Individual Check-ins for Student Success

Individual Check-Ins to Foster Communication and Growth in Dual Enrollment

Building Connections in Virtual/Hybrid Dual Enrollment Classes

Incorporating Team-Building for Stronger Relationships and College Readiness

Intentional Problem-Solving to Support Student Development

Help students in addressing barriers and challenges through a dedicated problem-solving process

Emotions Scan

Support students in identifying and naming their emotions

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Newport News Virtual Learning Academy

Newport News' Approach to Social Connections in Virtual Learning

How a school prioritized building connections to center students in virtual learning

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KIPP DC

Increasing Engagement and Work Completion Through Advising and Mentoring (KIPP DC)

How a virtual school increased levels of student engagement

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KJ Virtual Academy

Setting Clear Expectations for Student Engagement (KJ Virtual Academy)

How an online program increased student engagement through expectations for behavior

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Cajon Valley Union School District

Engaging Families Through In-Person Events (Cajon Valley Virtual Learning Program)

How one virtual program supported students' social skills and fostered community-building

KIPP DC

Building Teacher Capacity to Increase Student Belonging (KIPP DC)

How one virtual school improved climate for student belonging and teacher capacity for mentorship

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Cooperative Virtual Learning Academy

Ensuring Student Belonging Through Enrollment Transitions (Cooperative Learning Virtual Academy)

How a virtual school developed a positive classroom culture and supported relationship-building

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Mentor Teacher

Supporting students one-on-one socially, emotionally, and academically

Student talks to teacher over video chat

Learning Coaches

Supporting students through their virtual learning journey

Student writing down in notebook while a teacher is on the screen of her laptop

Virtual Teacher Office Hours

Offering students the opportunity to meet with teachers outside of class time

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Virtual Advisories

Building meaningful relationships with students in a virtual setting

A little girl sitting at a table with a laptop, raising her hand

Quick Hands

Utilizing the hand-raising feature to ensure equitable participation

Icons on a tablet screen showing thumbs up, a heart, and a celebration popper

Non-Verbal Engagement

Leveraging non-verbal cues during synchronous video lessons

Two students wearing bookbags and face masks bump elbows in greeting

Setting Expectations Through Surveys

Enabling "recalibration of re-entry" as remote learners enter in-person learning in the fall

School District of Cudahy

Districtwide Morning Meeting Time

Make time to build relationships with students

School District of Cudahy

High-Frequency Communications with Staff

Take a proactive approach and establish multiple communication channels

Cedar Rapids Community School District

Launching Community Circles To Better Support Students

Quarterly family phone calls to surface needs

Meriden Public Schools

Districtwide Elementary SEL Block

Embedding social-emotional learning (SEL) blocks into the daily K-5 schedule

Renton School District

Start Safe SEL Lessons

Prioritizing the whole child at the start of every class

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Metro Nashville Public Schools

Weekly "Navigator" Check-Ins With Every Student

Metro Nashville Public Schools created a new district-wide point-person program to ensure every student was known, cared for, respected, and supported

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Chicago Public Schools

Schoolwide Weekly 1:1 Student Conferences

Dedicated time for individual student-to-teacher conferences to support relationship building, goal setting, and academics.

Intentional Focus on Developing Students’ Self-Management Skills

Developing students’ self-management skills to support independent learning

Brooklyn Lab Charter School

Daily Student Success Coaching

Personalized, individual touchpoints between student and staff

Student sits on floor with laptop stacked on top of books, smiling, typing; another student is visible in the background using a tablet

Offer Opportunities for Fun

To build connection and community in informal ways

Student exercises on yoga mat outside in front of laptop

Fitness Friday

Weekly class time dedicated to movement and fun

Woman smiles, presenting at front of room with marker in hand

Communicate the Plan

Ensuring all students know what to do, when to do it, and how

Screenshot of workspace with virtual sticky notes in various colored, layered atop one another. The visible sticky notes read: can teachers within subject areas do more cross-planning and instruction? Have at-home students collaborate for discussions together. Combine the “back-to-normal” with the “new curriculum” by having teachers collaborate on more project-based across content areas so that the courses aren’t siloed during this time. Co-Design future learning experiences with students to explore new ways of learning (and to build ownership). Can an assignment be envisioning a new normal? What do the students wish for?

