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AMLE @amleorg.bsky.social · 7d

Yesterday's Leadership Roundtable featured a robust conversation on middle grades advisory programming, with lots of great ideas and resources shared all around!

Missed out? Keep an eye out for our next Leadership Roundtable session and explore all of AMLE's advisory resources ➡️ amle.org/advisory

AMLE @amleorg.bsky.social · 10d

The latest episode of Middle School Walk & Talk just dropped!

Author Jen Cort stops by for a timely conversation about fostering healthy school communities amid societal polarization.

Listen: amle.org/podcast

or Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fZC...

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AMLE @amleorg.bsky.social · 16d

"Instead of viewing these early weeks as simply 'settling in,' what if we approached them as a 'Transition Surge' – a deliberate period of connection-building for students of all grades that transforms anxiety into belonging?"
Read more ➡️

The Transition Surge: Transforming September Anxiety into Connection Opportunities - AMLE

While we focus extensively on academic transitions and procedural orientations, we often miss the profound emotional work that September demands of young adolescents. Instead of viewing these early we...

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AMLE @amleorg.bsky.social · 21d

AMLE's most popular new resources is now available in Spanish!

Empower more families with easily digestible and essential strategies for supporting their young adolescent through the middle grades years. ➡️ amle.org/middleschool101

AMLE @amleorg.bsky.social · 27d

Save the date for Oct 8 for our next Leadership Roundtable when we'll discuss ms advisory.

Hosted by edu leaders from AMLE Schools of Distinction, these FREE sessions allow school leaders to engage in meaningful convos on critical topics of the day.

Join us ➡️http://amle.org/advisoryroundtable

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AMLE @amleorg.bsky.social · Sep 13

DYK: AMLE has created a new series of community one-pagers that explain core middle school structures, and their benefits to staff, students, and families?

Each is available free to members and can be found under the "About Middle School" menu on amle.org.

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AMLE @amleorg.bsky.social · Sep 9

What's working in your classroom or school?

AMLE seeks practitioner-focused articles from middle level educators on a variety of topics.

Learn more and submit ➡️ ow.ly/yMNQ50W12Sb

AMLE @amleorg.bsky.social · Sep 8

The newest issue of Middle School Journal just dropped!

AMLE Members can now access Volume 56, Issue 4: Instructional Strategies & Assessments at: amle.org/msj

AMLE @amleorg.bsky.social · Sep 5

AMLE is pleased to announce the 2025 Toepfer Award recipients!

The duo created a STEMpathy elective through which students learned real-world skills while designing adaptive Halloween costumes for peers.

Learn more & catch them presenting live at AMLE25 this Nov. ➡️ ow.ly/XpTr50WPGx5

AMLE @amleorg.bsky.social · Aug 22

You asked, we listened: The AMLE25 Early Bird Registration deadline has been extended through September 5!

Note: The presenter registration deadline (Aug 22) and 2nd Call for Proposals (Sept 2) will remain the same.

Make your plans to join us in Indy this November! ➡️https://amle.org/annual/

AMLE @amleorg.bsky.social · Aug 20

Implementing interdisciplinary teaming requires commitment and advocacy from the school leader, but the ROI is clear. Teaming benefits the entire school community.

August is Middle School Teaming Month at AMLE ➡️ ow.ly/UfRW50WIm7g

AMLE @amleorg.bsky.social · Aug 20

FREE Webinar - Aug 28 at 4 pm ET. 📢

As we head back to the classroom, let's explore some low- or no-prep activities that transform our ordinary B2S activities into novel, exciting, engaging learning experiences that set the stage for the rest of the school year.

Register at ow.ly/Savg50Wz9KQ

AMLE @amleorg.bsky.social · Aug 19

Chart paper...icebreakers...mandatory trainings. Back-to-school professional development can be groan worthy. 😫

@beyond_the_desk
shares easy-to-implement tips for back to school PD that is relevant and job-embedded...and that your teachers will actually enjoy.

