The Smaller Learning Communities Resource Warehouse includes implementation tools, information, and how-to suggestions. Most of the resources have been created by SLCs during their implementation process. Both general and featured school resources live on the site. General resources are practices and resources used by other SLCs that are presented in a generic way. Featured school resources present a particular school's experience. In addition, the warehouse includes resources from the Serving Smaller Learning Communities Partnership, the technical assistance provider for the federal SLC Grant Initiative. States should pay close attention to the instructions and considerations accompanying each tool and adapt the tools and resources according to the contexts of their own state, districts, and schools.
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Background and Context
One key approach to improving instruction for high school students is redesigning the environment and structure in which they learn. Creating smaller learning communities is one way schools are fundamentally reshaping that environment. Guided by a belief that student achievement will improve in a more personalized environment, advocates of smaller learning communities hope that smaller class sizes, increased teacher collaboration, comprehensive advisory systems, and a more relevant and rigorous curriculum will reap substantial gains in academic achievement.