Virtual Collaboration with Jamboard

Bringing sticky-note activities into the virtual world

This is a photo of students working together to provide support to each other.

Remote Buddy Projects

Grouping in-person and remote students together for projects

Uxbridge Public Schools

Active Activities

Applying movement to learning activities in remote and in-person settings

Cedar Rapids Community School District

Social-Emotional Learning Small Groups

Guided small group time for social-emotional learning

Norwood Public Schools

Expectations Ensure Engagement

Outlining clear expectations for small-group work in remote settings

Cedar Rapids Community School District

Remote Classroom Jobs

Creating classroom jobs for students in remote learning environments

Defining Clear Roles in Group Work

Supporting each student to be successful and collaborative during small-group time

Norwood Public Schools

Break Timers

Embedding breaks with suggested activities into your daily schedule

Intrinsic Schools

Accountable Talk Stems

Providing students a structure to engage in discussions

Virtual Award System

Reinforcing positive behaviors by offering a choice of reward

Highline Public Schools

Visual Virtual Classroom

Visually replicating your classroom environment for remote lessons

Students sit together in classroom, looking at laptops, while one looks up and raises his hand

Example: Learner-Led Classroom Management (IgnitED Research)

This video shares evidence from the learning sciences and a practitioner perspective around classroom management.

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Bronx Arena High School

Coordinating Student Supports with Facilitation Plans

Creating a common document to help track students’ progress and supports in a flexible learning environment

Teacher and student speaking, working on laptops

Bronx Arena High School

Conferencing to Set and Review Goals

Collaborative check-ins to ensure progress and productivity

Teacher speaks, sitting at table with two students

Bronx Arena High School

Student Support Network of Advocate Counselors

On-site professionals guide students through social-emotional learning in high school

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Bronx Arena High School

Collaboration between Teachers and Advocate Counselors

Collaborative teaching teams that support the whole student

Bronx Arena High School

Group (Advisory Class)

Weekly time for non-academic supports in a whole class setting

Cisco Junior High School

Formalizing Student Feedback with YouthTruth Surveys

Surveying students annually to determine common trends and opportunities to improve instruction

Locust Grove Middle School

Teacher-Student Conferences

Individualized conferencing for students to discuss appropriate academic progress and supports

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Locust Grove Middle School

Advisory Class

Creating weekly time to support students’ personal growth

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Valor Collegiate Academies

Prioritizing Student Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Growth through an SEL Curriculum

Students “Work the Compass,” progressing through curriculum focused on comprehensive human development and SEL habits

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Valor Collegiate Academies

Shared Commitments of the School Community

Creating common expectations for what it means to be a Valor student through “The Valor Commitments”

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Valor Collegiate Academies

Single-Gender Grouping via “Prides”

Deliberately selected single-gendered small groups that form social-emotional learning communities

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Valor Collegiate Academies

Incorporating Expressions of Gratitude into the School Day

Giving “Appreciations” to emphasize that gratitude for others is part of building healthy relationships

Valor Collegiate Academies

Teachers as Coaches (“Pride Leaders”) for Small Groups

Teachers mentoring “Prides” and providing individual social-emotional learning coaching

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Valor Collegiate Academies

Intentional Practices to Build Students' Self-Awareness and Mindfulness

Students participate in “True North” practice to build presence and balance

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Valor Collegiate Academies

Communal Practice Affirming Personal, Interpersonal, and Community Development

Creating time and opportunities for “Circle,” a practice that supports comprehensive human development

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Lovett Elementary School

Student-led Conferences

Empowering students to advocate for their learning during teacher conferences

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Lovett Elementary School

Peace Circles

Providing students with a safe place to work on social-emotional learning

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Trailblazer Elementary School

