Teaching and Learning
Discover a dynamic educational experience through LEARN's Teaching and Learning Hub. Designed to elevate the educational journey, our comprehensive range of services embraces innovation, collaboration, and personalized instruction.
Curriculum
Provide support in curriculum writing, review, and training using the Backwards Design and Universal Design for Learning curriculum models
Instructional Technology
Design professional learning to effectively integrate technology into teaching practices
Networks, Collaboratives, & Roundtables
Facilitate discussions on best practices emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities
Using Data in Instruction
Equip educators with knowledge and skills to harness the power of data to enhance instructional practices and optimize student learning outcomes
Instructional Technology
Digital Literacy
Navigate digital tools, assess online information critically, and promote safe and responsible digital citizenship
iChoose Success (ICS)
Designed to coach young adults towards recognizing, understanding, and developing their natural strengths as tools for exploring leadership and fulfilling professional and personal paths in their future
Equity in Education
Culturally Responsive Practices
Equip educators with the knowledge and skills to better understand and incorporate students' diverse cultural background into the learning process
Curriculum Review
Equip educators with the knowledge and skills to better understand and incorporate students' diverse cultural background into the learning process
Document Review
Examine written materials, policies, and guidelines to ensure they promote fairness, inclusion, and diversity
Increasing Educator Diversity
Offer training to hiring managers in anti-bias practice as well as provide support in creating the Connecticut mandated District Plan to Increase Educator Diversity
Strategic Planning
Create a comprehensive roadmap to promote inclusivity in all aspects of operations
Multilanguage Learner Support
Program Review & Support
Assess the educational services and supports provided to multilanguage learners who are learning English as an additional language
Tier 1 Strategies
Equip educators with research-based strategies and tools to support English learners in the general classroom
Instruction & Assessment
Blended Learning Strategies
Leverage the strength of in-person and online learning to create more flexible and personalized learning experiences for students
Building Thinking Classrooms
Create learning environments that prioritize critical thinking, problem solving, and metacognition
High Leverage Tier 1 Strategies
Facilities the use of research-based instructional strategies that focus on essential content, differentiation, and active student engagement
Instructional Coaching
Provide personalized support and feedback to educators, fostering continuous professional growth and improved teaching practices
Teacher Supervision & Evaluation
TEAM
Promote excellence, equity, and high achievement for students by engaging teachers in the exploration of professional practice through guided support and personal reflection
Training Calibration of Evaluators of Teachers and Leaders
Provide an overview of the Connecticut Guidelines 2023 for Educators, including classroom teachers, instructional coaches, and student support specialists
Dr. Linda T. Darcy
Director of Teaching and Learning
ldarcy@learn.k12.ct.us
(860)434-4800
The LEARN consultant has worked closely with program representatives, assisting in program review and selection, contributing to curriculum development, providing implementation coaching, collaborating with administrators to address challenges, and advising central office staff. This comprehensive support has significantly boosted staff confidence during challenging transitions.
Laurie Pallin, Superintendent of Montville Public Schools