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Weekly Learning Cycles
Teachers try to deliver instruction in weekly cycles at Lovett, starting with whole group instruction at the beginning of the cycle and independent learning at the end.
Full Inclusion of Students with Learning Disabilities
A full inclusion model for students with learning disabilities means that all students are fully integrated into Lovett's general classrooms with no pull out practices.
Trust-System, Modular Furniture, and Flexible Work Spaces
To better meet student learning needs, Lovett has created flexible learning environments in both its classrooms and its hallways.
Student-led Conferences
Student conferences empower students to take ownership of their learning, open a dialogue between teachers and students and allow for more effective progress monitoring.
Lovett Learner Profiles
Lovett creates Learner Profiles, which include academic data and additional information to help educators gain a more holistic understanding of each student.
Student Choice of Learning Partners
Based on their learning preferences, students at Lovett are able to choose who to work with and when to work with partners.
Differentiating Units & Classes at a High Level
Students are placed in either high, medium or low classes based on their ability level, using their NWEA RIT score as a starting point. Students may change classes during the year based on performance.
Differentiating Instruction Based on Student Need
Lovett differentiates instruction during class time through station rotations and opportunities for individual student work.
Student and Teacher Progress Tracking through Tracker Sheets
Students use daily tracker sheets to set goals, monitor their progress and reflect on their learning. Tracker sheets provide rich information to inform student/teacher conferences.
Student Choice of Mastery Demonstration
Lovett has students demonstrate mastery of knowledge and application of a skill. Mastery of knowledge is shown by achieving 80% on an assessment, while students are able to choose from a variety of methods to demonstrate mastery of application of a...
Lovett's Modified Grading Based On Skill Level
Lovett determined that grading student progress against grade level was not a good measurement for their students. Instead Lovett measures progress based on students' current level of knowledge, ensuring their grades are an accurate reflection of...