Four examples of different virtual learning workshop session slide decks prepared by the Department of Personalized Learning at Chicago Public Schools. Session topics include:
Providing Students Choice in Giving and Receiving Feedback
Best Practices in Grading for Equity
Including Students in the Feedback Process
Learner Profiles & Data Tracking
Example lesson plan of a K – 2 virtual learning plan with activities that must be completed and suggested activities.
To support teachers through the process of their grade interview pilot, Austin ISD’s Strategy Lab team created a centralized space for documenting the process. The document includes links to important surveys and resources, clarification of roles, as well as running notes from teacher meetings. In documenting the process, the team was better able to surface learnings in real-time and maintain momentum throughout the process.
A step-by-step guide on how to create and implement virtual learning plans starting with a list of tips and suggestions for how to communicate with families and monitor progress and incentivize students.
To support teachers in their rollout of the grade interview strategy, Austin ISD’s Strategy Lab team created an initial presentation about the pilot process, explaining the reasoning behind the pilot and soliciting input from teachers on how to improve the process moving forward. This initial deck helped launch the grade interview pilot by establishing clear messaging and transparency.
To support teachers in their rollout of the grade interview strategy, Austin ISD’s Strategy Lab team created a simple one-pager with the essential information required. The “Field Guide” includes teacher and student actions as well as checklists for completing the work.
Following the rollout of curriculum blueprints for remote instruction, Austin ISD’s academic team sought feedback. The team surveyed teachers and students in October of 2020 and then again in December of 2020, helping to surface trends in usage, as well as problems and opportunities for improvement.
To create curriculum blueprints for teachers to use for their remote instruction during the pandemic, Austin ISD’s academics team restructured their coaching model. By integrating coaches across subject-areas, they were able to more effectively and efficiently create blueprints for teachers of content focused on prioritizing standards. The team formed micro-teams called “Blue Crews” to organize creating the blueprints.
To support the roll-out and adoption of Austin ISD’s curriculum blueprints, the academic team created a simple one-page internal guide for designing the blueprints. This guide played a pivotal role in ensuring a baseline of quality as well as consistency across subject areas and grade levels, contributing to wide adoption of the blueprints by teachers during remote learning.
Slide deck for a teacher workshop on how to create and implement personalized learning plans. Included in the deck are examples of learning plans, learning plan templates, district guidance, and tips and suggestions for implementation.
