A delegation of 20 Chinese school principals toured South Orangetown Middle School this morning to learn about middle school programs and design. As a National Schools-to-Watch exemplar, SOMS was asked to host the visit, which was coordinated through the Indianapolis-based Chinese Education Connection, a U.S. training base for the Department of Education of the Zhejiang Province, China, in cooperation with the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform.
The delegation was welcomed by Assistant Principal Dr. Chad Corey and Dean of Students Michael Ryan; SOMS students and faculty led the visiting educators on a building tour, and responded to questions.
“This is an opportunity for us not only to showcase our whole child approach, but also to reflect on the work that we do and how we can refine our students’ learning experience,” said Dr. Corey. “Being recognized as a National School-to-Watch allows us to network with other schools throughout the state and country on best practices for the middle-level learner. Welcoming educators from across the globe extends that network.”
SOMS recently celebrated its re-designation as a National Schools-to-Watch program and was the only school in the region visited by the delegation. Special thanks to the SOCSD parents, staff members, and Rockland Chinese School volunteers who served as Mandarin-speaking translators during this special visit.
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