Curtis P. Nielsen, University of Northern Iowa, curt.nielsen@uni.edu Erin Becker, Lincoln Elementary School, erin.becker@cfschools.org Jodie Bonwell, Lincoln Elementary...

During a William Paterson University field based-literacy course held at a PDS, Paterson School 12, teacher candidates supported third-graders to write about a personal Small Moment.

Our elementary PDS partner school is nestled among homes, small businesses, churches, and a neighborhood park on the southwest side of the state’s second largest metropolitan city. Over 43% of the school’s student body identifies as minority. According to the state’s website, approximately 50% of the school’s students are proficient in both Math and Reading as indicated by state test scores. With this reality come unique opportunities.

Angela Danley, University of Central Missouri, danley@ucmo.edu Donna Palmer, Crest Ridge School, dpalmer@crestridge.org Family involvement is necessary when reaching the needs of the students in the...