Established in 2016, the Center for Wellness, Innovation and Learning (CWIL™, pronounced "Quill") grew out of the work of Independence’s Wellness and Learning Support Team to respond to the needs of supporting the whole child. CWIL’s team approach addresses not only academic progress, but also motor, language, cognitive, emotional and physical development, as well as health. This allows Independence to provide a program that holds the full interests of the students at heart, both in and out of the classroom.
Parent education, research and best practices form the foundation of the center’s work. CWIL’s mission is to ensure that Independence students truly develop into independent, intellectually curious individuals.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Medical & Health
Emotional & Social Well-Being
- conflict resolution
- Character Development Program
Learning & the Brain
- LeApps™
- mindset
- learning support
- language processing assistance
HAPPENINGS
NEWS
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The Independence School has completed the Beau Biden Foundation's Shield of Protection® (SOP) assessment.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- A Special Screening of "Screenagers" -
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in Gore Auditorium (FREE and open to the public) - click here to register! -
Parent Coffee: "Screenagers @ Independence" - Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 from 8:15-9:15 a.m. in the Founders' Library (led by Margaret Ann Minihan, technology integration specialist, and Dr. Dahra Williams, consulting psychologist)
Check back for more 2019-20 Parent Education Events to be announced!
PREVIOUS TOPICS COVERED
Topics covered during 2018-19 Parent Coffee events were as follows:
- "Outdoor Learning - Nature-Based Experiences for Early Childhood through 8th Grade"
- "Language & Learning - The Impact of Experiences on the Brain's Development"
- "Technology and Media Literacy: Steps Toward the Future"
- "Digital Citizenship and Online Safety”
- "The Power of Grit and the Process of Powerful Learning"
- "Physical Activity for Children: How to Strike a Healthy Balance"
RESOURCES
INDY INSIGHTS BLOG
- CWIL
- Lower School
- Middle School
- Parenting
- Teaching and Learning
Ms. Vita Biddle
The start of each new school year brings with it a variety of emotions for parents and students alike. With excitement and anticipation often come questions and concerns. These guidelines should prove helpful to get both you and your children off to a great start this September.
Podcast Archive
Coming soon!
More Useful Information
SUMMER READING TIPS
HELPFUL HEALTH SITES
BOOKS
- “A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even if you Flunked Algebra)” by Barbara Oakley, Ph.D.
- “The Doodle Revolution” by Sunni Brown
- “Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning” by Peter C. Brown
- “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol Dweck
- “Thinking, Fast and Slow” by Daniel Kahneman
- "Becoming Brilliant: What Science Tells Us About Raising Successful Children" by Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, Ph.D.
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