AYA #6: The Home-School Connection.
The teacher of adolescents and
young adults understands the impact of family structure and home life on
educational development and uses this knowledge to facilitate and support
the education of the young adult.
EAG #3: Middle School Philosophy
and School Organization.
The early adolescence generalist
understands the philosophical foundations of developmentally responsive
middle schools and the unique school organization these schools employ
and can work successfully within these organizational features.
EAG #6: Family Involvement.
The early adolescence generalist
has a thorough understanding of the role of the family in a student's educational
development and is able to use this knowledge to assist and support both
young adolescents and their families in the young adolescent's education.
EAG #7: Community Involvement.
The early adolescence generalist
understands the importance of the community in the education of the young
adolescent and can work cooperatively with resource persons and community
groups to promote student learning.
EAG #9: Collaborative Behavior.
The early adolescence generalist
understands the importance of collaboration with colleagues, families,
resource persons, and community groups, and collaborates to improve schools
for young adolescents.