Educators need the resources and strategies to optimize a student-centered instructional approach to increase student growth and learning.
A focus on accelerating growth prepares students for success by teaching them to process information, think critically, and use evidence to solve problems.
Focus Area
Creating an accelerated learning program requires building a robust toolkit to help students learn and grow. We support skill development through personalized pathways built from workshops, 1:1 coaching, and learning walks to achieve clear outcomes.
Outcome:I can use Universal Design for Learning principles to accelerate student growth by providing learners access to meaningful and challenging learning experiences that meet their needs.
Outcome: I can develop remediation systems and structures to accelerate student growth by using differentiated and targeted supports.
Outcome: I can provide all students access to grade level content by prioritizing learning objectives and creating a system of scaffolds and supports in order to accelerate student growth.
Outcome: I can close academic gaps by using data to develop consistent, equitable, and flexible systems for accelerating learning.
Outcome: I design targeted, individualized high-dosage tutoring to close academic gaps.
Discover a conceptual strategy to support you in developing an understanding of Universal Design for Learning.
The Backwards Design or Understanding by Design approach supports teachers in developing strategic unit and lesson plans.
Support students in reviewing assessment data and setting goals for improvement in a two day workshop to fill in the gaps.
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.
