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2013-14 ESEA School Public Accountability Report

December 1, 2014 By Educational Horizons Leave a Comment

Brevard FL Public Charter Schools

The 2013-14 Elementary and Secondary Education Act School Public Accountability Reports (ESEA SPARs) are now available. The SPARs meet the ESEA’s requirement for schools and districts to provide parents with an annual status report at the beginning of each year. Educational Horizons Charter School reports can be found … [Read more...]

How and Why Charter Schools Do More With Less

May 1, 2014 By Aileen Tapp Leave a Comment

When most people think of funding for public education, chances are they don't think about funding for charter schools. There is a widespread misconception in Florida that charter schools are not really public schools. The truth is public charter schools have been a vital part of Florida’s K-12 education system for almost … [Read more...]

Educational Horizons Gets Ready for National School Choice Week in January

January 9, 2014 By Aileen Tapp Leave a Comment

National School Choice Week provides an unprecedented opportunity, every January, to shine a spotlight on the need for effective education options for all children. Independently planned by a diverse coalition of individuals, schools and organizations, NSCW features thousands of special events across the … [Read more...]

The Process of Normalization

October 25, 2013 By Educational Horizons Leave a Comment

Originally published on the North American Montessori Teacher's Association website. In Montessori education, the term "normalization" has a specialized meaning. "Normal" does not refer to what is considered to be "typical" or "average" or even "usual." "Normalization" does not refer to a process of being forced to … [Read more...]

Former Educational Horizons student wins top national science prize

October 10, 2013 By Cynthia Thomas Leave a Comment

Former Educational Horizons student, River Grace won the top $25,000 prize in the Broadcom MASTERS national science competition. The 14-year-old West Melbourne resident was honored with the Samueli Foundation Prize for overall excellence in science, technology, engineering and math, also known as the STEM fields. River … [Read more...]

Does it Work? What Research Says About Montessori and Student Outcomes

September 30, 2013 By Educational Horizons Leave a Comment

Montessori parents know first-hand how this approach to education supports and nurtures children’s development in all areas: physical, intellectual, language, and social-emotional. Scientific research confirms that Montessori children have an advantage not only academically, but also in social and emotional … [Read more...]

Montessori at a Glance

August 9, 2013 By Educational Horizons Leave a Comment

Students at the Center; Structure at the Forefront Montessori education constitutes a major shift in how we think about what learning looks like, and how learning environments should be organized to support optimal development. This shift, which matches what neuroscience tells us about how the human mind works, comes … [Read more...]

Montessori Public Schools FAQs

July 29, 2013 By Aileen Tapp Leave a Comment

Frequently Asked Questions Brevard County, Florida Charter Schools What is the difference between Montessori and conventional education? Montessori is a developmental approach to education. Its most significant hallmarks are (1) a child-centered orientation and (2) a highly structured, hierarchical curriculum. The … [Read more...]

Are Public Montessori Programs Really “Montessori”?

June 15, 2013 By Educational Horizons Leave a Comment

Yes! While all Montessori classes should in essence be the same, some differences do exist among them. However, elements essential to a quality public Montessori program have been identified by these leading Montessori organizations: American Montessori Society (AMS) Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) North … [Read more...]

Essential Elements of Successful Montessori Schools in the Public School Sector

May 25, 2013 By Educational Horizons Leave a Comment

Montessori Teachers Employ Montessori teachers who have Montessori credentials for the levels they teach. Maintain an active and open recruitment for Montessori credentialed teachers. Budget for future Montessori teacher education for non Montessori-credentialed teachers. Provide professional Montessori … [Read more...]

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Educational Horizons Charter School is located in West Melbourne, Florida. Educational Horizons is a small community-focused Charter School with an emphasis on the Montessori Method. We are proud to be an "A" school within the Brevard Public School system for the past FIVE years!  We also have the rating of a "High Performing School" as well as a "Florida School of Excellence". Kindergarten through sixth grade is … Learn More

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