The mission of IEE is to translate the foundational theory and research of the Smart & Good High Schools report into replicable and user-friendly context-specific programming. We are creating programming that positively impacts the culture and competencies of excellence and ethics in different environments—school, home, work, and others. Current and forthcoming programs include Power2Learn™, Power2Teach™, Power2Lead™, Power2Coach™, Power2Parent™ and Power2Work™. The first two Power2™ programs are currently being implemented in 25 sites around the country:
builds the culture of excellence and ethics and individual character competencies foundational to youth success in school, work, and beyond—regardless of their specific career pathway. Power2Learn™ curriculum helps to increase retention, boost academic achievement, improve workforce preparation, and prepare youth to become productive citizens and lead fulfilling lives.
Power2Learn™ delivers 28 weeks of student programming in an engaging multi-media format that can be flexibly integrated into middle and high school classroom instruction to enhance essential competencies identified by the leading school improvement frameworks and initiatives, including 21st Century Workforce Skills, NCLB, Social & Emotional Learning Standards, PBiS/PBS. Implemented together with Power2Teach™, the program boosts teaching and learning in all classrooms (1) by identifying the competencies needed for learning and developing them through everyday teaching and learning, and (2) by reinforcing academic achievement and pro-social development through the whole-school culture of excellence and ethics. Read more
Sample Power2Learn™ Learning Resources
develops collegiality and trust within the teaching environment, and provides the tools to assist teachers in assessing and improving the student competencies and culture needed for learning. Flexible and efficient professional development units blend content, process, and planning. Power2Teach™ is engaging and authentic professional development, focused on measurably improving instruction. Read more
To find out more about opportunities to engage in Power2Learn™ and Power2Teach™ for your school or district email Rich Parisi, Director of Communications and Operations at the Institute for Excellence & Ethics.
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PowerPoint presentations from the annual Smart & Good Schools Summer Institute (June 29 - July 1, 2009)
Excellence &Ethics:
The Education Letter of the
Smart & Good Schools Initiative