Gap Closure Toolkit
Strategic Approaches to Success — KASC’s newest toolkit is a multi-part attack on the achievement gap. The research-based, strategic approaches included in the kit will:
- Build the case for the belief that “all brains can learn”
- Demystify what actually happens during learning
- Attack misinformation about “What is smart?” with facts and relatable learning experiences
- Give students tools to be stronger learners
- Change beliefs and actions without extensive training by focusing on student motivation and existing strengths
- Increase INTENT for every action
The Gap Closure Toolkit provides ready-to-use activities and resources for everyone in your school community to close the gap for all students.
Course Details
For Distributors
Distributors may purchase multiple copies of packages to distribute to learners, and follow their progress. Bulk discounts are below.
| Quantity | Price per voucher |
|---|---|
| 1+ | $0.00 |
| Complete Toolkit Download |
| Gap Closure Toolkit Complete Download |
| Making the Commitment and Getting Started |
| Introduction Gap Closure Toolkit | ||
| How Do We Get Started? | ||
| Non-Negotiable Actions for Success with this Toolkit |
| Quick-Start Gap Effort |
| Read Me First Quick Start | ||
| Quick Start Guide, Example, and Template | ||
| Quick Start Topics |
| Redefining Intelligence |
| Redefining Intelligence Read Me First | ||
| What is Smart? What is Intelligent? | ||
| The "Smart" Label Isn't Good for Anyone | ||
| Intelligence Redefined | ||
| Neuroplasticity - The Brain is Always Changing | ||
| The Myth of Genius | ||
| Deliberate Practice | ||
| Stories of Deliberate Practice Leading to Excellence | ||
| Message Immersion | ||
| Barriers to Growing More Intelligent |
| Understanding the Brain, Learning, and Memory |
| Read Me First Understanding the Brain, Learning and Memory | ||
| Learn About the Brain- Neuron, Dendrite, Synapse | ||
| Building Pathways | ||
| Memory and Brain Basics | ||
| Long-Term Memory | ||
| Working Memory | ||
| Pathways for Retrieval | ||
| Connecting Learning to Background Knowledge and Interests |
| Equipping Students with Brain-Based Strategies for Student Learning and Studying |
| Read Me First Equipping Students with Brain-Based Strategies for Learning and Studying | ||
| Brain-Based Learn and Study- Student version | ||
| Primary Student Version — Help Your Brain Learn |
| Providing Brain-Based Instruction |
| Providing Brain-Based Instruction Read Me First | ||
| Brain-Based Instruction Meaning | ||
| Brain-Based Instruction Movement | ||
| Brain-Based Instruction Challenge | ||
| Brain-Based Instruction Variety | ||
| Brain-Based Instruction Feedback | ||
| Brain-Based Instruction Review and Reflect | ||
| Lesson Sequence- B,M,E |
| Understanding Stress and Maximizing Motivation |
| Read Me First Understanding Stress and Maximizing Motivation | ||
| Be Kind | ||
| Understanding and Managing Stress | ||
| Positive Strategies for Student Behavior | ||
| Synthesizing Motivation Research | ||
| Bias Awareness | ||
| Building Common Language | ||
| Unconscious Bias in Schools | ||
| Identifying Types Of Bias, Implications, and Interventions | ||
| Effect of Language Activity | ||
| Optimism Beats Pessimism |
| Closing Opportunity Gaps |
| Closing Opportunity Gaps Read Me First | ||
| Opportunity Gap Pre-Assessment | ||
| Lack of Opportunity- Impact on Gaps | ||
| Self-Assessment | ||
| Eliminating Opportunity Gaps |
| Preventing Gaps |
| Preventing Gaps Read Me First | ||
| Working Together to Prevent Achievement Gaps | ||
| Ongoing Stress & Brain Development | ||
| Behavior & Motivation | ||
| Building Language Skills | ||
| Developing Vocabulary Newsletter | ||
| Consider Bigger development Issues | ||
| Supporting Brain Development in Babies and Toddlers |