Metro West Learning Academy

Metro West Learning Academy (MWLA) is an alternative program shared by six school districts: Adel-De-Soto-Minburn, Dallas Center-Grimes, Johnston, Saydel, Urbandale, and Northwest and Waukee. MWLA is a student-centered environment with a staff who is committed to creating positive change for students, leading to social, emotional, and academic success for high school graduation and beyond.

Student-centered learning engages student in the learning process. Students’ personal interests determine which projects they complete. With student-centered learning, teachers act as advisors who help facilitate the learning process. Instead of students sitting in a teacher-driven classroom, students learn through the exploration of topics that interest them in addition to curriculum provided by the teachers.

Students attending MWLA are working toward the graduation requirement of their home high school and earn their diplomas from their home high schools. All students are referred by their home high schools (Adel-De-Soto-Minburn, Dallas Center-Grimes, Johnston, Saydel, Urbandale, and Northwest and Waukee) and attend either a morning session or an afternoon session. Please call your student’s home district (one of the 6 districts listed above) to connect with a counselor or administrator about the option of attending Metro West Academy.

 

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Metro west learning academy

Mike Moran, Director
Metro West Learning Academy
3000 100th St.
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 727-6301