DailySpark: RIGOR Unveiled
Explore the five dimensions of RIGOR: Relationships, Instruction, Goals, Organization, and Relevance. Each of these dimensions include five indicators within each dimension that make rigorous learning visible, actionable, and equitable.
5 Hours | 30 Lessons | Video Instruction
What you will learn
Educators will be successful when they can:
- Clearly explain what RIGOR is, and what it is not, using precise language that distinguishes it from difficulty, pace, or quantity of work.
- Notice and name concrete indicators of rigor in classroom interactions, lesson design, and learning environments.
- Engage in professional conversations about teaching and learning using the shared framework and vocabulary of RIGOR.
- Accurately describe the five dimensions of RIGOR and explain how specific practices align with each dimension.
- Reflect on my own practice by identifying strengths, areas for growth, and intentional next steps related to rigor.
- Make intentional adjustments to my practice that strengthen rigor while maintaining access, support, and equity for all students.
Overview
Course format
DailySpark is a professional learning series that delivers short daily videos with simple action items, helping K-12 educational professionals grow through small, consistent steps that build sustainable habits over time. Released intentionally one weekday at a time, email notifications will be sent Monday through Friday. This approach allows you to apply one strategy at a time, reflect on it, and gradually integrate it into your practice without adding workload, making professional growth part of your everyday rhythm.
- Introduction
- Day 1: What Rigor Is (and Isn’t)
- Day 2: The Anatomy of RIGOR
- Day 3: Introducing Relationships
- Day 4: Students’ Names Are Used Positively and Productively
- Day 5: Proximity Fosters Connection and Engagement
- Day 6: Students’ Interactions with Peers Are Respectful and Productive
- Day 7: Academic Risk-Taking Is Encouraged and Celebrated
- Day 8: Student Ideas Are Valued and Explored as Bridges to Learning
- Day 9: Introducing Instruction
- Day 10: Evidence of Student Learning Informs Instruction
- Day 11: Students Engage in Academic Dialogue
- Day 12: Scaffolds Are Strategically Used to Support Learning
- Day 13: Lessons Include Input Based on Student Learning Needs
- Day 14: Students Practice and Apply Learning to Familiar and New Situations
- Day 15: Introducing Goals
- Day 16: Learning Goals Align with Grade-Level Expectations
- Day 17: The Level of Knowledge Expected of the Learning Goal Aligns with the Standard
- Day 18: Students Describe or Demonstrate What Successful Learning Looks Like
- Day 19: Students Regularly Self-Assess and Revise Their Actions Based on the Results
- Day 20: Students Seek Feedback, Are Provided with Actionable Ideas, and Follow Through with Next Steps
- Day 21: Introducing Organization
- Day 22: The Physical Environment Is Accessible for All Students
- Day 23: Grouping Patterns Are Used Flexibly to Promote Learning
- Day 24: The Flow and Pace of the Lesson Are Aligned with the Learning Goals
- Day 25: Introducing Relevance
- Day 26: The Learning Process Incorporates Meaningful Tasks That Embed Learning Inside and Outside the Classroom
- Day 27: Students Describe the Value of What They Are Learning and How They Are Learning It
- Day 28: Lessons Include Students’ Lived Experiences
- Day 29: Learning Activates Students’ Prior Knowledge and Connects to New Content
- Day 30: Closing the Rigor Journey
- Conclusion
Who this course is for
This course is designed for K-12 educational professionals at all levels—from classroom teachers to district administrators—who are committed to advancing instructional quality, whether you're directly teaching students, supporting teachers, or leading educational initiatives.
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$15
This course also includes:
- 90-Day Course Access
- 30 Instructional Lessons
- Practical Classroom Application
- Course Learning Log
- Certificate of Completion
- Available in US and Canada only
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