Fresno’s Aspen Valley Prep receives national award for quality of teaching and learning
FRESNO, Calif. – Today, Gradient Learning, the nonprofit that leads the Summit Learning program, announced Aspen Valley Prep is one of two schools to receive the national Rise Award, which honors schools’ commitment to improving the quality of teaching and learning. Aspen Valley Prep is being recognized for building systems and a culture that prepares students with the skills and knowledge to succeed not only in school but also in life.
Aspen Valley Prep began using Summit Learning in the 2016-17 school year, and the school has seen positive academic and non-academic outcomes ever since. Aspen Valley Prep students in the program made continued gains in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math, which is evidenced by their most recent SBAC assessment scores.
"Aspen Valley Prep has built robust programs that empower teachers to meet every individual student’s specific learning needs, giving them exactly what they need to support their growth,” said Monica Milligan, Chief Program Officer of Gradient Learning. "It is a true honor to celebrate educators who’ve created safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging academic opportunities. #aspenstrong"
The Rise Award affirms the hard work of the educators, students, and families that came together to constantly improve the quality of teaching and learning while creating a safe and welcoming school where students master challenging and engaging experiences. You can read more about the Rise Award here.
About Summit Learning
Created by teachers with experience in diverse classrooms, Summit Learning is a research-based approach to education designed to drive student engagement, strong student-teacher connections, and mastery-based learning. With the program, students develop the skills and habits of lifelong learners, while gaining mastery of core subjects like math, history, English, and science. Summit Learning offers schools a customizable curriculum, a range of educational resources and technology tools, professional development for educators, and ongoing coaching and support for schools. Across the nation, Summit Learning serves more than 85,000 students and partners with nearly 400 schools whose diverse communities are represented through district, charter, and independent schools.
About Gradient Learning
As a nonprofit organization led by educators, Gradient Learning is a trusted partner—to communities, schools, and educators—that creates captivating solutions to meet the holistic needs of every child while fostering success for all. We are empowering an underpowered educational system to work for students of today and tomorrow. Our offerings include the Summit Learning program—a research-based approach to education designed to drive student engagement, meaningful learning, and strong student-teacher relationships—and Along.
