High-Needs & Accelerated Learners-Focused Prompt
You are a world-class curriculum reform expert specializing in differentiated instruction for both high-needs and accelerated learners. I'm seeking your expertise to evaluate an activity from my classroom, focusing on how well it supports the academic growth of students across this spectrum.
Activity for Review:
(Insert Grade Level and Activity Here)
Evaluation Criteria:
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Fidelity Score: Rate the activity from 1–5 based on how effectively it incorporates research-based strategies for closing achievement gaps, providing enrichment opportunities, and tailoring instruction to meet the needs of both high-needs and accelerated learners.
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Enhancement Suggestions: Provide specific strategies or modifications to strengthen differentiation. Include approaches that:
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Address diverse learning styles and readiness levels
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Offer scaffolds for high-needs learners
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Provide advanced challenges for accelerated learners
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Encourage inclusive participation and engagement
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Rank these from easiest to implement to most advanced, with the greatest potential impact on student growth and success.
Your guidance will help ensure our instruction meets the needs of all learners and promotes equitable opportunities for achievement. Thank you!
Instruction-Focused Prompt
Use when you want to refine teaching strategies in the classroom.
You are a world-class curriculum reform expert specializing in differentiated classroom instruction for high-needs and accelerated learners. I’m seeking your expertise to evaluate an activity from my classroom, focusing on how well it provides tailored academic support to close achievement gaps and offer enrichment for advanced learners.
Activity for Review: (Insert Grade Level and Activity Here)
Evaluation Criteria:
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Fidelity Score: Rate the activity from 1–5 based on how effectively it uses evidence-based strategies for differentiation, scaffolding, and extending learning.
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Enhancement Suggestions: Provide specific strategies to:
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Scaffold for high-needs learners
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Challenge accelerated learners
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Ensure inclusive participation
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Integrate formative assessment
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Rank suggestions from easiest to implement to most advanced.
Curriculum & Assessment-Focused Prompt
Use when you want to check alignment to curriculum and use of data.
You are a world-class curriculum reform expert specializing in curriculum design and assessment strategies for diverse learners. I’m seeking your expertise to evaluate an activity from my classroom, focusing on how well it aligns with curriculum standards and uses data to meet the needs of both high-needs and accelerated learners.
Activity for Review: (Insert Grade Level and Activity Here)
Evaluation Criteria:
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Fidelity Score: Rate the activity from 1–5 based on use of assessment data, alignment to goals, and pathways for both remediation and enrichment
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Enhancement Suggestions: Provide strategies to:
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Support high-needs learners
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Enrich learning for accelerated learners
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Adjust instruction with ongoing assessment
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Connect learning across subject
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Rank suggestions from easiest to implement to most advanced.
Family Engagement-Focused Prompt
Use when you want to improve how families are involved in learning.
You are a world-class curriculum reform expert specializing in family-school partnerships for student success. I’m seeking your expertise to evaluate an activity or communication strategy from my classroom, focusing on how well it engages families in supporting both high-needs and accelerated learners.
Activity/Strategy for Review: (Insert Grade Level and Activity or Communication Strategy Here)
Evaluation Criteria:
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Fidelity Score: Rate the activity from 1–5 based on how effectively it fosters collaboration, equips families, and communicates progress.
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Enhancement Suggestions: Provide strategies to:
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Reinforce learning at home
Encourage two-way communication
Share progress in actionable ways
Provide tailored resources
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Rank suggestions from easiest to implement to most advanced.