Stage 1 PL Flow chart

Steps to Begin Personalized Learning

Teacher creates Class Learning Snapshot (CLS) based on PLP's and data

Lesson revisions to encourage voice and choice

Instructional decisions based on

diverse learners' PLP's to create CLS

Ex) Learning requires student involvement, understanding, participation, freedom based on learners PLP's and IEP/ETR data.

(All of my students are on IEP's)

Before PL

With PL

Whole class, teacher-centered lessons

Ex) Powerpoint introducing unit on

The American Dream

Ex) Teacher rarely revises lesson/unit

Ex) Learners help develop individual playlists for The American Dream unit from list of possible activities/assignments with guidance from PLP/data.

Physical classroom layout

Ex) Rows of Desks facing a "board"

Ex) Circular tables/chairs, comfortable seating, bean bags, stations

Universally designed instruction and materials to engage and guide learners

Ex) Teacher dictated method(s), materials and lessons

Ex) More choices in access/engagement = motivation to meet goals

Designs, adapts, or uses existing assessments and leads learner conferences with parents

Ex) After completion of American Dream unit, teacher administers assessment OF learning (multiple choice and essay)

Ex) Assessment FOR learning is collected throughout playlists and shared with parents

Competency-based learning introduced within confines of standards-driven, time-based system

Ex) Traditional American Dream assessment given, graded, and returned

Ex) Evidence of learning competencies and individual learner pacing as part of the playlist

Activities designed to include tools/strategies that instruct/engage all learners

Ex) Teacher designs all instruction with little engagement. Teaches AT the students

Ex) American Dream playlist has built in activities from the CLT.

Example lesson: The American Dream- American Literature