Flexible Grouping and Learning Stations

Flexible Grouping and Learning StationsFlexible Grouping and Learning Stations are two highly effective strategies to get the most learning gains with small group instruction. For small groups to succeed, students who are not directly with the teacher must remain purposefully engaged in meaningful learning. Flexible Grouping and Learning Stations are structures that ensure all students continue advancing their learning. Teachers will learn how to plan, implement, and monitor these

experiences

values the receiver

expectations

By providing educators with the tools to integrate these strategies into their curriculum

Emphasis is placed on aligning organizers with learning goals

and strategies based on Learning Goals and curriculum expectations

•Explain the purpose and benefits of using Collaborative Pairs to support student learning

ensuring clear expectations

The Learning-Focused Lesson plan provides you with an instructional framework for planning challenging learning goals and instruction that intentionally connects the most effective research-based strategies and exemplary practices for maximizing learning

teaching students how to use them effectively

•Guide students in writing about their reading to deepen their understanding and demonstrate their learning

Proactively address struggling students' learning needs before they fall behind