Learning Focused Schools use the Learning Focused Strategies Model in a consistent and pervasive manner. This model combines the latest research on learning and exemplary practices into a framework designed to systematize planning processes and professional practices in a standards-aligned educational system.
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Learning Focused Strategies: Version 7 Update Training for Experienced Model Users
Participants in this one-day workshop will use highlights from the most recent training materials (Version 7) to revisit how LEARNING-FOCUSED has combined the latest research on learning and exemplary practices into a framework designed to systematize planning processes and professional practices in a standards-aligned education system. All updated model components connected to curriculum development, local assessment planning, and the facilitation of acquisition-level learning and extended thinking skills will be addressed. Version 7 includes a more intentional focus on assessment for learning and assessment of learning in the unit- and lesson-planning process.
Learning Focused Strategies: Version 7 Training Series
The Learning Focused Strategies Four-Day Training Series consists of four stand-alone training modules for school districts to select one or more focus areas. These four individual modules represent the most up-to-date series of training sessions designed to lead participants to an application-level use of the LEARNING-FOCUSED Strategies Model. Participants may register for one or more of the four sessions.
Part 1 - Transforming Standards into Learning focuses on "unpacking" the Academic Standards to gain clarity on what students should know, understand, and do by the end of a given unit(s) of study as well as the production of common end-of-unit assessments. The creation and use of advance organizers (Student Learning Maps) to preview learning units will also be explored. Register for Part 1 here.
Part 2 - Connecting Acquisition-Level Learning focuses on lesson planning for acquisition-level learning with an emphasis on intentionally planning for the use of format assessment. Register for Part 2 here.
Part 3 - Connecting Extended Thinking has been designed to assist teachers with frequently embedding extended thinking skills into classroom learning and teaching. Register for Part 3 here.
Part 4 - Planning Units for Learning puts it all together as teachers plan comprehensive units of study that are standards aligned and learner focused. Register for Part 4 here.