Inclusion Approach to Special Education

Integrating special education teachers into general education classrooms

Konini Primary School

Infinity Learning Maps

A practical learning-how-to-learn tool for teachers to use with students and families

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LPS Richmond

Weekly Formal One-on-One Teacher Support

Planned weekly meetings to review goals and progress, and provide support

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LPS Richmond

Self-Grading and Peer-Grading

Rubrics-based grading to create academic reflection and dialogue

LPS Richmond

Common Launch

Opening class with shared problem solving to create a culture focused on growth

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Roots Elementary

One-on-One Conferencing

Providing individual support to students to promote personal growth

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Roots Elementary

Common Behavior Management Techniques

Using multiple systems to monitor, share, and support student behavior

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ReNEW DTA Academy

Sharing Mastery Data Transparently Across the Class

Allowing students to see each other’s scores to better enable student support and growth

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ReNEW DTA Academy

Partnering Choice

Allowing students to choose how they work best to increase productivity

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CICS West Belden

Student Interest Surveys

Surveying to understand interests and inform Learner Profiles

CICS West Belden

Families as Learning Partners

Engaging parents and guardians to connect learning at home and school

Virtual Team Builders

Building a sense of community often looks different in virtual environments. This list of virtual team builders, though intended for the...

Seven Ways to Check-In With Students

This Grading for Growth post shares seven ways instructors can gather mid-semester feedback to clarify confusion and improve learning.

Six Check-in Ideas to Build Community in College Classrooms

This Faculty Focus article shares six research-based check-in strategies instructors can use to build community, reduce stress, and...

Exponential Learning Initiative: Accelerating Evidence Project Fall Survey Analysis

These datasheets report the early findings from the fall of our Exponential Learning Initiative's Building Evidence mixed-methods study.

Jobs for the Future

Increasing College Access Network: Overview

The Increasing College Access Network integrates Social-emotional learning (SEL) into the instruction of online dual-enrollment courses in...

Taos Academy’s Synchronous Advisory

All students at Taos Academy are required to join their weekly synchronous advisory meeting with their academic advisor and cohort. This...

Mentor Teacher Selection Form

Village High School in Colorado allows students to select their mentor teacher through a voting process. Each student fills out a Google...

Education Disruption Podcast Episode: Student-Teacher Relationships

This podcast episode, named “When Student-Teacher Relationships are Prioritized, Learners Thrive,” dives into the story of a student at Map...

Map Academy Anchor Program

At Map Academy, the Anchor program provides each student a 1:1 relationship with an adult adviser, an opportunity to build community with...

Call Log and Progress-Monitoring Tracker

Learning Success Coaches at ASU Prep Digital use this call log and progress-monitoring tracker to check in weekly with their assigned...

Teacher Office Hours at Laurel Springs School

Students at Laurel Springs School can see their teacher's office hours each time they log into their courses. They can click directly on...

Middle School Advisory Topics at VLACS

Students at VLACS must complete one full credit in advisory per year by demonstrating competency in specific topics. The artifact above is...

Communication Resources for Schools at a Time of COVID-19 & Beyond

This resource from Brooklyn Laboratory Charter Schools and the Donovan Group provides template and guidance to promote honest, transparent,...

Practitioner Toolkit: Learning Together In Socially Distanced Classrooms

In-person learning with social distancing has many educators wondering how to adjust their teaching strategies. This toolkit offers ideas...

School Reopening Surveys from Panorama Education

Panorama developed back-to-school survey content to help school districts understand and take action on what students, families, teachers,...

Facilitating Student Participation on Zoom

This resource from Boston College’s Center for Teaching Excellence provides an overview of several strategies to facilitate student...

Managing Hand Raising in Zoom

This video shows how to manage the raised hands feature in Zoom to facilitate participation.

Reactions in a Zoom Meeting

This video from the Unversity of Queensland shows how instructors can use the reactions feature to engage students during a lesson.

Episode 8: Metro Nashville Public Schools on Relationship-Building, Family Engagement, and Remote Support During COVID

On this episode of What Will We Take With Us?, a series featuring our conversations with education leaders across the United States on how...

