About the Academy
We are pleased to announce the 15th annual John Muir Academy will be held at the Verona High School in Verona, WI.
The John Muir Academy is part of the Wisconsin Academy Staff Development Initiative. The success of students is the goal of the John Muir Academy. This can best be achieved through inservicing and training of their teachers that promotes problem solving, development of higher level and creative thinking skills and experiential learning in math, science, technology and other areas. It also demonstrates an effective regional business partnership with education. Keeping this in mind, the Academy has been designed, planned and delivered by the John Muir Academy Board of Directors and staff, Viterbo University and Edgewood College. It is Standards/Assessment and Research based, with teachers experiencing the 'Best Practices' in their chosen workshop.

Who Is The Academy For?
The Academy is for K-12 public and private school teachers in South Central Wisconsin, particularly teachers with a special interest in mathematics, science and technology education. This Academy offers a unique opportunity for educators interested in becoming curriculum, instructional and/or assessment leaders in their schools.

What Will Be Taught?
- An increased understanding of concepts presented through "hands on" problem-solving, cooperative learning, application and demonstration activities as they relate to the National and Wisconsin State Standards.
- The integration of mathematics, science, technology education and other subject areas.
- New practical differentiated teaching strategies, ideas, curriculum, experiential learning and assessment.
- Knowledge and use of new, simple, inexpensive and accessible materials and technology for classroom applications.
- Teachers' roles and responsibilities as change agents, network facilitators/leaders for quality education.
- The community as a resource, school-to-work, partnership issues, and equity in your classroom.

Four Components
- Keynote speaker - Monday morning
- Hands-on workshops
- Business tours and discussions - Wednesday morning
- Opportunity to collaborate with colleagues about best practices

Housing
For the Verona Academy, information will be coming

John Muir Academy Administration
Marian L. Balch, Executive Director/ Kristine Klopp, Program Coordinator
P.O. Box 259412, Madison, Wisconsin 53725-9412
Phone: (608) 223-2168
Fax: (608) 223-2159
Email:  marian@johnmuiracademy.org