Essential Element
Find unique ways for all students to learn, communicate, and solve meaningful problems.
Flexible instructional models offer students the opportunity to engage in exploration, inquiry, and self-assessment while discovering meaningful connections in their learning. Choose a personalized pathway to develop your understanding of flexible instructional models.
Design differentiated experiences that focus on how all students will access and participate in their learning.
Assess learning, use data to inform instruction, and help students own their learning.
Integrate technology in the classroom in a conscious, meaningful way.
Deliver equitable, engaging, and student-centered instruction through online learning communities.
Allow students to collaborate with peers on real-world activities while mastering new academic content.
Design student-centered learning progressions, set up routines that support autonomy, and provide personalized support for all learners.
Empower new teachers to become high-quality educators through professional learning, mentorship, and leadership support.
We support your growth and help you take ownership of your learning to confidently drive these practices through BL Connect, Workshops, 1:1 Coaching, and Learning Walks.
Allow students to take ownership of their learning while receiving teacher support.
Differentiate tasks to provide learners with multiple pathways to success.
Collect and assess student data to inform instructional decisions.
Use technology to give students more choice in the learning process.
We’ve identified four elements that are key for academic success and 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.
OUR K-5 / IM K-5 Math: Integrate the instructional routines and resources embedded in the OUR K-5 / IM K-5 Math curriculum. Learn More
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.
OUR K-5 / IM K-5 Math: Integrate the instructional routines and resources embedded in the OUR K-5 / IM K-5 Math curriculum. Learn MoreStart building your professional development journey with personalized solutions to reach your school or district’s goals.
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