Partner Profile
BetterLesson
Evidence-based, data-informed, and outcomes-driven professional learning for K-12 school districts
BetterLesson was approved for the PLPG in August 2020.
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How are partners selected for the PL Partner Guide?
OUR TEAM
51+ facilitators/coaches
11-25% are non-white
WHERE WE WORK
We have worked here
We are also willing to work here
WHO WE ARE
BetterLesson partners with K-12 district leaders that seek to empower every educator to support the diverse needs of their students through research-backed pedagogy. Our strategically aligned and differentiated professional learning programs turn district goals into student achievement. We combine innovative technologies and immersive adult learning experiences, delivered throughout the school year, to enable educators to establish sustainable change-in-practice. Our programs offer districts both guiding structure and personalized attention to support educators at every level.
TYPES OF SUPPORT WE OFFER
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- Adopting an ELA curriculum
- Adopting a math curriculum
- Adopting a science curriculum
- Initial implementation
- Ongoing implementation support for teachers
- Educator Coaching
- Leadership Support for Coaching
- Collaborative Planning
- Ongoing implementation support for leaders
What are these phases?
Types of districts that we have experience working with
- Traditional District
- Charter
- Private
- Parochial
- Urban
- Suburban
- Rural
- Fewer than 2,500 students
- 2,500 to 10,000 students
- 10,000 to 50,000 students
- 50,000 to 100,000 students
- More than 100,000 students
- Greater than 60% of economically disadvantaged students
- Greater than 20% of English language learners
- Greater than 20% of students with disability
- Greater than 80% students of color
Why is this important?
OUR CURRICULUM EXPERTISE
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ELA
- EL Education Grades 6-8 Language Arts Curriculum (Second Edition) (2019)
- EL Education K-5 Language Arts (2017)
- Odell Education High School Literacy Program (2020)
Math
- Kendall Hunt's Illustrative Mathematics 6-8 Math (2019)
- Kendall Hunt's Illustrative Mathematics Traditional (2019)
- Open Up Resources 6-8 Math (2017)
- Open Up Resources K-5 Math (2022)
Science
- OpenSciEd (2017)
What is a high quality curriculum?
Certifications we've received
What does this certification mean?
This partner's approach and services
How we address equity
At BetterLesson, our mission is to support the growth and development of all learners. Our learning experiences are designed with accessibility and inclusivity in mind, and support a learning environment that fosters student resilience. We offer several focus areas for districts that center around research-backed, high-quality instructional practices that guide educators in creating learning environments where every student can succeed.
Why is this important?
How we build district capacity
BetterLesson helps districts build capacity by providing personalized professional learning experiences that meet the needs of all educators, including:
1:1 Coaching
Workshops
Observational Learning Walks
Curriculum Adoption and Implementation Support
Lesson Plans
Instructional Strategies
On-Demand Asynchronous Course
Scheduling & Academic Pathways
Our learning experiences are designed to support educators to backwards plan to ensure full coverage of grade level standards, alignment to evidence based best practices, and support for all students. The offerings also include strategies for frequent progress monitoring. BetterLesson is committed to supporting all educators to use HQIMs to ensure that all students have opportunities to routinely engage in rigorous learning activities.
Why is this important?