Episode 4: Renton School District's Approach to Staff and Student Wellness, Personalization, and Engagement

In this episode of What Will We Take With Us?, a series featuring our conversations with education leaders across the United States on how...

Arizona State University Prep Digital

Student Return to School Survey

The goal of this survey, produced by ASU Prep Digital, is to help "recalibrate" teachers and students to help support students' learning...

Arizona State University Prep Digital

Parent or Caregiver Return to School Survey

The goal of this survey, produced by ASU Prep Digital, is to help "recalibrate" teachers and students to help support students' learning...

Creating a Culture of Trust and Safety in Every Class

An Edutopia article about Symonds Elementary School and their use of morning meetings to develop kids’ social and emotional skills to prep...

Establishing Consistent, Two-Way Communications with Staff and Community

School District of Cudahy Superintendent Dr. Tina Owen-Moore shares how she established consistent, two-way communications with staff and...

Creating Consistency for Family Engagement Touchpoints

In response to the pandemic, Cedar Rapids Community School district implemented a districtwide family engagement plan based around...

Troubleshooting Common Barriers in Circles at Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Community School District implemented “Community Circles” as part of its social-emotional learning curriculum. The circles...

Getting Started with Circles at Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Community School District implemented “Community Circles” as part of its social-emotional learning curriculum. The circles...

Circle Prompts at Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Community School District implemented “Community Circles” as part of its social-emotional learning curriculum. The circles...

Community Circle Planning Guide at Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Community School District implemented “Community Circles” as part of its social-emotional learning curriculum. The circles...

Creating a District-Wide K-5 SEL Program

An Edutopia article on Meriden Public Schools’ launch of a district-wide kindergarten through 5th-grade social-emotional learning (SEL)...

“Start Safe SEL” Presentation Examples

In response to the pandemic, Renton School District in Washington state prioritized students’ health and wellbeing by embedding...

Navigator Dashboard & Areas of Concern

Metro Nashville Public Schools created a new district-wide point-person program to ensure every student was known, cared for, respected,...

Launching the Navigator Program: "Every Student Known, Cared For, Respected, and Supported"

Dr. Keri Randolph, Executive Officer of Strategic State, Federal and Philanthropic Investments at Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools,...

Metro Nashville Public Schools Navigator Handbook

This tool outlines key goals, processes, and tools associated with the MNPS Navigator program. It includes scripts, opt-out, and tracking...

Nashville’s ‘Navigator’ Tries to Keep Students in Remote Learning From Getting Lost in the System

This article, published on The74Million shares more of the story behind Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools launch of the Navigator...

Learner Voice & Choice Guide to Conferencing

Teacher guide on how to structure and hold a one-to-one student conference with options for three different structures: An advice-based...

Staff Professional Development Session on School Conferencing

A professional development slide deck on how to self-assess the quality of a student conference.

Schools Need a Success Coach for Every Learner

Article from Getting Smart outlining how to build Success Coaching in schools and why it is needed to support learners on all fronts.

Daily Student Success Coaching at Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School

Bb Ntsakey, Director, Academics at Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School describes their Success Coaching program, which provides each student...

Back to School Success Coaching Playbook

This playbook outlines critical steps to engage students in success coaching and provides tools and resources to implement this process...

Just Move It 5

This video shares how one educator in Santa Barbara Unified School District implemented #justmoveit5 with her elementary students to get...

Monterey Peninsula: Preparing Stakeholders for Co-Creation

As part of their pilot for Real-Time Redesign, one of the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District design team’s initial priorities was...

Design Challenge with In-Person and Virtual Learners

This video shows students in first and second grade working with their remote and in-person teams on a design challenge at Design 39 in...

Monterey Peninsula: Students and Teachers Co-Designing Strategies for Belonging

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) sought to address a key problem in their district: “How might we increase flexibility...

Mere Engagement: Reflections about the Connections Between Online Learning, Student Agency, and Student Engagement

School leaders mustn’t lose sight of the need for student agency and student engagement as they contend with the myriad challenges posed by...

