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Prioritizing Student Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Growth through an SEL Curriculum
Valor designed the Compass, a comprehensive human development model and social-emotional curriculum, to foster students who lead balanced, purposeful lives.
A Self-Directed, Competency-Based Approach to Social-Emotional Learning
Valor students work through the Compass Phase System in a self-paced, competency-based approach spanning from grades 5 through 12.
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.”
Circle at Valor Collegiate Academies
Valor students participate in a weekly “Circle” exercise, during which they work to improve themselves, their community, and their relationships with others
Circle Walkthrough Tool at Valor Collegiate Academies
Valor's social-emotional learning model is based on their Compass, a human development model. Valor students participate in a weekly “Circle” exercise, during which they work to improve themselves, their community, and their relationships with...
Students Pursue Career-Based Projects
Students complete long-term projects within “houses” that align to career pathways.
Developing Academic Competencies
Creating district-level competencies that help clarify learning expectations for educators, students, and families.
Scaling Personalized Learning through Cohorts in Henry County School District
Henry County Schools selects a small number of schools each year to transition to personalized learning. Each cohort is provided with additional resources to plan and implement the change.
Henry County’s School Redesign Process
Every school in Henry County that transitions to personalized learning must participate in the districts design process.