Mindful About the Middle: Designing Curriculum that Clicks for Grades 6-8

Middle schoolers are not just “mini high schoolers." They are curious, peer-driven learners who need autonomy and relevance. This session explores how districts design curriculum that honors the middle school mind while aligning 6–8 grade frameworks to bridge the foundational skills of elementary and the rigor of secondary. Participants will see how CLI’s approach connects standards, outcomes, and learning targets into clear maps that drive learning and support teacher collaboration — helping schools move the middle grades forward with purpose and coherence.