We know that you are probably quite
interested in the multiage approach at Townsend. Here are some great web site links for you to examine to assist you
in understanding this wonderful and unique instructional practice.
http://home.thezone.net/~tnorman/
Multi-Age Resource Page S. Anderson
Multiage Bookstore Russell Yates (2001)
Three stories of Educational Reform
Michael Fullan (2000)
Implementing the Multiage Classroom Joan
Gaustad (1995)
Children at the Center Implementing the
Multiage Classroom Bruce A. Miller (1994) (Book Purchase Link)
Children at the Center Introduction Bruce
A. Miller (1994) (Sample)
Children at the Center Chapter 1 Bruce A.
Miller (1994) (Sample)
Research in Multigrade, Multiage &
Nongraded Education (1999)
Building Support for Multiage Education
Joan Gaustad (1997)
The Multiage Classroom (1999)
Multiage-Education.Com Russell Yates
(2001)
Multiage Classroom (Overview of Classroom
Day)
Multiage Archives Search
Parent Communication Russell Yates
Themes And Projects In My Intermediate
Multi-Age Classroom Anita Henson (2001)
What is Multiage?
Advantages of Multi-Age Developmental
Classrooms Bev Maeda (1994)
Multi-Age Classroom Evelyn Petersen
(1996)
Lesson Plans From a Multi-Age
Teacher Kim Young (2001)
Teachers Page - Inquiry Based
Teaching
Multiage and Multi-grade: Similarities and
Differences. Dr. Dennis Mulcahy (2000)
Multiage at Gander Academy. Dr. Dennis
Mulcahy (2001)
A New Look at The Multi-grade Classroom
Dr. Patricia Canning and Dr. Elizabeth Strong (1994)
Previous Comments - Previous Concerns
Nuts & Bolts: Communication with
Parents Russell Yates (2001)
Multiage Classrooms Eric references
Multiage Education Thesis Michelle Pancoe
Multiage Grouping
Avoiding the Pitfalls Sandra J. Stone
(1996)
Exploring the Multiage Classroom Anne A.
Bingham with Peggy Dorta, Molly McClaskey, and Justine O’Keefe (1995)
Multiage Search Results on Google
Multiage Classrooms - Effective Practices
School-to-Work (1998)
Multiage Workshop for Parents Response to
Questions (1999)
Professional Books and Resources for
Educators (1999)
Developmentally Appropriate Programs
Marjorie J. Kostelnik (1993)
Multi-Age Classes and High Ability
Students Linley Lloyd (1999)
Achievement in Multi-Age Classrooms (1998)
Observations on School-Community-Family
Relations Amarjit Singh, et al (1999)
Future Directions for Rural Schools in
Newfoundland and Labrador: Is the "Virtual School" The Way To Go?
Dr. Dennis Mulcahy (1999)
Multiage Classrooms Early Childhood
Centre News (1998)
How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability
Classrooms Carol Ann Tomlinson (2001)
Winning Strategies for Classroom
Management Carol Cummings (2000)
Implementing Looping Joan Gaustad
(1998)
Multiage and Looping: Borrowing From The
Past Char Forsten, Jim Grant, Irv Richardson (1999)
Working in a Multiage Classroom: Can
Students of Different Ages Work Together? (1999)
Caring for Multi-Age Groups Lesia
Oesterreich (1995)
The Caring Capacity a Case for Multi-Age
Experiential Learning Jim Tangen-Foster and Laurel Tangen-Foster (1998)
Nongradedness: Helping It To Happen.
Robert H Anderson, Barbara Nelson Pavan (1993)
Is Multi-Age Grouping Beneficial to Middle
School Students? Kathy Unrath, Tara Robertson, Jerry Valentine
Multi-Age Grouping - An AskERIC InfoGuide
Manal El-Tigi (1998)
Multiage Association Of Queensland
Giralang Primary School - Multiage
Multiage Classrooms (1998) Note: Scroll up
Answers Search results for Multiage
(2001)
Schools Multigrade & Multiage
Worldwide (1999)
How to Change to a Nongraded School Madeline
Hunter (1992) (Book Sample)
The Benefits of Nongraded Schools
Barbara Nelson Pavan (1992) (See Response from Slavin)
Response: The Nongraded Elementary School
Great Potential, But Keep it Simple
Robert E. Slavin (1992) (See Reply
from Pavan)
Reply: Nongradedness Not Simply a
Grouping Scheme Barbara Nelson Pavan (1992)
Reply: Scott Fails to Discredit
Nongradedness Barbara Nelson Pavan (1993)
Students at Risk: Preventing Early School
Failure: What Works Robert E. Slavin, et al (1993)
Looping - Discovering the Benefits of
Multiyear Teaching Karen Rasmussen (1998)
Implementing the Multiage Classroom
Joan Gaustad (1995)
Multi-Age Classrooms: An Age-Old Grouping
Method is Still Evolving Nancy Walser (1998)
The Multigrade Classroom: A Resource
Handbook for Small, Rural Schools (Books 1 to 6) Bruce A. Miller (1999)
Nongraded Primary Education Research
Kathleen Cotton (1993)
Peer and Cross-Age Tutoring Research Page
Kalkowski (1995)
Instructional Grouping in the Classroom
Beatrice A. Ward (2001)
Implementing a Nongraded Elementary
Program: Konnoak Elementary School Winston-Salem, NC Kathleen Cotton
(1993)
Research on Early Childhood Education
Kathleen Cotton and Nancy Faires Conklin (1989)
Multiage Program Glossary
Multiage Journal Articles (Reference list)
(1998)
Multiage Education (1998)
How Multiage Benefits Students (1998)
Assessment and Evaluation in the Multiage
Classroom Joan Gaustad (1996)
Multiage Education - Time for a Change
Bonnie R. Moen
Developmentally Appropriate and Culturally
Responsive Education Dr. Rebecca Novick (1996)
Student Success, and Self-image in a
Multi-Age Classroom Janet Caudill Banks (1997)
Looping: Adding Time, Strengthening
Relationships. Daniel L. Burke (1997)
How Should We Group to Achieve Excellence
With Equity? Dr. Bonnie Grossen (1996)
These Kids Aren't Classed By Age Jolayne
Houtz (1996)
Parents Guide to the Internet (1997) (This
site may be helpful if you are new to the Internet)
Chimacum Intermediate Multiage Program Linda
Luchow, Janet Miller, and Russell Yates
Eden Park Resources (1998)
About - Curriculum
One Page Explanation of Multiage Education
John Tapper (1996)
The Multigrade Classroom: A Resource
Handbook for Small, Rural Schools
The Multiage Classroom, A collection
Robin Fogarty, (ed.) (Book purchase Link)
Implementation of the Kentucky Nongraded
Primary Program Patricia J.
