Original air date: 12/04/2008
Duration: 9 min. 32 sec.
Program Description:
The freshman year of high school is
a pivotal year in the life of a student. Research has shown
much correlation between the freshman year and high levels
of failure and discipline rates. In this episode, the benefits
of peer mentors for freshmen as they transition from middle
to high school will be explored. Resources for developing
or revamping a freshman mentor program will be identified.
Dan will be presenting at
the IPLA Alumni Association Winter Conference on January
27, 2009 on the
transition of freshmen to high school. More
Information.
Resources:
Contacts:
Host: Susan Kertes
Associate Director
Indiana Principal Leadership Academy
Indiana Department of Education
skertes@doe.in.gov
Guest: Dan Kuznik
2008 Indiana Teacher of the Year
Asst. Principal, Guion Creek Middle School
M S D Pike Township
Indianapolis, IN
Technical: Don Gilroy
Assistant Director of Digital Media
Office of Digital Media
Indiana Department of Education
dgilroy@doe.in.gov
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