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Follow on Google News | MSAD 49 Partners with Goalbook to Support Teachers with Instructional DesignIn a rural Maine school district, Goalbook is a game-changer for students with special needs and gifted learners alike
By: Goalbook Prior to working with Goalbook, the district’s teachers found it challenging to find ways to fully engage students in the Common Core - especially those either below or above grade level. The challenge of differentiating instruction for a diverse population where a large percentage of students qualify for free and reduced lunch was magnified by the shift to the new standards. Rogers saw an opportunity to partner with Goalbook to support teachers. Goalbook’ In a short amount of time, many teachers reported they were spending less time navigating the complexities of Common Core and more time planning instruction (https://goalbookapp.com/ Specifically, Rogers recalled a fifth grade classroom that included a student who was three grade levels behind in reading and math. The student’s teacher struggled to reconcile the need for individual learning objectives with that of providing appropriate, grade-level instruction. “Goalbook helped that teacher design effective instruction appropriate for this student. The student began to progress rapidly towards proficiency in all subject areas,” said Rogers. The successful use of Goalbook has also proved essential in planning instruction for gifted students. One educator taught a gifted seventh grader who was testing at a high school level in math. Goalbook helped the teacher develop a personalized plan aligned to standards, ensuring that the student would continue to learn and progress. Rogers envisions an educational system where personalized learning (https://goalbookapp.com/ “Goalbook is the perfect tool for supporting teachers. Instead of spending so much time analyzing standards, our teachers are empowered to spend their time working with students on an individualized basis,” said Rogers. “This is the future of education – providing a personalized learning plan that ensures success for every student - Goalbook gives my teachers the support they need to do that.” About Goalbook Goalbook (https://goalbookapp.com/ Press Contact: Jacob Hanson 970-560-0856 jacob@prwithpanache.com End
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