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Step One: Craft a compelling why
Successful blended and personalized implementations have clear statements for why they are pursuing change through blended and personalized learning. They ground all of their work in this “why,” referring back to it again and again.
Multi-Age Classrooms
West Belden uses multi-age classrooms to help meet the unique needs of each learner.
Targeted Large Group Instruction
While most instruction is delivered in small groups or one-to-one, West Belden employs large group instruction strategically when content or skills need broad introduction.
West Belden's Collaborative Teaching
West Belden teachers work across classrooms to deliver instruction and support to multi-age cohorts.
Teacher Roles at West Belden
CICS West Belden has defined a career lane system to articulate different educator roles and offer a path for professional growth.
CICS Short-Cycle Software Selection
West Belden has developed a short-cycle piloting approach to software selection.
CICS GAFE-Based Learning Management System
Rather than purchasing an enterprise Learning Management System, West Belden uses Google Apps for Education (GAFE) to manage online learning.
Families as Learning Partners
West Belden connects learning at school and home by engaging parents.