Resources
The resources below include information about the Compass, its theoretical foundations, curricula, and the practice of Circle.
True North Overview
This resource details our approach to integrating contemplative practices (called True North) at Valor.
Faculty Compass Badge Work
The Compass Badge Work is the competency-based, self-directed SEL curriculum used in our Compass model used by both scholars and adults in the Valor community. Each phase includes Compass Discipline-based signature experiences, which are experiential and reflection-based and a tracking sheet.
Edutopia Case Study
This video case study by Edutopia includes videos on Compass, Circle, and Compass Camp.
Learning Accelerator
Valor partnered with the Learning Accelerator to create additional resources about our unique school model.
Integrated SEL and Academics Strategy
This document outlines the two primary ways that our Academic team works to integrate our core Compass Habits into the design of our rigorous academic program.
Strategy 1: Core Compass and Course Integration – 8th ELA Year-at-a-Glance
This is an 8th ELA example of the year-at-a-glance document we use to ensure a foundational integration of the core Compass Habits and our academic content at each grade.
Strategy 1: Core Compass and Course Integration – 8th ELA unit
This is an 8th ELA example of the unit document we use to ensure a foundational integration of the core Compass Habits and our academic content.
Strategy 1: Core Compass and Course Integration – 8th ELA lesson
This is an 8th ELA example of the lesson document we use to ensure a foundational integration of the core Compass Habits and our academic content.
Strategy 2: Compass-in-Academics – 8th Humanities Cornerstone
This is an example of specific places in our humanities curriculum where we integrate explicit opportunities for scholars to build their Compass-in-Academic Habit of growth mindsets via challenging academic content.
Strategy 1: Core Compass and Course Integration – 8th Math Year-at-a-Glance
This is an 8th Math example of the year-at-a-glance document we use to ensure a foundational integration of the core Compass Habits and our academic content.