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Mentor Teacher
Each student is paired with a mentor teacher, an adult at school who supports a handful of students socially, emotionally, and academically.
Engaging in Real-World Learning Experiences
Schools offer real-world experiences for students to deeply explore their interests and experience authentic learning opportunities.
Increasing Student Buy-In with Targeted Communications (NYC SWOW)
Through their participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, NYC School Without Walls designed and piloted a program that increased communication with students and families, and created connections between class-based lessons and...
Newport News' Approach to Social Connections in Virtual Learning
Through their participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, Newport News' Virtual Learning Academy Academy designed and piloted a program focused on building more meaningful social connections in virtual learning.
Creating Real-World Publications with AI
Designing projects with real-world audiences gives students a meaningful reason to produce high-quality work. Whether developing a magazine, designing a campaign, or creating digital media, students learn to collaborate, manage workflows, and tailor...
Working with Industry Partners to Design Real-World, AI-Enhanced Projects
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT help students engage deeply in authentic problem-solving challenges by supporting research, ideation, and content creation. This strategy explores how students can use AI to empathize with real-world partners,...
Building Connections in Virtual/Hybrid Dual Enrollment Classes
Team-building activities intentionally connect students with one another, helping them form supportive peer relationships that reduce isolation, build communication skills, and provide resources for navigating the challenges of dual enrollment.
Individual Check-ins for Student Success
Individual check-ins create structured, personalized conversations between instructors and students to build relationships, provide feedback, and address challenges early. These meetings help students feel seen and supported while modeling the type...
Building Time Management through Calendar Look-Aheads
Calendar look-aheads guide students to anticipate both academic and personal commitments. This strategy strengthens time management, reduces last-minute stress, and helps students make proactive adjustments in navigating dual-enrollment courses.
Self-Assessments for Student Growth
Self-assessments prompt students to reflect on their confidence, effort, and strategies. By pausing to evaluate themselves, students strengthen self-management and a growth mindset while providing instructors with valuable insight into how students...
Take Advantage of Lost Learning Time
Virtual learning days may occur once a week, just a few times a semester, or exclusively when there is an emergency situation such as a “snow day.” On these days, teachers post class assignments online and students work on them at their own pace...