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The Teacher Clarity Starter Kit: Understanding Learning Intentions, Success Criteria, and the Research Behind Them
A free, practical guide to getting started with clarity practices in any classroom. Grounded in Hattie's Visible Learning research, this kit walks you through the what, why, and how of teacher clarity — with ready-to-use tools for immediately improving learning in your school.
Includes lesson planning templates, a self-assessment rubric, classroom examples across grade levels, and a facilitation guide for using the kit with your team.
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Explore our growing library of tools, articles, and guides organized by the topics that matter most to educators doing clarity work.
Writing Learning Intentions That Actually Work
A step-by-step guide to crafting learning intentions that are clear, student-facing, and aligned to the lesson — not just restated standards. Includes before-and-after examples across grade levels and content areas.
Download Free →What John Hattie's Research Really Says About Teacher Clarity
A clear-eyed look at what Hattie's Visible Learning meta-analysis actually found — and what it means for classroom practice. Goes beyond the effect size to explain the research in terms teachers and leaders can act on.
Read Article →Coaching for Clarity: How to Support Teachers in Making Learning Visible
A 60-minute recorded session for instructional coaches on how to use the coaching cycle to develop clarity practices — from pre-observation goal-setting to post-observation feedback that actually sticks.
Watch Recording →Observation & Feedback Protocol Pack for Clarity Coaches
A ready-to-use set of observation and feedback tools designed specifically for clarity-focused coaching. Includes pre-observation forms, look-for checklists, and structured debrief protocols.
Download Free →The Principal's Role in Building a School-Wide Clarity Culture
How school leaders can move clarity from one teacher's classroom to a school-wide practice — through walkthrough routines, shared language, PD structures, and the conversations that make it all cohere.
Read Article →From Vague to Clear: Transforming Success Criteria in K–12 Classrooms
A practical session on the difference between vague and precise success criteria — and how to write, display, and use them in ways that genuinely guide student learning across any grade or content area.
Watch Recording →Topics We Cover
Learning Intentions
Writing, displaying, and unpacking learning intentions with students
Success Criteria
Co-constructing, refining, and using success criteria to guide learning
Formative Assessment
Checks for understanding, exit tickets, and responsive instruction
Instructional Coaching
Coaching cycles, observation protocols, and feedback conversations
Principal Leadership
Leading clarity work, walkthroughs, and building school-wide culture
Visible Learning Research
Hattie's meta-analysis, effect sizes, and evidence-based practice
Feedback Practices
Clarity in teacher-to-student feedback and peer feedback structures
Equity & Clarity
How explicit, clear teaching is one of the most equitable practices available