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The school's instructional program actively engages all students by using effective, varied, and research-based practices to improve student academic performance.
Performance Expectation:
The school leader recognizes and encourages implementation of instructional practices that best motivate and increase student achievement.
Indicators for this Standard:
3.1a3.1a - There is evidence that effective and varied instructional strategies are used in all classrooms.
3.1b3.1b - Instructional strategies and learning activities are aligned with the district, school, and state learning goals and assessment expectations for student learning.
3.1c3.1c - Instructional strategies and activities are consistently monitored and aligned with the changing needs of a diverse student population to ensure various learning approaches and learning styles are addressed.
3.1d3.1d - Teachers demonstrate the content knowledge necessary to challenge and motivate students to high levels of learning.
3.1e3.1e - There is evidence that teachers incorporate the use of technology in their classroom.
3.1f3.1f - Instructional resources are sufficient to effectively deliver the curriculum.
3.1g3.1g - Teachers examine and discuss student work collaboratively and use this information to inform their practice.
3.1h3.1h - There is evidence that homework is frequent and monitored and tied to instructional practice.
Scholastic Audits and Review ResourcesList of recommended books and materials used by the scholastic audit and review process relative to Standard 3.