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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Depth of Knowledge Levels
Identifying different levels of understanding for learning targets and challenging students to complete the higher levels.
Developing Academic Competencies
Creating district-level competencies that help clarify learning expectations for educators, students, and families.
District Support for Schools Shifting to Personalized Learning
Henry County Schools provides monetary support, invests in people, and takes time to talk through issues and challenges of transitioning to personalized learning.