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Only by shifting away from a one-size-fits-all approach to teaching and learning can every student achieve true success in the classroom. In this resource, authors Eric Twadell, Mark Onuscheck, Anthony R. Reibel, and Troy Gobble provide educators with a comprehensive strategy implementation process for proficiency-based instruction. Readers will gain a clear five-step process for seamlessly transitioning to a new, improved model of instruction in which individual student self-efficacy and growth come first. Transition to a proficiency-based instruction model for student success: Learn the benefits of switching from traditional instruction to proficiency-based instruction (also known as evidence-based grading). Explore the process, concepts, and supporting pedagogy of proficiency-based instruction and curriculum planning. Acquire a five-step implementation strategy: (1) preparation, (2) incubation, (3) insight, (4) evaluation, and (5) elaboration. Gain change-management tools for carrying out each of the five steps as a collaborative team and onboarding all stakeholders in curriculum implementation. Discover how one collaborative team successfully worked together to implement proficiency-based instruction. Access free online reproducibles that will support your shift to proficiency-based instruction and lesson planning. Contents: About the Authors Introduction Chapter 1: The Foundation of Proficiency-Based Instruction: Five Stages of the Creative Process Chapter 2: Preparation Chapter 3: Incubation Chapter 4: Insight Chapter 5: Evaluation Chapter 6: Elaboration Chapter 7: Examples of the Proficiency-Based Instructional Diamond Chapter 8: Tools for Proficiency-Based Instruction