{"id":25,"date":"2011-10-05T14:14:03","date_gmt":"2011-10-05T19:14:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/school\/aal\/?page_id=25"},"modified":"2026-01-15T16:47:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T16:47:24","slug":"academics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mps.school\/aal\/academics\/","title":{"rendered":"Academics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; module_class=&#8221;page-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Academy of Accelerated Learning (AAL) classrooms are positive, productive, and structured learning communities.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>School leaders and instructors monitor student progress to understand a child\u2019s strengths, abilities, and language skills. As educators, we combine this insight with innovative learning technologies that reinforce core concepts. Delivering individualized instructional strategies helps us meet students\u2019 needs today and prepare them to thrive in middle and high school.<\/p>\n<p>AAL\u2019s inclusive approach fosters balanced interaction among learners of all styles and abilities. Some students with individualized education plans will learn grade-level content and receive special education services in their classrooms.<\/p>\n<p>An AAL education combines high-quality teaching with standards-based curriculum.<\/p>\n<h2>Ambitious Instruction Plan<\/h2>\n<p>The Milwaukee Public Schools <a href=\"https:\/\/mpsmke.com\/ambitiousinstruction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ambitious Instruction Plan<\/a> recognizes and celebrates that our students come from many cultures and backgrounds. This plan focuses on high-quality, culturally appropriate teaching and learning. Our goal is to ensure that every student develops reading, writing, and math skills in ways that are meaningful to their individual lives and experiences. Our staff works together to understand each learner and find appropriate ways to assess and improve their progress. We then make sure that students can apply what they have learned in productive ways in school and in their community.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Core State Standards<\/h2>\n<p>The curriculum in Milwaukee Public Schools is based on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecorestandards.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Common Core State Standards<\/a>. These standards were developed with teachers, school administrators, and experts to prepare all children for college and the workforce.<\/p>\n<h2>Primary Years Programme (PYP)<\/h2>\n<p>The International Baccalaureate PYP for children ages 3 to 12 nurtures and develops young students as caring, active participants in a lifelong journey of learning.<\/p>\n<h2>Curriculum<\/h2>\n<h3>English as a Second Language (ESL)<\/h3>\n<p>The ESL program supports students with various home languages as they acquire English. The ESL teacher provides lessons to help students communicate to learn grade level subjects but also to convey personal needs and wants, to affirm their own identities, and to form and maintain relationships. The ESL program celebrates students\u2019 cultural backgrounds and experiences.<\/p>\n<h3>Math<\/h3>\n<p>We use district-wide standards and assessments in every grade to help students accumulate mathematical knowledge and skills that prepare them for success in middle and high school.<\/p>\n<h3>Reading\/Language Arts<\/h3>\n<p>Through our Comprehensive Literacy Plan, K4 through fifth-grade students receive reading, writing, and oral language instruction for 90 minutes a day.<\/p>\n<h3>Spanish<\/h3>\n<p>AAL offers Spanish as a world language to students from K4 through fifth grade. During weekly lessons, students learn about Spanish-speaking cultures and learn and practice Spanish vocabulary. As students progress, they learn to speak, write, and understand simple phrases and sentences.<\/p>\n<h2>Special Education<\/h2>\n<p>AAL teachers can adapt the flexible and inclusive PYP framework to meet a student\u2019s unique needs and maximize their talents and abilities.\u202fOur special education teachers, regular education teachers, school social worker, school psychologist, and administration work together.\u202fSpecial education students can access the content, curriculum, and delivery of the IB program.<\/p>\n<p>If you think your child has special education needs, ask your child\u2019s teacher or principal for an evaluation. For general questions about special education or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milwaukeepublicschools.org\/about\/directory\/academics\/specialized-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">specialized services<\/a>, please call (414) 874-8493.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Academy of Accelerated Learning (AAL) classrooms are positive, productive, and structured learning communities.School leaders and instructors monitor student progress to understand a child\u2019s strengths, abilities, and language skills. As educators, we combine this insight with innovative learning technologies that reinforce core concepts. 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Special education students participate in comprehensive education and self-contained classrooms. This inclusion-style learning fosters balanced interaction with learners of all styles and abilities. 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