Looking for progressive school in quad cities (Bettendorf, Colo: 2010, elementary schools)

[fromtns]

My family will be relocating to the quad cities this summer. My son now attends an Expeditionary Learning school and we love it. I can't seem to find any schools using progressive teaching methods in the area. Does anyone have any information? I'm interested in elementary schools. Thank you!

[fromdust]

what is progressive teaching methods?

[Intergalactic]

Send him to public school; it'll build character.

Pleasant Valley schools > other Bettendorf schools > all others

Also try John Glenn Elementary School, dunno the district

[fromtns]

Originally Posted by fromdust

what is progressive teaching methods?

I've been trying to come up with a definition that doesn't use all those trendy catch phrases. The best I can do is "hands-on learning" as opposed to "book learning." Thank you!

[symboliq]

I can tell you as a school psychologist, Iowa leads the nation in its model. I'm relocating there from the supposed "trendy" west coast because we're about 10 yrs behind and struggling as a state to even formalize the procedures Iowa has had in place for over a decade.

It may not be Montessori or Waldorf, but in the long run, those don't necessarily measure up with a strong curriculum and interventions based approach. Best of luck!

[fromtns]

FYI, I found a great school in Rock Island. It's the Rock Island Math and Science Center. This fall it will be in the building Horace Mann was in and next year will be in a brand new building. They will use hands-on teaching methods and a lot of work in groups and outdoors. A great thing for the children of the Quad Cities! New Rock Island school nearly ready for its students

[ToDavenport]

Hi Fromtns,

We are moving to the QC in June, 2010. I wonder how your transition went -- what did you think of the options for schools? Any tips to help us get our feet on the ground?

Thanks!