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Accelerated Learning, Achievement, School-Wide Reform

Accelerated Learning

What is accelerated learning? Is it just remediation? An accelerated student learning approach looks at achievement as a comprehensive endeavor with a strategic support system in and out of the classroom. 

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Accelerated Learning

Accelerated Learning Shift #3: Time

Time is a precious commodity in schools. Efficient and effective use of time for students and teachers is a hallmark of a successful school community.

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Accessing Students' Background Knowledge in the ELL Classroom

As you teach content areas to ELLs of diverse backgrounds, you may find that they struggle to grasp the content, and that they approach the content from very different perspectives. Drawing on your students’ background knowledge and experiences can be an effective way to bridge those gaps and make content more accessible. This article offers a number of suggestions to classroom teachers as they find ways to tap into the background knowledge that students bring with them.