Accelerating learning for all students requires a fundamental shift from a reactive remediation model to a proactive instructional approach. This systematic model provides a research-based framework for supporting and challenging learners before, during, and after a lesson, moving beyond the inherent limitations of waiting for students to fail before offering support.
The focus is on strategically incorporating previewing, scaffolding, and extension activities into every high-quality lesson. These practices provide the necessary structure for students who need support to access grade-level content, while also offering meaningful challenges to extend and deepen learning for all. By analyzing lessons through the lens of acceleration, educators learn to identify opportunities to embed these practices purposefully, unlocking the full academic potential of each student.