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PRIORITY 1

EMPOWER STUDENTS TO BECOME EXPERT LEARNERS WHO
HAVE THE CONFIDENCE TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES

AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR LEARNING

Develop clear academic Develop and expand ways to
expectations in student-friendly increase student voice and

language and habits of an expert reflection on their learning.
learner.
1. Implement strategies of Universal Design
1. Create academic standards in student-friendly for Learning (UDL) as a methodology for
language. instruction and assessment.

2. Identify and communicate the habits and 2. Provide additional opportunities for student
strategies of expert learners. leadership within the school community.

3. Provide targeted professional development for 3. Empower students to design their own learning
staff to support the habits of effective learners. goals that allow them to explore and reflect on a
variety of tools and resources to best meet their
needs as a learner.

Develop and share a toolset that

encourages students to take
responsibility and ownership of
their learning.

1. Provide opportunities for strategic and goal-
directed learners.

2. Explicitly incorporate common vocabulary for
growth mindset.

3. Implement tools to support organization
and self-regulation.

4. Encourage educators and students to
take risks.

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