Enrichment Academies Descriptions
Pleasant View students participate in weekly, multi-age enrichment academies.
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Enrichment Academies at Pleasant View
Every Friday, students participate in hour-long enrichment academies that are multi-age/grade. The goal is to give all kids access to deep, interdisciplinary project-based learning.
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Modifying Resources to Meet Student Needs at Pleasant View
In order to meet a wide range of student needs, Pleasant View establishes norms and offers additional help and support throughout the day.
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City Year
City Year is an education-focused nonprofit. Founded in 1988, the organization is dedicated to helping students and schools succeed by placing diverse teams of AmeriCorps members in schools. These Corps members provide high-impact student, classroom and school-wide support, to help students stay in school and on track to graduate from high school, ready for college and career success.
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Summit Personalized Learning: Norms for Self-Directed Learning
Summit has developed a series of resources for teachers, including norms for self-directed personalized learning time (PLT). You can find the complete list, along with additional resources, on pages 3 and 4 of the link (titled “Step 1”), and below are a few of the key suggestions:
- Ensure students are clear on your expectations and structures for PLT
- Set and maintain an expectation for goal setting at the beginning of PLT
- Have students reflect on their progress toward their goals
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Class Example of Small Group Instruction at Pleasant View
Pleasant View incorporates small group instruction to support students with similar learning needs. This is an example of small-group instruction in science.
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Differentiated Grouping at Pleasant View
Teachers split learners into four groups for instruction.
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Student Group Selection at Pleasant View
Teachers create small groups to offer workshops to students during personalized learning time.
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Student Supports at Pleasant View
Students working on learning objectives have multiple options for support, including peer mentorship, additional learning resources, and teacher help.
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Student Partner Choice at Pleasant View
Students can work independently or with others during independent learning time. If working with others, and not assigned to a small group for instruction, students may choose their learning partner.
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