Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School
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​EL Education

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​OSACPS’ decision to partner with EL Education was an easy one. One of the objectives of EL Education’s approach is to grant children an opportunity to connect what they are learning in classrooms to real-world applications through high-quality learning experiences. The Core Practices of EL Education will effectively establish the critical components of the life of the school and support the mission of OSACPS: helping all students to become reflective inquisitors, articulate communicators, critical thinkers, and skilled problem solvers.  
 
EL Education features a national network of over 160 schools that have demonstrated strong results working with students from all backgrounds, especially students from economically disadvantaged households, English language learners, and students with special learning needs. As the first EL Education school in southern Worcester County, OSACPS provides a model of this unique approach to school design for the area, featuring semester-long creative learning expeditions: Learning Expeditions are the basis of EL Education’s instructional model that features an 8-10 week multidisciplinary project that provides for deep, meaningful learning, and a multi-faceted experience that connects students to real-world issues and encourages critical thinking and problem solving. EL Education enables the school and the museum a pathway to fulfill our commitments of community, high-quality work, and real-world applications of learning, imagination, exploration, and immersion.  
 
Founded in the tradition of Outward Bound, EL Education enhances instructional practices and instills a positive school culture by emphasizing:
  • A rigorous and engaging curriculum;
  • An active, inquiry-based pedagogy; and
  • A school culture that fosters compassion and collaboration.
 
EL Education’s approach to teaching and learning aligns with the mission of OSACPS.
  • Learning is active: Students are historians, scientists and activists, investigating real community problems and collaborating with peers to develop creative solutions.
  • Learning is challenging: Students at all levels are pushed to do more than they think they can do.
  • Learning is meaningful: Students see the relevance of their learning and are motivated by understanding that learning has purpose.
  • Learning is public: Through formal structures of presentation, exhibition, critique and data analysis, students and teachers build a shared vision of pathways to achievement.
  • Learning is collaborative: School leaders, teachers, students and families share rigorous expectations for quality work, achievement, and behavior. Trust, respect, responsibility, and joy in learning permeate the school culture.

Check out some student perspectives on the EL Education K-8 Language Arts Curriculum below!
​This video features one of Old Sturbridge Academy's own students.

Visit the EL Education Website to Learn More
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ADDRESS
​2 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
EMAIL
​nbrunell@osacharter.org
PHONE
774-922-1840
  • Home
  • About
    • Mission & Vision
    • At a Glance
    • Old Sturbridge Village
    • EL Education
    • ESSER III Grant Funding
  • Staff
  • Boards & Committees
    • Board of Trustees Members
    • Board of Trustees Meeting
    • Finance Committee
    • Governance Committee
    • Parent Advisory Council
    • Academy Culture & Community Committee
    • Executive Committee
    • Academic Excellence Committee
    • Institutional Distinction, Dissemination, & Replication Committee
    • AD Hoc Committees
    • Wellness Committee
  • Admissions
    • Application for Lottery
    • Lottery
    • Accepted Students
    • Waitlist
  • Parents & Guardians
    • Important Information for Parents & Guardians
    • Food Service
    • Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
    • Parent Teacher Scholar Association (PTSA)
    • Special Education Parent Advisory Council
    • Community Portal
  • Curriculum
    • The Purpose of Crew at The Academy
    • K-5 Math
    • 6-8 Math
    • K-8 English Language Arts
  • Student Support Services
    • Special Education & Student Supports
  • Job Opportunities
    • Principal (K-8)
    • Nutrition Manager
    • Substitute Nurse
    • Middle School English Teacher
    • Substitute Teacher
    • Instructional Support Aide (Grades K-8)
    • Math Tutor
    • Middle School Humanities (English Language Arts and Social Studies) Teacher
    • Middle School STEM Teacher
  • Contact
  • En Español
    • Sobre la Escuela
    • Información importante para padres y tutores
    • Aplicación
    • Contáctenos
    • Lista de espera
    • Alumnos aceptados