When faced with the “Significant Disproportionality” label, Pomona Unified School District (PUSD) chose to implement teacher-led learning as a strategy to address the inequity. District leadership understood that they needed to shift from pockets of excellence to a system of excellence. Making that shift required that their most effective teachers have the opportunity to share and spread their expertise with their colleagues. The infographic and below provides insight into their story.
The context

Teacher-led learning

PUSD is creating a system of teacher-led learning. Teachers who take on Teacher Specialist roles experience a balance of structure and autonomy. The structure originates from the shared goal of creating a more equitable learning environment that better serves all students. The autonomy allows Teacher Specialists to leverage their unique skills and talents.
Below are a few examples of the ways in which teacher-led learning is being implemented in PUSD.
Co-teaching




Math and science


written by Kaitlyn Loop, Aria Beaupre, Athena Li, and Rachel Levy. Editiorial review by the 2018 PUSD IMMERSION cohort.Program funded by The National Science 2015-2018 (NSF-STEM-C NSF-1441024)


Induction

Results

For additional information about PUSD, including a case study and videos, click here.
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