Family-Educator Learning Accelerator

A simple method to accelerate learning at home and school

 
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And it’s free!

We open-sourced Springboard’s recipe for impact. Underlying our outcomes is a methodology through which teachers and parents team up to support learning at home. We call it a Family-Educator Learning Accelerator (or FELA). FELAs are 5-10-week cycles during which teachers and parents share a game plan to help kids reach growth goals.

 

 
 

"I love Springboard because it brought me closer to my kids. We would have something to look forward to because reading was our thing to do as a mom and kid together every night."

Parent
Oakland, CA

 
 

"I like being able to invite parents to my classroom and sharing a reading strategy that they can implement immediately with their scholar. I can see the positive impact that this has on families and I know that parents appreciate this opportunity."

Teacher
New York City, NY

 

How does FELA work?

 

In the beginning, teachers and parents build a relationship, assess a baseline, and set a goal. Over 5-10 weeks, teachers and parents convene weekly or biweekly to share skills and support each other’s efforts. On a daily basis, children work toward their goal by practicing with their teachers, practicing with their families, and practicing independently. The cycle concludes by measuring progress and celebrating together; small wins lead to big wins!

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The beginning

Build your team, find your starting point, set your goals

Every FELA starts with three important steps: team-building, assessment, and goal-setting. Learn more about these steps and check out free resources.

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The middle

Practice, practice, practice

At the heart of the accelerator is practice time – and lots of it! There are four types of practice time: independent practice, practice with a family member, practice with a teacher, and practice all together. Learn more about the different types of practice and check out resources here.

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The end

Check your growth, celebrate progress

It’s important to end any FELA with a final assessment and a celebration of progress! Learn more about how to end a FELA and check out free resources.

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How will FELA benefit my school?

FELAs can be your pandemic-proof playbook for parent engagement in learning at home. Short goal-setting cycles are more akin to interval training than marathon running; this makes distance learning an approachable, winnable, and sustainable experience for parents and teachers alike.

 
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How will FELA benefit my family?

  • Gain skills and strategies to support literacy at home

  • Get support from having teachers as teammates

  • Set and achieve goals with your kids

  • Make learning at home sustainable, even if just for 15 minutes a day

How do I get started?

This comprehensive toolkit includes worksheets, templates, and more to help you get started on your FELA journey!