“I’m on Top of the World” Tuesday

This Pear Deck slide includes an example prompt for a social-emotional learning small-group conversation about a time a student...

Application for Remote Classroom Jobs

This Google Form job application allows students to share why they are interested in a specific role, why they would be a good candidate,...

Remote Classroom Jobs List

This slide shows different classroom jobs that can be assigned to and/or chosen by students in remote learning environments.

BetterLesson

Student Roles: Democratizing Group Work

This website shows how to implement students’ roles in group work so that each student contributes effectively to the overall work of their...

GoNoodle

These movement and mindfulness videos and games can be used for a variety of brain breaks.

Brain Break: Would You Rather? Energizer Game 1

This video has students answer a “would-you-rather” question and do a quick physical activity that accompanies their answer.

Virtual Classroom Culture

This daily lesson slide deck shows a virtual replica of a classroom to ensure consistency and build a strong classroom culture in a visual...

Visual Virtual Classroom Background

This slide deck shares various virtual classroom backgrounds used for an elementary, bilingual classroom. It also includes a “star student”...

What is Total Language Response?

This video explains what Total Language Response (TLR) is and how to use it to better support students who are learning English.

Learner-Led Classroom Management: IgnitED Research Video

In this video installment of IgnitED Research, a series that aims to build stronger connections between learning science and instructional...

Gratitude Guide for Teachers

Teacher guide that accompanies the GiveThx tool for classroom belonging.

GiveThx Website

Link to the GiveThx tool to boost classroom belonging.

Cooperative Learning Teams Overview

Asynchronous guide for working with students to develop cooperative learning teams.

Collective Feedback Guide

Asynchronous guide for working with students to collect self, peer, and teacher feedback.

Advocate Counselors Providing Social Support at Bronx Arena

Educators at Bronx Arena discuss the role of Advocate Counselors, who provide social supports to students in school.

Offering an Advisory Class at Bronx Arena

Students and educators discuss "group," an advisory-like class that Bronx Arena provides for its students on a weekly basis.

Four Hour Instructional Blocks at Bronx Arena

Bronx Arena's founder discusses why the school uses four hour blocks of time called "Arenas" as the main time for instruction.

Development of Competencies at Bronx Arena

Bronx Arena's founder discusses why and how they went about developing competencies for students. A student and teacher also discuss...

Student Collaboration at Cisco

Educators set ground rules, develop a classroom culture, and teach students how to be successful academic partners at Cisco.

Cisco Growth Mindset Quiz

Teachers and students at Cisco Junior High use this quiz to assess student mindsets and support a growth mindset.

YouthTruth

YouthTruth Student Survey Site

YouthTruth runs student experience surveys to empower educators and school leaders to design schools around student voice.

YouthTruth

YouthTruth Sample District Experience Report

YouthTruth runs student experience surveys to empower educators and school leaders to design schools around student voice.

YouthTruth

YouthTruth Report: Learning From Student Voice: Are Students Engaged?

YouthTruth runs student experience surveys to empower educators and school leaders to design schools around student voice.

1:1 Conferencing at Locust Grove Middle School

Learn how teachers and students use 1:1 conferences at Locust Grove.

Advisory Class at Locust Grove Middle School

Learn about Advisory Class and how it's used at Locust Grove.

Prides at Valor Collegiate Academies

Students at Valor spend time in a single-gendered small group meant to foster community and individual non-academic support.

Social-Emotional Learning Coaching Example at Valor Collegiate Academies

Pride Leaders provide one-on-one academic and SEL coaching to their students.

Boys Class Commitments at Valor Collegiate Academies

The Valor Commitments serve as the primary agreements community members make with each other, which guide the three primary...

Girls Class Commitments at Valor Collegiate Academies

The Valor Commitments serve as the primary agreements community members make with each other, which guide the three primary...

Badge Work at Valor Collegiate Academies

Scholars progress through the competency-based phases in Valor's social-emotional learning model, Compass.

Phase (Badge) Renewal Boy's Circle at Valor Collegiate Academies

Scholars support one another in their social-emotional progression through Circle.

