TwinWest Chamber Recognizes TWLS Head as Volunteer Superstar

October 18th, 2011

Our own Head of School Ann Rooney is the October Volunteer Superstar for the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce. She is being recognized for her excellent work in choosing recipients for the TwinWest Foundation’s Career Path Scholarship Committee. To learn more about Ann’s work with the TwinWest Chamber, please check out the story in the Chamber’s current newsletter.

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TWLS Builds Relationships…and Friendships

October 13th, 2011

Learning social skills and how to build relationships may not seem like something you learn at school, but it is one of the most important skills we teach at The Whole Learning School. Profiled here is a touching story about a scene that Teacher Sue McCrary (pictured above with recent grad, Nicole) recently observed.

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TWLS Mourns Loss of Search Institutes’ Peter Benson

October 6th, 2011

TWLS was deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Search Institute President and CEO Peter Benson. Benson is most noted for his innovative thinking and research about the developmental assets children require for success.
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Help TWLS and Help Students with Special Needs

September 29th, 2011

From General Mills Box Tops to Taking Charge of Education with Target….and  a lot of things in between, helping TWLS has never been easier! Just this month, we’ve collected more than $3,000 from efforts like the ones listed here.

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Things are cooking at TWLS!

September 21st, 2011

With two full weeks under our belt, things are really cooking at The Whole Learning School!  We have 17 incredible students (two of whom are brand new), one great new teacher, Mr. Adam Katz, and a host of cool new things to learn, including how to make “One-Eyed Toast.” 

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TWLS Seeks Special Education Teacher to Join our Team

July 14th, 2011

Are you…or do you know…a dynamic, experienced special education teacher who wants to make a difference? If so, click here to find out more!

TWLS Senior to Speak at April 26 Luncheon

April 16th, 2011

Share your passion for children and education Tuesday, April 26 from Noon – 1:00 p.m. at The Whole Learning School’s (TWLS) fourth annual Possible Dreams Luncheon, to be held at the Golden Valley Country Club.

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Open House March 15

March 7th, 2011

Parents with children who need special education services have a private school alternative in the Twin Cities. The Whole Learning School (TWLS) offers a private, individualized education for children with special education needs. The school is hosting an open house Tuesday, March 15 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. for medical professionals, prospective parents and interested community members. Children are welcome and refreshments will be provided.

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Self-reflection skills critical to success for students with special education needs

February 7th, 2011

Modeling appropriate behaviors for students with special education needs and teaching them self reflection skills are two essential components in The Whole Learning School’s individualized learning environment.
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Books and Baker

October 26th, 2010

One of the highlights of every fall in Minnesota is that the weather is beautiful for going outside, hiking, and camping.  Our students spent a weekend in early October learning about wildlife and the environment at Baker Near Wilderness, with frogs, forests, and fun.

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