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Self-Directed Professional Learning—Anytime, Anywhere

BL Connect is an unlimited library of research-based on-demand courses designed to provide every educator with the tools and resources they need to create a student-centered classroom.

The Foundation of Connected Professional Development

As the foundation for connected professional learning, BL Connect drives awareness into a given topic. When combined with deep diveWorkshopsand job-embedded learning experiences such as1:1 CoachingandLearning Walks, educators work to achieve outcomes through intentional learning paced throughout the year to move from awareness to ownership of their skills.

Personalized Professional Development to Support Real Growth

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Unlimited Learning

Educators get unlimited access to an evolving library of bite-sized courses focused on student-centered teaching and learning.

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Work to Achieve Specific Outcomes

Cultivate and reference tools and strategies that can be implemented in the classroom immediately by working towards the outcome tied directly to each course.

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Interactive Learning Experiences

Each self-directed course is packed with practical strategies from our master teachers, videos of real classrooms, downloadable resources, and opportunities to discuss ideas and outcomes with other educators.

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Track the Progress of Every Professional Development Journey

BL Connect seamlessly integrates with the BL Lab so it’s easy to access and revisit courses. School leaders and instructional coaches can also access a comprehensive dashboard to see the outcomes their teachers are working towards and their professional learning progress.

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Follow the Guidance of Our Expert Instructional Coaches

We believe in the power of coaching. Each self-directed course is guided by one of our master coaches through video and audio that discusses the targeted outcome of the course and provides guidance and practical advice to support learning.

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A Focus on Student-Centered Teaching and Learning

All of the BL Connect courses are based around the four elements that BetterLesson has identified as key for building student-centered classrooms.

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Instructional Leadership Focus Areas

Improve instruction and learning for teachers and students by building your skills as an instructional leader.

Leading Through ChangeLead the improvement of teaching, learning, and overall school climate to enhance student achievement and success.学习莫re
Instructional CoachingProvide teachers with personalized coaching cycles that support them growing and developing their teaching practice.学习莫re
Collaborative Professional LearningDevelop a collaborative professional culture to support student-centered teaching and learning.学习莫re
Feedback and ObservationCreate an authentic, replicable observation and feedback cycle that promotes alignment of student-centered goals and non-evaluative conversation.学习莫re
PrincipalshipEquip new leaders to meet the specific demands that come with the first three years of serving as a building principal.学习莫re
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Inclusive and Responsive Practices Focus Areas

Build an equitable learning community where all students can be supported, celebrated, and successful.

Social-Emotional LearningPrepare students with the self-awareness, relational, and decision-making skills they need to succeed in school and in life.学习莫re
Culturally Responsive Teaching and LearningDevelop learning communities that honor diverse student backgrounds and experiences.学习莫re
Trauma-Informed PracticesApproach learning with an understanding of the impacts of trauma and adversity on students.学习莫re
Diversity, Equity, and InclusionCreate inclusive educational ecosystems by examining structures, systems, and beliefs informed by race and identity.学习莫re
English LearnersSupport all English Learners to grow and thrive in their learning environments.学习莫re
Students with DisabilitiesSupport students with disabilities to learn and grow in their learning environments.学习莫re
Social-Emotional Learning with KikoriUtilize the Kikori platform to develop social and emotional intelligence in both students and teachers to build a student-centered classroom learning community.学习莫re
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Flexible Instructional Models Focus Areas

Find unique ways for all students to learn, communicate, and solve meaningful problems.

Accelerating GrowthAccelerate student growth and provide differentiated support for all learners.学习莫re
Formative Assessment and DifferentiationProvide students with multiple opportunities to demonstrate their understanding, track their progress, and guide their future learning.学习莫re
Meaningful Tech IntegrationLeverage technology in the classroom to maximize student learning and growth.学习莫re
Competency-Based LearningCreate personalized learning paths that allow students to progress toward goals and demonstrate competency in flexible formats.学习莫re
TeachershipEmpower new teachers to become high-quality educators through professional learning, mentorship, and leadership support.学习莫re
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Curriculum and Academic Content Focus Areas

使用学习工具和课程创建一个钉ent-centered classroom.

