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Measurement in Action: Using existing data and staff to measure personalized learning
We engaged in two researcher-practitioner partnerships (RPPs) with Distinctive Schools, and Leadership Public Schools over one school year to help them determine how best to scale their personalized learning initiatives. Here are the lessons we...
Centralizing Procurement Information to Enable Decentralized Choices
Helping teachers and schools make effective technology procurement choices.
Using a “Soft Launch” to Show Evidence of Success
Example of how moving slowly at first can help cultivate evidence of success in the district.
Assessment for Academic Skills
Examples of student assessment for academic skills from Leadership Public Schools.
Building Routines, Systems, and Habits of Mind Before Personalizing Learning
How to cultivate the underlying skills that will help both teachers and students engage productively in a personalized learning environment.
Engaging the Community to Build Future Momentum
How to build momentum for change by opening dialogue and participation across the entire system.
Applying for State Innovation Waivers to Support Long-Term Transformation
How to support school redesign while meeting state accountability standards.
Connecting Teachers To Actively Share Their Practice
How to help teachers accelerate their adoption of blended strategies in an informed and authentic way.
Grade-Level and Personalized Supports with OER
Learn about WLA’s innovative OER model, where students take two math and ELA courses, alternating daily, to better support all students' needs.
Explore Innovative Schools Discussion Questions
These discussion questions accompany the Activity: Get Inspired! Explore Innovative Schools strategy card.
Activity: Get Inspired! Explore Innovative Schools
When designing change, teams look externally to glean best practices from other districts and schools that have implemented strategies to increase equity and resiliency in teaching and learning.