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9:15am EST

SCS Intentional Planning Through Explicit Teaching | Facilitated by The School for Creative Studies | The School for Creative Studies | The School for Creative Studies Cybrary

Monday February 16, 2026 9:15am - 11:15am EST

The School for Creative Studies Cybrary

Presenters: Amy Jenkins | [email protected] | TLC
Location: The School for Creative Studies Cybrary
Description: This session will focus on “quality over quantity” instructional planning using an explicit teaching approach. Teachers will learn a simple, repeatable lesson structure (objective/success criteria, modeling, guided practice, checks for understanding, independent practice, and aligned exit tickets) that can be applied across all content areas in grades 6–12. Participants will leave with a streamlined lesson plan for an upcoming class and practical strategies for prioritizing essential skills while reducing unnecessary workload and student confusion.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday February 16, 2026 9:15am - 11:15am EST
The School for Creative Studies Cybrary

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Durham Public Schools PL

9:15am EST

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