Network Improvement Communities (NICs)
Networked improvement communities (NICs) are scientific learning communities distinguished by four essential characteristics:
- Focused on a well specified aim
- Guided by a deep understanding of the problem, the system ithat prodices it, and a theory of improvement relevant to it
- Disciplined by rigor of improvement science
- Coordinated to accelerate the delevlopment, testing, and refinement of interventions and their effective integration into practice across varied educational contexts
Network Improvement Community - December 2025 Presentation
Hope Rising Book Study
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Lunch & Learn (November 2025)
Sign up for the one hour Lunch & Learn, where you will gain insights into the Oklahoma report card and how it impacts your school’s success.
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Instructional Effectiveness/ Teacher 101 (Teacher Clarity)
Backed by the latest education research on what really works, Teacher Clarity spotlights the newest and best teaching strategies and explains the importance of clear learning intentions, success criteria, lesson design, progress monitoring, and more. Inside, you’ll discover how teacher clarity
- Helps educators make informed decisions around teaching and learning
- Demands that educators keep the “big picture” in mind
- Allows educators to integrate optimal teaching and learning experiences at the right time
- Tells us what evidence we must generate around teaching and learning and what steps to take next
Teacher clarity, according to John Hattie, is about making learning intentions and success criteria explicit for students. It involves organizing instruction, explaining content, providing examples, guided practice, and assessment in a way that is clear to both the teacher and the learners. This clarity helps students understand what they are learning, why they are learning it, and how they will know they have achieved success.
If you are interested in learning more about Teacher Clarity, please reach out the Office of School Support, 405-522-0140
Community Collaborations
