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European League for Middle Level Education was the first international
affiliate of the National Middle
School Association (NMSA), based in Ohio, U.S.A. The
European League for Middle Level Education (ELMLE) was founded in
1986 and is dedicated to promoting and improving middle level
education at international and overseas schools throughout the
greater European and Mediterranean regions. Through affiliation with
the NMSA, we keep our international membership informed about
the latest trends and practices in education for youth between
the ages of 10 to 15. Membership is open to any individual or
institution serving the early adolescent child in the greater
European Region, including North Africa and the Middle East. ELMLE
is governed by a Steering Committee
of nine members elected from its diverse membership.
Mission
Statement
ELMLE
and
NMSA believe:
- young
people going through rapid growth and the extensive maturation
that occurs in early adolescence need an educational program
distinct from either the elementary or secondary model
-
no other age level is of more enduring importance because the
determinants of one's behavior as an adult, self-concept,
learning interests, and values largely are formed in this period
of life
-
existing programs for middle-grade youngsters have all too often
lacked focus on early adolescent characteristics
-
the middle level school program is an educational response to
the unique characteristics of youngsters during adolescence and,
as such, deals with the full range of intellectual and
developmental needs
For
further information on NMSA position statements on several issues
relevant to mid-level education, please click here.
Objectives:
As
a professional organization, ELMLE has the following objectives:
- to promote unity among middle level educators in overseas schools;
- to encourage the implementation of middle level concepts to include
staff development;
- to provide leadership in planning and developing middle level
education;
-
to serve as a clearing house resource body for the exchange of
idea
- to sponsor an annual conference for middle level educators.
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