Harmony's rigorous and relevant school model prepares the student for higher education, emphasizing the importance of a growth-mindset and stance as a lifelong learner. This is reinforced by a palpable culture for learning across our schools and underpinned by a tight web of supportive relationships. Harmony Curriculum is developed by a core team of Curriculum Directors and teacher-teams of curriculum writers and is aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) 

 

Harmony’s Instructional Framework is built on the principles of Charlotte Danielson’s Framework for Teaching with five essential components: 1) Setting instructional outcomes 2) Managing classroom procedures 3) Using questioning/prompts and discussion 4) Engaging students in learning and 5) Using assessment in instruction. 

 

Response to Intervention (RtI) is a multi-tiered, data-driven approach to the early identification and support of students with learning and/or behavioral needs. The primary purpose of RtI at Harmony is to ensure all students receive high-quality, tiered instruction and timely interventions tailored to their individual needs. Two key tools for success are data-based decisions about ongoing student assessments and caregiver involvement. 

In blended learning classrooms, students engage with adaptive learning technologies to enhance math and reading skills. These programs utilize artificial intelligence and adaptive algorithms to adjust a student’s level, and the difficulty of content and learning objectives aligned to the unique profile of each student. Teachers leverage the technology to create flexible student groups and provide strategic remediation, review, and enrichment in small groups.