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Multiple Methods of Support
West Belden has a range of learning resources and in-person support when building students' PLPs.
Goal-setting Process
West Belden students increase agency and ownership of their learning through goal setting and tracking their own progress.
Student-Led Progress Tracking
At West Belden, students are able to pick what they work on, and track their own progress.
Data Support and Monitoring via Coaches
West Belden uses coaches to look at data both deeply and broadly, to identify helpful practices and areas for improvement.
Weekly 1:1 Conferences
West Belden teachers value and expect to spend significant amounts of time individually with each student.
Periodic diagnostic process
West Belden utilizes NWEA assessments to determine students skills and groupings
Progress Triangulation
West Belden relies on multiple measures to assess student progress.
West Belden's Standards Based Reporting
West Belden moved away from letter grades to Standards Based Report Cards in K-5 to provide a true snapshot of student progress.
Personalized Learning Plan
West Belden uses Learner Profiles to create a unique and adaptable learning pathway for each student.
Open Learning Standards
West Belden has elected to use Engage NY’s open learning standards to meet Illinois' state standards, the Common Core State Standards.
ThinkCerca
ThinkCERCA is an online platform designed to empower teachers to personalize literacy instruction.