Approach
Approach
The.IDEALS
Inquiry
Discourse
Equity
Authenticity
Leadership
Student-Centered Learning Climate
The K20 Center uses a structured and multi-tiered approach to accomplish its vision and mission goals. The IDEALS Framework targets and defines six distinct areas of student achievement that represent K20’s core values:
![ideals ideals](https://k20center.ou.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ideals-380x380.png)
The.IDEALS
Inquiry
Discourse
Equity
Authenticity
Leadership
Student-Centered Learning Climate
The K20 Center uses a structured and multi-tiered approach to accomplish its vision and mission goals. The IDEALS Framework targets and defines six distinct areas of student achievement that represent K20’s core values:
![ideals ideals](https://k20center.ou.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ideals-380x380.png)
The IDEALS are fortified by 9 Research-Based Practices linked directly to student achievement. These practices are:
- Shared Values & Vision
- Authentic Teaching & Learning
- Collaboration
- Community Connections
- Constructive Data Culture
- Equity Mindset
- Positive Learning Climate
- Shared Leadership
- Supportive Leadership
The Five-Phase Model: The IDEALS are implemented using a five-phase model that supports whole-school transformation by addressing learning at every level, starting with school leadership. The five phases are:
Phase 1: Leaders Learning
Phase 2: Whole-School Learning
Phase 3: Teachers Learning
Phase 4: Student Learning
Phase 5: University Learning
![](https://k20center.ou.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/banner1-1.png)
The IDEALS are fortified by 10 Research-Based Practices linked directly to student achievement. These practices are:
- Shared Values & Vision
- Authentic Teaching & Learning
- Collaboration
- Community Connections
- Constructive Data Culture
- Equity Mindset
- Positive Learning Climate
- Shared Leadership
- Supportive Leadership
The Five-Phase Model: The IDEALS are implemented using a five-phase model that supports whole-school transformation by addressing learning at every level, starting with school leadership. The five phases are:
Phase 1: Leaders Learning
Phase 2: Whole-School Learning
Phase 3: Teachers Learning
Phase 4: Student Learning
Phase 5: University Learning
![](https://k20center.ou.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/banner1-1.png)
![](https://k20center.ou.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/5E-Blank-931x900.png)
The K20 Center supports students and teachers in accomplishing these goals by developing exemplary lessons and professional development. In doing so, we have adopted a 5E Instructional Model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, and Evaluate) as a way to deliver more authentic instruction. Authenticity is a conceptual framework for meaningful, learner-centered lessons as individuals build on what they already know to create deep knowledge.
![](https://k20center.ou.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/5E-Blank-931x900.png)
The K20 Center supports students and teachers in accomplishing these goals by developing exemplary lessons and professional development. In doing so, we have adopted a 5E Instructional Model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, and Evaluate) as a way to deliver more authentic instruction. Authenticity is a conceptual framework for meaningful, learner-centered lessons as individuals build on what they already know to create deep knowledge.