Instructional Practices

In Frisco ISD, we utilize a variety of instructional practices to meet the needs of all learners. We strive to personalize learning for students based on need and interest. These instructional practices support our foundational beliefs and enable all students to achieve success

Approach

High-Yield Instructional Practices

Research-based instruction strategies have the greatest impact on student achievement and yield high levels of learning for all students. 

Student-Centered

Empowering a student-centered classroom by allowing students to have ownership of their learning.

Gradual Release of Responsibility

To provide students with appropriate instruction - demonstration, guided, collaborative, and moving students towards independence.  

Flexible Grouping

To differentiate as learning needs vary, instruction is provided in flexible groupings: whole group, small group, and individual conferences.

Feedback and Conferring

Feedback is key to student learning. Conferences provide opportunities for two types of feedback: student-to-teacher and teacher-to-student.   

Student Discourse

Student discourse is vital to language acquisition, student engagement and ultimately student achievement.