The Big Dream
AT FINDLEY, WE ARE DREAMING BIG
The landscape of education is rapidly changing. If we are to thrive as an organization and provide a high-quality experience for our students, families, staff, and communities, we must innovate and think differently about how we do school. At Findley, we are doing just that. We are daring to re-imagine a school experience that better serves all who are connected to our school.
Dream Big with Us
In March 2023, we began asking Findley staff, students, families, and partners to Dream Big with us. Join us in imaging a radically different educational experience at Findley.
WHAT IF…
Findley’s current 5th grade students were 6th graders at Findley in 24-25?
Findley offered a 4-day learning week?
Families had access to childcare and programming for their children during breaks and the 5th day of the week?
Summer learning loss was no longer an issue?
Pre-k was offered at Findley?
A full-time mental health therapist served students, families, & staff?
Students progressed based on mastering competencies and not based on age or grade level?
Every student had access to a therapeutic classroom space?
|
11.2.2022 |
The Big Dream is Imagined |
|
11.30.2022 |
The Big Dream Takes Off With Findley and District Leadership |
|
12.12.2022 |
Dave Berger, Chad Leimbacher – Findley space for 6th grade |
|
2.23.2023 |
Jake Troja – Findley Big Dream |
|
3.20.2023 |
Findley Staff Retreat – Big Dream Presentation |
|
3.29.2023 |
Tim Schott – Big Dream 6th grade |
|
4.4.2023 |
Jennifer DeVries, Orchard Place – Big Dream, school-based therapist |
|
4.6.2023 |
Matt Smith – Big Dream |
|
4.19.2023 |
Crista Carlile, Heartland AEA – Big Dream |
|
4.26.2023 |
Shashank Aurora – Big Dream financials |
|
Apr– June 2023 |
Findley Staff One-on-One Conversations |
|
6.1.2023 |
John Deere Financial annual meeting, Big Dream |
|
6.7.2023 |
Harding/Findley at East High – 6th grade at Findley Conversation |
|
6.8.2023 |
Crista Carlile – Big Dream update |
|
6.30.2023 |
Brad Neibling, Univ of Iowa Scanlon Center – Big Dream Therapeutic classroom, Mental health support |
|
7.5.2023 |
Cameron Nicholson, DMYMCA – Big Dream, 4-day work week |
|
8.2.2023 |
Jodi Nelson, Mental Health Twin Cities |
|
8.3.2023 |
Ian Roberts, Matt Smith – Big Dream |
|
8.14-15. 2023 |
Findley Parent Focus Groups |
|
8.31.2023 |
Findley family survey (in person and electronic) |
|
8.21.2023 |
Wade Leuwerke, Drake University – Big Dream survey design |
|
9.6.2023 |
Amanda Miller – Big Dream extended year |
|
9.11.2023 |
Bettendorf Middle School Admin – Therapeutic Classroom |
|
9.11.2023 |
John Deere Inspire conference, Moline – Big Dream |
|
9.21.2023 |
Ian Roberts – Big Dream survey data |
|
10.5.2023 |
Ian Roberts – Big Dream update |
|
10.5-6. 2023 |
BEST conference – Mental health support |
|
10.16-19. 2023 |
Disney Leadership Institute |
|
10.27.2023 |
Cheryl Hayes, Let’s Talk Now – Big Dream Social-emotional support |
|
11.2.2023 |
Ian Roberts – Big Dream update |
|
11.27.2023 |
Therapeutic Classroom at Findley |
|
11.28.2023 |
Roberts, Smith, Tallman, Berger – Big Dream 6th grade at Findley |
|
11.30.2023 |
John Deere Foundation Grant request: Mental Health Therapist at Findley, 3-year funding |
|
12.12.2023 |
Dave Berger – Big Dream 6th grade space, facilities study |
|
12.19.2023 |
Cameron Nicholson – 4-day work week |
|
12.21.2023 |
Roberts, Smith, Tallman, Berger – Big Dream 6th grade at Findley |
|
1.5.2024 |
Susie Tallman, Staffing plan |
|
1.5.2024 |
Kevin Oleson, Funding |
|
1.5 2024 |
Phil Roeder & Amanda Lewis, Communications |
|
1.18.2024 |
Findley & Harding Meeting |
|
3.8.2024 |
Findley announces Montessori for K-5 in 2024-25 |
[/expand]