Carlsbad Intermediate School: PR Leyva campus

Demographics

Percentage of students*

Why Carlsbad Intermediate School: PR Leyva campus was nominated

PR Leyva and its district are part of the national Opportunity Culture initiative, in which schools extend the reach of excellent teachers and their teams to many more students, for more pay, within regular budgets. The school has achieved high-growth learning results for its students; it posted the fourth-highest growth in the state in the math proficiency rate among large schools, and the 17th-highest growth in the literacy rate. It received Certified Opportunity Culture® School status, Level 1, signifying a focus on student access to instruction led by Multi-Classroom Leader® teaching teams and incorporation of small-group, high-dosage tutoring into daily schedules. The foundation of the Opportunity Culture model is the Multi-Classroom Leader role, an excellent teacher who leads a small teaching team, providing instructional guidance and frequent, on-the-job development, while continuing to teach part of the time. The school uses this and other teacher and paraprofessional team roles to reach more students with excellent teaching.

Student experience design

**Student Experience at PR Leyva (Student-Led Focus)** * Students take ownership of their learning and are encouraged to think, question, and lead discussions. * Students actively engage in problem solving, collaboration, and critical thinking during lessons. * Students feel safe to take academic risks, make mistakes, and learn from them. * Students set goals for their learning and reflect on their progress. * Students explain their thinking and reasoning to peers and teachers. * Students work collaboratively and support one another in understanding content. * Students build confidence in their voice, ideas, and ability to lead learning activities. * Students develop independence, responsibility, and perseverance. * Students experience a classroom environment where high expectations and strong relationships support their success.

Core Practices

Core Practices	Length of Use
Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles	3-4 years
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics	3-4 years
High Quality Instructional Materials	5+ years
SEL Integration School-wide	5+ years
Student-led Goal Setting	1-2 years

All Practices

Adaptive Learning Software

Student Advisories

AI-assisted Tutoring

Assessments For Career Readiness

Career Advising & Support

Career Exploration

College Advising & Support

Community And Workforce Partnerships

All Courses Designed For Inclusion

Reallocation Of Resources For Students Most In Need

SEL Curriculum

Service Learning

Student-led Conferences

Students Develop Projects

Tutoring

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