What do all children need to be motivated to learn?
Inspired Teaching’s ABCDE of Learner Needs framework provides a simple and effective way to identify these needs and grow your toolkit for meeting them.
In this 3-hour Teacher Leader training, participants will learn about the framework; practice using the tools created to support daily application of its principles in the classroom; and build facilitation skills to provide training in the framework for their own schools and beyond. All participants will receive a set of 10 ABCDE Practice Card Decks, 10 ABCDE of Learner Needs Early Childhood
Participants are expected to complete periodic action research surveys for the remainder of the school year to provide feedback on how the ABCDE framework impacts their work. Inspired Teaching staff will provide technical assistance to support all participants when they lead workshops in their own communities.
Open to early childhood educators. Space is limited; apply today via the form below!
Addressing needs in our classrooms is not separate from academic instruction. The ABCDE of Learner Needs framework meets Common Core and CASEL standards, as well as the latest OSSE SEL standards.
OSSE 2024-2025 Updated SEL Standards
Competency 1: Self Awareness
SA.3-5.8 Identifies one’s own personal qualities and interests, as well as those of others
SA.3-5.10 Describes and prioritizes strengths and interests that one wants to develop
SA.3-5.15 Knows when to seek help or support from an adult based on situational context
SA.6-8.11 Develops a plan to work through an unresolved problem
SA.9-11.7 Acknowledges one’s interests, motivators and aspirations, and demonstrates
self-efficacy and confidence in one’s ability to pursue those interests and goals.
SA.9-11.10 Identifies and seeks out constructive role models and mentors to support
personal growth
Competency 2: Self Management
SM.3-5.6 Uses strategies (e.g., naming the desired future state, working with others) to
persist toward reaching a goal, despite setbacks, with adult support
SM.6-8.10 Identifies the organizational skills and strategies to work toward long-term
personal and academic goals with support as needed
Competency 4: Relationship Skills
RS.3-5.2 Uses interpersonal skills to learn and connect with others to forge new
relationships
RS.3-5.12 Recognizes how each group member’s skills contribute toward group goals
RS.6-8.1 Practices active listening skills and asks probing and clarifying questions to seek
understanding
RS.6-8.11 Notices and names the skills of others by identifying their strengths and
weaknesses and works with others to maximize skills to achieve common goals
RS.9-11.3 Identifies strategies to maintain healthy relationships and build trust in a variety
of relationships
RS.9-11.7 Practices teamwork and collaborative problem- solving in a variety of contexts
(e.g., classroom, school community, community-at- large, social media)
Competency 5: Decision-Making and Agency
DMA.3-5.3 Chooses an action after considering the potential consequences of one’s choice
DMA.9-11.5 Evaluates ethical, safety and societal consequences when making decisions
