Anyone considering in enrolling at the NEA charter in Alameda for 2009?
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I'm attending an info meeting on Tuesday Dec 9. Any other parents have info?
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Yes I do have experience with ACLC. My oldest started their in 6th Grade and now he is in 7th. The emphasis the leadership places on learners is building a safe community at school. Most classes use project based learning and promote small group collaboration. In addition, they have juvenile court which puts the power into the hands of the learners to decide if a student is guilty of a reported act. Something that really helps is the use of Snapgrades.com, an on line reporting system that faithfully keeps learners and parents up to date on grades. The facilitators also communicate by emailing learners and parents on a regular basis to update everyone on assignments. However, as parents we are still very involved in supporting homework, projects and assignments when necessary. Let me know what other questions you may have.
Sallyj, do you have experience with ACLC? Would you care to elaborate on your comment?
If you are looking for an alternative public school, NEA is a great solution. The leadership is coming from its sister charter school ACLC. However, get involved from the beginning to make the experience for your learner and you the best it can be.
I went to that one too. I'll be interested to see what teachers they are able to hire that will further differentiate the school from the other neighborhood publics. Music? Language? The students-as-teachers model is compelling. I'm looking forward to seeing the curriculum.
The lead facilitator is Maafi Gueye.
The lead facilitator is Maafi Gueye.
I went to the meeting the other night at NCLC. Looks very interesting. K-12. Project learning. Collaborative learning. Kids working with kids in other age groups. At least they're hitting many of the right points. The principal (can't recall her name) seemed very enthusiastic, and bright. Also very hoarse, from answering so many questions these past few days.
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