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Student Groupings at Trailblazer
Teachers break up students into small groups to target similar needs and allow for student collaboration.
Formative Data Collection at Trailblazer
Students and teachers use formative assessments to collect realtime data and determine learning pathways.
District Supports at Trailblazer
District staff support schools in utilizing resources, scaling best practices, and change management.
Digitally Sharing Work at Trailblazer
Teachers utilize technology to digitally capture and share student work with families.
Transitioning to Competency-Based Learning at Trailblazer
Trailblazer slowly and strategically shifts to competency-based learning through ongoing professional development and defining scoring systems.
Competency Transition Example: Developing Scoring Criteria at Trailblazer
Teachers collaborate and align on breaking down standards into skills and scoring criteria.
Parent Example: Competency-Based Learning at Trailblazer
Mrs. Vasquez, a teacher and a parent at Trailblazer, discusses the benefits of competency-based learning for parents of students.
Common Data Practices at Trailblazer
Teachers utilize various data to identify student needs and determine learning pathways and interventions.
Change Management at Trailblazer
The district supports strategic vision setting and action planning through change management structures.
Teacher Coaching Support at Trailblazer
In-building coaches support ongoing development with teachers.
Emphasis on Communications at Trailblazer
Investing in strategic communications leads to improvements in solidifying and sharing the vision as well as recruitment and retention.