Kannapel, et al (2000)
Mixed Bag Debra Viadero (1996)
Transforming Education Morton Egol
(1999)
Standards at Crossroads After Decade David
J. Hoff (1999)
Mixed-Age Grouping: What Does the Research
Say, and How Can Parents Use This Information? Debbie Reese (1998)
The Benefits of Mixed Age Grouping Dr.
Lilian G. Katz (1995)
The Case for Mixed-Age Grouping in Early
Education Dr. Lilian G. Katz (1990)
The Benefits of the Mix Dr. Lilian G. Katz
(1998)
Multiage Grouping and Academic
Achievement. Susan J. Kinsey (2001)
Mixed-Age Groups in Early Childhood
Education. Demetra Evangelou (1989)
Split-Grade and Multi-Age Classes A Review
of the Research and a Consideration of the B.C. Context Charlie Naylor
(2000)
The Ross Valley Multiage Program
The Multiage Classroom (1999)
Nongraded and Mixed-Age Grouping in Early
Childhood Programs. Dr. Lilian G. Katz
(1992)
Nongraded Primary Education Joan Gaustad
(1992)
Children’s Social Behavior in Relation to
Participation in Mixed-Age or Same-Age Classrooms
Diane E. McClellan & Susan J. Kinsey
(1999)
What is Multiage?? (Student
Responses)
Classroom Management Ask an Expert (2001)
Why is Multiage Education a Good Option
for Inclusion of Children With Varying Abilities and Exceptional Educational
Needs?
Evaluation in a Multiage Classroom Penelle
Chase and Jane Doan (1998)
Critical Issue: Enhancing Learning Through
Multiage Grouping Debra Johnson, Cheryl
Fox (1998)
Learning Theories that Support Multiage
Education
Are you ready for Multiage?
Methods in Teaching Different Abilities in
Same Classroom (2000)
Creating an Inclusive School Edited by
Richard A. Villa, Jacqueline S. Thousand (1995)
Multiage Schools and Programs (US)
Strategies for Improving the Schools
ACEI Speaks Brochures (You can order a
brochure here)
Implementing Multiage Education: A
Practical Guide W. Kasten & E. Monce Lolli (1998) (Book Link
Scroll Down)
All Mixed Up: Combined-Age Classrooms
Offer New Choices Rita Miceli
Kentucky Bill To End Multi-Age Grouping in
Grades 1-3 Advances Lonnie Harp (1996)
Nongraded Education: Overcoming Obstacles
to Implementing the Multiage Classroom Joan Gaustad (1994)
Making the Transition from Graded to
Nongraded Primary Education Joan Gaustad (1992)
Nongraded Education: Mixed-Age,
Integrated, and Developmentally Appropriate Education for Primary Children Joan
Gaustad (1992)
Affective and Social Benefits of
Small-Scale Schooling. Kathleen Cotton (1996)
Young Children's Social Development a
Checklist. Diane E. McClellan, Dr. Lilian G. Katz (1993)
Parent-Teacher Conferences Suggestions for
Parents. Ann-Marie Clark (1999)
Multiage Classrooms: An Educational
Experience
Children's Peer Relationships. Christine
B. Burton (1986)
Multi-Age Grouping Strategies Stacey
Jobling (1998)
Channing Multiage Classroom Puts Learning
"In One Package" Janelle Walker
(2001)
2 Grades, 2 Classes, 2 Teaching Models in
U46 Janelle Walker (2001)
Best Practices - 1998 Winners
Information for Parents About Nongraded
(Multi-Age) Elementary School Dr. Jeffrey M. Jones
Smoothing Rough Edges in Concrete Mardi
Berkhouse Jones (1996)
Online Discussion Forums
Multiage Classroom - Chat
Board
Multi-Age Classrooms Bulletin Board.