C2.8
Use of Centers

C2.8 Use of Centers

Teachers use centers as designed.

Observable only when centers are in use. Centers are embedded in K–1 and are optional or suggested in grades 2–5. They are designed to give students time to practice skills and concepts that are developed throughout the year.

Integrating

The teacher provides time for students to engage with centers, as needed, to support access to the content of the lesson, section, and unit learning goals.

The teacher systematically manages centers and actively monitors while students are engaged in centers.

The teacher uses formative assessment data to inform center selection for each student, based on students' current progress toward concept or fluency goals.

Implementing

The teacher provides opportunities for students to engage with centers when specified in the lesson or the unit.

The teacher systematically manages centers and actively monitors while students are engaged in centers.

The teacher uses center observations as opportunities to assess student thinking over time and to support concept or fluency goals.

Progressing

The teacher provides some opportunities for students to engage with centers.

The teacher monitors or assesses the progress of some students (e.g., sits with specific students the entire time) during centers.

The teacher’s monitoring of students focuses on logistics and/or management during centers.

Organizing

The teacher uses centers as learning stations for groups of students to work at independently while the teacher works with a small group.

The teacher does not interact with, observe, or assess students during centers.

⬜ Indicator not observed