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Guide: Transformative Budgeting for Digital Learning
This guide intended to assist districts in rethinking traditional budgetary approaches in order to find possible ways to fund technology initiatives by repurposing existing funding sources. The paper offers step-by-step advice through investigation,...
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Lovett’s Approach to Communications
Lovett views communications as a critical part of their work, and they changed their approach as they started to shift to digital learning.
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Scaffolded Small Group Instruction
Small group instruction plays a central role in helping Valor teachers meet a diverse range of learning needs.
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Multiple Methods of Student Groupings
Student at Valor can be grouped in a variety of ways, which may evolve over time based on need.
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Self-Directed Summer Math Piloting
Valor piloted a self-directed summer math course to help prepare students for more challenging content the following academic year.
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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.
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Single-Gender Grouping via “Prides”
Students at Valor spend time in a single-gendered small group meant to foster community and individual non-academic support.
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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.
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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.”
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Coordination Between Math Core Content and Math Focus Teachers at Valor Collegiate Academies
Valor Collegiate Academies have Content Focus and Core Math teachers collaborate on a regular basis so students can make explicit connections between their classes.
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Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities​​
Students with special education needs at Locust Grove receive the benefits of personalized learning and individualized education plans.
