This session focuses on the essential components of clear, intentional lesson design. Participants can explore how alignment to grade-level standards, purposeful instructional methods, and formative assessments work together to support student learning. Examples and sample plans illustrate how thoughtful structure and flexibility enhance engagement and instructional flow. Key Focus Areas:

• Alignment of lesson objectives with standards and outcomes
• Use of formative assessment to guide instructional decisions
• Selection of effective strategies for whole-group, small-group, and mini-lesson formats

*Participants will receive ONE Professional Development Hour for completion of this course.

Requirements for Completion and Certificate:

• Complete viewing of enforced video

• Complete attached handouts

• Minimum 80% score on course test 

• Complete end-of-course evaluation

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**The PD hours listed represent the estimated time it will take to complete this course.

***If you are in need of video closed captioning (cc), please reach out to the Canyon PD Team at CPDSTG@gce.com