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Incorporating Expressions of Gratitude into the School Day
Valor students (and staff) frequently show gratitude and appreciation for an action of another participant.
Faculty Social-Emotional Learning
Valor educators participate in similar social-emotional learning activities as students.
Single-Gender Grouping via “Prides”
Students at Valor spend time in a single-gendered small group meant to foster community and individual non-academic support.
Direct Instruction Centered on Social-Emotional Growth
Each student at Valor participates in a once weekly elective-type class that provides direct instruction related to their social-emotional learning.
Teachers as Coaches (“Pride Leaders”) for Small Groups
Teachers are mentors to small, single-gendered groups called “Prides.” In the mentor role for these groups, teachers are referred to as “Pride Leaders.”
Using Math Notebooks to Track Progress at Valor Collegiate Academies
Educators at Valor Collegiate Academies use notebooks to help students organize their learning in math, as well as check student understanding and increase accountability.
Math Review with Mini Lessons at Valor Collegiate Academies
Mini lessons are created based on student data to address specified content and concepts to help students learn at Valor Collegiate Academies.
Intentionally Diverse Charter Schools: A Toolkit
This toolkit is designed to help charter school leaders and their stakeholders design and implement intentionally diverse charter schools. It presents decisions and actions, along with specific examples from three diverse charter schools, for school...
Learner Positioning Systems
The Learner Positioning Systems initiative brings together the current learning science research and research-based strategies to help educators and product developers support the full diversity of learners.
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.