A shared instructional vision is essential for improving educational outcomes. An instructional vision is a clear, concise statement articulating what effective teaching and learning and high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) should look like. It serves as a shared North Star for educational practices and decision-making.
At UnboundEd, we believe grade-level, engaging, affirming, meaningful – GLEAM – instruction is what every student in every classroom deserves and should serve as the foundation of a truly transformative instructional vision.
Leaders of GLEAM Instruction use their instructional vision to:
- Define a coherent set of instructional practices and initiatives across classrooms.
- Guide choices about curriculum and resources.
- Inform the focus of professional development.
- Articulate expectations and goals to teachers, students, families, and the community.
- Build a sense of collective efficacy within teams.
Download our tool to examine the alignment between your instructional vision and GLEAM instruction.