P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School

Schools That Work

P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School

Public, Urban

Grades K-12

Gainesville, FL

Established in 1934, P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School is a K-12 public laboratory school affiliated with the University of Florida and located on its campus. The school develops successful instructional practices and shares this information with other schools and districts.

P.K. Yonge has outperformed the state for the past 8 years in math, reading, and science.
94% graduation rate among all demographic groups (state: 72%)
80% of graduates enroll in colleges and universities (state: 55%)

Blended Learning
Blended Learning: Working With One iPad
Learn how one educator has found a way to put a single iPad to use so the whole class benefits.
Blended Learning
How a Single iPad Can Benefit a Whole Class
Students working in pairs explain math problems to each other using an iPad—and then pass it to the next pair.
Kristin Weller
Differentiated Instruction
Using a Multi-Tiered System of Supports
See how one high school meets the academic and social-emotional needs of every student.
Differentiated Instruction
Reaching All High School Students: A Multi-Tiered Approach
P.K. Yonge provides a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) that is tailored not only to fit the increased academic demands but the unique social and emotional challenges of secondary students.
Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
Supporting Behavioral Needs: A Multi-Tiered Approach
At P.K. Yonge, a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is used to meet every student's academic and behavioral needs.
Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
Meeting Students’ Behavioral Needs
Using a multi-tiered system of supports to teach social and emotional skills in elementary school.
Blended Learning
Transitioning to Blended Learning
See what integrating digital content with face-to-face instruction looks like in science and math.
Differentiated Instruction
Academic Success for All Students: A Multi-Tiered Approach
At P.K. Yonge, using Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) enables teachers to differentiate and provide each student the right level of instruction to succeed.
Differentiated Instruction
Developing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports
Teacher collaboration is essential for this system of differentiated instruction to work.
Blended Learning
Blended Learning: Making it Work in Your Classroom
At P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School, integrating digital content with face-to-face learning has led to impressive gains in student achievement.

Schools That Work

P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School

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Blended Learning: Working With One iPad