The Project Approach: This site, overseen by Lilian Katz and Sylvia Chard the developers of this method, will give you more information about the Project Approach, including specific examples of how it has been used in the classroom.

Positive Discipline: Jane Nelsen's home page describes the discipline philosophy and model we use in all areas of our program.

Other Useful Links:

Portland Public School District: The homepage of the Portland Public School District, the home of The Emerson School.

US Charter Schools: Learn more about charter schools and their history.

Ralph Waldo Emerson: Learn more about our namesake.

Art4Life: This is the homepage of our amazing on-site before and afterschool program. Take a look, and be sure to notice all the student art work displayed here.

The Downtown School: This elementary school in Des Moines, Iowa is another example of the Project Approach and strong community connections at work.