Craft Category: Strategies

Students are offered choice over what learning objectives to tackle and in what order in order to build agency and engagement.

In order to accommodate individual and expected group-wide grade level pacing, the math class uses two distinct learning blocks daily.

ReNEW DTA’s 8th grade math pilot has adopted a flex blended learning structure.

ReNEW DTA’s 8th grade math class explictly focuses on growth through daily, public celebrations and shout outs.

Teacher provides instruction and opportunities for practice of time-management, self-monitoring, and productivity skills throughout the class.

ReNEW DTA addresses grade-level scope and sequence through ongoing whole-group instruction. The teachers create heterogeneous groupings to help all students access grade-level content, regardless of individual skill level.

West Belden has elected to use Engage NY’s open learning standards to meet Illinois’ state standards, the Common Core State Standards.

West Belden uses Learner Profiles to create a unique and adaptable learning pathway for each student.

West Belden moved away from letter grades to Standards Based Report Cards in K-5 to provide a true snapshot of student progress.

West Belden relies on multiple measures to assess student progress.