What's New on NMSA.org

NMSA09 featured the release of two new NMSA products

webmaster@nmsa.org — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:55:00 GMT

At this year's conference we released the new edition of This We Believe. This new edition includes the 16 characteristics of successful middle grades schools, extra attention to digital tools, exceptional education, ESL/ELL, service-learning, and learning in a global economy. View more information.

We also released the new NMSA Middle Grades Assessment. Discover how your school can use the Middle Grades Assessment, NMSA's new, comprehensive online evaluation, to analyze and facilitate middle grades reform in your school. The Middle Grades Assessment is a staff evaluation tool designed specifically for middle grades educators. View more information.

Now Online! November 2009 Middle School Journal

webmaster@nmsa.org — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:27:00 GMT

Learn how to use creative and integrative approaches to teach students problem-solving and critical thinking skills that will prepare them for careers of the 21st century. View this issue of Middle School Journal.

2010 NMSA Call for Nominations

webmaster@nmsa.org — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:32:00 GMT

Now is the time to become more involved in middle level education. NMSA is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Board of Trustees election. Members are encouraged to nominate themselves or someone else. All nomination forms must be faxed or postmarked by January 15, 2010. View more information

NMSA09 Conference Orientation

webmaster@nmsa.org — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:52:00 GMT

NMSA has created an online NMSA Annual Conference Orientation to help attendees get the most out of their conference experience. It provides details about what to expect when you arrive in Indianapolis, how to use the program book, and other helpful hints. View Conference Orientation

NMSA RSS Feeds

webmaster@nmsa.org — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT

With the new website I've seen a dramatic increase in our RSS feed subscriptions. RSS feeds make it possible for users to keep in touch with all of their favorite websites and quickly access new content as it is added. If you have any questions about RSS feeds please visit our RSS FAQ section, and please browse the list of available NMSA RSS Feeds.

NBPTS Seeks Applications for Middle Childhood Generalist Standards Committee

webmaster@nmsa.org — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:15:00 GMT

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) is accepting applications for the committee responsible for reviewing and revising the Middle Childhood Generalist Standards. Middle Childhood Generalist Standards are for teachers of students ages 7-12. More information

Free Workshop for NMSA09 Attendees

webmaster@nmsa.org — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:58:00 GMT

One of the NMSA09 Ticketed Workshops is now free. Here's the details.

CW1108
This session is now included in your registration. No special tickets needed—simply show up!
Videoconferencing: Going Global, Being Green and Saving $$ in the 21st Century Classroom
Jan Zanetis, Glen Warren, and Jody Kennedy
Educational leaders are looking for alternatives to ensure better productivity, balance, cost and environmental effectiveness. Increasingly, Interactive Videoconferencing (IVC) is becoming part of the standard set of tools used by administrators, teachers and librarians to enhance communication, training, and instruction. Learn how to support effective uses of videoconferencing, understand basics about the technology and its instructional applications. Discover resources to help you find and collaborate with other videoconferencing educators.

October 2009 Middle Ground

webmaster@nmsa.org — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:05:00 GMT

Service-Learning & Social Responsibility
This issues of Middle Ground takes a look at service-learning—once an add-on that is now woven into the very fabric of the middle grades curriculum. Spotlight on Character Education

The Culture of Formative Assessment

webmaster@nmsa.org — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:56:00 GMT

A new podcast episode is now online. This is part 2 of a two part series about formative assessment featuring Catherine Garrison.

This We Know: NMSA Washington Update

webmaster@nmsa.org — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:48:00 GMT

President Obama delivered a national address directly to students on the importance of education. Read more...