2016 ISN National Conference on Educational Innovation

Advisory is a fundamental structure for middle and high school students to develop key life skills, metacognitive skills, and habits of learning in support of academic achievement, postsecondary planning, personal growth, and interpersonal skill development. Advisories create a more personalized learning environment where all students are well known by at least one adult through weekly small group meetings and one-to-one interactions. Adolescents stand at a crucial intersection in their social, emotional and academic development, and they need support to navigate the complexities of their middle and high school years. Our advisory program is designed using the research of Engaging Schools and Project Zero.