Standard 3-Teaching and Learning

Standard Description
Teaching and Learning
The school provides research-based curriculum and instructional methods that facilitate achievement for all students.

Standard Indicators

3.1 Develops and implements curriculum based on clearly defined expectations for student learning
3.2 Promotes active involvement of students in the learning process, including opportunities for them to explore application of higher-order thinking skills and investigate new approaches to applying their learning
3.3 Gathers, analyzes, and uses data and research in making curricular and instructional choices
3.4 Designs and uses instructional strategies, innovations, and activities that are research-based and reflective of best practice
3.5 Offers a curriculum that challenges each student to excel, reflects a commitment to equity, and demonstrates an appreciation of diversity
3.6 Allocates and protects instructional time to support student learning
3.7 Provides for articulation and alignment between and among all levels of schools
3.8 Implements interventions to help students meet expectations for student learning
3.9 Monitors school climate and takes appropriate steps to ensure that it is conducive to student learning
3.10 Provides comprehensive information and media services that support the curricular and instructional programs
3.11 Ensures that all students and staff members have regular and ready access to instructional technology and a comprehensive materials collection that supports the curricular and instructional program