Inquiry-based learning

Concept-based thematic learning

Differentiation for learner diversity

Enriched curriculum

Development of scholarly habits of mind

Social and emotional learning (“SEL”)
and Restorative Justice

Authentic assessment and mastery
orientation

Collaboration, cooperation, and social
learning

Process of inquiry, discovery, application, and
reflection

Questioning, modeling, discussing,
collaborative grouping

Small group and individual differentiated
instruction, variety of lesson types

Essential questions, thinking routines, and
philosophical reasoning

Providing access to learning through
differentiation

Democratic environment

Global cultures, Spanish language, and
service-learning

Social and emotional instruction, restorative
discipline, and support services

Explicit instruction in and encouragement of
the Intellectual Virtues and growth
mindset

Portfolios, performance-based assessments

Meaningful involvement of parents/families

Collaboration among teachers