The Farrell Area School District is committed to using the best educational practices available. In addition, we hope to enhance the effectiveness of our instruction with the support of parents, the community, and local businesses. This collaboration will allow us to provide our students with a well-rounded education that will prepare them for the future.

Instructional Strategies

Learn more about all those teaching strategies that teachers use and talk about in this Glossary of Instructional Strategies.


Educational Theory, Philosophy and Practice

Charlotte Danielson
Institute For Learning
Jonathan Kozol
Lauren Resnick
Peter Senge

Abraham H. Maslow explains the hierarchy of basic needs.
Find out what Johns Hopkins' University researchers know.
Effective instruction the PaTTAN way.
Get a better understand of The Learning Curve.
Discover New Horizons for teaching and learning.


Student News
Congratulations to Farrell graduates, Jennifer Morgan and John Tolliver, who will be attending Slippery Rock University this fall to become future educators.


Math Resource Pages

Don't have much time? Check out Go-Math for on-line help.

Ask Dr. Math a question.

Worried about That Quiz? Worry no more. Practice. Practice. Practice.

Reading Resource Pages

The U.S. Department of Education promotes educational excellence for all Americans. Visit Ed.gov for more information on helping your child read.

The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development offers reading research, theory, and practice.

The National Institute for Learning (NIFL) offers suggestions on how to put reading first.

Writing Resource Pages

Visit the Online Writing Lab (OWL) to improve grammar and writing skills.

The University of Minnesota's Online Grammar Handbooks offers writing assistance.

Learn more about the Five Prompt Essay.



 





 
     

Farrell Area School District • 1600 Roemer Boulevard • Farrell, PA 16121 • (724) 346-6585

Any questions, comments or information please contact Matt Vannoy at mvannoy@farrellareaschools.com