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Implementation Guides

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Access to Varied and Customizable Content, Curriculum and Assessments

Provide teachers with access to resources for curriculum, assessments, and professional learning to support strong content knowledge and pedagogy.

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Aligned Grading Practices

Evaluate current grading practices and their alignment with the school’s vision for teaching and learning.

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Alignment to Learning Sciences and Evidence

Implement instructional strategies that align with and build on learning and human development research.

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Classroom Observation and Teacher Reflection

Create observation tools for principals and peers that offer teachers collaborative reflection opportunities for continuous improvement.

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Data Collection and Usage Plan

Create a data plan that includes the data to be collected and what will be done with it after it is collected.

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Digital Literacy and Citizenship Training

Provide digital citizenship and digital literacy training for students and teachers.

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Embed STE(A)M in Instruction

Embed STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), computer science, and workforce connections throughout instruction.

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Empowering Teacher Voice and Choice

Model effective professional learning by offering choice and voice when leading teachers and empower teachers to lead throughout the process.

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Engagement through Communities of Practice

Encourage engagement across schools and districts through traditional networking, social media, and professional learning communities.

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Ensuring Time for Professional Learning within the School Schedule

Provide opportunities for teachers and students to show agency by leading activities, sharing needs, and providing input into school modernization practices.

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Extended and Expanding Learning Opportunities

Offer extended and expanded learning opportunities for all students.

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High-Leverage Approaches and Content

Determine high-leverage instructional approaches and content.

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High-Stakes Testing and the Whole Child

Ensure that high-stakes testing is well planned and executed and is only one part of understanding the whole child.

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Implicit Bias and Cultural Sensitivity Training

Prioritize implicit bias (toward colleagues and students) training to ensure cultural sensitivity.

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Include Student Passions and Interests

Leverage and create opportunities for students to explore their passions and interests to promote personal and authentic opportunities.

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Indicators for Interventions and Support

Focus on indicators that trigger interventions and alternative approaches with subgroups of students in need of more support.

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Peer Review and Constructive Feedback

Create peer review and feedback loops.

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Pilot New Ideas as a Team

Provide time to pilot new ideas, reflect, and refine; set up team time for planning, grading, and review of student work.

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Professional Growth Plans for Educators

Set clear expectations for each teacher’s and administrator’s professional growth plan; seek feedback from teachers and use data to show impact.

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Providing Clear and Concise Learning Objectives and Progressions

Set clear learning objectives aligned with state standards for all students.

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