| Curriculum maps align to Colorado standards and are available on the school website. Teachers maintain those maps and work with students during instructional. Planning is standards-based and informed by student interests. | New curriculum resources (e.g., KnowAtom) have not been cross-checked against the curriculum map from two years ago, and a formal yearly review system for new and existing materials is needed. |
| Elementary classrooms show engaging, standards-aligned instruction where students are engaged. Small class sizes let teachers know students’ needs, collaborate across classes to support transfer of learning, and extracurriculars further boost engagement. | There is limited evidence of consistently research based, engaging instruction across the school, with particular gaps at the high school level.
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| Observations did not reveal lesson quality that extended beyond grade-level expectations. |
| The small student population presents challenges for differentiation and scaffolding. However, that limited population also offers opportunities for targeted support if systems and reviews are implemented. |
