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The Successful Middle School Advisory

The Successful Middle School Advisory

Author: Todd L. Brist, Ed.D

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Item #: 1438
Publisher: AMLE
ISBN: 978-1-56090-011-5
Published: 12/1/2023

One of the defining components of a middle school, separating it from junior high models, high schools, and elementary schools, is an intentional focus on both the academic and affective development of the whole child, specifically the social and emotional development needs unique to the young adolescent student. Enter the successful middle school advisory. This book, with its six parts, provides a comprehensive look at The Successful Middle School Advisory while allowing for various entry points based on the need of the reader. For example, some may need to better understand the research supporting and rationale behind advisory programs to better inform stakeholders and skeptics, while others may need a fresh idea, new perspective, or small tweak to improve the effectiveness of an existing advisory program.

Each part includes:

  • Part One provides an understanding of the history of the advisory program and the research and philosophical perspective supporting advisory programs at the middle level. This part is useful for working with school boards and the district office (or even some in your own team/school) to establish the rationale for an advisory program.
  • Part Two defines, explains the need, purpose, reason, and rationale for advisory and why advisories help serve the needs of young adolescents. This part is useful when launching or reviewing an advisory program in order to help your team establish the importance of advisory and/or gain perspective as you engage in this work.
  • Part Three dives into the logistics of the who, what, when, where, why, and how of establishing or reviewing an advisory program and can provide guidance, insight, and support on some of the most vexing questions of launching or reviewing an advisory program.
  • Part Four identifies some ideas, strategies, and activities that might be useful when establishing or reviewing an advisory program, including suggested resources and materials.
  • Part Five includes checklists and tools for quality control as you launch and evaluate your advisory program.
  • Finally, Part Six allows you to see advisory programs in action through a series of case studies, including descriptions, advice and ideas, and roadblocks to avoid.