Dr.Howard

Our Focus

Dr. Howard prides itself in following the Responsive Classroom Framework. Responsive Classroom is a research-based education approach associated with greater teacher effectiveness, higher student achievement, and improved school climate. Engaging Academics - Teachers create learning tasks that are interactive, appropriately challenging, purposeful, and connected to students' interests. Positive Community - Teachers nurture a sense of belonging, significance, and emotional safety . Effective Management - Teachers create a calm, orderly environment that promotes autonomy and allows students to focus on learning. Developmental Awareness - Teachers use knowledge of child development, along with observations of students, to create a developmentally appropriate learning environment.

Suzanne Meislahn
  • Suzanne Meislahn

    Our Focus

    Dr. Howard prides itself in following the Responsive Classroom Framework. Responsive Classroom is a research-based education approach associated with greater teacher effectiveness, higher student achievement, and improved school climate. Engaging Academics - Teachers create learning tasks that are interactive, appropriately challenging, purposeful, and connected to students' interests. Positive Community - Teachers nurture a sense of belonging, significance, and emotional safety . Effective Management - Teachers create a calm, orderly environment that promotes autonomy and allows students to focus on learning. Developmental Awareness - Teachers use knowledge of child development, along with observations of students, to create a developmentally appropriate learning environment.

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    Kindergarten Screeners sing up

    Sign up for Kindergarten Screeners on July 25th and July 29th here!

  • A Message From our Principal:

    I am thrilled to be coming back for my second year as the principal at Dr. Howard Elementary School. My motto is "All for the kids". This means that everything I do, all decisions I make, and how our school runs revolves around what is best for the children we serve. - Samantha Turner

  • kinder

    Kindergarten Screeners sing up

    Sign up for Kindergarten Screeners on July 25th and July 29th here!

  • A Message From our Principal:

    I am thrilled to be coming back for my second year as the principal at Dr. Howard Elementary School. My motto is "All for the kids". This means that everything I do, all decisions I make, and how our school runs revolves around what is best for the children we serve. - Samantha Turner

school info

PRINCIPAL

Samantha Turner

PHONE

217-351-3866 217-269-5498 EFAX

ADDRESS

110 N. James St. Champaign, Il 61821

BELL SCHEDULE

7:45 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.