Thank You Note for JDS School

Dear Principal Sir and Staff at JDS School

Thank you for joining us for the orientation, and for more do visit www.SchoolEducation.com

Meeting Purpose

Introduce JDS School teachers to the Learning Forward Foundation's programs and initiatives for enhancing reading, reflection, and relationships in education.

Key Takeaways

• Learning Forward Foundation offers programs focused on fostering joy in reading, reflection, and relationship-building for teachers and students

• Key initiatives include My Good School (for students), The Teacher’s Academy (for teachers), and an Annual Retreat at Dehradun

• Participation is free for Good School Alliance members, with optional certification available for a fee

• Resources include open-source materials, podcasts, YouTube channel, and blog posts for continuous learning

Topics

Introduction to the Good Schools Alliance

• Founded in 2012, initially working with a school in Rajasthan

• Transitioned to online format in 2019 due to challenges in physical school visits

• Focus on critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, character, and citizenship

• Emphasis on reading, reflection, and relationship-building

My Good School Program

• Flagship program held every Sunday at 10:30 AM

• Involves reading and discussing books from various genres

• Students write reflections and blog posts based on readings

• Encourages creative expression through writing, drawing, podcasts, and videos

Teachers Academy Program

• Held every Saturday at 5:30 PM for 45 minutes

• Teachers read and discuss chapters, then create reflections

• Blog posts by "Happy Teachers" shared on the platform

• Recent example: discussion on "Heart Versus Mind" in classroom management

Annual My Good School Retreat

• Upcoming retreat from November 13-16 in Dehradun

• Opportunity for students and teachers to participate in person

• Program details to be finalized in the coming days

Continuous Professional Development

• Option to earn a certificate by submitting 11 articles in a year

• Exam fee of 1100 rupees for certification

• Affiliated with an international agency for accreditation

Resources and Support

• Open-source materials available on the website

• Podcast and YouTube channel with educational content

• Blog posts searchable by topic for teacher reference

• Support available from coaches, interns, and fellows

Next Steps

• Teachers to explore the Learning Forward Foundation website www.SchoolEducation.com

• Consider participation in upcoming Sunday and Saturday sessions

• Evaluate student participation in My Good School program

• Explore possibility of attending the November Retreat in Dehradun

• Review certification options for continuous professional development

Kind regards

Sandeep Dutt

Founder Good Schools Alliance

Jhamku Devi Secondary School, is situated in the state of Punjab at a distance of 24 Kms. from Abohar on the Malout-Ganganagar Defence road at Dhora Mehrajpur Village. It has an Eco-Friendly noise free and Salubrious environment.

The school aims to provide an atmosphere to develop the individual personality of each student and to inculcate in the students, an awareness of the rich cultural heritage. It imparts education which is a happy blend of the traditional and western values, an education which nurtures the best traditions of our culture and also absorbs the finer western influences. The institution endeavours to provide the climate for a wholesome and integrated upbringing, seeking to provide well adjusted, dynamic students equipped with valuable qualities of leadership and alertness. Jhamkudevi Sr. Sen. School also aims to develop in the students, an awareness of social responsibility and moral values. It offers myriad opportunities for extra-curricular activities and game for the growth of sound physical and mental health in them.

Find out more: https://jhamkudevischool.in/

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