Roads
to Learning
MiraVia, LLC
offers two strands of exploration for educators committed
to school improvement.
Our Classroom Practices Strand focuses
on designing learning-focused environments, planning and implementing
effective instructional strategies, and producing high success
for all students. Our Collaborative Practices
Strand addresses group development and organizational
learning. Both avenues center on the Pathways Learning Model;
a three-phase framework which is theory-driven and practitioner-tested.
Each training strand offers accessible templates, practical
tools and specific strategies for supporting learning, enhancing
thinking, and developing a greater sense of community in classrooms
and schools.
The Pathways Learning Model provides a foundation for both
students and adults that can be applied across a variety of
settings. Applications in each strand reinforce and amplify
the value of learning-focused environments and develop the
individual and organizational capabilities to create them.
This integrating quality brings a comprehensive and coherent
approach to both classroom and collegial practice.
MiraVia
courses, seminars, products and publications build a repertoire
of:
-instructional
strategies
-classroom management tools
-maps and tools for mentors and supervisors
-structures and processes for collaborative interactions
MiraVia’s
products and services are designed for educators pursuing
professional journeys to excellence, including:
-experienced classroom
teachers
-beginning teachers
-mentor teachers
-instructional supervisors
-curriculum and instructional specialists
-educational leaders
MiraVia’s
co-directors, Laura Lipton
and Bruce Wellman are a dynamic
presentation team who have captivated thousands of teachers
and administrators with designs for creating learning-focused
classrooms and schools. Their workshops, seminars and publications
provide effective strategies, practical resources and innovative
ideas for thoughtful educators grappling with critical professional
issues.
Laura and Bruce bring a rich background of experience as teachers
(K-12, university, general, special and occupational education)
staff developers and curriculum and instructional specialists
to their work as systems change agents and presenters. They
have worked across United States, Canada, Europe, Australia
and New Zealand building expertise in classrooms, schools
and schools districts and are featured presenters for the
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and
the National Staff Development Council.
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