HCS Personalized Learning

Targeted Instruction LOOK FORS

Entry/Closing Ticket - Provide 5-10 minutes for students to reflect on their learning by completing an entry or closing ticket (depending on your model). Group students based on the data collected. (Example)
Use data from digital content providers/tools/anecdotes to pull groups - Use the data collected from the digital content provider/tool and/or observations to conference with students. (Digital Content Example; Digital Tools; Anecdotes Example)
Use digital tools for formative assessment - digital tools can efficiently generate data to support learner-driven decisions (Digital tools comparison)

Allocate different amounts of time per small group - Strategically determine how long each small group should be based on the targeted needs of the students in the small group. (Example)
Small Group Instruction - Reserve 15/20/30 minutes each day for small group instruction with 1/2/3 groups of students (no more than 7 per group) to reteach, generate inquiry questions, or extend learning on particular topics. (Example #1; Example #2)
Use Digital Content to Support SG Instruction - Align resources from digital content providers/tools to support small group instruction. (Example)
Student Focus Groups - Hold focus groups for students to collect feedback on instruction and learning within your classroom (Example)

1:1 Conferencing - Teacher and/or student initiates the individual conferencing check-ins and conferences. (Teacher-Led Conferencing)
1:1 Interventions - Identify students who are in need of an intervention and diagnose them. (Example)
Individualized Playlists - Students work through a playlist or work plan of activities at their own or set pace. (Example #1; Example #2, Example #3)