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Check-In/Check-Out Circles: A Classroom Strategy for Student Goal Setting and Reflection
Enhance student goal-setting and reflection with Check-In/Check-Out Circles. Foster accountability and focus for deeper learning.
ACP Staff
Mar 195 min read
PBL and Actionable Assessment (Part 3): Helping Students Take Action Based on Assessment
In our final post of the Actionable PBL Assessment series, learn how to help students track progress, use feedback, and support each other.
Cheryl Dobbertin
Feb 196 min read
Wrap-Up Reflection: Strengthening Self-Awareness Through Student Reflection
Help students develop self-awareness skills with the Wrap-Up Reflection strategy, fostering growth and emotional understanding.
ACP Staff
Jan 226 min read
ACP's 2024 Year in Review: New Tools, a Rebrand, and Exciting Plans for 2025
ACP's 2024 Year in Review: new tools, a rebrand, team growth, and plans to support educators with clarity and innovation in 2025.
Alicia Peletz
Jan 15 min read
Top Ways To Make Sure Inquiry Based Learning is Rigorous
Explore how to create rigorous inquiry-based learning that goes beyond questions to foster critical thinking, real connections, & ownership.
Kristy Lathrop
Dec 4, 20249 min read
Open Mind: Fostering Self-Awareness Through Student Reflection
Boost student reflection and self-awareness with the Open Mind strategy, helping students visualize their thoughts in any context like, PBL.
ACP Staff
Nov 13, 20246 min read
Unlocking Student Engagement Step-by-Step: A Deep Dive into a Successful PBL Experience
Discover the power of PBL with a real-world project example. Streamline planning with The Project Builder to boost student engagement.
Rachel Harcrow
Oct 2, 202410 min read
Eight Inclusive Classroom Strategies for New Educators
Discover easy strategies for new teachers to create an inclusive classroom, build relationships, and understand student needs from day one.
Christine Trahms
Jul 28, 20248 min read
Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Interdisciplinary Learning
Unlock student potential with meaningful interdisciplinary learning that fosters critical thinking and real-world problem-solving.
Dr. Jacqueline Arce
May 21, 20246 min read
Revitalizing the Learning Journey: Mid-Year Classroom Norms Check-In
Learn how to create and revisit norms in pursuit of a learner-centered culture
Kristy Lathrop
Feb 18, 20243 min read
Empower Your Students with Our Learning Strategies Playbook in 2024
ACP is giving away a free Learning Strategies Playbook with useful strategies for creating a constructivist and learner-centered classroom.
Alicia Peletz
Jan 1, 20244 min read
Change is the Only Constant. Trust me, I Grew up in a Darkroom!
An instructional coach reflects on evolving beliefs and transformative methods in education to engage students for the future.
Tara Harvey
Dec 10, 20236 min read
Empowering English Learners: Innovative Strategies for Today’s Classroom
Explore effective strategies for ELs, focusing on cultural value, relationship building, and using technology for improved learning.
Christine Trahms
Nov 19, 20235 min read
Culture: the Secret Sauce of Learner-Centered Success
Culture is essential to creating a learner-centered classroom. Explore some areas to consider and resources to make the shift!
Kristy Lathrop
Aug 20, 20236 min read
Four Domains of Collaboration
An update to our 2020 e-book Connecting Together to help with collaboration in your classroom
Gina Olabuenaga
Apr 18, 20236 min read
Better Together: How to Co-Construct Rubrics With Your Students
A step-by-step guide on how to co-construct rubrics with students.
Eric White
May 15, 20225 min read
Top Five Blogs of 2021
Introduction As we head into 2022, I always like to look back professionally and personally to set some new goals. While this year has...
Alicia Peletz
Dec 30, 20214 min read
Project Management Starts with Relationships
Introduction My dad has had several careers throughout his adult life: Army officer, knowledge management associate, leadership...
Kristy Lathrop
Sep 30, 20215 min read
How to Increase Student Engagement in PBL with Science Inspired Strategies
Boost student engagement in PBL using science-based strategies like anchoring phenomena, inquiry, and ongoing reflection.
Kristy Lathrop
Jun 25, 20216 min read
A Guide to Self-Reflection
What can I do to always remember who I really am? - Juan Ramon Jiminez Self-reflection is the process of considering, examining, or...
Gina Olabuenaga
Apr 30, 20214 min read
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