Overview
While Trailblazer places an emphasis on teacher autonomy, they also want to ensure their staff has the necessary skills to make the right personalization choices for their students. There are several standard data practices among Trailblazer staff, which help them better understand their students’ needs in real time, including:
Bi-weekly data discussions during Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
Use of the PLC data sheet during intervention discussions.
Data discussions, as needed, during common planning time (4 times per week).
Informal conversations before or after school, as well as during sporadic times throughout the day to discuss student progress.
Leveraging email and additional digital avenues to communicate student progress and needs outside of face-to-face meetings.
Pre-Tests on competencies for the quarter, unit, or the week.
Progress monitoring for entire class and those on Individualized Education Plans to identify trends.
Strategy Resources
Professional Learning Communities at Trailblazer
Weekly meetings to discuss student data and identify interventions. Learn More
How Teachers Use Data during PLCs at Trailblazer
Teachers use various data points to drive instructional decisions during professional learning communities. Learn More
Personalizing Pathways Based on Formative Data at Trailblazer
Teachers use pre-assessments and student choice to design student learning pathways. Learn More
Trailblazer Primary Intervention Health Check
Teachers record intervention data, which is collaboratively analyzed during professional learning communities. Learn More
Trailblazer Elementary School serves K-5 students in Colorado Springs School District 11, infusing competency development, personalized learning and collaboration to provide real world learning opportunities for students.
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