Community Designed Schools -

Community Designed Schools (CDS) network was founded in 2003 and is based on the fundemental belief the most powerful resource in any school is the knowledge and values of the people that work in that school. The CDS pocess provides the staff and community with absolute ownership for the creation of the school they always wanted.

Habits of Mind - This Web site will provide the resources to support your understanding of what are the Habits of Mind and who are the people behind the Habits of Mind series. This site also provides information about the development resources available to educators and community leaders seeking assistance in implementing Habits of Mind in schools and classrooms. Sample lesson plans, units, and learning activities are available as well as names of schools, school districts and business organizations that have implemented the Habits of Mind. Links to other supportive people and organizations also are provided.