Designing a District-Wide Instructional Program

Author(s): Ceri Dean

Contact: Ceri Dean

Audience(s): Administrators

Service Description:

McREL helps schools and districts develop a research-based approach to instruction that ensures that all students benefit from high-quality teaching. We consult and collaborate with school district leadership teams to conduct a big-picture review of their needs, analyzing current practices and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Key Ideas:

We can:

• Provide teachers with a common vocabulary and clear expectations for what good instruction looks like
• Develop a unique approach designed by and for your district, not an "off-the-shelf” model for teaching
• Ensure that your program provides clear guidance but remains flexible to accommodate teachers