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Strong Foundations

Who We Are

What began as a small group of education advocates with a passion for knowledge has grown quickly into teams of hundreds of teacher-writers on a mission to elevate education in every classroom.

 

Great Minds® makes knowledge accessible to all in the form of high-quality curricula in Texas.

Our Difference

At Great Minds, it's all about building knowledge - not just skills. Building deep, lasting understanding rather than just memorizing. That's why we embed layers upon layers of knowledge into our curricula. 

 

With the proper support, high-quality instructional materials, such as Eureka Math® TEKS Edition, can transform teaching and learning. As the exclusive provider of professional learning written and delivered by the creators of Eureka Math® TEKS Edition we are here to support you.

 

Every child is capable of greatness.

Strong Foundations Planning

The goal of Great Minds Strong Foundations Planning is to create a framework that is necessary to adopt and implement high-quality instructional materials.

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What do you get with Great Minds?

A close partnership with the District Lead via monthly check-ins and stakeholder trainings to complete all grant requirements

Access to in-person trainings, guided observations to build capacity of all stakeholders, high-quality professional development sessions, and the expertise of a team of highly qualified local coaches.

The creation of high-quality walk-through rubrics for instructional framework

Great Minds Support in the Six Step Process of Strong Foundations Planning

  • Form a leadership team
  • Plan a kickoff meeting
  • Create a timeline
  • Prepare to collect data
  • Map out the communication plan
  • Deliver RBIS Training in person
  • Create the first draft of the framework
  • Conduct gap analysis
  • Create the framework rollout plan
  • Status of HQIM on campus and next steps

Strong Foundations Implementation

The goal of Great Minds is to provide LEAs with high-quality professional development and coaching services delivered by curriculum experts to ensure teachers and leaders experience success in the implementation of instructional materials. 

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What do you get with Great Minds?

A close partnership with the District Lead via monthly check-ins and stakeholder trainings to complete all grant requirements

The co-creation of an implementation plan with your specific district's needs in mind. This plan is continuously assessed and adjusted based on observation data collected throughout the year.

Access to in-person trainings, guided observations to build capacity of all stakeholders, high-quality professional development sessions, and the expertise of a team of highly qualified local coaches.

LEA

  • Submission of executed contract
  • Scoring and submission of deliverables

District and School Leaders

  • Monthly Supports
  • 2 learning walks

Coaches | Year 1

  • 6 professional learning sessions (session
    selections based on LEA implementation phase)
  • 6 flexible supports

Teachers | Year 1

 

Coaches | Year 2

  • 4 professional learning sessions (session selections based on LEA implementation phase)
  • 3 flexible supports

Teachers | Year 2

  • 6 professional learning sessions (session selections based on LEA implementation phase)
  • 6 flexible supports

 

Get in Touch

Contact your Great Minds Partner to answer questions about Strong Foundations.