Course | Elementary Gone Grid! Our How-To Guide (2 Hours)

Price

The price listed is for Single User License. Other pricing options are available.

Single User License (3 Payments) - 3 payments of USD 17/month
Single User License (6 Payments) - 6 payments of USD 11/month
Single User License (12 Payments) - 12 payments of USD 6/month
5 Licenses: 10% Discount for 5 People - USD 225
10 Licenses: 10% Discount for 10 People - USD 424
25 Licenses: 10% Discount for 25 People - USD 999
5 Licenses: 10% Discount for 5 People - USD 225
Building License (Up to 75 People): 25% Discount - USD 2800
District License: 30% Discount - USD 5200

For further information, please visit Teach Better Academy website.

Facilitators

1. Amanda Bolon
Amanda Bolon is the Community Relations Manager for the Teach Better Team and a full time Primary Educator.

From the time she was in kindergarten, Amanda dreamed of being a teacher. She decided that Marietta College would be the place to become the educator she had dreamed of. Amanda graduated from Marietta College in 2012 with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Reading Endorsement, and Teacher Leadership Certificate.

Amanda spent her first four years teaching in a Kindergarten classroom. After a switch to second grade, Amanda realized that she wanted to be better for her students and colleagues. Amanda connected with the Teach Better Team and began implementing The Grid Method in her classroom. Four years later, Amanda's classroom has been transformed into a student-centered, self-paced learning environment.

Through her position as Community Relations Manager for the Teach Better Team, Amanda has been fortunate to help champion those in education for all that they do to be better every single day. She has also presented at Teach Better Conference 2019, as well as school districts, on her success with The Grid Method in a primary classroom.

2. Rae Hughart
Rae Hughart is the CXO for the Teach Better Team, Executive Director of the Association of Illinois Middle-Grade Schools, TEDx Speaker, Educator, and author of “Teachers Deserve It” and “Teach Better” books.

Growing up with IEP support after being diagnosed SLD in Reading, Writing, and Math, Rae has worked with other educators and districts on designing mastery learning classrooms nationwide to reach all learners.

Rae continues to facilitate rich discussions with educators around mastering personalized learning, providing targeted student-focused feedback, and the impact of incorporating purpose into student daily learning. Through building partnerships with local businesses, Rae continues to support educators in designing dynamic, impactful, effective, and connected content - showing the impact of teaching beyond the four walls of a classroom and altering a community into an authentic resource for developing leaders.

After being inducted into The Illinois State University Hall of Fame in 2017, Rae was awarded the 2018 First Place Henry Ford Teacher Innovator Award for her innovative educational impact through the Teach Further Model. In 2021, Rae Hughart presented on the TEDx stage challenging educators, students, and community members to consider progressive, data supported practices to further 21st century learners.

TEDx Talk: TeachBetter.com/TEDxRaeHughart

Description

This course consists of 18 video lectures and an expected completion time of 2 hours, which includes video time and individual work via provided activities and challenges. A certificate of completion will be provided after you have completed all lectures.

Everyone knows The Grid Method Mastery Learning Framework is changing classrooms around the world - but what does it look like at the Elementary Level? Don't wait to schedule the Team to pop into your classroom during a team visit! Get ahead of the game by exploring a course dedicated to answering your elementary questions today! Amanda & Rae will review common mistakes, mastery learning best practices, the essential questions, and the communication strategy to ensure you and your student's success!

Within This Course, You Will Learn How To:

- Manipulate Grid Method essentials in an Elementary setting.
- Manage routines in an Elementary setting.
- Communicate changes effectively with Elementary families and administrators.

Included in This Course:

- 18 Video Lectures.
- Official Certificate of Completion.
- Digital Badge to show off your awesomeness.

Course Curriculum

Section One: Welcome to the course!
(1.0) Welcome Message
(1.1) Introductions
(1.2) Course Overview

Section Two: What is Mastery Learning?
(2.0) What is Mastery Learning?
(2.1) How Did You Get Started?
(2.2) Why is Elementary Different?

Section Three: How to Organize an Elementary Grid Classroom
(3.0) How to Organize an Elementary Grid Classroom
(3.1) How to Organize Your Routines in an Elementary Classroom
(3.15) Challenge - How to Organize Your Routines in an Elementary Classroom
(3.2) How to Physically Set up Your Elementary Classroom
(3.3) How to Manage Multiple Subjects in an Elementary Classroom

Section Four: How Mastery Learning looks in an Elementary Classroom
(4.0) How Mastery Learning Looks in an Elementary Classroom
(4.1) How to Build Stamina with Multiple Attempts in an Elementary Classroom
(4.2) How to Have Students Lead in an Elementary Classroom Using Mastery Learning

Section Five: How to Navigate Day-by-Day In An Elementary Classroom
(5.0) How to Navigate Day-by-Day In An Elementary Classroom
(5.1) How to Communicate with Parents in an Elementary Classroom when using Mastery Learning
(5.2) How to Communicate With Administrators When Using Mastery Learning

Section Six: Next Steps/Call to Action
(6.0) Next Steps/Call to Action