Phase System Mastery Markers at Valor Collegiate Academies

Scholars must demonstrate mastery of specific skills to progress through the competency-based phases in Valor's social-emotional learning...

Circle at Valor Collegiate Academies

Valor students participate in a weekly “Circle” exercise, during which they work to improve themselves, their community, and their...

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...

School Leader Discusses True North at Valor Collegiate Academies

Valor students participate in mindfulness exercises that help them regulate their energy and attention.

6th Grade Boys Individual Work - Compass Commitments at Valor Collegiate Academies

Valor scholars engage in Individual, Relationship, and Community-based activities and often share through a communal practice called...

5th Grade Girls Individual Work Sharing at Valor Collegiate Academies

Valor scholars engage in Individual, Relationship, and Community-based activities and often share through a communal practice called...

6th Grade Boys Individual Work Recommitment at Valor Collegiate Academies

Valor scholars engage in Individual, Relationship, and Community-based activities and often share through a communal practice called...

6th Grade Boys Relationship Work at Valor Collegiate Academies

Valor scholars engage in Individual, Relationship, and Community-based activities and often share through a communal practice called...

Appreciations in Action at Valor Collegiate Academies

Valor scholars regularly show appreciation to one another during Circle.

Scholar/Parent Chromebook Agreement at Valor Collegiate Academies

Valor uses this agreement to align expectations with scholars and parents around care and financial responsibilities for Chromebooks.

Social Emotional Learning with Peace Circles at Lovett

Lovett provides a social emotional learning component within its instructional model. Lovett educators discuss the benefit of peace circles...

Multiple Adults in the Classroom at Lovett

Lovett strives to maximize the number of educators in the classroom. This video discusses "why" and "how" they do this.

Teacher-Student Conferencing at Lovett

Discussion of student-teacher conferences at Lovett, including their benefit and the process for making them constructive.

Policies and Procedures for Students Working in Hallways at Lovett

Lovett educators created a system where students are able to choose where they work best, including in the hallways and throughout the...

Lovett Teacher-Student Conference Protocol

This document outlines the process for Lovett's teacher-student conferences, highlighting who is doing what and when. It helps ensure...

Lovett Teacher Conference Sheet

This is a document that provides Lovett educators with a bank of questions to ask during conferences that can help them better meet student...

Lovett Student Survey

This document provides questions for Lovett students to think about as they review their data before a conference. It helps students better...

Lovett Student Conference Sheet

Lovett educators encourage students to lead conferences about their academic progress. This conference sheet provides question prompts for...

Lovett Report Card Conference Sheet

Lovett educators encourage students to lead conferences about their academic progress. This conference sheet provides question prompts for...

Trailblazer Newsletter V1 I4

Trailblazer utilizes newsletters to share updates with the community.

Teacher Providing an Overview of One-on-One Conferencing at Roots

Roots teacher, Megan Miles, talks about the value of one-on-one student conferencingTranscript: Megan Miles: One thing that we do that I...

Content Teacher Discusses Benefits of Habits of Success Teachers at Roots

Roots teacher, Samantha Gambino, is a content-area teacher. She explains the value of having Habits of Success teaching peers to support...

Roots Community Violation Reflection Form

Roots uses this form when students have violated a community expectation.

Teacher Discusses Habits of Success Curriculum at Roots

Roots teacher, Lecksy Wolk, explains the school's Habits of Success curriculum, Dovetail Learning.Transcript: Lecksy Wolk: habits of...

Teacher Discusses Sharing Information via GroupMe at Roots

Roots teacher, Lecksy Wolk, explains how teachers use a group messaging app to communicate about student needs and plans throughout the...

CICS WB Overview of Learner Profiles

West Belden uses Learner Profiles to better understand each of their students and help them meet their learning goals. This overview...

Celebrating Student Growth at ReNEW DTA

Student growth and perseverance in achieving mastery is celebrated daily.

Class Example: Shout-outs at ReNEW DTA

Daily "shout outs" are used to openly celebrate growth and success.