Student-Centered MathCreate transformative mathematics classrooms where students engage in problem-solving, discourse, application, and critical thinking.学习莫re
Student-Centered LiteracyDevelop students’ literacy skills by supporting student ownership of evidence-based reading, writing, speaking, and listening.学习莫re
IM K-12 MathIntegrate the instructional routines and resources embedded in the IM K-12 Math curriculum.学习莫re
OUR K-8 MathStrategically implement the OUR K-8 Math curriculum.学习莫re
EL EducationStrategically implement the EL Education K-8 Language Arts curriculum to support student-centered literacy instruction.学习莫re
Odell EducationUnderstand and implement the Odell Education curriculum to equip students with essential literacy skills.学习莫re
OpenSciEdHelp students make sense of scientific phenomena by harnessing the full power of the OpenSciEd platform.学习莫re
KiddomSupport educators to use Kiddom to effectively launch and utilize student-centered curricula in every classroom.学习莫re

Instructional Leadership Focus Areas

Improve instruction and learning for teachers and students by building your skills as an instructional leader.

Leading Through ChangeLead the improvement of teaching, learning, and overall school climate to enhance student achievement and success.学习莫re
Instructional CoachingProvide teachers with personalized coaching cycles that support them growing and developing their teaching practice.学习莫re
Collaborative Professional LearningDevelop a collaborative professional culture to support student-centered teaching and learning.学习莫re
Feedback and ObservationCreate an authentic, replicable observation and feedback cycle that promotes alignment of student-centered goals and non-evaluative conversation.学习莫re
PrincipalshipEquip new leaders to meet the specific demands that come with the first three years of serving as a building principal.学习莫re

Inclusive and Responsive Practices Focus Areas

Build an equitable learning community where all students can be supported, celebrated, and successful.

Social-Emotional LearningPrepare students with the self-awareness, relational, and decision-making skills they need to succeed in school and in life.学习莫re
Culturally Responsive Teaching and LearningDevelop learning communities that honor diverse student backgrounds and experiences.学习莫re
Trauma-Informed PracticesApproach learning with an understanding of the impacts of trauma and adversity on students.学习莫re
Diversity, Equity, and InclusionCreate inclusive educational ecosystems by examining structures, systems, and beliefs informed by race and identity.学习莫re
English LearnersSupport all English Learners to grow and thrive in their learning environments.学习莫re
Students with DisabilitiesSupport students with disabilities to learn and grow in their learning environments.学习莫re
Social-Emotional Learning with KikoriUtilize the Kikori platform to develop social and emotional intelligence in both students and teachers to build a student-centered classroom learning community.学习莫re

Flexible Instructional Models Focus Areas

Find unique ways for all students to learn, communicate, and solve meaningful problems.

Accelerating GrowthAccelerate student growth and provide differentiated support for all learners.学习莫re
Formative Assessment and DifferentiationProvide students with multiple opportunities to demonstrate their understanding, track their progress, and guide their future learning.学习莫re
Meaningful Tech IntegrationLeverage technology in the classroom to maximize student learning and growth.学习莫re
Competency-Based LearningCreate personalized learning paths that allow students to progress toward goals and demonstrate competency in flexible formats.学习莫re
TeachershipEmpower new teachers to become high-quality educators through professional learning, mentorship, and leadership support.学习莫re

Curriculum and Academic Content Focus Areas

使用学习工具和课程创建一个钉ent-centered classroom.

Student-Centered MathCreate transformative mathematics classrooms where students engage in problem-solving, discourse, application, and critical thinking.学习莫re
Student-Centered LiteracyDevelop students’ literacy skills by supporting student ownership of evidence-based reading, writing, speaking, and listening.学习莫re
IM K-12 MathIntegrate the instructional routines and resources embedded in the IM K-12 Math curriculum.学习莫re
OUR K-8 MathStrategically implement the OUR K-8 Math curriculum.学习莫re
EL EducationStrategically implement the EL Education K-8 Language Arts curriculum to support student-centered literacy instruction.学习莫re
Odell EducationUnderstand and implement the Odell Education curriculum to equip students with essential literacy skills.学习莫re
OpenSciEdHelp students make sense of scientific phenomena by harnessing the full power of the OpenSciEd platform.学习莫re
KiddomSupport educators to use Kiddom to effectively launch and utilize student-centered curricula in every classroom.学习莫re

Start Studying Actionable Strategies Like…

BL Connect Competency-Based Learning course

Using Student Self-Assessment to Guide Learning Progressions

Build an understanding of how to use student self-assessments to guide learning progressions in your competency-based classroom.

BL Connect OUR/IM Secondary Math course

Launching a Problem-Based Math Curriculum

In this course, coach Kelly Kennefick takes you through what a problem-based approach looks like in math classrooms and how it maps to specific curricula.

BL Connect Blended Learning course

Setting up Station Rotations

Station Rotations are a great way to make learning flexible and meet students with what they need. Follow the examples of coach Daniel Guerrero in this one-hour course.

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Meet educators where they are to build skills that positively impact students in the classroom and beyond.

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