These tips demonstrate that planning for active learning experiences doesn’t have to be time intensive or difficult.

The problem is that it’s time-intensive and difficult to plan for lots and lots of active learning, which is an instructional approach that engages students in discussions, problem-solving, group work, and hands-on projects.

Understand Attendance Data and Partner with the Community

Schools are incredibly busy, and high schools in particular are sophisticated and complex. Principals have a lot of demands on their time, many of which are unpredictable and out of their control.

A key strategy to ensure that career-connected learning takes root on a high school campus is to identify a champion for the program of work who can be the consistent presence and voice for the team.

PRovide Early Outreach and Tiered Interventions

The active learning methodology encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and the application of knowledge. When employed well, it leads to deeper understanding and retention of concepts.

• Block Schedules
• Advisory Periods
• Identify a Champion

Student attendance is about more than getting the students in the door. Creating a positive, inclusive, uplifting environment for students and staff is the first step in addressing chronic absenteeism. From there, take steps to collect and analyze data effectively, support struggling students, and foster relationships with families.