May 1996 — Features

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The School Design Model at Brewster Academy: Technology Serving Teaching & Learning

  • Needs Assessment
  • Policy Building
  • Teaching & Learning from a Student Perspective
  • Curriculum
  • Inclusive Instructional Support
  • Professional Development
  • A Personnel Model
  • Technology
  • Space, Infrastructure & School Organization
  • Evaluation

The School Design Model has changed the way administrators administer, teachers teach, and students learn at Brewster by introducing exciting new approaches to the design of curriculum and technology, and the implementation and management of instruction. The model is built on the assumption that meaningful school reform has to be based on a comprehensive restructuring and applying the best practices in the field of education, psychology and management. Some key changes associated with the model program include: