Standard3-Teaching+and+Learning

Standard 3: Teaching and Learning ===**The system provides __research-based curriculum__ and __instructional methods__ that facilitate achievement for all students**.  ===

__**QUALITY SCHOOL INDICATORS**__

 * In fulfillment of this standard, the school:**
 * **3.1 Develops and implements curriculum based on clearly-defined expectations for student learning**
 * **3.2 Promotes active involvement of students in the learning process including opportunities for them to explore application of higher order thinking skills and investigate new approaches to applying their learning**
 * **3.3 Gathers, analyzes, and uses data and research in making curricular and instructional choices**
 * **3.4 Designs and uses instructional strategies, innovations, and activities that are research-based and reflective of best practice**
 * **3.5 Offers a curriculum that challenges each student to excel, reflects a commitment to equity, and demonstrates an appreciation of diversity**
 * **3.6 Allocates and protects instructional time to support student learning**
 * **3.7 Provides for articulation and alignment between and among all levels of schools**
 * **3.8 Implements interventions to help students meet expectations for student learning**
 * **3.9 Monitors school climate and takes appropriate steps to ensure that it is conducive to student learning**
 * **3.10 Provides comprehensive information and media services that support the curricular and instructional programs **
 * **3.11 Ensures that all students and staff members have regular and ready access to instructional technology and a comprehensive materials collection that supports curricular and instructional program.**

__**Impact Statement:**__

 * A system is successful in meeting this standard when it implements a curriculum based on clear and measurable expectations for student learning that provides opportunities for all students to acquire requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The system ensures that teachers use proven instructional practices that actively engage students in the learning process; provide opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and skills to real world situations; and give students feedback to improve their performance. **