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Guide: Highlander Institute: Classroom Walkthrough Tool
This classroom walkthrough tool, from the Highlander Institute, links instructional behaviors seen at the teacher level to district actions. It is designed to help administrators understand their role in raising the ceiling for teacher practice.
Locust Grove Middle School
Locust Grove Middle School is a 6th-8th grade personalized learning school in Henry County School District in Georgia.
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.
Collaborating with Google Classroom
Teachers and students use Google Classroom to discuss instruction and learning.
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.
Assessment Labs
Students take assessments and work through online work in large classrooms.
Students Analyzing Assessments with Item Analysis
Student analyze assessments to understand common trends about what they missed and still need to work on.
Collaborative Planning with Data
Teachers of the same grade and subject share a planning period and meet weekly to discuss student data and personalized instructional practices.
Identifying Mastery and Growth Areas with Pretests and Posttests
Students take tests before and after units to identify areas of focus and growth.