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Student Voice and Choice - Common Practices
At Trailblazer, students have voice and choice in how they want to learn and show mastery of a concept.
Lovett Elementary School
Lovett Elementary in Chicago provides blended and personalized learning to its students in grades 2-5.
Peace Circles
Students gather weekly to talk about issues they care about, develop their empathy skills and strengthen their community.
Trust-System, Modular Furniture, and Flexible Work Spaces
To better meet student learning needs, Lovett has created flexible learning environments in both its classrooms and its hallways.
Differentiating Instruction Based on Student Need
Lovett differentiates instruction during class time through station rotations and opportunities for individual student work.
Trailblazer's Opportunity Hour
Students engage in choice-based enrichment opportunities for one hour per week that allows general education teachers to collaborate in professional learning communities.
Change Management at Trailblazer Elementary
Trailblazer has created a strategic plan to ensure successful change management with the adoption of blended learning and competency-based learning practices.
Trailblazer Teacher Personalized Professional Learning
Trailblazer employs personalized professional development to support ongoing staff development.
Trailblazer Communications Plan
Trailblazer utilizes strategic communications and tours to engage stakeholders and build investment inside and outside of school.
Collecting Student Data through Varied Assessments
Starting with a baseline NWEA MAP assessment, teachers at Lovett use a combination of exit tickets, data from software programs students have used, personal observations and student self-assessments to track student progress and proficiency.
Student and Teacher Progress Tracking through Tracker Sheets
Students use daily tracker sheets to set goals, monitor their progress and reflect on their learning. Tracker sheets provide rich information to inform student/teacher conferences.