1. Expeditionary Learning “If the principles fail to become a way of life, then we have negated all that we have put into Expeditionary Learning. What makes this school different should always come back to these principles.” -Lesley Stephens, Principal, Bryant Elementary School, Dubuque, Iowa

2. Definition

3. Key element In Expeditionary Learning schools, much of the academic work is done in learning expeditions -- long-term investigations of important questions and subjects that include individual and group projects, field studies, and performances and presentations of student work.

4. Key Characteristics a joint emphasis on character and academics; the quality, coherence and relevance of its program of professional development; a sense of moral purpose; its sustained work and continuing relationship with a growing system of improving schools around the country; that it breathes life into a standards-based curriculum

5. Example

6. Learning Theories How does instruction change in an EL school? It implies high expectations for all students. It becomes more active, more engaging, and more individualized. It makes more use of teams and group support. It's more connected to the real world

7. Evidence of outcomes

8. Additional resources