Who We Are
Partnering with districts, schools, and educators to improve student achievement
The A+ Best Practices Center (ABPC), a program of A+ Education Partnership, holds the unshakeable belief that ALL students can achieve at high levels. As such, we provide collaborative professional learning to educators at all levels, from classroom educators to district superintendents. We do this through two main professional learning networks: the Powerful Learning Network and the Instructional Partners Network. Both networks are research-based and offer an ACLD-approved PLU and 30 APLDS-approved HQPL hours upon completion.
The purpose of our work
- Develop the next generation of district & school leaders and strengthen the capacity of current leaders
- Empower educators with best practices and encourage them to put these practices in action to improve student achievement
- Connect superintendents, principals, and teachers across the state to each other to share their experiences and inspire their growth
- Raise expectations for what is possible by inspiring and informing teachers & leaders across the state
Key Practices
The A+ Best Practices Center’s (ABPC) network-based framework for professional learning includes modeling important, flexible key practices for districts to put in action in their own schools to improve student achievement:
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Professional Learning: Our networks provide ongoing professional learning that districts can use immediately. Session facilitators model effective teaching practice so participants leave with expanded knowledge and instructional strategies.
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Networking: Networking and community building is one of our network members’ most valued practices. Connections in our networks lead to districts & schools sharing best practices, which in turn improve teaching and learning.
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Collaborative Planning: Network members are encouraged to work collaboratively with one another and with colleagues in their schools. Planning, sharing leadership, and learning together provide a lateral accountability that stretches members and exposes them to the effective practices of others.
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Coaching and Partnering: Our networks provide instructional coaches, teacher leaders, and administrators with coaching skills that enable them to partner with teachers to improve instruction.
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Effective Teaching and Learning Strategies: Our networks consistently provide best practices and strategies to improve teaching and learning.
Our Results
Professional Learning that actually moves the needle.
The A+ Best Practices Center is proven to improve student achievement for participating schools while fostering the growth and development of teachers and district & school leaders. Districts that implement our flexible key practices in their schools benefit their educators and students. To learn more about our impact, read our latest program evaluation.
To see how districts use our program in their schools, check out these case studies showcasing a few of our highlighted districts: Athens City Schools, Florence City Schools, Oxford City Schools, and Saraland City Schools.