Teacher Example: Personalized Learning Plan at West Belden

Watch at teacher at CICS West Belden explain how the school's approach to Personalized Learning Plans.

Data Support and Monitoring via Coaches at West Belden

At CICS West Belden, coaches provide support to teachers to help them monitor and act based on student data.

One-on-One Conferencing Support at West Belden

Teachers at CICS West Belden provide student support through one-on-one conferencing with students.

CICS WB Learner Profile Survey Responses

CICS West Belden uses a student survey tool to assess interests and preferences. Results of this survey are put into a student's Learner...

EdModo

Edmodo is a social network for students, teachers, parents, and schools.

CICSWB Learner Profile Survey (Grade 1-3)

CICS West Belden uses a student survey tool to assess interests and preferences. Results of this survey are put into a student's Learner...

Select Practice Area

Relationship and trust building

Individual Check-ins for Student Success

Building Connections in Virtual/Hybrid Dual Enrollment Classes

Intentional Problem-Solving to Support Student Development

Emotions Scan

Newport News' Approach to Social Connections in Virtual Learning

Increasing Engagement and Work Completion Through Advising and Mentoring (KIPP DC)

Setting Clear Expectations for Student Engagement (KJ Virtual Academy)

Engaging Families Through In-Person Events (Cajon Valley Virtual Learning Program)

Building Teacher Capacity to Increase Student Belonging (KIPP DC)

Ensuring Student Belonging Through Enrollment Transitions (Cooperative Learning Virtual Academy)

Mentor Teacher

Learning Coaches

Virtual Teacher Office Hours

Virtual Advisories

Quick Hands

Non-Verbal Engagement

Setting Expectations Through Surveys

Districtwide Morning Meeting Time

High-Frequency Communications with Staff

Launching Community Circles To Better Support Students

Districtwide Elementary SEL Block

Start Safe SEL Lessons

Weekly "Navigator" Check-Ins With Every Student

Schoolwide Weekly 1:1 Student Conferences

Intentional Focus on Developing Students’ Self-Management Skills

Daily Student Success Coaching

Offer Opportunities for Fun

Fitness Friday

Communicate the Plan

Virtual Collaboration with Jamboard

Remote Buddy Projects

Active Activities

Social-Emotional Learning Small Groups

Expectations Ensure Engagement

Remote Classroom Jobs

Defining Clear Roles in Group Work

Break Timers

Accountable Talk Stems

Virtual Award System

Visual Virtual Classroom

Example: Learner-Led Classroom Management (IgnitED Research)

Coordinating Student Supports with Facilitation Plans

Conferencing to Set and Review Goals

Student Support Network of Advocate Counselors

Collaboration between Teachers and Advocate Counselors

Group (Advisory Class)

Formalizing Student Feedback with YouthTruth Surveys

Teacher-Student Conferences

Advisory Class

Prioritizing Student Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Growth through an SEL Curriculum

Shared Commitments of the School Community

Single-Gender Grouping via “Prides”

Incorporating Expressions of Gratitude into the School Day

Teachers as Coaches (“Pride Leaders”) for Small Groups

Intentional Practices to Build Students' Self-Awareness and Mindfulness

Communal Practice Affirming Personal, Interpersonal, and Community Development

Student-led Conferences

Peace Circles

Inclusion Approach to Special Education

Infinity Learning Maps

Weekly Formal One-on-One Teacher Support

Self-Grading and Peer-Grading

Common Launch

One-on-One Conferencing

Common Behavior Management Techniques

Sharing Mastery Data Transparently Across the Class

Partnering Choice

Student Interest Surveys

Families as Learning Partners

Virtual Team Builders

Seven Ways to Check-In With Students

Six Check-in Ideas to Build Community in College Classrooms

Exponential Learning Initiative: Accelerating Evidence Project Fall Survey Analysis

Increasing College Access Network: Overview

Taos Academy’s Synchronous Advisory

Mentor Teacher Selection Form

Education Disruption Podcast Episode: Student-Teacher Relationships

Map Academy Anchor Program