a path to personalized learning at timber ridge elementary

A Path to Personalized Learningat

Timber Ridge Elementary

Personalized Learning is

Just Enough,Differentiation

Just in Time,Individualized Learning

Just For Me.Personalized Learning

PersonalizedLearning

• Personalized learning adjusts the pace (individualized), adjusts the approach (differentiation), and connects learner’s experiences and interests.

• The learner is an active participant in designing their learning.

• The use of technology, data, different teaching methods, and learning approaches combined to create an environment that meets individual learner’s needs.

PersonalizedLearning in Henry County

Why transition to Personalized Learning?

The traditional classroom model

has some serious challenges.

Despite having different needs, all learners are treated the same.

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Speaks French Stage 6 GLOSS

Cannot skip count Has a learning disability

Foster child Lovesbaseball

Not all students learn at the same pace. The curriculum is currently set by calendar,

not by student readiness.

Why Personalized Learning at TRE?

• Promote student and teacher self-directedness.• Provide opportunities for choice so learners own and

drive their learning.• Total Students = 558• Gifted = 137 (25%)• SpEd = 77 (14%)• EIP = 71 (13%)• Non-identified = 273 (48%)

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Sample Student Schedule

7:30 – 7:55 Homeroom

7:55 – 8:30 Instructional Focus

8:35 – 9:25 Reading

9:30 – 10:20 Specials

10:25 – 10:40 Recess

10:45 – 11:15 Lunch

11:20 – 12:10 Science/Social Studies

12:15 – 1:05 Writing

1:10 – 2:00 Math

2:05 – 2:25 Homeroom

School Structure• Student Advisors• Personalized Learning Plan (PLP)• Instructional Focus (IF) designed to provide

enrichment and personal interests of learners

• Students will continue to receive interventions and remediation during IF time

• Four 50 minute academic periods.

Student Support Services

• Services will continue to be provided for Special Education, Gifted, and

the Early Intervention Program

Student Advisor’s Role• Conference with students regarding

progress of PLP • Meet with parents• Gifted, EIP, and SpEd teachers will serve

as advisors• Facilitate progress monitoring towards

goals• Manage student digital portfolio

Parent’s Role• Help to design PLPs and set goals.• Monitor the digital portfolios.• Serve as a member of the

child’s Learning Team.• Communicate with teachers and his

or her child.

Student Role

• Help to design PLPs and set goals• Self-monitor progress toward goals• Management of digital

portfolio

Role of Technology• What it will be…

– Technology enabled (Three Ring)– Encouraging Bring Your Own Technology

(BYOT)

• What it will not be…– Technology-driven

Grade Levels– Third Grade

• Brad LaSalata• Meg Libowsky • Dana Schmidt• Shali Harville• Shannon Burge

– Fourth Grade• Miriam Statham • Dana Flowers• Maria Dreher• Krissie McCampbell

– Fifth Grade• Pam Edwards• Susan Renner• Jamylle Brewton• LeAnn Konken

– Personalized Learning Coach

• Dr. Wendy Perry

Pod Logistics

Supplies~Susan Renner

Behavior ~Pam Edwards

Communication~Brad LaSalata

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