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Students Pursue Career-Based Projects
Students complete long-term projects within “houses” that align to career pathways.
Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities
Students with special education needs at Locust Grove receive the benefits of personalized learning and individualized education plans.
Implementing Learner Profiles
Learner profiles are one of the core tenets of Henry County School District’s approach to personalization. Locust Grove is gradually starting to use them more and more.
Students Analyzing Assessments with Item Analysis
Student analyze assessments to understand common trends about what they missed and still need to work on.
Identifying Mastery and Growth Areas with Pretests and Posttests
Students take tests before and after units to identify areas of focus and growth.
Teacher-Student Conferences
Students and teachers frequently conference to discuss student data and progress, as well as any modifications to their instruction.
Selecting Small Groups by Learning Level
Teachers at Locust Grove provide small group instruction to students with similar learning needs. These groups can shift as often as daily, based on student progress.
Locust Grove Sample Learner Pathway - 8th Science Unit 1
Students at Locust Grove Middle School work on personalized learner pathways that are designed with tasks that progress across depth of knowledge levels.
Barbara Blackburn's DOK Analysis & Planning
Teachers at Locust Grove Middle School use Dr. Barbara Blackburn's DOK tools to both analyze student work and create learner pathways.
Locust Grove Staff Data Protocols
Locust Grove Middle School has created various data analysis protocols to support teachers and teams in analyzing student work and data and to guide planning and action.
Locust Grove Habits of Work Self Assessment Example
Locust Grove Middle School also prioritizes building students' soft skills, called 'Habits of Work.'