{"id":16626,"date":"2025-04-09T09:09:51","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T13:09:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progresslearning.com\/?p=16626"},"modified":"2025-04-09T09:11:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T13:11:55","slug":"summer-school-with-progress-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progresslearning.com\/news-blog\/summer-school-with-progress-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Maximizing Summer School Success with Progress Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer school isn\u2019t just a time to \u201ccatch up\u201d\u2014it\u2019s an opportunity to accelerate learning, close gaps, and set students up for success in the fall. But planning a summer program that\u2019s meaningful, differentiated, and engaging can be a big lift for educators. That\u2019s where Progress Learning comes in!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re running a district-wide program or supporting small groups of students, our tools make it easier to plan, teach, assess, and remediate\u2014all while keeping students motivated and on track. Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide to planning your summer school program using Progress Learning:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Step 1: Identify Needs with Diagnostic Data<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start your planning with data. Use Progress Learning\u2019s <\/span><b>built-in diagnostics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/progresslearning.com\/news-blog\/use-nwea-map-data-for-instruction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">import <\/span><b>NWEA MAP scores<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to immediately pinpoint where students are in math and reading<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With our<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/progresslearning.com\/our-products\/liftoff-adaptive-intervention-2-8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Liftoff adaptive intervention platform<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, students receive personalized learning paths based on their current level\u2014not just their grade level. This approach ensures every student, especially those in Tier II and Tier III intervention, receives targeted support from day one\u200b\u200b.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Step 2: Design a Tiered Instruction Plan<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer school often includes students with diverse needs. Use tiered instruction to differentiate:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tier I (On Grade Level)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Use bell ringers, video lessons, and skills practice aligned to your state\u2019s standards. Set a consistent structure to review and reinforce essential content.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tier II (Some Gaps)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/progresslearning.com\/solutions\/online-remediation-platform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use Quick Click Remediation to reassign practice based on missed questions or low scores on specific standards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can assign these directly from progress reports or assignment results\u200b.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Tier III (Significant Gaps)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Activate Liftoff for intensive intervention. Use the Galaxy Star Report and Liftoff Growth Report to track mastery and motivate students with clear, gamified goals\u200b.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Step 3: Provide Student Activity Options<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engaging students during summer school or summer break requires structure <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> flexibility. With Progress Learning, you can offer multiple options to support student growth, whether they&#8217;re learning at home or in the classroom.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Option 1: Follow a Weekly Schedule<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This structured approach works well for classrooms, summer programs, and independent learners:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Monday<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Spend 30 minutes in the Study Plan. K\u20135 students aim for 3 Galaxy Stars; 6\u201312 students work to turn yellow\/pink dots into green.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Tuesday<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Watch videos for two standards and complete 10-question practice sets. Reflect on what was learned.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wednesday<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Take a practice test in the Study Plan and review errors in Graded Work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Thursday<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Focus on fluency in Skills Practice (20 minutes for K\u20138). Older students can aim to earn tokens and celebrate with Game Arcade time\u200b.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Option 2: Empower Student Choice<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give students ownership over their summer learning with a choice board. Each activity targets a key learning goal while giving students flexibility in how they practice. This is a great way to increase buy-in and engagement\u2014especially for older students working independently. Click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/23272034.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net\/hubfs\/23272034\/Summer%20Student%20Choice%20Board.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>HERE<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to download.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Option 3: Set Summer Learning Goals<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use our student goal-setting templates to help learners define what they want to achieve and how they\u2019ll get there. Whether it&#8217;s mastering specific standards or earning a set number of Galaxy Stars, goal setting provides focus and a sense of accomplishment. Click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.progresslearning.com\/article\/oh34o7wn7z-student-data-goal-setting-templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>HERE<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to download.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each option can stand alone or be combined to fit your school\u2019s summer model. Teachers can print student ID cards with login instructions, and families can receive brochures to support learning at home\u200b.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Step 4: Support At-Home Learning<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A successful summer program doesn\u2019t end at school\u2014it continues at home. Progress Learning provides everything educators need to make that transition smooth and effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by equipping families with <\/span><b>easy-to-use resources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Printable <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.progresslearning.com\/article\/l7mpi6tt1z-where-can-i-find-family-letters-and-other-home-school-connection-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>family letters and brochures<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with best practices for supporting student learning at home.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custom <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.progresslearning.com\/article\/9qso5f99z0-how-do-i-print-student-id-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>student ID cards<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that include login credentials and make it easy for students to access their accounts from any device\u200b.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessing Progress Learning is simple:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students log in via any web browser at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.progresslearning.com\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>app.progresslearning.com\/login<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014no app required.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your school uses <\/span><b>Clever or ClassLink<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, students can log in through their district portal with single sign-on. Just click the Progress Learning logo from the dashboard. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Step 5: Monitor Progress and Celebrate Growth<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer school might be short, but it\u2019s full of opportunities for meaningful growth. Use our progress monitoring tools to track student performance by standard and make real-time instructional decisions. Reports are easy to access and filter by week, month, or school year, so you can stay focused on student mastery. Recognize growth with classroom leaderboards, Galaxy Star Challenges, or small rewards to keep motivation high\u200b\u200b.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer school is a powerful time to connect, inspire, and support students. With Progress Learning, you don\u2019t have to reinvent the wheel. We provide everything you need to build a strategic, student-centered summer learning experience\u2014from diagnostics and adaptive practice to engaging instructional content and real-time reporting.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer school isn\u2019t just a time to \u201ccatch up\u201d\u2014it\u2019s an opportunity to accelerate learning, close gaps, and set students up for success in the fall. But planning a summer program that\u2019s meaningful, differentiated, and engaging can be a big lift for educators. That\u2019s where Progress Learning comes in!\u00a0 Whether you\u2019re running a district-wide program or [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":16628,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"\ud83d\udcda Planning summer school? 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