factor in academic achievement and life success. The point that you made concerning alignment at different levels is very important. We are all fighting for a common goal and to achieve that goal requires collaboration, support, and participation. Thank you so much for the information. This was very helpful for me. I intend on continuing to follow the progress that ASCD and the Whole Child initiative makes.
Amy R.
York, PA