Check it out ➡️ youtu.be/37-qs1yArv0

Bite-Sized B2S #2: Beginning of Year Professional Development Your Staff Will Actually Like

YouTube video by Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE)

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AMLE @amleorg.bsky.social · Aug 18

DYK: AMLE just launched a NEW website for middle school parents? 😮

Just in time for #B2S, it's full of resources to help them understand the middle school concept and embrace their changing adolescent. 🥰

Check it out ➡️ middleschool.org

Support for Parents of Middle Schoolers | Middleschool.org

Discover trusted guidance and resources to help you navigate the middle school years. Because parenting a tween is a big deal — and we’ve got your back.

middleschool.org

AMLE @amleorg.bsky.social · Aug 8

📣Attention AMLE25 presenters! Session schedules have now been posted in your presenter portal.

Feeling FOMO? There's still time to be part of the action. The 2nd Call for Proposals is open through September 2!

ow.ly/CIy450WBHzT

AMLE @amleorg.bsky.social · Aug 8

Middle schoolers thrive on consistency and routines! B2S is the perfect time to make sure your team is aligned on classroom expectations.

Check out our August Book of the Month, Successful Middle School Teaming, to refresh on all 16 elements of effective teams ➡️ow.ly/pMBm50WBzqV

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AMLE @amleorg.bsky.social · Aug 7

Take a bite out of B2S classroom management! @beyond_the_desk shares some favorite boredom busters that are perfect for building relationships and getting kids moving at the start of the year.

youtu.be/Ara_xCqyNWQ?...

Bite-Sized B2S 1 - Boredom Busters

YouTube video by Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE)

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AMLE @amleorg.bsky.social · Aug 6

🌟Meet AMLE25 Rising Star Co-presenters Bryan Rickert & Katie Laird! This Principal/AP dynamic duo will have you excited to return to your school w/ fresh ideas & tangible tools to ditch divide & concquer, stearing teams to positive outcomes.

Explore more featured speakers: amle.org/annual/speak...

AMLE @amleorg.bsky.social · Aug 5

Help AMLE better understand interdisciplinary teaming practices across middle schools! Complete the member survey by August 22: ow.ly/f0j650WzLWP

P.s - We'll be selecting 5 survey takers to receive an amazon gift card!

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AMLE @amleorg.bsky.social · Aug 5

Feeling AMLE25 FOMO? There’s still time to be a part of the action at the AMLE25!

The 2nd Call for Presentations just opened, accepting submissions in the following formats:
✔️Spark & Tell
✔️Speed Learning
✔️Snapshot Poster

Don’t delay, the call closes Sept. 2: ow.ly/VC3A50WzLTC

AMLE @amleorg.bsky.social · Aug 4

Webinar Alert! Aug. 28 at 4 pm ET.

As we head back to the classroom, let's explore some low- or no-prep activities that transform our ordinary B2S activities into novel, exciting, engaging learning experiences that set the stage for the rest of the school year.

Register at ow.ly/lAMa50Wz9Lb

AMLE @amleorg.bsky.social · Aug 4

Effect teaming in middle schools is the foundation for a strong learning community. Learn more about teaming and discover resources to support teams at your school: ow.ly/iFwj50WyKfk

August is Middle School Teaming Month - AMLE

This month, AMLE is shining a light on a cornerstone of the middle school model: teaming! AMLE describes interdisciplinary teaming as teams of two to five teachers representing the core subjects. The ...

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AMLE @amleorg.bsky.social · Jul 31

As we wrap up Middle School Leadership Month, AMLE welcomes you to return to our Leadership Resource Page for case studies, community resources, and our YouTube Series offering bite-sized essential lessons for the middle school leader now and anytime throughout the year! amle.org/smsleader

AMLE @amleorg.bsky.social · Jul 30

How to hire for middle school success? Resumes aren’t enough. Here's 5 must-haves for middle school staff: ow.ly/PfI150WrZ2E

Don't miss our new Strategies for Middle School Leadership video series:
🔹Summary article: ow.ly/Hi9b50WrZ2B
🔹More resources for leaders: ow.ly/J6BW50WrZ2A

AMLE @amleorg.bsky.social · Jul 29

🌟🌟AMLE is thrilled to announce the selection of its Rising Star Presenters for AMLE25.🌟🌟

Learn more about our Rising Stars—innovative middle level educators who are shaping the future of the field—and all the featured presenters coming to AMLE25: amle.org/annual/speak...