http://www.academyacl.org/site/blog/blog.php Thoughts from the people working to create AACL Wed, 07 Apr 2010 03:34:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Wow! The eve of our enrollment lottery is upon us! And with that milestone it seems an appropriate time to reflect on how far we’ve come!  It’s been a while since I blogged, which can only mean we’ve been busy.  The Board of Directors and Nikki Myers (now our Academy ... http://www.academyacl.org/site/blog/blog.php/?p=60 Happy New Year! 2010 begins with a new light of hope for many families in the Pikes Peak area, because a beautiful thing happened in December 2009.  A group of passionate, dedicated parents and teachers fought a seldom-won fight for the needs of gifted, creative and unique learners.  Around this country ... http://www.academyacl.org/site/blog/blog.php/?p=57 Many gifted kids are extremely sensitive people. The world of peer pressure and always-changing social situations, coupled with feeling different can leave these bright, sweet kids emotionally exhausted. It’s hard to focus on doing well in school when you’re busy trying just to fit in. These kids need a place ... http://www.academyacl.org/site/blog/blog.php/?p=46 The following times have been scheduled for community meetings, and everyone is welcome to attend and bring their questions!!!! Sunday, October 18, @ East Library, 4:00-5:00pm (large meeting room) Monday, October 19, @ Rockrimmon Library, 7:00-8:00 pm Sunday, October 25, @ Penrose Library, 4:00-5:00 pm Thursday, October 22, @ Cheyenne Mountain Library, 7:00-8:00 pm Thursday, ... http://www.academyacl.org/site/blog/blog.php/?p=36 On Thursday, October 1st, around 2:45 p.m., the Steering Committee submitted our application to District 11. It took three home printers, two office printers, and a printing company (thank you, LX Printing!); nine adults sorting each section; lots of paper, binders, and organizers (thank you, Office Center!); pizza, Pepsi, and gas ... http://www.academyacl.org/site/blog/blog.php/?p=33 As I consider the push in education toward best practices, and the need to give children a framework from which to connect facts, skills, and content from subject to subject in a coherent way, I think about the thematic units that will do just that for AACL students. We are privileged ... http://www.academyacl.org/site/blog/blog.php/?p=27 Today I was introduced to the Optimist's Club, the West Side Chapter, at little El Rodeo restaurant off West Uintah. The Optimist's Club is "an association of more than 3,000 Optimist Clubs around the world dedicated to 'Bringing Out the Best in Kids'." Scott, Alan, and I were invited to attend, ... http://www.academyacl.org/site/blog/blog.php/?p=16 What's the job of a 'Boot Camp'? Some might say that a good one whips you into shape, dumps you into the language, vision, and perspective you need to have for success, pushes you to the limit, tests your commitment, and ultimately inspires you to be all that you can be. The ... http://www.academyacl.org/site/blog/blog.php/?p=10 So you're a teacher? Yes. Where do you teach? Well, I was teaching at Renaissance Academy, a small private school for gifted children, that closed this fall, and I teach in an adult teacher training program at a local college. Well, I don't know if my child is "gifted"... but he/she is reading one/two/three ... http://www.academyacl.org/site/blog/blog.php/?p=3