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Student Ownership: How do I support students in building agency and owning their data?
In order to support student agency and ownership of learning, educators need to develop practices that enable students to understand and use their own data in meaningful ways. This guide will explore various structures and strategies to accomplish...
Team Collaboration: How do leaders build in time and team structures for data-driven instruction?
Personalization in classrooms requires broad, intentional use of data across schools and systems. This guide explores how leaders can foster effective data-driven instruction by setting aside time, creating structures, and offering supports needed...
Today’s One Thing for Teachers: Assessing for Learning
This edition of Today’s One Thing for Teachers discusses different ways you can remotely assess learning to improve instruction.
Weekly "Navigator" Check-Ins With Every Student
Metro Nashville Public Schools created a new district-wide point-person program to ensure every student was known, cared for, respected, and supported
Using an Asset-Based Language Approach
Highline Public Schools intentionally reflect and improve their use of strengths-based (often referred to as asset-based) language when supporting and referring to students.
Setting Expectations Through Surveys
As students and teachers return to in-person learning, it is important to align on expectations, leverage learnings and students' skills from remote instruction, and design experiences that will support students in effective ways.
Virtual Engagement Profiles
Schools create a dashboard or profile of each student, displaying their engagement, academic performance, and whether or not they need additional support.
Virtual Learning: What types of supports enable successful student-driven learning?
Learning virtually can create opportunities for students to work flexibly, self-direct, and access the personalized resources they need. However, learning independently online can also pose a host of new challenges. Educators can proactively address...
Podcasts: TLA's "Beyond Brick and Mortar"
The "Beyond Brick and Mortar" podcast series features leaders of established virtual and hybrid learning programs from across the U.S. as they discuss what makes their programs a success – and what they had to learn along the way.
Beyond Brick and Mortar Podcast: The Forest School Online on Student-Centered Learning, Real-World Relevance, and Continuous Improvement in Virtual Learning
In this episode of TLA's "Beyond Brick and Mortar" podcast series, which features leaders of established virtual and hybrid learning programs from across the U.S. as they discuss what makes their programs a success – and what they had to learn along...
Capturing Teachers’ Thoughts on Technology Usage
Teachers can offer valuable insights on whether devices and tools effectively meet student needs for learning, and therefore should be regularly included in the evaluation process for technology decisions.