A high performance lesson is the result of purposeful, standards-driven planning within a consistent instructional framework. This backward design model provides a reliable structure for planning challenging learning goals and instruction that purposefully connect the most effective research-based strategies for maximizing learning.

The Learning-Focused Lesson plan ensures that exemplary practices are used consistently and pervasively across classrooms. It integrates essential elements like graphic organizers, collaborative learning activities, and frequent formative assessments to actively engage all students. The result is an engaging and challenging learning environment where distributed summarizing strategies and other formative tools provide constant evidence of learning. This consistent, school-wide approach promotes collaborative planning and reflection, placing the focus squarely on effective teaching and accelerating learning for all students.

The High Performance Learning-Focused Lesson

✔ An instructional framework for planning standard driven lessons.

✔ Lessons focus on how students learn and whether students learn, not coverage or test prep.

✔ Purposefully connected research-based strategies provide maximum achievement gains in every lesson.

✔ Built-in strategies for engaging and challenging students.

✔ Provides a direct connection between research and application.

✔ Defines a path so teachers can unleash their professional abilities.