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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
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
Rethinking Formative Assessment
Discover how formative assessment, combined with modern tools, can foster equitable, engaging learning environments to empower students.
Christine Trahms
Oct 30, 20245 min read
The Mood Meter: A Tool for Building Self-Awareness
The Mood Meter builds self-awareness, helping students manage emotions, behavior, and relationships for improved learning and well-being.
ACP Staff
Oct 16, 20245 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
Navigating ISTELive and Beyond: Tips for Presenting and Engaging at Education Conferences
Get tips for presenting and engaging at education conferences like ISTELive. Create impactful sessions and connect with fellow educators.
Kristy Lathrop
Jul 11, 20248 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
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
The 3Cs of Quality Entry Events for PBL
Launch transformative PBL journeys by integrating the 3Cs into entry events. Learn more to have a successful kickoff and sustain engagement.
Eric White
Jul 16, 20233 min read
Project Spotlight: Mini Museums
Explore how a 6th-grade team at Heritage Middle School created a Mini Museum project, fostering HQPBL, transfer goals, and storytelling.
Preston Hickert
Jun 14, 20234 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
Practicing Gratitude in 2023
Get a free copy of our gratitude workbook that you can use with students, yourself, or even fellow educators
Alicia Peletz
Dec 30, 20224 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
Choice in the HQPBL Experience
"Our parents bring us into the world, but in the end, we are responsible for what we become." - Kahlil Gibran As an adult, these words...
Gina Olabuenaga
Apr 25, 20226 min read
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