Feature Presentation

Thank you to the New York State School Board Association for their generous support of the Conference!

April 26-28, 2015 Relevance: Designing Schools That Inspire Teachers, Engage Students & Embrace Communities The Saratoga Hilton, Saratoga Springs, NY

Students graduate into a world of collaboration and cooperation. Learn how curriculum, facilities, technology, and engagement can help students to succeed. Through a case study of a MacConnell Award Finalist the common elements will be explored, including building student responsibility, creating the physical learning environment, and integrating a wide variety of technology into everyday life. Educators and architects that developed the Marine Science Magnet High School of Southeastern Connecticut will discuss planning principles, operational realities, and post-occupancy lessons-learned.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the new types of learning spaces that can support a variety of student collaborations.
2. Gain an educator's perspective about the interaction between curriculum, school culture, and the built environment.
3. Develop strategies to engage community partners and other institutions in the development of K-12 schools.
4. Review the successes and shortcomings of this groundbreaking magnet school as the educator/architect teams share both the development process and the operational outcomes.

James LaPosta Jr, FAIA & Bruce Kellogg, AIA
JCJ Architecture

Doreen Marvin
LEARN Regional Educational Service Center