BetterLesson supports educators to understand and implement tools and resources from Odell Education in order to equip students with the literacy skills and knowledge essential for success in college, their career, and civic life.
Focus Area
We train educators in Odell Education to foster creativity and critical thinking in students through student-centered literacy instruction. We support skill development through personalized pathways built from Workshops, 1:1 Coaching, Learning Walks, and BL Connect to achieve clear outcomes.
Outcome: I utilize the Odell Education Curriculum materials effectively to support student literacy skill development.
Outcome: I utilize the Odell Education Curriculum materials to plan effectively based on my students’ needs.
Learn about the different types of student talk and explore differentiation strategies to support all students in engaging in meaningful academic talk opportunities.
Support students to discuss complex texts or topics while creating a forum for them to build both speaking and listening skills.
Support students to be both contributors and listeners in a group conversation.
We’ve identified four elements that are key for academic success and for building student-centered classrooms. BetterLesson guides teachers, instructional coaches, and leaders through focus areas within each element to lead their professional development journey.
Instructional Leadership Improve instruction and learning for teachers and students by building your skills as an instructional leader.
Inclusive and Responsive Practices Build an equitable learning community where all students can be supported, celebrated, and successful.
Flexible Instructional Models Find unique ways for all students to learn, communicate, and solve meaningful problems.
Curriculum and Academic Content Use learning tools and curriculum to create a student-centered classroom.
Improve instruction and learning for teachers and students by building your skills as an instructional leader.
Build an equitable learning community where all students can be supported, celebrated, and successful.
Find unique ways for all students to learn, communicate, and solve meaningful problems.
Use learning tools and curriculum to create a student-centered classroom.
Accelerate growth in your schools and stay ahead of the curve.
