The Problem
High-quality Tier 1 Instruction is the foundation of student success. Yet, gaps in understanding persist when instruction is fragmented. These outcomes point to a need for stronger alignment between standards, instruction, and assessment within the core classroom experience.
Our Solution
This institute is built on a different premise: If Tier 1 instruction is consistently rigorous, aligned, and responsive, more students will succeed without relying on remediation as the primary support.
This institute centers on strengthening core classroom instruction to ensure all students have access to grade-level content and high-quality learning experiences.
What Participants Experience
Key focus areas include:
- redesigning instruction that promotes rigor and deep thinking
- realigning standards, instruction, and assessment
- strengthening checks for understanding and formative assessment practices
- establishing clear criteria for success and student self-assessment
- using data to inform immediate instructional adjustments
Specific tools, templates, and implementation models are developed during the institute experience.
Who Should Attend
This institute is ideal for those who want to strengthen instructional practice and improve student outcomes. It is designed for:
- classroom teachers
- instructional coaches
- school leaders
- teacher teams engaged in PLC work
Impact
When Tier 1 Instruction is strong, aligned, and responsive:
- more students meet grade-level expectations
- intervention becomes more targeted and effective
- instructional coherence improves across classrooms
- overall student outcomes increase