As we engage in this collaborative, rigorous, authentic work, we continuously weave and bundle the content standards, universal constructs, and social emotional competencies together. This work is not done in isolation, it is embedded in the various learning opportunities throughout the instructional process. Students have agency, voice, and choice in their work, and their response to learning guides our next move as facilitators. As the facilitators of instruction, we are in motion, reflecting and planning not only before and after school, but more so in the moment and throughout the work, We value and trust each other and value the ability to pivot, adjust, and redesign on the spot to meet student needs. Reflection (on both the process and the current thinking and designing) is imperative (for both students and facilitators) in order to “paint done.” Assessment occurs daily, and students are are able to make meaning, showcase their thinking, and articulate and illustrate their understanding in multiple ways. This requires an intentional bridge between the instructional truth and student behaviors/beliefs and outcomes.

In service of students being able to…

confidently articulate/debate the impact and importance of the individual story through various lenses that uncover problems with no clear answers while wrestling with the complexities and layers of humanity. Students will unlock their own potential to be catalysts for a better future.